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EVH signals the start of a brave new era with its first digital combo – which promises authentic Eddie Van Halen tube amp tones
By Matt Owen published
The three channel amp is a lightweight reinvention of Eddie Van Halen's iconic 5150III in a digital combo form

Jeff Beck secretly played a PRS at home – and the company is trying to get it back
By Matt Owen published
Beck played Fenders, Gibsons, even Jacksons onstage – but he reportedly kept a PRS handy at home for recording

Marcin on why he will never use a guitar pick
By Phil Weller published
The humble pick is seen as a key tool for many guitarists, but this virtuoso is strictly anti-plectrum

Ross Electronics returns under new family stewardship – a year after JHS Pedals’ ill-fated revival
By Phil Weller published
Josh Scott’s company had tried to bring Bud Ross’ beloved pedals back for a new era – but now the firm is going in a new direction

Why Nuno Bettencourt said no when Jake E. Lee asked him to play one of his iconic solos at Back to the Beginning
By Phil Weller published
The Extreme virtuoso played plenty of guitar during Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell show, but he drew the line at this solo

Joe Perry used a $219 pedal amp to record most of the guitars on Aerosmith’s new EP with Yungblud
By Matt Owen published
Perry, Yungblud and Aerosmith first collab'd during a headline-grabbing performance at the VMAs – then took their partnership into the studio for One More Time

Steve Lukather was hanging out with Eddie Van Halen, when Jimmy Page paid him the highest compliment
By Janelle Borg published
Getting endorsed by the Led Zeppelin legend is something most guitarist could only dream of – but Lukather recalls the moment the icon gave him his flowers

Universal Audio’s amp-emulating pedals have been a huge success – now they’ve arrived in plugin form via the all-inclusive Paradise Guitar Studio
By Phil Weller published
Offering six amps, cab sims, and studio-quality pre- and post-effects, it aims to be a one-stop shop for vintage tone enthusiasts embracing the modern age
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