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Legendary Abbey Road record producer, Ken Scott, explains how Eric Clapton ended up playing an uncredited solo on a Beatles classic
By Janelle Borg published
Scott also reveals the recording technique the team used to make sure Clapton's solo sounded Beatles-esque

Fractal goes up against IK Multimedia and Line 6 with the AM4 – its most affordable and user-friendly amp modeler to date
By Matt Owen published
With a new UI and Axe-Fx III at its core, the AM4 becomes the perfect entry point to the Fractal ecosystem

Polyphia's Tim Henson on the challenges he encountered while learning guitar after playing the violin for years
By Janelle Borg published
Long before he changed the progressive metal game with Polyphia, Henson struggled with transitioning from violin to the guitar

Jared James Nichols owns a few vintage amp gems – but here's why he still prefers Blackstars
By Janelle Borg published
Nichols and Blackstar have collaborated on a handful of signature amps over the years

Joe Bonamassa’s new signature amp has landed – and it’s been built by a renowned disciple of Howard Dumble
By Matt Owen published
The Fuchs JB-ODS was originally conceived as a go-to gigging combo for small club shows – but it developed into something more

Great White guitarist Mark Kendall reveals Stage 4 cancer diagnosis
By Matt Owen published
Kendall says he's being treated by a world class team of doctors and early signs are positive

Kiki Wong recalls her biggest amp bargain – when she found a vintage Marshall on Craigslist
By Janelle Borg published
At the time, Wong was touring with punk-rock supergroup She Demons and was in desperate need of an amp...

Joan Jett on the battles she faced to become a rock guitar icon
By Janelle Borg published
Growing up, Jett defied the norms and expectations that “girls don't play electric guitar” – and went on to become a bona fide trailblazer and legend
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