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Jim Babjak reveals he once bought a ’70s Les Paul without even trying it – and how it would go on to shape one of The Smithereens' biggest hits
The guitarist reveals that he's “kind of embarrassed” when it comes to trying out guitars in a music store – but his faith in his engineer was well-placed
Dann Huff and Keith Urban got off to a rocky start – but they went on to create a string of number 1 singles
Huff was handpicked to help bring more guitar into the Urban’s sound, but their “oil and water” mindsets caused tumult in the studio
Charvel adds an Evertune to its shred-friendly hardtail Superstrat
The Pro-Mod Plus So-Cal Style 1 HH EVTN E has choice trimmings for mean tones and fast playing – with increased tuning stability a bonus
The guitarist who saved Thin Lizzy – and made their last album hit like a “sledgehammer”
Scott Gorham pays tribute to the player who breathed new life into the band
Electric Legoland: Jimi Hendrix is now available in Lego form – but it’s missing the Strat
Get ready to pay tribute to Jimi Hendrix’s greatness, brick by brick...
Carol Kaye has declined her Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction invitation
The hard-working recording artist and bass guitar icon explained why in a post on social media
That time Diamond Rowe saw her signature guitar on stage with one of her biggest influences
Fellow Jackson artist Christian Andreu took Rowe’s history-making axe for a trip with French metal heavyweights Gojira during their joint tour with Korn
Justin Ostrander on the sought-after pill bottle slide used by Duane Allman and Derek Trucks – and how he got one for free
As Ostrander explains, a number of legendary slide players have turned to particular vintage Coricidin bottles – to the point they can now command crazy money on the used market
Band Industries’ Roadie 4 – a noise-immune automatic tuner – builds on its acclaimed predecessor, with some key upgrades
It looks like cybertech lifted from dystopian fiction, but this smart tuner is very much real
Keeley Electronics adds more compression, suppression, bass, and headroom to the Klon Centaur recipe
Robert Keeley’s fingerprints are all over the Manis as the pedal boffin delivers a pedal that can serve faithful Klon tones, and plenty more punch beyond it
Fender's highly sought-after Richie Kotzen signature Stratocaster has just been rolled out worldwide
The guitar had previously been available as a Fender Japan-exclusive release
How Gary Moore came to join Skid Row at just 15 years old – and why the guitar legend left
Brush Shiels, bassist with the Irish blues rock band, explains why despite two albums plus prestigious support tours with The Allman Brothers Band and Mountain under their belt – Moore still decided to leave
Heart's stolen instruments have been recovered by the police – with a little help from the public
Nancy Wilson’s custom-built baritone and Paul Moak’s 1966 Gibson mandolin were stolen from the stage in Atlantic City last month, resulting in a city-wide search
Marcus King’s new signature model brings his vintage Gibson ES-345 to the masses
Based on his 1962 “Big Red” guitar, King’s latest signature is a sleeker version of the exclusive Custom Shop model that arrived back in 2021
Nancy Wilson speaks out after Donald Trump uses a Heart classic without permission
Wilson joins a growing list of artists whose music has been used by Trump
That time Robben Ford brought his prized Dumble amp to a guitar retreat – and let fans play it
It may be one of the most coveted amps in the world, but Ford let fans get up close and personal with the holy grail #102 Dumble
Sam Ryder delivers an electric guitar-driven rendition of the British national anthem – and somehow stirs up controversy
The guitarist brandished an Ibanez Destroyer during a high-profile English sporting event – and his performance seems to have divided fans
How Snowy White ended up working with Peter Green on In the Skies
Green spent most of the 1970s out of the limelight, but a phone call to Snowy White helped get his career back on track
Is Gibson about to start selling artist-owned vintage gems?
Gibson’s Certified Vintage manager has expressed his desire to team up with artists to sell their vintage gems directly to fans – and a few notable six-strings spring to mind
Giacomo Turra stole their work – now, Jack Gardiner, Alex Hutchings, Charles Berthoud and a host of guitar and bass players are teaming up to deliver the ultimate funk masterclass
The instrumental diss track, Slapocalypse Reborn, puts the spotlight back on the players who were wronged by Turra