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Chase Bliss’s Joel Korte lifts the veil on the five-year process that led to Brothers AM – an overdrive pedal for the ages
By Janelle Borg published
Sponsored by Chase Bliss
What happens when two boutique guitar pedal behemoths collaborate? Korte waxes lyrical about how it all started as a dream, what it takes for two stellar teams to work hand-in-hand, what makes Brothers AM different from the KOT, and the documentary that captures it all

Jake Kiszka once came close to finding an equal for his famed Number One Gibson SG – but his Mirador bandmate ‘stole’ it from him
By Phil Weller published
The two guitarists have shared their tales of looking for great-sounding 1961 SGs – and they’ve gone to great lengths to find them

All the new guitar gear that caught my eye this week – and is that a new Epiphone double-neck?
By Matt Owen published
New launches from Boss, PRS, Fender and Third Man Hardware headline the biggest guitar gear drops this week

Fender gives four Player II classics a Shell Pink refresh – and this web-exclusive drop might be sweetest we’ve seen
By Phil Weller published
The Player II Strat, Tele, Jazzmaster and Precision Bass get an aesthetic overhaul with a bona-fide "add to cart" finish – but they're only available in the US

OMG it’s an EMG! Kramer refreshes an '80s classic with the upscale Pacer Deluxe Collection
By Jonathan Horsley published
Introducing three fresh twists on the high-performance HSS S-style, featuring Kramer's KeyLock necks, HSS pickups, some exclusive finishes and the promise of speed and comfort as standard

Kansas superfan becomes band’s full-time guitarist – as Rich Williams scales back touring duties
By Phil Weller published
He’s been a stand-in for Williams over the past year, but Scott Bernard’s appointment has been made permanent

Rubber bridge guitar pioneer Reuben Cox breaks his silence on the Orangewood Juniper 'copycat' controversy
By Jonathan Horsley published
Orangewood had been accused of ripping off Cox's designs. Cox speaks out for the first time about the fallout and explains why he's not looking for a payout

How C. J. Ramone landed the role of Ramones bassist while he was in jail
By Janelle Borg published
Christopher Joseph Ward, a.k.a C. J. Ramone, on how he deserted the Marine Corps to live out his rock ‘n’ roll dreams

Metallica spark Mesa/Boogie mystery as unidentified amp spotted in ESP Guitars video. Could this be a James Hetfield signature?
By Jonathan Horsley published
Speculation surrounding this unidentified chugging object has been ongoing since 2017 when it was spotted in Metallica's studio

Why John Fogerty parted ways with the iconic guitar he used on CCR hits – and how he got it back
By Phil Weller published
The famed Acme Rickenbacker is the sound of Creedence Clearwater Revival, but when the band broke up and his heart broke, Fogerty gave it away

Dany Villarreal reveals the unconventional alternate tuning she used on The Warning’s latest album
By Janelle Borg published
The Warning's 2024 release, Keep Me Fed, is a masterclass in hard-hitting guitar riffs, delivered by Dany

Pete Townshend opens up about the health challenges he encountered and overcame before the Who's final bow
By Janelle Borg published
The Who have embarked on their final North American tour, with their final date wrapping up at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 28

Paul McCartney guitarist Robbie McIntosh on the time he mistook John Mayer’s guitar playing for Slowhand’s
By Matt Owen published
McIntosh joined Mayer’s band and played a starring role on his acclaimed live album, Where the Light Is

Spinal Tap director Rob Reiner on the real-life encounter that inspired a scene in the highly anticipated sequel
By Janelle Borg published
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues will see Nigel Tufnel, David St. Hubbins, and Derek Smalls reunite after 41 years – alongside on-screen appearances by McCartney and Elton John

10-year-old guitar prodigy backed by Kiko Loureiro nails Joan Jett classic during America’s Got Talent quarter final
By Phil Weller published
After a stunning audition, the “mini rock star” is back with a new guitar and some feisty playing

Boss crams 16 beloved effects into the convertible PX-1 Plugout FX
By Matt Owen published
Boss unveils its answer to the Line 6 HX One and TC Electronic Plethora X1 as it seeks to revolutionize the compact pedal experience

Misha Mansoor has got another custom shop Jackson Surfcaster – and we could be creeping towards a potential signature run release
By Matt Owen published
Mansoor might have reached the peak of his Surfcaster experiments with his third Custom Shop model

Underrated guitar hero Danny Gatton to be honored with release of first new album in nearly 20 years
By Phil Weller published
Danny Gatton and Funhouse – Live at the Holiday Inn finds the unsung rockabilly maestro tearing through jazz standards from a gig in 1987