Tom Morello reveals his two favorite contemporary hard-rock bands By Janelle Borg published 11 July 24 Morello also states that he thinks the place for women in the future of rock music is “at the front”
“You all might know this tune, I think”: Eric Gales calls upon Slash and unleashes his inner Hendrix for Purple Haze jam By Matt Owen published 11 July 24 Slash's S.E.R.P.E.N.T blues travelling festival is well underway, and he's already served up perhaps the tastiest team-up of the tour with the help of blues virtuoso Gales
Best guitar cases and gig bags 2024: from cost-effective protection, to indestructible travel companions By Simon Fellows last updated 11 July 24 Our road-tested hard case and gig bag offerings for acoustic and electric guitar
Shania Twain presented with a stunning handmade guitar in celebration of her musical legacy and Irish heritage By Janelle Borg published 11 July 24 The Telecaster-style guitar was handmade by Woodstock Guitars in Ukraine and adorned with intricate artwork by Irish artist David Rooney
Best ukuleles 2024: Acoustic and electric ukes for all budgets and playing styles By Chris Corfield last updated 11 July 24 Get started with our pick of the best ukes from Mahalo, Martin and Cordoba, plus a cool Fender Jazzmaster ukulele
Joe Satriani reveals the one mod he’s made to all his EVH guitars ahead of the Best Of All Worlds tour By Matt Owen published 11 July 24 Ahead of the tour kickoff this weekend, Satch has showcased the complete guitar rack he's planning to take with him
John Lennon’s lost Vox amp – used on the Beatles’ first recordings and Cavern gigs – may have been found By Matt Parker published 11 July 24 Heard on Please Please Me and Love Me Do, this unassuming 1962 Vox AC15 Twin may have just become the most valuable amp on the planet – and we’ve had the exclusive first look
Best Squier guitars 2024: Stratocasters, Telecasters, Jaguars and more for the budget-conscious player By Rob Laing last updated 11 July 24 From budget Teles, to vintage-spec’d Strats, we look at the best Squiers available today
Best amp modelers 2024: rack-mounted and floorboard options for every budget By Alex Lynham last updated 11 July 24 Want a bunch of amp sounds packed into one unit? Start your research with our pick of the best amp modelers for guitarists
A GoFundMe has been set up to buy Rory Gallagher’s 1961 Stratocaster in order to keep it in Ireland By Matt Owen published 11 July 24 Sheena Crowley – the daughter of the man who originally sold the guitar to Gallagher in 1963 – set up the fundraiser after it was announced Rory's Strat would be heading to auction
Ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer sued for wrongful death By Janelle Borg published 11 July 24 Klinghoffer allegedly ran over and killed 47-year-old pedestrian Israel Sanchez while in a black SUV
Boss rolls out its biggest GT-1000 update in years – with amp models that go beyond what tube amps are capable of By Matt Owen published 11 July 24 Three newly developed X-amps – which use Boss' innovative AIRD and MDP tech – are joined by fresh effects and functionality updates
Richie Sambora on receiving Eric Clapton’s spontaneous invite to a jam with Buddy Guy and George Harrison By Matt Owen published 10 July 24 Sambora once asked Slowhand to feature on one of his singles, and it wasn't long before the pair were trading licks at the Roxy with a couple of other blues greats
“Some of the greatest sounds were created on junk!” Joe Bonamassa reveals the secret to getting great tones from affordable gear By Amit Sharma published 10 July 24 Bonamassa is one of the world's highest-profile vintage guitar collectors but here the blues maestro assures us that affordable options from today's market past the taste test
D’Angelico Premier Gramercy review By Chris Corfield published 10 July 24 Does this stripped-down acoustic have enough in the way of features?
“Looks, feels and sounds thoroughly professional”: Yamaha Pacifica Standard Plus PACS+12M review By Dave Burrluck published 10 July 24 Yamaha’s long-running double-cut gets a high-end makeover, offering pro spec and radical new pickups – is this the new boutique S-style to beat?
Roger Waters reflects on writing Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here – and the meaning behind it By Janelle Borg published 10 July 24 David Gilmour's Wish You Were Here guitar intro served as the catalyst that inspired the beloved Pink Floyd track
“Monumentally flexible and practical”: Walrus Audio Monumental Harmonic Stereo Tremolo review By Trevor Curwen published 10 July 24 With full stereo and mono operation, programmable presets, selectable waveforms and tap tempo, the new Walrus Audio tremolo is monumental indeed
Dean Guitars maker has won the right to a retrial in Gibson trademark dispute By Matt Parker published 10 July 24 The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Armadillo Enterprises is entitled to a retrial that will include previously excluded evidence
Deep Purple play Smoke on the Water on the lake that inspired it – with actual fire in the sky By Janelle Borg published 10 July 24 The band return to Montreux, the site of the 1971 casino fire depicted in the lyrics of their iconic track