Latest Updates
The mysterious history of the Guild M-75 Aristocrat, the blue-blooded hollowbody and vintage rarity
This evocative downsized archtop appeared in mid-’50s New York and would go on to delight jazz players and rootsy bluesers alike
Tony Levin on playing for Pink Floyd in the post-Roger Waters era
The session icon discusses working with David Gilmour – and reveals he was asked to tour with Pink Floyd after his session work on 1987's A Momentary Lapse of Reason
Hughes & Kettner finally brings back its Puretone amp by popular demand... as a plugin
The no-nonsense amp head, which has been re-purposed by Nembrini Audio, has joined the digital realm
Keeley takes on the Walrus Fundamental and JHS 3 Series with new range of $99 Sweetwater exclusives
From a David Gilmour-inspired fuzz to a classic Marshall-style amp tone in a pedal, the budget collection packs plenty of appeal
Sophie Lloyd names the guitarist who overhauled her perspective on what makes a good solo
Lloyd may be known for her shredding playing style – but learning Comfortably Numb proved to be a revelation for her technique
How close are Gibson's ’59 Burst replicas and their boutique rivals?
We put a Gibson Custom Shop Collector’s Edition ’59 Les Paul up against a Nik Huber Orca ’59 for the ultimate single-cut shootout
“The house was on fire”: How Steve Hill cheated death then found redemption at Foo Fighters’ Studio 606
Hill survived two road traffic accidents and a house fire, but through grief and cracked ribs he made it, got his new record in the can, and this is its story
Jimmy Carter planted trees and personally harvested the wood that was later used to create his custom acoustic
The former President planted an orchard in the 1990s, and at the age of 95, personally cut down a tree for it to be turned into a guitar
Kirk Hammett sent Jack White his signature Gibson Les Paul – and received the White Stripes legend’s wild Fender Triplecaster in return
The Metallica guitarist, who sent White one of his Greeny Les Pauls, seemingly can’t put down the innovative Telecaster revamp
Orianthi used a $219 practice amp to play in front of millions on live TV
The Aussie virtuoso ditched big rigs for a portable 1x8" practice amp for one of her biggest shows last year – and asserts small amps can still pack a punch
Randall Smith on the origins of his ‘hammer test’ that makes Mesa/Boogies bulletproof
We don’t recommend trying this at home, but it’s a test that has helped Mesa/Boogie amps stand the rigors of touring throughout the decades
Wayne Osmond, guitarist and singer of The Osmonds, dies aged 73
Osmond helped the influential family band reach success in the 1970s, performing hits such as Crazy Horse and One Bad Apple
Stevie Van Zandt on why the Strat became his go-to guitar for decades – after passing the Tele baton to Bruce Springsteen
Van Zandt recalls how, back in the day, most guitarists only had one guitar, which contributed heavily to the player's core identity
Joe Satriani on the unique challenges of having Yngwie Malmsteen on the G3 tour
Satch has no notes for the Swedish maestro’s playing, but found other aspects of his performances a little distracting during their G3 time together
Why Rhett Shull thinks amp modelers will fall out of favor in the future
While Reverb’s 21 best-selling amps of 2024 were all bereft of tubes, Shull is convinced that tube amps will make an inevitable comeback
Scottish guitarist relearns how to play guitar with one arm after severe stroke
Tony Romaine spent months relearning how to walk after suffering a stroke that left him unable to move – but was determined to relearn guitar and start gigging again
YouTuber sets the record straight on Harley Benton guitars – and debunks the main misconceptions about the budget-friendly brand
The Thomann-owned brand is renowned for its affordable guitar gear and cheaper alternatives to established models
Roxy Music’s Phil Manzanera on how he found his bargain Firebird and why he has no regrets about rendering a ’51 Tele “valueless”
The Roxy Music guitarist invites us into his London studio to take a look at the guitars that he cut five decades of hits with, and tells us how a globe-trotting childhood led him to art-rock Shangri-La in ’70s London
