“Gibson said, ‘We really can’t reproduce that wah effect,’ so they went to Chandler and bought all of the ones they had in stock”: Joe Perry on how Jimmy Page inspired his custom ‘90s Black Burst Les Paul Standard
A doozy from the Gibson Custom Shop that inspired the Aerosmith man’s signature model, this single-cut is hot-wired for a tone that sets it apart from garden variety Les Pauls
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“Kirk Hammett was definitely influential. Seeing a player of that caliber using one of our guitars helped people realize we were serious”: How Tom Anderson changed the guitar industry
From Schecter’s experimental beginnings to boutique-guitar leadership, he built a legacy of innovation, precision and playability. He’s now preparing the next chapter with successor Markus Spohn
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“Jimmy Page is a magical guy… Always will be!”: Ritchie Blackmore sets the record straight on Led Zeppelin ‘feud‘
Despite claiming that “most guitarists aren’t nice people” elsewhere in his birthday Instagram stream, Blackmore greatly admires Jimmy Page.
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Fender Strobo-Sonic Pro Tuner review: fast and accurate strobe tuning for a great price
It’s a no-nonsense utility pedal that does exactly what it says on the tin, yes, but it’s impressive nonetheless
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“I heard it snap over the screaming crowd! Sounded like a damn 2×4”: Billy Strings forced to reschedule tour after breaking leg in skating accident
Bluegrass maestro black-and-blue and in plaster after quite horrific injury – but he was still game for heading on the road until wiser heads prevailed
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“If you would have told me 15 years ago that Paul Gilbert’s main amp in the future would be a solid state Fender Twin, I’d have said you were off your rocker”: Paul Gilbert is the latest big name to switch to Fender Tone Master digital amps
The shred pioneer is using one as a monitor, one to push air at the crowd, and he believes it is a top-tier pedal platform
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Watch Megadeth perform their Ride the Lightning cover for the first time ever
Megadeth’s released their own take on Metallica’s Ride The Lightning for their final record, and it’s finally made its live debut.
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“Bob Rock said, ‘Don’t worry, I’m gonna help you become a guitar hero.’ And he did!” Billy Duffy on how The Cult made their most challenging hit single
The guitar icon explains how tours with Billy Idol and Guns N’ Roses shaped their 1989 hit, Fire Woman
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“The bass strings broke – I had to tie them together. I would slide down the strings, cutting my fingers and getting blood all over the bass”: Bakithi Kumalo looks back at his formative years touring South Africa
Kumalo made a radical change in his bass technique during a tour of South Africa – before he ever played a note with Paul Simon
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Black Sabbath have settled a legal dispute with their original manager over the release of early demos – could they soon see the light of day?
Sharon Osbourne says Sabbath “settled” with Jim Simpson, who planned to release an album titled Earth: The Legendary Lost Tapes.
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