Latest articles by Chris Gill
What guitar strings did the Beatles use? Investigating the flatwound vs roundwound debate
Just what did George Harrison, John Lennon and Paul McCartney string their guitars with – and when did they make the switch from flatwounds to roundwounds?
How to replicate the Beatles’ classic tones using today’s affordable guitars, basses and effects pedals
Because sourcing the vintage gear is almost impossible, financially and practically, we've put together a list of gear that's on the market today that will help you nail the Fab Four's sound
How the Danelectro/Coral Electric Sitar captivated rock and metal guitarists from Metallica and Steve Howe to Steve Vai and Eddie Van Halen
With its buzz bridge design, this innovative electric gave rock players a new sound to play with
How the Beatles crafted the guitar and bass tones that forever changed the sound of rock music
We chart the evolution of the Fab Four's sound through the key tracks and the gear that made them
Gretsch G5232T Electromatic Double Jet FT with Bigsby review
The classic Gretsch double-cut has never been more affordable, nor has it looked so good...
PRS Horsemeat, Mary Cries and Wind Through the Trees pedals review
Paul Reed Smith's pedalboard debut offers top-tier options for transparent overdrive, optical compressor and analog flanger
Decoding the magic of the Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive, the drive pedal of choice for Zakk Wylde and Josh Homme
The classic overdrive was launched in ’81 and soon found its way onto the pedalboards of millions of players – including legions of pros
Wolfgang Van Halen and Matt Bruck on the future of EVH Gear: “Ed left a lot of ideas for us to develop – we are committed to delivering all of them”
From the upcoming SA126 semi-hollow to legacy replicas and radical new spec sheets: Wolfgang Van Halen and Matt Bruck give us the skinny on what's next for the brand carrying the torch for Eddie's gear legacy
The 25 greatest Pantera songs of all time
With Dimebag Darrell's no-holds-barred playing at the fore, these are the best tracks from the metal institution's catalog
Meris LVX Modular Delay System review
The most advanced delay pedal ever built, the LVX produces sonic landscapes that simply must be heard to be believed
Why the Collings OM2H is beloved by so many acoustic fingerstylists
With fans including Keith Richards, Julian Lage and Robert Earl Keen, this compact, sweet-sounding orchestra model acoustic is a bona-fide modern classic
Wolfgang Van Halen has inspired EVH Gear to release 24-fret and hardtail versions of its Eddie-inspired 5150 Series guitars
The new models – which will be joined by Fujigen EVH Signature guitars – will drastically alter the DNA of Eddie Van Halen’s original Kramer 5150 axe
Supro Royale 1932R 1x12 combo review
There’s headroom all the way up to the clear blue sky with this pedal-friendly tube combo from Supro
Ernie Ball Music Man Majesty 8-string review
The king of progressive metal guitar, John Petrucci, has a new signature eight-string, and it's a typically regal work of high-end luthiery, packed with clever, player-friendly details
Why the Marshall JCM800 2203 was the amp head of choice for a generation of rock and metal guitar players
As the ‘80s demand for crunch spiked, the JCM800 2203 cemented its position as a backline classic
EVH Iconic Series 40W 1x12 Combo review
Meet the sub-$1,000 tube amp that everyone will be calling iconic in years to come
How the MXR Dyna Comp became the go-to compressor pedal for countless all-star guitarists
Much loved by Andy Summers, Yngwie Malmsteen and legions of country players, the Dyna Comp is the little red box that became an evergreen choice for those looking for pro-quality compression
Ernie Ball Music Man DarkRay 5 review
The EBMM x Darkglass collab continues with a five-string version that augments the StingRay with onboard dirt and fuzz
Reverend Billy Corgan Signature Z-One review
Featuring a chambered alder body and the Smashing Pumpkins frontman's signature Railhammer humbuckers, the Z-One is a versatile platform for high-voltage rock
Why the Maestro Echoplex EP-3 remains one of the most iconic guitar effects of all time
A favorite of Joe Walsh, Brian May, Eddie Van Halen and many more, the Echoplex EP-3 has added its tape echo and preamp magic to countless classic guitar recordings
60 years of Ernie Ball: the history of a family business that changed the world of guitar and bass as we know it
With the help of Sterling Ball, we unpack the history behind a great American success story
Jackson Concept Series Rhoads RR24 HS and Soloist SLAT7P HT MS review
High-concept, high-performance electrics from Jackson that bring a Custom Shop vibe to production-line metal guitars
Gamma G25 and G50 guitar combo amplifiers review
For about the cost of a stomp box, these are gig- and studio-worthy amps that place emphasis on outstanding, useful and musical pro-quality tones over gimmicky bells and whistles
