Latest articles by Chris Gill
Ernie Ball Music Man Jason Richardson Cutlass 6-string review
This signature Cutlass takes the concept of the high-performance electric guitar into a new dimension of luxury
The secrets behind Kurt Cobain‘s guitar tone on Nirvana‘s Smells Like Teen Spirit
How Cobain changed popular music forever with a modded Strat, a Mesa/Boogie and a couple of everyday stompboxes
DryBell Unit67 review
A 1176-style compressor, boost, and a tweakable EQ makes for a powerful all-in-one tone sweetener
The secrets behind Eddie Van Halen's guitar tone on Tattoo
Returning from a long studio hiatus, Eddie's "whomping" 50-watt EVH 5150III heads brought the crunch
The secrets behind Brad Gillis’s guitar tone on Night Ranger’s Sister Christian
This stone-cold classic from 1983's Midnight Madness finds Gillis perfecting the era's hard-rock guitar tone
Reverend Pete Anderson PA-1 RB review
Anderson's latest signature model is a retro hollowbody with Bigsby wobble and a lotta tones
The secrets behind Eddie Van Halen's live rig at Van Halen's final shows
On September 6, 2015, GW was invited to Bethel Woods Center for the Arts for an access-all-areas look at Ed's guitars, amps, effects and more
The definitive Kurt Cobain guitar gear guide: a deep dive into the Nirvana frontman's pawn shop prizes, turbo-charged stompboxes and blown woofers
Decades on from the grunge legend's passing, his tone remains one of the most iconic in guitar's storied history
Fender 60th Anniversary Jazz Bass review
A greatest hits Jazz Bass featuring the best of six decades' worth of specs
RedSeven Leviathan review
If you're looking to level a city block with a powerchord, this boutique high-gain head has the KT88-powered ordnance
Elliot Easton: “People think I use a chorus pedal because of the sounds I recorded with the Cars. That’s actually the last thing I’d want on my pedalboard!“
The Cars guitarist takes a deep dive into the gear and guitar solos that drive the Empty Hearts’ personality-packed second album
The secrets behind Pete Anderson's tone on Dwight Yoakam's Guitars, Cadillacs
We investigate a bona-fide classic of '80s twang, with a modded Deluxe assuming a starring role
The secrets behind Elliot Easton's tone on The Cars' Touch and Go
This highlight from the Boston new wave heroes' 1980 album Panorama is all about the magic in the midrange
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen review
With pro-quality sound and easy setup, this is a great choice for new and experienced recording enthusiasts alike
Fender American Ultra Jazzmaster and Stratocaster HSS review
Fender's flagship US models raise the bar for the electric guitar
BC Rich Shredzilla Prophecy Archtop with EverTune bridge review
A pair of high-powered DiMarzio humbuckers and a bridge that's always in tune is the making of a shred monster
The secrets behind Eddie Van Halen's guitar tone on Everybody Wants Some!!
Everything was on 10 for EVH on this feelgood hit from Women and Children First
Fender Mustang GTX100 review
A modeling combo with all mod cons and a footswitch that makes it ideal for performance
The secrets behind Buddy Guy's tone on Damn Right, I've Got the Blues
Guy's comeback was the sound of a blues master making the most of a minimalist rig
EVH Striped Series Shark review
A spot-on replica of Eddie Van Halen's most aggressive electric with super-hot tones and a shreddable neck
Ernie Ball Music Man Luke III review
The continued evolution of Steve Lukather's signature electric matches effortless playability with incredible tones
Eddie Van Halen revisits Van Halen's landmark '1984' album
EVH tells GW how Van Halen's Diamond-certified blockbuster came to be
Overloud TH-U review
Fully-featured amp, cab, mic and effects modeling software with amp modding and all kinds of clever tricks
