Latest articles by Chris Gill
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
Fender '64 Custom Princeton Reverb review
This hand-wired reissue of the world's favorite small amp might just spare you the over-heated vintage market
The secrets behind Trevor Rabin's guitar tone on Yes's Owner of a Lonely Heart
How Rabin achieved his expansive sound on the prog-rock legends' biggest hit
JHS Pedals PG-14 review
Paul Gilbert's signature overdrive pedal has an amp-like operation that'll add some complex heat to your sound
Alex Lifeson reveals his tone and playing secrets behind 11 landmark Rush tracks
In this classic interview from 1996, the Canadian guitar hero dissects Rush anthems from 2112 to Limelight and The Spirit of Radio
35 PRS guitarists – including John Mayer, Alex Lifeson, Dave Navarro and Carlos Santana – on why they love Paul Reed Smith's guitars
As Paul Reed Smith celebrates its 35th anniversary, we speak to the players who put PRS on record and on the map
The secrets behind Geordie Walker's guitar tone on Killing Joke's Eighties
The Killing Joke guitarist found his sound in a Gibson ES-295 and an ear for lush yet haunting tone
Dean Exile Select review
This sumptuous S-style is a timely reminder that we can always count on Dean to grab our attention in a crowded guitar store
The secrets behind David Gilmour's tone on Pink Floyd's Comfortably Numb
Here's how the prog legend achieved his sound on one of the group's most enduring hits
The secrets behind Slash's guitar tone on Guns N' Roses' Welcome to the Jungle
Here's how the legendary hard-rocker achieved his sound on one of the band's most iconic hits
The secrets behind Steve Jones' tone on the Sex Pistols' Anarchy in the UK
Find out how the punk rocker achieved his fiery sound on this raucous anti-establishment anthem
The secrets behind Jack White's guitar tone on the White Stripes' Seven Nation Army
How White got the sound of one of the most iconic guitar riffs of all time - and how you can nail the tone for cheap
Massive FX DallasDevilsPlay and G.O.A.F. review
The Burns Buzzaround and Dallas Rangemaster are reborn with these must-try distortion/fuzz pedals
