Chris Gill
Chris is the co-author of Eruption - Conversations with Eddie Van Halen. He is a 40-year music industry veteran who started at Boardwalk Entertainment (Joan Jett, Night Ranger) and Roland US before becoming a guitar journalist in 1991. He has interviewed more than 600 artists, written more than 1,400 product reviews and contributed to Jeff Beck’s Beck 01: Hot Rods and Rock & Roll and Eric Clapton’s Six String Stories.
Latest articles by Chris Gill

The secrets behind Slash's guitar tone on Guns N' Roses' Welcome to the Jungle
By Chris Gill published
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
By Chris Gill published
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
By Chris Gill published
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
By Chris Gill published
The Burns Buzzaround and Dallas Rangemaster are reborn with these must-try distortion/fuzz pedals

The secrets behind Zakk Wylde's guitar tone on Ozzy Osbourne's No More Tears
By Chris Gill published
Get to know the gear that shaped the 1991 album's title track

Line 6 POD Go review
By Chris Gill published
Line 6 takes its multi-effect modeling for the masses to the next level with this HX-equipped floor-based unit

Jackson Adrian Smith SDXM and Pro Series Soloist SL2P MAH review
By Chris Gill published
Two nicely priced electrics that cover all the bases

Everything you need to know about seven- and eight-string guitars
By Chris Gill published
Six strings just not cutting it anymore? The world of extended-range electrics can be dizzying, but we've simplified it all for you right here

Peavey Invective MH review
By Chris Gill published
This feature-rich, Misha Mansoor-designed head is one of the best high-gain amps you can buy

The secrets behind Ronnie Wood's crunchy tone on the Faces' Stay with Me
By Chris Gill published
Ronnie Wood’s rhythm track on the Faces’ classic Stay with Me is one of the raunchiest guitar tones of all time. Learn how he got it

The secrets behind Prince's tone on Let's Go Crazy
By Chris Gill published
How The Purple One got those raucous rock sounds on this classic Purple Rain cut

Boss DD-3T and DD-200 Digital Delay review
By Chris Gill published
Boss revamps two of the most popular delay pedals on the market - with spectacular results

Lâg Guitars Tramontane HyVibe THV10DCE review
By Chris Gill published
The world's first Smart Guitar that can amplify itself, generate effects and even turn into a Bluetooth speaker

Mick Mars: "I have about 100 guitars. I like to have a lot of different things to play around with"
By Chris Gill published
The Mötley Crüe rocker discusses his vast collection of rare Gibsons and Fenders, including a ton of vintage Strats

Gamechanger Audio Plasma Pedal and Plasma Coil review
By Chris Gill published
Striking visuals and unparalleled tone from a pair of radical fuzz/distortion pedals

EVH 5150 Series Deluxe review
By Chris Gill published
Eddie finally offers SuperStrat aficionados the axe they’ve been waiting for

Orangewood Hudson and Sage Live review
By Chris Gill published
The fresh-faced acoustic guitar company delivers two beautifully well-rounded instruments

The secrets behind Johnny Marr's tone on The Smiths' How Soon Is Now?
By Chris Gill published
How some unusual studio tricks shaped the sound of one of the indie icons' most popular tracks

The evolution of distortion: how advances in gear paved the way for heavy music
By Chris Gill published
In a never-ending quest for new sounds, gear designers shaped the future of heavy by exploring extremes of distortion, bass and volume

The secrets behind Robin Trower's guitar tone on Bridge of Sighs
By Chris Gill published
How a Uni-Vibe shaped one of the rock guitarist's most popular hits

Ibanez Marco Sfogli Signature MSM100 review
By Chris Gill published
Developed in collaboration with the Italian heavy metal guitarist, this signature guitar shares similar specs to Ibanez's AZ Prestige range

The secrets behind Steve Miller's tone on Jet Airliner
By Chris Gill published
How an unusual pickup configuration shaped one of the guitarist's defining songs

Keeley DDR Drive Delay Reverb & Fuzz Bender pedals review
By Chris Gill published
A host of effects staples join the American pedal brand's range
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