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 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
The secrets behind Nile Rodgers' tone on Chic's Le Freak
By Chris Gill published
How the legendary guitarist nailed that infectious funk tone
Review: Focusrite's Scarlett 212 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface is a great choice for new and experienced recording enthusiasts alike
By Chris Gill published
The Scarlett 212 3rd Gen provides impressive pro-quality sound and ease of use
Review: Framus's Devin Townsend Stormbender is packed with sounds that are as innovative, appealing and distinctive as Townsend’s music
By Chris Gill published
Fitting for a visionary, genre-defying artist like Townsend, the Stormbender seems like an unconventional instrument, but it makes perfect sense once you get to know it
Review: Gretsch's G5220 Electromatic Jet BT Single-Cut and G2622T Streamliner Center Block offer terrific tone, playability and style at amazingly low prices
By Chris Gill published
These Electromatic and Streamliner models are perfect for anyone who has ever wanted a Gretsch as well as players who may not have considered Gretsch before
Review: Fishman's TriplePlay Connect is the most affordable and easy-to-use guitar synth system around
By Chris Gill published
This system may finally convince even the most skeptical guitarists to explore the vast world of sounds that exist beyond their beloved six strings
Review: One Control's BJF-S66 offers amazing portability with the tone, volume output and features of amps many times its size
By Chris Gill published
This is the perfect solution for guitarists looking to minimize their performance rigs to the smallest size
Review: Ovation's 1627VL-4GC Glen Campbell provides outstanding tone and playability at a relatively affordable price
By Chris Gill published
This acoustic combines a ton of nostalgic appeal with modern value and timeless Ovation tone
Review: ESP's LTD Arrow-1000 is one of the most enticing V-style models on the market
By Chris Gill published
The looks, sound and playability of this model are ideal for the hardest styles of metal and rock
The secrets behind Al di Meola's tone on Race with Devil on Spanish Highway
By Chris Gill published
How to capture the sonic magic of this breakneck proto-shred masterpiece
Review: EarthQuaker Devices' Plumes will make even the industry’s best Screamer clones green with envy
By Chris Gill published
The EarthQuaker Plumes provides outstanding dynamic, organic and natural-sounding overdrive tones, and has a $99 price that will make other stompbox companies scream
Gibson Les Paul Modern review – the Les Paul you’ve been waiting for
By Chris Gill published
This is a true modern update that delivers classic Les Paul sounds, a significantly expanded palette of tones and the fast playability that today’s players demand
The secrets behind Gary Moore's tone on Still Got the Blues
By Chris Gill published
How the legendary guitarist got his powerful, high-gain tone on this career-reinventing track
Review: Fender's American Performer Stratocaster HSS and Telecaster deliver iconic sounds and incredible attention to detail
By Chris Gill published
The guitar giant's most affordable US-made models more than deliver
Review: Electro-Harmonix's Attack Decay delivers a vast universe of exciting new sounds to explore
By Chris Gill published
This dramatic reboot of the Tape Reverse Simulator pedal significantly expands upon the capabilities of the original
Review: Ernie Ball Music Man's Jason Richardson 7 String Cutlass is one of the best seven-string guitars available today
By Chris Gill published
For those seeking a serious seven-string instrument that offers a variety of impressive heavy tones and exceptionally comfortable playability, this is a great choice
The secrets behind Joe Satriani's tone on Surfing With The Alien
By Chris Gill published
How Satch got the sound for one of the ultimate shred guitar anthems
The secrets behind Joe Walsh's tone on the James Gang's Funk #49
By Chris Gill published
How the Eagles icon created his raunchy, percussive tone
Guitar pedal order: how to arrange your pedalboard
By Chris Gill published
Get your effects chain in order with our step-by-step guide
The secrets behind Eric Johnson's tone on Cliffs of Dover
By Chris Gill published
Learn how to get the instrumental icon's legendary guitar sound
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