Latest articles by Janelle Borg
Behringer has just released its own Klon clone – and at $69, it's one of the most affordable you can buy
While many brands have tried their hand at a Klon clone, Behringer has released a budget-friendly, downsized version with many of the original's specs
One of John Mayer’s favorite contemporary guitarists has lent his virtuosic skills to Beyoncé, Mac Miller and Ariana Grande
The guitarist in question was playing a show in Los Angeles, when he spotted Mayer admiring his guitar work from afar
John Frusciante’s former guitar tech on the moment he realized the guitarist could be rejoining the Red Hot Chili Peppers
Top-tier guitar tech Dave Lee reveals how he got to know about Frusciante's plans to return to the Chili Peppers
Alex Van Halen on the first time he and Eddie met David Lee Roth at a show that nearly ended in violence
Pre-Van Halen fame, the brothers were scheduled to play a gig at a local park – only to get replaced by Roth’s band at the last minute
Pat Smear’s first Nirvana appearance almost didn’t happen – because of his guitar
Smear had bought a 1982 Charvel when he was playing with Nina Hagen – but the guitar didn't quite impress the Nirvana troupe
David Gilmour explains the origins of his lauded ‘feel’ playing technique
In a new interview with Rick Beato, the Pink Floyd legend discusses the “David Gilmour effect” and picks apart his playing style, which has captured the hearts and minds of generations of guitarists
Polyphia's Tim Henson revealed as the guitarist behind the fast-paced flamenco-inspired piece in the final season of Cobra Kai
Henson follows in the footsteps of Charlie Robbins, Myrone, and Andrew Synowiec, who were all featured in the blockbuster show's guitar-driven soundtrack
Jim Suhler on the time Joe Bonamassa played on one of his tracks – and delivered a searing solo while sick
Suhler met Bonamassa back in 2001, when the then-rising star was supporting George Thorogood, and has stayed in touch with him ever since
Soccer Mommy on the power of alternate tunings in pushing her songwriting capabilities
The singer-songwriter discusses how opting for left-field tunings forces guitarists to learn a whole new vocabulary, which ultimately improves their playing
Donita Sparks tells the story of L7’s infamous set at 1992’s Reading Festival
Sparks recalls dealing with lost equipment and a series of technical issues on stage – alongside a crowd that was throwing mud at the band – which ultimately led to her then-controversial response
Paul McCartney joined by Jack White and St. Vincent for a raucous rendition of The Beatles’ The End
While it was White’s first time sharing the stage with the former Beatle, St. Vincent had joined Macca earlier to take up lead guitar duties for a cover of Get Back
Richie Sambora on how Paul McCartney helped him mix a Bon Jovi track
Sambora bumped into the Beatles bassist at a studio in LA, and convinced him to help mix a Bon Jovi song during their very first-ever meeting
Syncatto's Charlie Robbins is the latest virtuoso to feature on Cobra Kai’s guitar-driven soundtrack
The addition of Robbins to the Netflix shows' soundtrack continues the trend of TV shows benefiting from the crossover appeal of contemporary guitar stars
Pat Metheny recently discovered an all-new Argentinian guitar string – and it inspired him to write an album
The jazz master explored the nuances of baritone guitar in his latest album, and a new set of strings from a brand he previously did not know about helped him unlock a new universe of sonic potential
Gwen Stefani on the only No Doubt song she's ever written on guitar
The Stefani-penned Simple Kind of Life proved to be the standout track of No Doubt's fourth album, Return of Saturn
Over 130 of Jeff Beck's guitars, amps and gear – including his ‘Oxblood’ Gibson Les Paul – are heading to auction
From his ‘Yardburst’ Les Paul to his ‘Anoushka’ Strat, the auction of Beck's collection celebrates the guitar icon's trailblazing career – with one of his most famous guitars expected to fetch up to $632,000
Marcus King on the current state of the guitar scene – and why there's hope for the future
King also discussed in a recent interview how he had the guitar to do the talking for him when he was too shy, and explained why he's committed to bringing the guitar to “the state of music now”
Lionel Richie guitarist Greg Suran shares the solo advice he received from Joe Walsh
Greg Suran has played with a veritable list of top acts, but his time working with the Eagles guitarist proved key to taking his solos to the next level
Hear the AC15 Twin said to be John Lennon’s first Vox paired with Noel Gallagher's Les Paul
The storied 1962 Vox AC15 is expected to fetch between $127,132 and $254,265 at tomorrow's auction
Blu DeTiger on how she's changing people’s perception of bass players
With her newly released signature guitar with Fender, DeTiger shares her vision for redefining the bass as a leading instrument
Timothée Chalamet on playing guitar in the Bob Dylan biopic – and the song that made it all click
Chalamet discusses the nuances of Dylan’s guitar playing and the moment his portrayal of the legendary songwriter came together
Session bassist Sean Hurley on taking inspiration from Paul McCartney for a John Mayer session
Hurley aimed to build his Queen of California bass line around “the roots and flat sevenths” – taking a page from Macca's book
How Ella Feingold got working with Bruno Mars – and how it differed from her Prince audition
Feingold had already worked with Janet Jackson, Jay-Z, Erykah Badu and Queen Latifah when she got the call from Bruno Mars
