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Jerry Cantrell opens up on his missing guitar fears, pushing beyond his limits – and why AI could never do AIC
By Amit Sharma published
The Alice In Chains icon took his abilities to new heights on I Want Blood, chasing new tones, going hard with the riffs, and even digging out the bass guitar and getting coached by Duff McKagan

How to get the best from your tube amp with British amp and pedal guru Dan Coggins
By Jamie Dickson published
Lovetone pedals mastermind and tone-meister at large Dan Coggins shares his tips on getting the best from the tube amp in your life

The Line 6 HX Stomp just got a $100 discount at Guitar Center – here's 5 reasons it's been on my 'board for the past two years
By Matt McCracken published
My favorite multi-effects pedal has got a cheeky discount for Presidents’ Day, here are some great reasons it can enhance your playing experience too

Can a budget Harley Benton prog metal rig rival a Strandberg and Kemper for less than 6% of the price? I took both to a rehearsal room to find out
By Phil Weller published
As the budget gear market continues to make strides, I pitched my high-end live rig against the cheapest alternative rig to see if the 94% price difference is justified

I've been using Positive Grid's Spark Neo guitar amp headphones for weeks – and it's got me playing a lot more regularly
By Stuart Williams published
Guitar-specific headphones meet a wireless transmitter, and it's all tied together with Positive Grid's Spark app functionality. But, this isn't the full Spark picture you might be used to

My band has 35 members in five countries – and it’s actually made my musical life easier
By Guitar Gabby published
An ambitious mission requires finding creative solutions – Guitar Gabby explains how she came up with the idea of a 35-strong band, and how it’s ensured she doesn’t miss opportunities ever again

Gillian Welch and David Rawlings on their Nashville rebirth after a devastating tornado
By Glenn Kimpton published
The Americana duo tell the story of their return to a long-serving Nashville studio and a remarkable record that bears its name

Through 50 years of triumph and tragedy, they remain hard rock's greatest titans
By Alan di Perna published
AC/DC's Angus Young traces the lineage of one of rock's greatest bands – from his air-tight six-string chemistry with his brother Malcolm, that time he tried one of Malcolm's guitars, and why he avoided Strats at all costs
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