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Why Charles Henry’s Silktone tube amps are rapidly gathering fans
Self-taught boutique builder Charles Henry puts musicality first with his designs, winning fans including Grace Bowers and Yvette Young – but he’s only just getting started
Mark Tremonti on finding an outlet for his metal cravings and why nothing beats PRS and Dumble amps
The busiest man in rock, metal and crooning checks in to talk solo speed metal adventure, big riffs, and update us on his up-coming pedal brand
Sean Rowe on getting steel drum tones with a pen, a pedal and a dollar bill – and why he keeps wearing out his Takamines
The New York singer-songwriter came up with a unique effect on a train in Europe, – and that’s just one example of his experimental approach to tone
Davey Johnstone's most beloved guitar was once a piece of upscale decor for his superstar bandmate
Johnstone did end up with the '50s-era beauty in the end, though not for a happy reason
How Ben Eller went from Mastodon super-fan to filling in for Brent Hinds – and taking it all in his stride
Despite an embarrassing stage fall and frustrating in-ear monitor problems, the YouTuber had a blast alongside his buddy Bill Kelliher. But he can’t discuss what might happen next…
Dhani Harrison on the making of Living in the Material World – and George’s slide style
If All Things Must Pass was Harrison in minor key, Material World is the sound of him turning towards the light. His son, Dhani, tells us about its creation, and its stunning (and essential) reissue
From Ritchie Blackmore to Ozzy, bassist Bob Daisley has worked with rock’s heaviest heroes
For more than 30 years, bassist Bob Daisley laid the foundations on which some of the greatest rock and roll ever was built
Manuel Gagneux on why you shouldn’t sweat the technique – and expanding Zeal & Ardor’s radical sound
Unorthodox, avant-garde, progressive and totally unique, Gagneux is taking black metal out of its total necro comfort zone. Dare you follow him?
How Dick Dale made the Stratocaster the ultimate surf-rock weapon
The surf guitar king was not only a Fender man to his bones – he had a close working relationship with Leo Fender himself
I journeyed to the only dedicated Fender store in the world – and found out how it could change the future of guitar retail as we know it
From all-star guest appearances to the world’s biggest collection of Custom Shop and made-in-Japan guitars, Fender Flagship Tokyo is the guitar store I’d always dreamed of
