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Shred hero Vinnie Moore reveals his greatest gear hits and misses – and why the best guitars are free
Though he’s most associated with all things ’80s shred, some of the UFO guitarist’s gear choices might just surprise you…
Brian May fought to add a rhythm guitarist to Queen in their early years – and several players would eventually grant his wish
While May got into the habit of playing lead and rhythm at the same time, he did sometimes get the extra helping hand he had envisioned – including from Freddie Mercury himself
Schecter’s Red Dawn series of electric guitars aim to weaponize a legion of chug-loving metal players
Impressive specs and humble price points see the Californian co strengthen its metal guitar offering
Cort “reaches the pinnacle of acoustic guitars” with its Essence series – could it be the perfect Grand Auditorium?
Grand Auditorium and OM Cutaway models feature in the all-new vintage-modern electric-acoustic designs
James Hetfield's luthier on how he went from crafting basses to becoming the Metallica guitarist's go-to axe maker
And why we have Doug West from Mesa/Boogie to thank for Ken Lawrence and Papa Het's now-iconic link-up
“There’s nothing more Spinal Tap”: Joe Bonamassa reflects on the worst show of his career
Today, he’s one of the most celebrated blues guitarists in the game, but JoBo faced a harsh reality when he embarked on his first headline tour
Alex Skolnick looks back on his brief tenure as Ozzy Osbourne’s guitarist – and why it only lasted one show
The Testament guitarist blames a “management decision” on his short-lived spell, but looks back at the experience positively
Harvey Mandel nearly became a Rolling Stone – here’s why he thinks he would have been a better fit
While the former Canned Heat guitarist impressed Mick Jagger, he didn't manage to convince Keith Richards...
Mary Spender on the tones, tunes and heartache behind her debut breakup album
Featuring a guest spot from Ariel Posen and some of the most gourmet tones you'll hear all year, Super.Sexy.Heartbreak. finds Spender processing a lifetime of broken hearts through fingerstyle guitar
Deryck Whibley appeals to Hard Rock Cafe to return his guitar from the Iggy Pop feat. Sum 41 era
The Sum 41 guitarist recently recovered another guitar that was stolen from him after over two decades
Bob Dylan may have played Gibson, but Timothée Chalamet started his transformation with a budget acoustic
The actor was fully equipped with high-end Gibsons for A Complete Unknown – but picked out a budget-friendly Yamaha when he first started taking guitar lessons
Jerry Cantrell recalls the time he tried – and failed – to pass an Alice in Chains demo tape to Axl Rose
Back in 1988, Cantrell shot his shot to get his band noticed by the high-flying Guns N' Roses
Meet Don Musser, the ‘Dumble of acoustics’ who has made guitars for Dylan, EVH and Neil Young
He’s built guitars for some of the very biggest names in the business and yet Don Musser remains a known unknown. We track him down to fill in the blanks
Beyoncé session guitarist Justus West says awards don't pay the bills – and labels need to take more accountability
West – who's also credited on Beyoncé's acclaimed Cowboy Carter – calls out the industry's double standards and it's crucial for labels to pay their artists on time
Meet the Canadian quartet bringing their raucous sound to the masses – with a little help from Bob Rock
Rooted in blues-rock but expanded by metal, folk, and country, The Damn Truth's catchy, riff-heavy tunes seem bound to conquer rock playlists, and stages, 'round the world
In 1969, a young Brian May hid in a venue to speak to Rory Gallagher – and it led to his tonal breakthrough
The Irish blues rock legend gave May a tonal template that he says he’s never bettered
Positive Grid turns the headphone amp market upside down with the wireless, AI-powered Neo
With access to 100,00 tones and cable-free playing, the firm is aiming to take headphone amp technology to new heights
Jack White responds to short sets criticism – and explains why you’ll never see him play for three hours
Recent shows have barely surpassed the hour mark, but White is refusing to bend to the wants of his naysayers
