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Albert Lee reveals the history of his ’58 Les Paul Custom
By Jenna Scaramanga published
Gibson calls its replica the Eric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom, but Clapton is only one of the stars to have owned and played this storied guitar

Pop star Lizzo is set to play rock guitar pioneer Sister Rosetta Tharpe in an upcoming biopic – and has been filmed jamming on a Suhr at shows
By Janelle Borg published
The movie – Rosetta – will focus on a significant period in Tharpe's life, culminating in her first stadium show which doubled as a wedding

“We’ve only changed the strings one time”: Travis Barker reveals the bass he uses on everything he records
By Phil Weller published
The Blink-182 drummer and producer has made a revelation about a go-to bass that has proved perfect for almost every record he's produced

Guitar deals are thin on the ground in Amazon’s Spring Sale but if you need accessories, I’ve found 6 deals that are well worth checking out
By Matt McCracken published
I’ve rounded up the best deals for guitarists on Amazon with my favorite essential accessories that will save you money

Gibson's Double Trouble Les Pauls offer faded nitro finishes, with uncovered pickups – and a cheeky nod to its dispute with DiMarzio
By Phil Weller published
The two new models take the Les Paul Standard recipe down memory lane, with uncovered 'Double Classic White' humbuckers

Melissa Etheridge on how she came to own a “museum quality” Fender from Norman's Rare Guitars – which she played at the 2005 Grammys
By Janelle Borg published
Since then, Etheridge has become a true disciple of the iconic guitar store – adding even more vintage guitars to her collection

“Is he gonna call Eddie Van Halen a boomer?” Kirk Hammett weighs in on Tim Henson and the boomer bends controversy
By Jenna Scaramanga published
“It’s only accessible to… a very small category of people,” says the Metallica guitarist of Polyphia’s music

Benson Amps and Deep Sea Diver guitarist Jessica Dobson launch the Fuzz-Echo pedal
By Jenna Scaramanga published
The gated fuzz can be placed before or after delay for everything from classic sounds to unheard-of textures and "skronky tones"
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