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Soldano’s SLO Plus could be the new hard rock pedal amp to beat
By Phil Weller published
A single-channel offering from 2022 has been usurped by the two-channel upgrade, which promises the tube-amp-like tones of the iconic SLO-100
Shergold makes one of its most iconic models more affordable with new Masquerader Standard
By Matt Owen published
The newly revived firm continues its renaissance by returning to one of its earliest designs – and giving it a modern-day makeover
Sleep Token’s guitar tech finally lifts the lid on IV’s entire live guitar rig – right down to his pick of choice
By Phil Weller published
Replicating this hugely elusive guitar rig won’t come cheap, but the comprehensive grand reveal is a fascinating insight into the high-end gear behind the hottest band in metal right now
Lindsay Ell on the “pinch me moment” she became Shania Twain's lead guitarist
By Janelle Borg published
Ell never saw herself doing a sideman gig – however, when she got the call from the Canadian legend, she couldn't resist the offer
Kiki Wong on how playing with Smashing Pumpkins has made her a better guitar player
By Phil Weller published
From bedroom riffing with a Line 6 Spider to playing through tube amps in stadiums, Wong says her time in the band has opened her eyes to a whole new world of tone
Long-awaited Becoming Led Zeppelin documentary gets its first trailer – and hints at the band’s early struggles
By Matt Owen published
The first authorized Led Zeppelin documentary was premiered at the 2021 Venice International Film Festival – and now it’s been given a 2025 release date
Gibson has put an all-new spin on its traditional Les Paul Studio – in response to requests from players
By Matt Owen published
The Studio Session sits on the price scale between the regular Studio and the more expensive Standard – and promises to be “the one guitar you can rely on for any musical genre or scenario”
Mooer drops the Prime M1: a 12cm multi-FX pedal for $100 – and it’s packed with features
By Phil Weller published
The $105 pocket-sized pedal offers 149 effects, amps, and cabs, can handle third-party IRs, and doesn’t even need a plug – meaning you can riff “anytime, anywhere”
Before the Rolling Stones, Bill Wyman needed a good bass guitar – so he built a proto-fretless model
By Jackson Maxwell published
It's a tale as old as time: three guitarists, a need for a bass player, and no one wants the job. Eventually, Wyman took it on, and built himself a proto-fretless model in the process
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