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“My mate found the guitar in a skip”: Andy Fairweather Low’s favorite guitar was a dumpster find
By Jenna Scaramanga published
The Eric Clapton and Roger Waters collaborator paid just £47 to buy the discarded Gibson from Tom Jones’ guitarist

The time Mike Campbell asked George Harrison to take over his own guitar solo
By Janelle Borg published
Campbell recalls rejecting his own solo on the Traveling Wilburys' debut single – and why Harrison's playing style was a better fit

Fender gives its Player II Series a high-spec metal makeover with limited-edition FSR Advanced drop
By Matt Owen published
A range of finishes have been rolled out to UK retailers as Fender gives its humble Player II line a serious revamp

The night Keith Richards rocked up unannounced to an LA jam night
By Jenna Scaramanga published
Singer-songwriter Jason Sinay is best known for his work with Heartbreaker Mike Campbell, and has recalled a career of amazing guest spots – including one from a Rolling Stone

After a decade playing together in Dead & Company, John Mayer and Bob Weir reveal the invaluable lessons they’ve learned from each other
By Janelle Borg published
The veteran guitarist and Slow Dancing In a Burning Room hitmaker also set the record straight on whether we can expect a Dead & Company studio album anytime soon

Brian Setzer says he’s recovering well after an autoimmune disease left him unable to play guitar
By Matt Owen published
The Stray Cats’ rockabilly legend dreams of returning to the stage as soon as possible

Seymour Duncan pushes the boundaries of its PowerStage series with dedicated bass unit
By Matt Owen published
The latest PowerStage offers an onboard preamp and built-in overdrive in a bid to cover all bases for bassists

Nuno Bettencourt joins Van Halen tribute band for blazing Hot For Teacher cover
By Jenna Scaramanga published
The Extreme axeman used an EVH striped guitar to blast out Van Halen licks like he's been doing it all his life

Joe Satriani reveals the Eddie Van Halen guitar parts he found most difficult to play
By Janelle Borg published
Satch also discusses his years-long search for the quintessential Van Halen tone

What really happened at Prince’s infamous show supporting the Stones in 1981? Guitarist Dez Dickerson sets the record straight
By Jenna Scaramanga published
The former Revolution guitarist insists the shows weren't as disastrous as some say, and reveals he persuaded Prince to return to the stage
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