Dweezil Zappa on the high-tech custom build that Eddie Van Halen dubbed “The Super Pluto Guitar” By Matt Parker published 25 April 24 The tale of a truly distinctive instrument that was custom-made for a trio of rock’s most innovative players in the 1980s
David Gilmour’s first new single in 9 years features one-and-a-half minutes of all-out soloing By Matt Owen published 25 April 24 Upcoming album Luck and Strange was made with the help of a new producer who tore up the Gilmour rulebook
Best guitar capos: top choice capos for acoustic and electric guitar By Chris Bird last updated 25 April 24 A capo is a great way to boost your creativity on the instrument. Here’s our expert picks for electric and acoustic guitar, ukulele, 12-string and beyond
Friedman’s expanded IR-D puts a cult classic amp mod into a tube preamp pedal By Matt Owen published 25 April 24 Two independent channels, genuine tubes and state-of-the-art digital tech come together for another neat release from the boutique amp specialist
Tony Iommi once dressed his guitar tech up as himself and sent him onstage By Janelle Borg published 25 April 24 The real Tony Iommi played while hiding behind a stack, and the fake Iommi nearly got away with it
“Plenty of great functionality to make your life easier and assuage any fears of signal or battery loss”: Boss WL-50 review By Matt McCracken published 25 April 24 We put Boss’ pedalboard-friendly wireless guitar system to the test, seeing how it holds up to some stiff competition
Josh Homme reveals how learning polka in childhood gave way to his off-kilter guitar playing style By Janelle Borg published 25 April 24 Josh Homme reveals how learning polka in childhood gave way to his off-kilter guitar playing style
David Gilmour’s first solo album in 9 years features a new producer tearing up the rulebook By Janelle Borg published 24 April 24 The first single from Luck and Strange drops tomorrow
Jason Isbell and Luther Dickinson pay tribute to Dickey Betts By Jim Beaugez published 24 April 24 Isbell, Dickinson and Sadler Vaden paid homage to Betts with a three-guitar salute on the Allman Brothers classic
Watch the moment Kiko Loureiro’s strap snaps mid-solo By Phil Weller published 24 April 24 The former Megadeth virtuoso insists his Ibanez is “better than ever” despite clattering the stage floor mid-jam
Tommy Ramone on why Johnny Ramone's playing forced him to switch from managing to drumming By Janelle Borg published 24 April 24 Johnny Ramone’s strumming technique contributed to the lightning-in-a-bottle sound of the band’s debut album
Guitarist whose home was hit by a Russian airstrike has finished his first build By Phil Weller published 24 April 24 Nikita Zhemerenko launched SWFT GTRS following the destruction of his home in Kharkiv in 2022. His new brand hopes to show that “even in the most hopeless situations, one can fulfill one’s dream”
New Behind The Music episode puts Wolfgang Van Halen's story front and center By Janelle Borg published 24 April 24 The long-running music docuseries kicks off its new season with WVH's life story
The Experience Hendrix Tour is returning for the first time in 5 years By Phil Weller published 24 April 24 The all-star lineup will tour the US later this year, marking the 20th anniversary of the multi-artist celebration of Jimi Hendrix’s trailblazing guitar-playing
Left-handed versions of John Mayer’s PRS SE Silver Sky are officially on the way By Phil Weller published 24 April 24 Following huge demand, PRS is set to reconfigure the hugely popular model for southpaws six years after its initial release
“You might not be fooled into thinking it’s a tube amp, but it’s close enough for silent practice”: Blackstar amPlug 2 FLY review By Richard Blenkinsop published 24 April 24 An affordable silent practice tool with three channels and three effects that covers ground for all guitarists
Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt play Van Halen hits with ex-VH bassist Michael Anthony By Janelle Borg published 24 April 24 Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirnt’s side-project, The Coverups, also covered Kiss, Nirvana, and David Bowie this past weekend
IK Multimedia’s new TONEX pedal puts the firm’s modeling powers into a tiny format By Matt Owen published 24 April 24 The tiny unit works alongside IK Multimedia's AI Machine Modeling tech to offer “the world's most sought-after tones”
Frank Marino injured his finger while building pedals for his new company By Matt Owen published 24 April 24 The player-turned-pedal manufacturer briefly toyed with the idea of relearning the guitar left-handed following the injury
I’ve played IK Multimedia’s nano modeling amp, the TONEX One – and it could be the ultimate pocket-sized pedal platform By Alex Lynham published 24 April 24 The tiny modeler is not perfect, but it’s going to solve a lot of problems – particularly for players who are willing to put in a little time upfront