“There are so many musicians that, live, you could be blown away by, but once they get into the studio, they can’t come up with parts that will last”: Andrew Watt on the essential studio skill that’s enabled him to work with rock gods and pop icons alike
He’s worked with and played guitar for the likes of Bruno Mars, Pearl Jam, and Ozzy Osbourne, but there’s one player he believes nails his catch-all approach
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Album Review: Krisis Genre – Karate, Guns & Tanning
With a dizzying blend of synthwave, psychedelic, shoegaze and dream pop, Indianapolis based trio KARATE, GUNS & TANNING craft a uniquely alluring sound on their sophomore full-length Krisis Genre. With…
Read more » “I had this little house in California, back in 1984. My Marshall stacks and a reel-to-reel were set up in the living room. I remember getting my drummer to have a jam at 3am”: From his live show, to cutting classics, Yngwie Malmsteen lives off-the-cuff
He explains why his guitars are numbered, not named, his warts-and-all approach to studio work – and why his “I won’t conform or follow” attitude has nothing to do with arrogance
Read more » “I’ve never been very confident as a player. I’ve always felt like I had to work hard”: Alex Lifeson is one of the greatest guitarists of his time – but he says he’s often lacked faith in his skills
The Canadian virtuoso went through a period of guitar dormancy when Rush ended –now he says he feels reborn as a player
Read more » “My guitar was busted up on the flight – totally destroyed. When I got to Nashville and told Dan Auerbach, he said, ‘Try something new’”: After her beloved Gibson was ruined on a flight, Valerie June found new inspiration in this iconic acoustic brand
She was in the market for a new guitar following her beloved Clyde’s demise – and, thanks to the Black Keys’ guitarist and vocalist, she managed to find her perfect match
Read more » “I wake up the next morning and my SUV is gone. We had just opened a show for Vince Gill, and he’d signed my Telecaster”: Rascal Flatts’ Joe Don Rooney had just finished a run of shows with Chely Wright – when his very first guitar got stolen
Rooney still hopes to one day reunite with his beloved guitar, which was bought for him by his late dad
Read more » I’m a professional gear reviewer and my go-to guitar wireless system just got a generous 20% off – here’s why I use it daily
I couldn’t live without my Positive Grid Spark Link and now you can get yours at a reduced price
Read more » “Aggressive cutaways, an ultra-thin body, and extreme arm bend”: Kiesel launches the Kyber – a futuristic metal guitar that’s its answer to Strandberg and Abasi Concepts offerings
With a seriously lightweight and almost paper-thin design, the customizable axe puts modern needs at its core – and it’s reasonably priced too
Read more » “I’ve been stumped to understand how this worked. He didn’t seem to fret notes, so how was he producing chords?”: David Lynch’s Parker Fly is up for auction – and it solves one of the big mysteries about his playing
Julien’s Auctions appraiser Mike Adams has been examining Lynch’s guitar and rig and says it answers a key question about his highly unconventional style
Read more » “The owner refused to believe me and called me a liar. Then I realised the craziest thing…” This luthier was offered the chance to buy a ’90s Les Paul, but something didn’t feel right –it turns out he had the ultimate proof to hand
The guitar was brought into George Parfitt’s guitar shop, but a deep dive into the instrument’s history led him to a baffling discovery – and a powerful illustration in not trusting serial numbers
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