String Theory #52: The Perfect Tone Is 2% Louder
When the perfect tone is just a little louder, every guitarist recognizes the trick.
Vince Gill’s Prized 1959 Les Paul Has a Story Guitar Players Won’t Forget
A tragic personal event led Vince Gill to his prized 1959 Gibson Les Paul ’Burst, giving one legendary guitar an unforgettable backstory.
Eric Clapton Regrets Selling Sacred Guitars as New Stories Emerge Around Iconic Gear
Clapton regrets selling two sacred guitars, while new stories on Peter Hook, Todd Rundgren, and tape-style pedals keep legacy in focus.
Buddy Guy Turns 90 With a Star-Studded Blues Livestream Tonight
Buddy Guy turns 90 with a livestreamed blues concert featuring Clapton, Mayer, Bonamassa, Gibbons, and more. Here’s why it matters.
Eric Clapton’s Cream Memory, Rick Nielsen’s Five-Neck and More Guitar News
Clapton doubts a Cream classic, Nielsen’s five-neck Hamer hits auction, and Midge Ure revisits key career moments in new interviews.
String Theory #51: The One That Sounds Better at Home
A guitarist’s perfect tone mysteriously improves the moment nobody else hears it.
Keanu Reeves Recounts His First Bass Buy as Dogstar Keeps Rolling
Keanu Reeves recalls buying his first bass at 22, and Dogstar’s new run behind All In Now gives the story fresh meaning for players.
Ritchie Blackmore Looks Back on Deep Purple Reunion as a Return From War
Blackmore reflects on Deep Purple’s reunion, while Brian May and Robin Trower show how classic guitar stories keep evolving.
From Layla to a New Germanium Fuzz: This Week’s Biggest Guitar Stories
Rita Coolidge revisits Layla, Steve Howe recalls odd sessions, and Mad Professor plus Vox unveil new gear for tone chasers.
Dolly Parton’s Fingernails, a Flying V Auction, and Fresh Gear News Shape a Busy Guitar Day
Dolly Parton’s fingernail songwriting, a rare Flying V auction, and new Vox and Jackson gear make for a packed guitar news day.