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Warren Haynes tells us why he chose P90s for his new signature Gibson Les Paul Standard
By Andrew Daly published
Haynes says the P90s are “the tonal change I’m looking for without turning knobs”

Alex Lifeson explains how modding his Stratocaster led him to create one of his most iconic guitars
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist also revealed he and Geddy Lee are “bombarded” by requests from drummers to resurrect Rush

Steve Stevens on how Paul Stanley turned him onto Hamer guitars in the '80s
By Phil Weller published
Billy Idol’s right-hand man went on to have a pair of signature guitars with Hamer — but says they never appeared on any significant recordings

"No one can do this with me as well as he can.” Alex Van Halen enlists Steve Lukather to help create a new Van Halen album from Eddie Van Halen's demos
By Phil Weller published
The Toto guitarist confirms his involvement, noting, "Ed, Alex, and I were very close for years"

“You can't look over and be, 'Omigod! I'm playing with Jimmy Page!'” Twenty-five years after Page and the Black Crowes joined forces, Rich Robinson explains the group’s split with the legend as an expanded ‘Live at the Greek’ arrives
By Gary Graff published
The Page and Crowes tandem marked a high point in both artists' histories. Robinson recalls being "awestruck" to perform with his hero

"It was a hard decision we all had to make." Bill Kelliher speaks out about Brent Hinds' departure from Mastodon and looks to the metal band's “new chapter”
By Phil Weller published
The breakup, announced March 7, brought an end to Hinds' 25 years with the group. Kelliher says the decision was mutual

A British teenager has channeled his hero Brian May by building a guitar from scrap wood
By Phil Weller published
The youngster's project shares many similarities with May’s Red Special, while it bears the distinctive shape of Randy Rhoads' Jackson-built guitar

Al Di Meola gives his indispensable tool for rhythm guitar playing – and it doesn’t involve the hands
By Phil Weller published
The versatile guitarist might be best known for his silky leads, but he says his rhythm sensibilities underpin everything he does
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