Latest articles by Art Thompson
Tom Lieber on Building Guitars Less Ordinary and the Enduring Appeal of His Most Famous Creation, the Garcia
Having helped create Jerry Garcia’s most-played guitar, Lieber comes full circle with his deluxe originals.
Living Legend James Burton Talks Playing With Elvis, Emmylou Harris, Glen Campbell and Tom Jones
An inspiration to Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck, the rock ‘n’ roll veteran has seen it all.
How PRS Channeled Jimi Hendrix’s Woodstock Tone to Create the Fire-Breathing HDRX 100 Amp
This formidable amp is a beast unto itself, and a thrilling ride back to an era of guitar amplification when it was all about going big.
Line 6 Catalyst 100 1x12 Combo Review
This affordable, super-flexible, and user-friendly amp packs a huge variety of realistic-feeling tones and killer effects.
Jeff Tweedy and Nels Cline on How Cheapo Guitars and Rubber Bridges Helped Them Find Happiness on 'Ode To Joy'
Though its background was anything but orthodox, 'Ode to Joy' finds Wilco as adventurous and cohesive as ever.
Fender 60th Anniversary Jaguar Review
This heavy but versatile guitar will give you the thrill of what it must have been like to open a case and revel at this radical model 60 years ago.
Here’s How to Replicate the Magic of the Blues Greats
Get in the tone zone of Eric Clapton, Albert Collins, Albert King, B.B. King, T-Bone Walker and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Guitar Amps of the 1970s
Take a trip down memory lane with the decade’s brightest (and dullest) hopefuls.
Fender Player Series Stratocaster review
Fender knows the audience it’s aiming for with the Player series, and based on the performance of our review Stratocaster, it’s hit the bull’s-eye.
“I Only Play One Guitar”: Nile Rodgers Riffs On His Famed Hitmaker
As Fender releases a limited-edition replica, we talk to the man himself about the axe that defines his career.
From the Studio to the Stage: Sublime Effects for the Discerning Guitarist
How Universal Audio crafted the ultimate vintage tones for its UAFX pedals.
Squier 40th Anniversary Telecaster Gold Edition Review
This guitar looks sharp as hell, plays well, and sounds good for anything you’d want to aim a Tele at.
Six Pioneering Effects Builders of the 1970s
From Screaming Birds to Purple Peakers, we take a look at some of the eras grooviest stompboxes.
Jimmie Vaughan Reveals His Guitar Tone Secrets
From pickups to mics, the Texas blues legend shares some priceless pointers in this classic interview from the GP archive.
Trash & Treasure: a Guide to the Far-Out Guitars of the 1970s
Shameless ‘modernistic’ rip-offs, hippie-wood finishes and more brass than a marching band – welcome to our fabulous six-string freakshow!
Watch Kirk Fletcher Demonstrate His Favorite Blues Shuffles and Gospel Licks
Video Take away some knowhow from one of the greatest blues guitarists around.
Kirk Fletcher Talks Strats, Influences and Finding Different Grooves for the Blues
On 'My Blues Pathway,' the California blues specialist pays back a debt to the forces that shaped his ferocious style.
How to EBow Like a Pro
Video Watch guitarists Phil Keaggy and Big Country’s Stuart Adamson demonstrate their mastery of this oft-misunderstood guitar gadget.
“The Best Plan Was to Make a Guitar I Would Enjoy Playing”: Dave Rusan Reveals the Magic Behind Prince’s Iconic Solidbody
Nearly 40 years on, the Cloud electric guitar is a lasting presence in the gear world firmament.
PRS S2 Custom 24-08 Review
A U.S.-made guitar at a price that puts it within reach of those who play for a living.
Eric Johnson Digs Deep Into His Vault and Comes Up with a Winning Pair of New Albums
Set for release this Summer, EJ fans can look forward to ‘The Book of Making’ and ‘Yesterday Meets Today’ with more to follow.
Maestro Invader Distortion Review
Armed with gain, level and tone controls, this pedal also features a built-in noise gate.
