Latest articles by Art Thompson
“We Were Halfway Into the Record Before We Realized There Wasn’t a Drummer on It”: John Hiatt Talks Songwriting and Recording His Latest Album 'Leftover Feelings' with the Jerry Douglas Band
Despite the pandemic the legendary songsmith gets under the red light of Nashville’s storied RCA Studio B.
Orange Terror Stamp Review
Anyone looking to reduce the amount of gear they have to carry is a candidate for this giant killer.
Fender Jason Isbell Custom Telecaster Review
With its Tim Shaw-designed pickups and distinctive Road Worn Chocolate 'burst finish, the country virtuoso's signature six-string is quite a treat.
“My Dad Lived to Be 95, So I’m Just Getting Started”: Greg Koch Talks Making Music in His 50s
With signature guitars, pedals, pickups and amps to his name the Wildwood star is riding high.
Carl Verheyen on the Mesmerizing Sounds and Memories That Make Up His Stellar New Album, 'Sundial'
How a chance duet with Art Garfunkel helped inspire the writing behind the Supertramp guitarist's bravura solo album.
Joe Bonamassa Explains Why His “Bludgeon” 1951 Fender NoCaster Is the Best Guitar He’s Ever Owned
Cloned by Fender Master Builder Greg Fessler the treasured axe turned 70 this year.
Reverend Greg Koch Gristle 90 Review
Greg Koch and Reverend's latest collaboration is a change of pace, complete with a Bigsby, Fishman P-90s, and a Gibson-esque scale length.
“I Suddenly Realized That Everybody Was Trying To Be Eric”: Peter Frampton Talks Finding His Own Style
The British guitar phenom explains the importance of jazz in his formative years.
Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster Review
Now available in a fresh range of finishes we take a look back at this groundbreaking design.
Engineer Hans-Martin Buff Recalls Life Working with Prince at Paisley Park
“One of the reasons I got the gig with Prince is because I was young and I was hungry and I was kind of unformed...”
Taylor American Dream AD27 Review
With the American Dream series, Taylor prices its US-built V-Class acoustics within reach of the regular musician's budget.
Taylor GTe Urban Ash Review
The new GT body size makes a stunning debut in this little acoustic with a big voice.
Taylor Builder's Edition 912ce and 652ce Review
This superlative acoustic-electric and 12-string mark the first Grand Concert acoustics to join the Builder's Edition range.
The Legend of Prince: The Purple One's Guitar Players Share Untold Secrets and Tales from the Studio and Road
Mike Scott, Dez Dickerson, Donna Grantis, and Kat Dyson tell all in these GP-exclusive interviews.
Inside the Audiophile Design of the Ruokangas Duke Valvebucker
With its tube-powered pickup, the Ruokangas Duke Valvebucker is a high-fidelity experience.
Gary Clark Jr. Talks Writing and Recording Grammy-Winning Album ‘This Land’
Video The inspiration and essential gear behind last year’s winner of the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album.
John Hiatt Talks Getting Back to Basics
The Grammy nominee explains how he likes to keep it lean and mean when it comes to songwriting and gear.
Fender 70th Anniversary Esquire Review
The Big F celebrates a big year by going back to its roots and revisiting its single-pickup classic.
The Complete Story of Jimmy Page's Sundragon Amp
How did Sundragon replicate the Supro Coronado Jimmy Page used on Led Zeppelin's debut album? Here's the story.
Takamine TSP 138C Review
A beautiful thinline acoustic-electric at an equally attractive price, this stage-ready Takamine has a lot going for it.
Fender ’68 Custom Vibro Champ Review
A modern update on a Fender favorite, this combo promises Silverface mojo in a compact format.
50 of the best acoustic guitarists of all time
A pick of transcendent superheroes of wood, steel, and nylon.
The Best Guitar Effects Pedals of All Time
From fuzzes and flanges, to distortions and delays, these are some of the best effects pedals ever created.
