Latest articles by James Volpe Rotondi
"I Was Set Free": Humble Pie Guitarist Clem Clempson Talks Lighting up One of the 1970s’ Hottest Rock Albums: ‘Smokin’’
How Humble Pie was reignited after Peter Frampton's sudden departure
“When You’re a Guitar Player, You Can Really Hear How the Differences Matter”: Jack White Talks Creativity and Gear
With his latest album – ‘Fear of the Dawn’ – chock-full of unique tones, the guitarist fills us in on the details of his customized hardware.
5 of Jack White’s Coolest Guitars
From vintage and rare to customized modern classics, these are the maestro’s essential tools.
Listen to These 5 Killer Tracks From Beto Martinez - the New King of Latin Rock Guitar
Get on board with the Grammy-winning guitarist and take a spin through this kaleidoscopic collection of musical meanderings.
“‘Fear of the Dawn’ is the Best Guitar Playing That I’ve Ever Done”: Jack White On His Incendiary Solo Album
Find out how White & Co. managed to nail these explosive sounds in the studio.
Take a Close Look at Jack White’s Insanely Cool Pedalboard
With a penchant for peculiar pedals the White Stripes guitarist has taken stompboxes to another level.
“I Love Santana. But I Think That It’s Vital for People to Recognize That There Are Many Other Important Players”: Beto Martinez Talks Inspiration
From chunk to chicha, Latin rock's leading light reveals his most important influences.
“We All Try to Copy the People We Love... But You Have to Believe in Yourself”: Bill Frisell and John Scofield Talk Developing Your Own Style
The jazz guitar legends dish out some timeless advice in this classic interview from the ‘Guitar Player’ vault.
Origin Effects MAGMA57 Review
A superb recreation of the preamp/power section from the dual-6V6 Magnatone Model 213 Troubador and the pitch-vibrato section from the Model 260 and 280.
Origin Effects RevivalDRIVE Compact Review
A simplified and downsized, if no less impressive, version of the original channel-switching RevivalDRIVE.
The Best Gear of 2021: Our Roundup of the Year’s Top Guitars, Amps and Pedals
What in the world of guitar gear got us excited in 2021? Guitar Player's editors and reviewers pick their favorites.
