Latest articles by Michael Ross
The Next Time Someone Tells You the Age Of The Guitar Hero Is Over, Just Point Them Toward Anthony Pirog
The prolific musical savant takes guitar tone to new extremes.
Pedal Order by the Numbers – Plus, the Pros on Pedal Order
A quick and easy guide to the conventional wisdom on pedal order.
Ariel Posen Unpacks the Gear Behind the Tones on His Breathtaking New Album
On 'Headway,' the Canadian guitar genius makes the instrument a tool for ideas.
Discover Spain’s King of Twang, El Twanguero
VIDEO The Spanish-born guitar prodigy could be one of the greatest players you’ve never heard of.
Lyle Workman on Taking the Road Less Travelled and Finding His Own Musical Identity
Workman reflects on finding his own sound after over three decades as a sideman, session player, and film music composer.
J.D. Simo on Improvising Live, in the Studio, and In Life to Find New Sounds and New Ways of Sharing Them
Simo's new self-titled LP is a showcase for his expanding pedalboard and a triumph of his imagination.
Adrian Belew on Alternate Tuning Inspirations, 35-voice Strats, and Why His DigiTech iStomp Remains a Pedalboard Staple
Prog-rock’s perennial superpower makes a feel-good album for hard-luck times.
Epiphone Crestwood Custom Review
A cult classic from the Epiphone archives is brought in from the cold.
Daniel Donato Checks in From Cosmic Country to Share His Secrets to Six-String Success
Donato talks social media strategies, chasing tones, channeling Jerry Garcia, and recording with Robben Ford.
Electro-Harmonix Eddy Analog Vibrato/Chorus Review
Chorus and vibrato are often combined in one unit but it's rare to hear the combo done as well as this.
Rainger FX Minibar Liquid Analyser Review
Wait, a fuzzstortion stompbox you pour drinks into to make it work? This you've got to try.
Nir Felder on Removing the Boundary Between Pop and Bop, Practicing for Improv, and the Beauty of Open Strings
Ignoring genre, Felder draws freely from blues-rock and jazz for two discs of expressive, inventive guitar playing.
Ultimate Pedal Porn: Inside Eilon Paz's Definitive Book on Classic and Cult Guitar Effects
Eilon Paz traveled the globe to assemble these definitive collections of stompbox photos and stories.
Oz Noy Keeps the Energy Flowing as He Returns with His Super-Fun New Album, Snapdragon
The fusion whiz talks technique, tip jars and continuing down his last record’s path.
Red Panda Context 2 Stereo Reverb Review
Lots of dials, lots of features, but this boutique 'verb makes creative ambience a cakewalk.
How Nels Cline Mixed Notes and Noise – to Great Effect – on 'Share the Wealth'
Cline explains how an expanded Nels Cline Singers lineup inspired him in the search for fresh sounds.
David Torn on Making Space for Improv in Collaboration, Future Projects and Wrangling 90 Fuzz Boxes in Search of Tone
Long known as a soloist and sideman, David Torn solidifies his union with Sonar on the new 'Tranceportation, Vol. 1.'
Suhr Hombre 1x12 Combo Review
Suhr takes a trip down memory lane with a combo packed with vintage Deluxe tones.
Pigtronix Infinity 2 Double Looper Review
Pigtronix doubles down on its groundbreaking design with a powerful loop station that's ideal for songwriters.
Wayne Krantz on Remote Collaborations and Finding a New Mode of Composing
With his full embrace of computer composition, Wayne Krantz’s new music moves from his mind to the score.
Line 6 POD Go Review
The POD makes a triumphant return with this easy-to-use, excellently priced multi-effects pedal.
Supro Conquistador Review
Get your retro mojo risin' with the Conquistador, a Supro semi-hollow that wears its boutique pawnshop vibe well.
David Grissom Spills His Tone Secrets and Explains Why He Took His Playing to New Extremes
'Trio Live 2020' sees David Grissom up the ante on his soloing - a risk, he explains, that was very much worth taking.
