Latest articles by Phil Weller
Gary Moore’s modded Blues For Greeny 1961 SG Junior to be auctioned off in September
The rare TV Yellow instrument was also used on tour with Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker, with Moore finding plenty of reasons to play it in the ‘90s
Guitar Center employees find thousands of dollars worth of cocaine, and methamphetamine hidden inside a guitar amp
The Atlanta-area store was listed as the shipment’s return address to minimize suspicions, but it ended up at the store by mistake
Dweezil Zappa on the time he taught Eddie Van Halen how to play one of his dad’s most difficult riffs
Dweezil had looked up to Eddie all his life, but the apprentice became the master one night in 2010
Why Steve Stevens used toy ray guns to create Rebel Yell’s “space-age gunfight” guitar solo
In a recent interview with GP, Idol’s guitarist and co-writer discussed how a love for Tommy Bolin’s Quadrant 4 solo left its mark on one of their biggest hits
Claudette King to celebrate B.B. King’s 100th birthday with funk-infused 2025 tour
The blues legend’s daughter will front a 10-piece band including Grammy-winning bluesman Grady Champion and King’s longtime drummer as they celebrate his legacy “with a flavor of funk”
Mooer unveils its latest feature-packed and affordable amp modeler and multi-effects unit, the GE200 Pro
Nearly 300 amps and effects, an LED screen, and a 60-second looper headline the highly versatile, budget-conscious new device
Steve Morse almost quit music, twice – Kansas, and then Lynyrd Skynyrd, brought him back
Burnout and a cynical outlook on the music industry left the guitarist on the brink, but two key moments helped change his course
Martin and Reverb unite for an exclusive non-cutaway Grand Performance acoustic
The limited edition guitar is available exclusively on Reverb, and offers a “light, airy, and fun” playing experience
Matteo Mancuso pays homage to his hero, Paul Gilbert, with new track, Paul Position
Having wowed Steve Vai, Joe Bonamassa, and Al Di Meola, the Sicilian guitarist has doffed his cap to another guitar legend, with the help of a brand-new Bacci baritone
Joe Satriani’s custom Eddie Van Halen-flavored 3rd Power amp is now available as a plugin – with real amps on the way
The guitarist worked with 3rd Power chief designer Dylana Scott to capture his favorite Van Halen guitar tone, and it's quickly become his “favorite amp”
David Gilmour explains his preference for vintage guitars, and demos his 1945 Martin D-18
The Pink Floyd legend, who will release a new solo album in September, believes all guitars get better with age
Tributes pour in for “champion of the blues” John Mayall
The guitar world has been flooded with touching tributes to the late blues legend, with Joe Bonamassa leading the line with a poignant reflection on his legacy
British blues pioneer John Mayall dies at 90
The guitarist dedicated 60 years to the blues, launching the careers of some of the genre’s – and the world's – greatest guitarists in the process
Moby Grape co-founder and guitarist Jerry Miller dies at 81
A pivotal player in the ‘60s psych rock scene, Miller had fans in Eric Clapton, Robert Plant, and the Black Crowes
Epiphone and Yungblud team up for a rare signature SG Junior
The pop-punk artist found great appeal in a guitar that didn’t have ties with other famous players, with Epiphone now recreating his beloved '64 model for a limited edition run
Positive Grid announces the full details of its Spark 2 modeler – with AI tone hunting, DSP modeling, and a looper set to feature
The successor to its game-changing Spark modeler, the Spark 2 adds a host of new features to the amp’s successful recipe without inflating its price tag
Blackstar keeps it simple with the tube-powered, American-voiced, and vintage-inspired TV-10A combo amp
Channeling the charm of Fender tweed-style amps, the 1x12” comes with a host of modern flourishes
Steve Howe says writing on keyboards let him get experimental on his new solo album, Guitarscape
Guitarscape is out in September and sees the eclectic guitarist branching out into “unconventional” songwriting that takes in his full range of playing styles
Positive Grid’s Spark 2 will have a looper feature – fixing a flaw of the hugely successful first-gen modeler
The follow-up to the game-changing home modeling amp will be fully unveiled in August, but the firm has already revealed it will have the looper feature many craved from its predecessor
Johnny Marr’s The The-era '62 American Vintage Strat reissue to be auctioned off
The instrument will be sold alongside the Mesa Boogie touring rig Marr used on the post-punk band’s 1989-90 world tour
Mark Knopfler teams up with music therapy charity Nordoff and Robbins to give away a signed – and extremely rare – Boswell acoustic
The Boswell 0-14MK/TR-LTD is one of only two dozen of its kind to be made, and Knopfler’s own model features extensively on his latest album
Deep Purple guitarist Simon McBride reveals the Ritchie Blackmore lick that's given him the most trouble
The Irish bluesman joined the band in 2022, but is still haunted by one particular slice of Ritchie Blackmore shred
The Irish government is considering what it can do to keep Rory Gallagher’s Strat in the country
Senior political figures in Ireland have acknowledged the guitar's cultural significance and want to ensure it remains in Ireland, despite it heading for auction in October
