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Fractal’s new VP4 virtual pedalboard puts hundreds of classic stompbox and studio effect models at guitarists' feet
By GP Editors published
The floor-based processor features effects based on the award-winning Axe-Fx III

Former Beatle John Lennon's weirdest guitar is one of the last he played
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Check out the bizarre guitar John Lennon used on his last solo album.

Yngwie Malmsteen reveals the 60-year history behind his new MXR signature overdrive
By Andrew Daly published
As the Swedish virtuoso tells Guitar Player, “I wanted a Marshall. But it wasn’t enough to create the sound in my head.”

“Within an iota of perfection”: Any way you choose to look at it, the Florentine Empirial is a stunner
By Dave Hunter published
This creation from the Fender Custom Shop’s former principal master builder looks fantastic, and utterly refuses to put any limits on whatever you intend to do with it

Offered by Silvertone and Harmony, the H63 Espanada was the poor man’s Gibson ES-175
By Dave Hunter published
Like many of its Silvertone/Harmony siblings, the H63 Espanada makes up for its more corner-cutting features with a sound, vibe, and look all its own

John 5 shares the stories behind 10 of the most prized guitars in his collection
By Ken Sharp published
The virtuoso showcases his new Mötley Crüe axes, the gift he received from Eddie Van Halen, and the guitar he played so much it was bad for his health

Overshadowed by the Les Paul, the Gibson ES-295 brought rock to concert stages in the hands of Scotty Moore
By Dave Hunter published
As played by Danny Gatton, Geordie Walker and Johnny Marr, the ES-295 was Gibson’s 'other' gold-finished electric guitar

Back from the brink, Dean Guitars is here to bring the ruckus to guitar craftsmanship
By Art Thompson published
After years of external and internal legal battles – some of which remain ongoing – Dean is back with a new lease on life, fresh ideas, and an even more rebellious attitude

“The absence of tradition invites players to pick up a Novo without any preconceptions of what the guitar is or what it does”: Novo's Miris J has the feel and vibe of a rediscovered make from the golden age of the electric guitar
By Dave Hunter published
Boasting a bespoke Mastery trem, this stylish, beautifully-playing guitar is another winner from Dennis Fano and the Novo stable

“These two models offer well-considered features, and cut a fresh figure in a crowded field”: ToneLounge's Shoreline TVL and 2TV models smoothly blend the old and the new
By Dave Hunter published
The latest creations from veteran luthier Brian Swerdfeger play brilliantly, and feature an intriguing trick or two up their sleeves
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