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Robert Fripp's tunings and rhythms resulted in songs his band couldn't safely perform live By Phil Weller published 25 November 24 Jakko Jakszyk says Fripp's intricate songs could became “a complete car crash” if anyone slipped up
Why did the Beatles play Epiphone Casinos? It all comes back to one man By Elizabeth Swann published 23 November 24 John Mayall brought some famous guitarists to the fore. He also turned the Beatles on to one of their defining guitar models
A more affordable Jimmy Page Double-Neck returns with uncanny accuracy, thanks to 3-D scanning By James Volpe Rotondi published 23 November 24 The Gibson Custom Jimmy Page EDS-1275 VOS arrives December 3 with parts that match exactly what the company used in 1968/’69
Jeff Beck tells Alice Cooper how he almost joined Pink Floyd and the Rolling Stones By Jonathan Graham published 23 November 24 Ever imagined "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" or "Start Me Up" with Beck's signature guitar work? It almost happened
Warren Haynes explains the lucky break behind his take on U2's "One" By Gary Graff published 22 November 24 The guitarist has included the cover in his set from time to time, making it a fan favorite
An unusual guitar is at the center of a mystery about the Beatles' White Album By Christopher Scapelliti published 22 November 24 The rare fretless guitar appears to have been used on "Happiness Is a Warm Gun" and "Helter Skelter"
Noel Gallagher’s son called him out because he can’t shred. His response was priceless By Phil Weller published 21 November 24 Speaking to Gibson TV, the Oasis guitarslinger reflected on the instrument's changes and how young players have — and haven't — benefitted from them
Elvis Costello identifies what AI is really all about. And it isn't music By Phil Weller published 21 November 24 While the Beatles used the technology to complete their last single, Brian May and Sting are among those who are worried about the potential for harm
Judas Priest’s debut was recorded on a shoestring budget in the dead of night. 50 years later, it’s finally been revived By Phil Weller published 21 November 24 The guitarist says the new version helps the band reclaim the baby they'd left on the doorstep in ‘74
Slash recalls how a jam with Jeff Beck nearly ended his idol's career By Phil Weller published 21 November 24 After waiting years to play with his hero, Slash's cranked Marshall amps nearly deafened him
