Latest articles by Art Thompson
“I Suddenly Realized That Everybody Was Trying To Be Eric”: Peter Frampton Talks Finding His Own Style
The British guitar phenom explains the importance of jazz in his formative years.
Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster Review
Now available in a fresh range of finishes we take a look back at this groundbreaking design.
Engineer Hans-Martin Buff Recalls Life Working with Prince at Paisley Park
“One of the reasons I got the gig with Prince is because I was young and I was hungry and I was kind of unformed...”
Taylor American Dream AD27 Review
With the American Dream series, Taylor prices its US-built V-Class acoustics within reach of the regular musician's budget.
Taylor GTe Urban Ash Review
The new GT body size makes a stunning debut in this little acoustic with a big voice.
Taylor Builder's Edition 912ce and 652ce Review
This superlative acoustic-electric and 12-string mark the first Grand Concert acoustics to join the Builder's Edition range.
The Legend of Prince: The Purple One's Guitar Players Share Untold Secrets and Tales from the Studio and Road
Mike Scott, Dez Dickerson, Donna Grantis, and Kat Dyson tell all in these GP-exclusive interviews.
Inside the Audiophile Design of the Ruokangas Duke Valvebucker
With its tube-powered pickup, the Ruokangas Duke Valvebucker is a high-fidelity experience.
Treasures from the PRS Vault: Looking Back at Key Developments from 35 Years of Remarkable Guitar-Building
As PRS Guitars celebrates its 35th Anniversary, Paul Reed Smith reflects on his most important designs.
PRS Special Semi-Hollow Review
Sometimes you get what you pay for, and this semi-hollow offers class, tone, and playability in abundance.
PRS SE Hollowbody II Piezo Review
The sumptuous SE Hollowbody II line just got a lot more versatile with a piezo-equipped stoptail.
Gary Clark Jr. Talks Writing and Recording Grammy-Winning Album ‘This Land’
Video The inspiration and essential gear behind last year’s winner of the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album.
John Hiatt Talks Getting Back to Basics
The Grammy nominee explains how he likes to keep it lean and mean when it comes to songwriting and gear.
Fender 70th Anniversary Esquire Review
The Big F celebrates a big year by going back to its roots and revisiting its single-pickup classic.
The Complete Story of Jimmy Page's Sundragon Amp
How did Sundragon replicate the Supro Coronado Jimmy Page used on Led Zeppelin's debut album? Here's the story.
Takamine TSP 138C Review
A beautiful thinline acoustic-electric at an equally attractive price, this stage-ready Takamine has a lot going for it.
Fender ’68 Custom Vibro Champ Review
A modern update on a Fender favorite, this combo promises Silverface mojo in a compact format.
50 of the best acoustic guitarists of all time
A pick of transcendent superheroes of wood, steel, and nylon.
The Best Guitar Effects Pedals of All Time
From fuzzes and flanges, to distortions and delays, these are some of the best effects pedals ever created.
How Prince’s "Purple Rain" Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Turned Up in a Minneapolis Music Store
Tracing the history of a very special amp.
Dweezil Zappa on Frank Zappa‘s Guitar Legacy and Why He Sees His Father as More Classical Than Prog
The quicksilver genius of Frank Zappa's playing defied categorization, but it alerted a generation of progressive guitarists to push the boundaries of their instrument.
Carr Super Bee Review
A boutique tube combo that'll tickle the fancy of any vintage Fender enthusiast.
Ernie Ball Music Man Jason Richardson Signature Cutlass HH Review
Richardson's vision, top-quality components, and EBMM's craft join forces on this exceptional, state-of-the-art electric.
