Christopher Scapelliti Grid List Latest articles by Christopher Scapelliti How Pete Townshend Turned the Trauma of His Aborted Sci-fi Rock Opera into the Triumph of 'Who's Next' By Christopher Scapelliti 06 October 2021 In 1971, the Who guitarist was taken to the brink trying to follow the success of 'Tommy.' He came out the other end with a masterpiece. EarthQuaker Devices Astral Destiny Review By Christopher Scapelliti 04 October 2021 Modulated octave reverbs are among the off-road ambient treats awaiting you in this latest pedalboard maverick from EQD. Eventide MicroPitch Delay Review By Christopher Scapelliti 22 September 2021 Borne of the H910 Harmonizer, micro-pitch shifted delay has come of age in this most-excellent, high-end stompbox. Get Your Mojo Workin' Pro-Style By Christopher Scapelliti 14 July 2021 10 blues guitar giants share the magic behind their six-string technique. Hear Jimi Hendrix’s Final Performance By Christopher Scapelliti 18 June 2021 On September 16, 1970, just two days before his death, Hendrix joined War onstage at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London. Watch Tommy Emmanuel Shred Jimi Hendrix and a Stevie Ray Vaughan-Style Blues on an Acoustic Guitar By Christopher Scapelliti 16 June 2021 “If you like guitar playing, it simply doesn't get any better than Tommy,” Jason Isbell once said of Tommy Emmanuel. This clip shows exactly what he means. See Rory Gallagher’s Famous Strat and Other Guitars Up Close By Christopher Scapelliti 14 June 2021 The sunburst Stratocaster – Gallagher's workhorse guitar throughout his career – was reportedly the first Stratocaster in Ireland. Watch Steve Vai Shred for Eight Minutes at Donington By Christopher Scapelliti 03 June 2021 The "Seven-String Sorcerer" steals the show at the 1990 Monsters of Rock Festival. Hear Eddie Van Halen Play Clapton's "Crossroads" Solos By Christopher Scapelliti 28 May 2021 The man who redefined virtuoso guitar soloing tips his cap to one of his great influences. B.B. King Called This One of His Best Performances By Christopher Scapelliti 27 May 2021 On Thanksgiving Day 1972 at Sing Sing prison, the King was in incredible form. Unsung Guitar Heroes: Phil Baugh Played Shred Before It Had a Name By Christopher Scapelliti 25 May 2021 This guitar genius paved the way for modern pickers like John 5, Steve Morse, and Brad Paisley. Watch Fender “Pickup Artist” Abigail Ybarra Hand Wind an Esquire Bridge By Christopher Scapelliti 19 May 2021 Meet the woman behind 57 years of guitar tone. Get an Up-Close Look at Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Number One” Strat in This Historic Video By Christopher Scapelliti 10 May 2021 A detailed look at the guitar SRV called his "first wife." Watch Gary Moore and B.B. King Play “The Thrill Is Gone” in 1992 By Christopher Scapelliti 07 May 2021 The amazing 10-minute performance was recorded at the Town and Country Club in London. Watch Randy Rhoads Perform with Quiet Riot in 1979 By Christopher Scapelliti 30 April 2021 This show – which you can watch an hour of here – marked the first time Rhoads ever used his now-legendary custom black-and-white polka-dot Flying V. Watch Django Reinhardt Perform with the Hot Club in 1938 Film Short By Christopher Scapelliti 16 April 2021 The promo film features some great shots of Reinhardt's fretting hand performing some blazing runs. Watch CeDell Davis Play Slide with a Butter Knife By Christopher Scapelliti 15 April 2021 This distinctive and impressive Delta bluesman played like no one else. Watch B.B. King Change His String Onstage Without Stopping the Song By Christopher Scapelliti 29 March 2021 They sure didn't call him the King for nothing. George Harrison's Four Key Late-’60s Guitars By Christopher Scapelliti 29 March 2021 Learn more about a quartet of George Harrison's favorite guitars from The Beatles' final years. Go Inside Ritchie Blackmore's Guitar Collection By Christopher Scapelliti 18 February 2021 The Deep Purple legend shows off a number of his favorite guitars in this fascinating video. Boss OC-5 Octave Review By Christopher Scapelliti 16 February 2021 Does this compact stompbox set a new standard for octave pedals? Warm Audio Jet Phaser Review By Christopher Scapelliti 18 January 2021 Nail that 1970s vibe with “a shag carpet–era effect“ that adds some fuzz to the swirl, and magic to your solos. Eventide Blackhole Review By Christopher Scapelliti 03 December 2020 That classic Eventide reverb algorithm enjoys a standalone release – and it could take your tone into the next dimension. Watch Neil Young Give Meryl Streep a Guitar Lesson By Christopher Scapelliti 12 November 2020 “All I did was I turned everything all the way up,” Young told Streep. “That’s what you always do.” Chaos, Violence and Rock and Roll: the Story of the Rolling Stones' 1969 U.S. Tour By Christopher Scapelliti 02 November 2020 The shows were bigger, louder and more spectacular than ever. But success came with a body count. 12Next The Pick Newsletter Get the latest news, reviews and product advice straight to your inbox. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for signing up to The Pick. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. 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How Pete Townshend Turned the Trauma of His Aborted Sci-fi Rock Opera into the Triumph of 'Who's Next' By Christopher Scapelliti 06 October 2021 In 1971, the Who guitarist was taken to the brink trying to follow the success of 'Tommy.' He came out the other end with a masterpiece.
EarthQuaker Devices Astral Destiny Review By Christopher Scapelliti 04 October 2021 Modulated octave reverbs are among the off-road ambient treats awaiting you in this latest pedalboard maverick from EQD.
Eventide MicroPitch Delay Review By Christopher Scapelliti 22 September 2021 Borne of the H910 Harmonizer, micro-pitch shifted delay has come of age in this most-excellent, high-end stompbox.
Get Your Mojo Workin' Pro-Style By Christopher Scapelliti 14 July 2021 10 blues guitar giants share the magic behind their six-string technique.
Hear Jimi Hendrix’s Final Performance By Christopher Scapelliti 18 June 2021 On September 16, 1970, just two days before his death, Hendrix joined War onstage at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London.
Watch Tommy Emmanuel Shred Jimi Hendrix and a Stevie Ray Vaughan-Style Blues on an Acoustic Guitar By Christopher Scapelliti 16 June 2021 “If you like guitar playing, it simply doesn't get any better than Tommy,” Jason Isbell once said of Tommy Emmanuel. This clip shows exactly what he means.
See Rory Gallagher’s Famous Strat and Other Guitars Up Close By Christopher Scapelliti 14 June 2021 The sunburst Stratocaster – Gallagher's workhorse guitar throughout his career – was reportedly the first Stratocaster in Ireland.
Watch Steve Vai Shred for Eight Minutes at Donington By Christopher Scapelliti 03 June 2021 The "Seven-String Sorcerer" steals the show at the 1990 Monsters of Rock Festival.
Hear Eddie Van Halen Play Clapton's "Crossroads" Solos By Christopher Scapelliti 28 May 2021 The man who redefined virtuoso guitar soloing tips his cap to one of his great influences.
B.B. King Called This One of His Best Performances By Christopher Scapelliti 27 May 2021 On Thanksgiving Day 1972 at Sing Sing prison, the King was in incredible form.
Unsung Guitar Heroes: Phil Baugh Played Shred Before It Had a Name By Christopher Scapelliti 25 May 2021 This guitar genius paved the way for modern pickers like John 5, Steve Morse, and Brad Paisley.
Watch Fender “Pickup Artist” Abigail Ybarra Hand Wind an Esquire Bridge By Christopher Scapelliti 19 May 2021 Meet the woman behind 57 years of guitar tone.
Get an Up-Close Look at Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Number One” Strat in This Historic Video By Christopher Scapelliti 10 May 2021 A detailed look at the guitar SRV called his "first wife."
Watch Gary Moore and B.B. King Play “The Thrill Is Gone” in 1992 By Christopher Scapelliti 07 May 2021 The amazing 10-minute performance was recorded at the Town and Country Club in London.
Watch Randy Rhoads Perform with Quiet Riot in 1979 By Christopher Scapelliti 30 April 2021 This show – which you can watch an hour of here – marked the first time Rhoads ever used his now-legendary custom black-and-white polka-dot Flying V.
Watch Django Reinhardt Perform with the Hot Club in 1938 Film Short By Christopher Scapelliti 16 April 2021 The promo film features some great shots of Reinhardt's fretting hand performing some blazing runs.
Watch CeDell Davis Play Slide with a Butter Knife By Christopher Scapelliti 15 April 2021 This distinctive and impressive Delta bluesman played like no one else.
Watch B.B. King Change His String Onstage Without Stopping the Song By Christopher Scapelliti 29 March 2021 They sure didn't call him the King for nothing.
George Harrison's Four Key Late-’60s Guitars By Christopher Scapelliti 29 March 2021 Learn more about a quartet of George Harrison's favorite guitars from The Beatles' final years.
Go Inside Ritchie Blackmore's Guitar Collection By Christopher Scapelliti 18 February 2021 The Deep Purple legend shows off a number of his favorite guitars in this fascinating video.
Boss OC-5 Octave Review By Christopher Scapelliti 16 February 2021 Does this compact stompbox set a new standard for octave pedals?
Warm Audio Jet Phaser Review By Christopher Scapelliti 18 January 2021 Nail that 1970s vibe with “a shag carpet–era effect“ that adds some fuzz to the swirl, and magic to your solos.
Eventide Blackhole Review By Christopher Scapelliti 03 December 2020 That classic Eventide reverb algorithm enjoys a standalone release – and it could take your tone into the next dimension.
Watch Neil Young Give Meryl Streep a Guitar Lesson By Christopher Scapelliti 12 November 2020 “All I did was I turned everything all the way up,” Young told Streep. “That’s what you always do.”
Chaos, Violence and Rock and Roll: the Story of the Rolling Stones' 1969 U.S. Tour By Christopher Scapelliti 02 November 2020 The shows were bigger, louder and more spectacular than ever. But success came with a body count.
