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Go Inside Ritchie Blackmore's Guitar Collection By Christopher Scapelliti The Deep Purple legend shows off a number of his favorite guitars in this fascinating video.
Boss OC-5 Octave Review By Christopher Scapelliti Does this compact stompbox set a new standard for octave pedals?
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Eventide Blackhole Review By Christopher Scapelliti 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 “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 The shows were bigger, louder and more spectacular than ever. But success came with a body count.
The Key to Peter Green's “Magic” 1959 Les Paul Tone By Christopher Scapelliti How Peter Green got the incredible out-of-phase sound on his legendary 1959 Les Paul, "Greeny."
Eddie Van Halen’s “Unchained” Guitar – Isolated By Christopher Scapelliti Have a listen to Ed’s bracing wake-up call in all its isolated glory.
John Lennon’s Weirdest Guitar: The Sardonyx By Christopher Scapelliti Check out the bizarre guitar John Lennon used on his last solo album.
Watch Eddie Van Halen Show Off His Elephant and Horse Tricks By Christopher Scapelliti Eddie clowns around, and demonstrates some of his most famous guitar tricks, in this 1986 MTV clip.
Tascam Model 12 Mixer Review By Christopher Scapelliti Has Tascam just released the affordable mixer of the year?
See the DuoLectar Two-Neck "Touch Guitar" in Action Circa 1960 By Christopher Scapelliti Learn more about a double-neck like no other.
How Slash Found - and Lost - Joe Perry's 1959 Les Paul By Christopher Scapelliti It "was the coolest guitar I had ever seen,” Slash says.
Hear Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Isolated “Pride and Joy” Guitar Track By Christopher Scapelliti Hear for yourself what made SRV such a unique and inspiring guitarist.
"The Alex Lifeson Chord” - and Why It's John Petrucci's Favorite By Christopher Scapelliti The prog-metal maestro on why this particular favorite of Lifeson's is his "desert island chord."
These Two Magic Fusion Chords Work with Any Bass Note By Christopher Scapelliti Learn these two fantastic, movable chords and how you can use them.
How to Build Your Own License Plate Electric Guitar By Christopher Scapelliti These fun home-builds are perfect for swampy slide and blues work.
The Guitar Gear Behind Derek & the Dominos' 'Layla' By Christopher Scapelliti Examine the guitars and amps that powered a rock and roll milestone.
Positive Grid Spark Review By Christopher Scapelliti Has Positive Grid just designed the ultimate amp for the home?
Watch B.B. King and Johnny Winter Jam Together on TV By Christopher Scapelliti Two legends talk about the blues, share their insights and - best of all - play together.
Watch Steve Vai and Joe Satriani Jam for 40 Minutes at Steve’s Studio By Christopher Scapelliti Two masters - and old friends - cut loose together.
An Oral History of Derek and the Dominos' 'Layla' By Christopher Scapelliti Eric Clapton's anguished valentine to his best friend's wife reinvented his career and remains a rock and roll milestone 50 years later.
This “Magic Fusion Shape” Makes an Instant Fusion Guitar Sound By Christopher Scapelliti Want that “outside” fusion sound without encyclopedic knowledge of theory? We've got the trick for you.
Hear Jeff Beck Team Up with Dion on “Can’t Start Over Again” By Christopher Scapelliti GP's got an exclusive on this new single from Dion’s star-studded new album, 'Blues With Friends.'
EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath V3 Review By Christopher Scapelliti One of the best ambient reverb pedals just got better.
