Latest articles by Christopher Scapelliti
Positive Grid Spark Mini Smart Guitar Amp & Bluetooth Speaker Review
The Spark Mini is small and versatile, and delivers loads of great tones and musical joy.
Phil Jones Bass Nanobass X4 Digital Amp Review
Don't let the name fool you, this super-compact portable combo is a full-range amplifier that makes a superb practice platform for your electric guitar.
Positive Grid RIFF Guitar Interface and App Review
As a recording tool, RIFF is a no-nonsense, easy-to-use interface that should be a welcome addition to any guitarist’s DAW setup.
"Just Like You Would Think, it Had a More Metallic Sound": Inside Robbie Robertson's Bronzed ‘Last Waltz’ Strat
Purchased from Norman’s Rare Guitars in 1973, the one-of-a-kind Strat found its way onto multiple albums by Bob Dylan and, most famously, the Band's star-studded farewell concert.
See Rory Gallagher’s Famous Strat and Other Guitars Up Close
The sunburst Stratocaster – Gallagher's workhorse guitar throughout his career – was reportedly the first Stratocaster in Ireland.
The Incredible Story of Mick Ronson’s 'Ziggy Stardust'-Era 1968 Gibson Les Paul Custom
How Rick Tedesco found and lost his dream guitar.
The Mysterious History of George Harrison’s “Mad” Bartell Fretless
'Finding Fretless' Author Paul Brett reveals how his relentless sleuthing uncovered a most unusual Beatles guitar.
How to EBow Like a Pro
Video Watch guitarists Phil Keaggy and Big Country’s Stuart Adamson demonstrate their mastery of this oft-misunderstood guitar gadget.
Watch David Bowie Guitar Genius Mick Ronson Perform His Epic “The Width of a Circle” Solo
Video We examine the technique and tone of the late, great Spiders from Mars guitarist.
How Alvino Rey Introduced the Guitar World to Effects in the 1930s by Making His Instrument Talk
It started as a novelty effect for a WWII-era talking puppet and became the ear-grabbing sound behind some of the 1970s’ biggest rock hits.
“It Promises to Revolutionize the World of Music”: Watch this Rare Vintage News Report on the Gizmotron
Video The remarkable story of Kevin Godley & Lol Creme’s innovative device that trod a fine line between madness and genius.
“The Biggest Thrill Was When I Got Two Warranty Cards from Jeff Beck”: Watch Guitar Innovator Tom Scholz’s Intriguing Mini-Doc
Video The Boston founder’s Rockman invention was the precursor to amp sims and multi-effects.
Here’s Why Jerry Garcia Was an Electric Guitar Innovator
The Grateful Dead legend was a pioneering pilgrim of custom guitars and rack amps and effects.
Watch Steve Vai’s Insane “Teeth of the Hydra” Performance Video – You’ve Probably Never Seen Anything Like It
Video Forever pushing guitar evolution forward, Vai remains at the forefront of technique and design.
“I Was Really Excited By the Prospect of Playing Hip-Hop Music Within the Context of a Punk Rock Band”: How Tom Morello Became the Whammy Pedal Wizard
Video Watch the Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave guitarist jam his unforgettable “Like a Stone” solo.
Watch Clarence White Demonstrate His Innovative B-Bender Telecaster in 1968
Video The newly recruited Byrds guitarist displays his virtuosity by successfully mimicking the sound a pedal steel.
Here’s Why Eddie Van Halen was a Guitar Gear Pioneer
A master of technique and tone, the six-string innovator turned us on to the Strat ‘bucker and Floyd Rose.
Watch Looping Innovator Robert Fripp's 1979 Frippertronics TV Demonstration
Video Here's how the King Crimson guitarist made tape loops a thing decades ago.
Fans Demand Rolling Stones Release Entire ‘Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out’ Live Recordings
An online petition calls for a box set of the band’s historic 1969 Madison Square Garden gigs in their entirety.
Watch Chuck Berry Perform His Breakthrough Hit, “Maybellene,” Live on TV
Video Five years on from his passing, we share the fascinating story behind the Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s pioneering classic.
10 Lesser-Known Chuck Berry Songs You Need to Hear
You know the hits, but check out these often overlooked picks from Chuck’s deep catalog.
Five Times Famous Musicians Stole from Chuck Berry
The Beatles, Jeff Beck and the Beach Boys were all guilty of thieving from the Berry patch.
