Latest articles by Jackson Maxwell
Jason Becker is Selling an Autographed Peavey Wolfgang Guitar Given to Him by Eddie Van Halen
All proceeds from the sale of the Wolfgang – one of the first 100 ever built – will go to assist Becker's family with the enormous costs of the guitarist's medical care.
PRS Teams Up with John McLaughlin for Lavishly-Appointed Private Stock Signature Model
Even within the luxurious ranks of Private Stock guitars, this McLaughlin signature – of which only 200 examples will be built in 2023 – is truly something else.
EHX Joins Forces with Andy Summers for New Walking on the Moon Signature Flanger Pedal
In both sound and looks, the new signature stompbox harkens back to the glory days of the Police, and their domination of the pop charts.
Fender Unveils New US-Built Suona Collection Models
Featuring a trio of Violin Burst-finished Thinline instruments, the collection represents one of Fender's most upscale launches of the summer.
Norman’s Rare Guitars Just Sold One of the Gems of its Collection to Joe Bonamassa
Shop proprietor Norman Harris said it was "painful" to part ways with this vintage beauty, which is in stunning condition.
Nuno Bettencourt: This is Something About the Progression of Eddie Van Halen's Tone that “Nobody Talks About”
“People don't do that," Bettencourt told Rick Beato of this particular quirk of EVH's playing. "It's usually the other way around.”
PRS's Best-Selling SE Silver Sky Model is Now Available with a Maple Fretboard
The Maple SE Silver Sky is the same price as its rosewood sibling, and is offered in three maple-specific finishes.
Epiphone Unveils New, White-Finished Emily Wolfe Signature Sheraton Guitar
Diamond f-holes, lightning bolt block inlays, and a streamlined control setup are some of the highlights of the forward-thinking guitarist's new signature Epiphone.
Duane Betts Salutes His Father Dickey (with Some Help from Derek Trucks) on Soulful New Song, Stare At The Sun
The powerful tune is the second single from Betts' forthcoming solo debut, 'Wild & Precious Life'.
Boss Unveils New SDE-3000EVH Dual Digital Delay, a Feature-Packed Pedal Preloaded with the Settings of Eddie Van Halen's Roland SDE-3000 Rackmount Unit
The pedal was announced in tandem with the SDE-3000D, a more standard recreation of the legendary '80s-era rack delay.
Marshall Amps Has Been Acquired By a Swedish Speaker Company
Though the Marshall family will retain a 24 percent stake in the company, the sale marks the end of 60+ years of family ownership of the legendary amp firm.
D'Angelico Teams Up with Neo-Soul Guitar Standout Melanie Faye for New Signature Deluxe DC Guitar
Featuring tone knobs outfitted with push/pull coil-splitting capabilities and a Surf Green finish, the new signature model blends retro styling with modern features.
Kirk Hammett Purchases Ultra-Rare Black 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard
Custom-ordered by a jazz guitarist (who, ironically, couldn't afford the then-pricier Les Paul Custom) to match his tuxedo, the guitar was sold to the Metallica axeman by Carter Vintage Guitars.
Joe Bonamassa Regularly Apologizes to Eric Johnson for "Stealing" His Style
"He's easily one of the best out there and has been for a long time," Bonamassa said of one of his guitar heroes. "He can cover any style or whatever he needs to. He's a joy to watch and listen to."
Joe Perry Says He Recorded the Majority of Aerosmith's Early Material with Fender Stratocasters
"I always loved having the vibrato arm, and it seemed easier to get different tones out of a Strat,” the guitar great explained.
Watch John Mayer Reunite with the John Mayer Trio – and His Jimi Hendrix Monterey Stratocaster
With session legend Pino Palladino and now-Rolling Stones drummer Steve Jordan behind him, Mayer served up some superb leads at the Beacon Theatre.
Orianthi Teases SE Version of $11,000 PRS Signature Private Stock Model
A much more affordable version of the hard-rock guitar titan's stunning PRS signature appears to be in the cards.
David Lindley, Legendary Session Guitarist and Multi-Instrumentalist, is Dead at 78
Most famous for his work with Jackson Browne, the California native performed and recorded with a mind-boggling list of rock greats over the course of his 50+-year career.
Gary Rossington, Lynyrd Skynyrd Guitarist, is Dead at 71
Rossington had been the Southern rock band's longest-tenured, and last surviving, original member.
DOD's Overdrive Preamp 250 Pedal is Back
Following the brands' acquisition by Cor-Tek last year, DigiTech/DOD is back with Tom Cram – who led them in the early 2010s – returning to the fold.
Joe Perry Reveals How Jeff Beck Ended Up with One of His Ultra-Rare Early Klon Centaurs
The Aerosmith six-stringer was involved in a (unintentional, initially) pedal exchange with his guitar hero.
Jimmy Page Explains Why He Switched to a Les Paul for 'Led Zeppelin II'
Though Page loved the Tele he used on Zep's groundbreaking debut, his needs – both onstage and in the studio – began to rapidly change after that album's tremendous success.
Watch David Crosby Lead Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young in a Stirring Rendition of "Almost Cut My Hair" in 1974
Filmed during the supergroup's infamous 1974 stadium tour, the video also features a blazing duel between the group's two chief guitar-slingers.
Brian May: "When Queen Heard Led Zeppelin, We Thought, ‘Oh My God, This is Where We’re Trying to Get to, and They’re Already There!’"
Zeppelin, May explained in a recent interview, inspired Queen to follow their own playbook when it came to making records, even if that meant ignoring conventional wisdom.
