James Volpe Rotondi
A former editor at Guitar Player and Guitar World, and an ex-member of Humble Pie, Mr. Bungle and French band AIR, author James Volpe Rotondi plays guitar for the acclaimed Led Zeppelin tribute, ZOSO, which The L.A. Times has called “head and shoulders above all other Led Zeppelin tribute bands.” Find JVR on Instagram at @james.volpe.rotondi, on the web at JVRonGTR.com, and look for upcoming tour dates at zosoontour.com
Latest articles by James Volpe Rotondi
A more affordable Jimmy Page Double-Neck returns with uncanny accuracy, thanks to 3-D scanning
By James Volpe Rotondi published
The Gibson Custom Jimmy Page EDS-1275 VOS arrives December 3 with parts that match exactly what the company used in 1968/’69
Jimmy Page reveals “the best amp that I’d ever had in my collection”
By James Volpe Rotondi published
The heavily modified Marshall was in use from 1969 forward
Jimmy Page made sure there's a little bit of himself on every one of his new Gibson signature SJ-200 models
By James Volpe Rotondi published
The two limited-edition models are based on the Gibson acoustic he played on classic tunes from 'Led Zeppelin I.'
Epiphone USA Casino Review
By James Rotondi last updated
This new USA Casino – the first to be built in the U.S. since 1971 – absolutely nails what makes the Casino great.
Is Victory Amps’ the Duchess V4 a Smaller Footprint Amplifier for the Faithful?
By James Rotondi published
The debate over tube versus solid-state power is not going to end with this review, but here’s what we thought.
Suhr Badger 30 Head/112 Cabinet Review
By James Rotondi last updated
Boutique tones with a British accent from an all-tube head with a footswitchable MOSFET boost.
Archive Treasures: John Frusciante, November 1997
By James Rotondi published
Before his miraculous return to the Red Hot Chili Peppers the guitarist spoke to GP about life, art, and death.
Marc Benno Recalls His Session on the Doors' 'L.A. Woman'
By James Rotondi published
Answering Bruce Botnick's call, the Texas blues player had a brief but fruitful collaboration with Robby Krieger on guitar.
Robby Krieger and John Densmore Unmask the Myths Behind the Doors’ Final Album, 1971’s 'L.A. Woman'
By James Rotondi published
50 years on, the Doors' surviving members share song secrets, memories of Jim Morrison's genius, and recall playing God with Bruce Botnick's weather machine.
Celebrating 50 Years of Humble Pie’s ’Performance: Rockin’ the Fillmore’
By James Rotondi published
Peter Frampton's last act on record with the band set a new standard for the live rock album.
Inside Peter Frampton's Gear Vault
By James Rotondi published
Talk boxes, modded Marshalls, and vintage Les Pauls make Frampton's sound come alive.
Peter Frampton on the Joy of Guitar Playing, Developing His Style, and Recording With George Harrison
By James Rotondi published
On 'Frampton Forgets the Words,' the rock icon lets his Les Paul do the talking.
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