Latest articles by Jude Gold
"What did we do when the record company asked us for a disco hit? We gave them Highway To Hell!" An archive interview with AC/DC's Angus and Malcolm Young
The secrets of Mutt Lange's production, Malcolm's pick-destroying strings, and why they're really just "two frustrated drummers": 20 years ago we sat down with AC/DC's Angus and Malcolm Young to look back over their amazing career
“It’s just one note, but it took my entire life to get to the point to where I could do that one note”: Steve Vai regarded this solo as his “ultimate achievement of phrasing on the guitar”
No, it's not For the Love of God
“If a modern shred axe with a bayonet-sharp headstock and a floating Floyd suits your musical vibe, you’ll be thrilled with how useful this new guitar is”: Jackson American Series Virtuoso review
The Virtuoso is a welcome addition to the Jackson American Series family – a small, two-guitar family, yes, but a family nonetheless
“Dave Friedman's amps deliver many of the things we love about big ’70s rock, molten ’80s metal, and modern high-gain guitar... If you want a handy sampling of these sounds that travels well, the JEL-20 might be your golden ticket”: Friedman JEL-20 review
With its monster tones, is this the ultimate hard rock amp?
"Sometimes, when I play through a huge stack, I’m like, ‘Holy sh*t – the power!’ That's all great, but it tempts me into taking the easy way out instead of trying to find the perfect part”: Marnie Stern on tapping, modding, and finding your own voice
In this archival interview, the tapping maestro – who would go on to join the Late Night with Seth Meyers band – discusses how she layers countless guitar tracks without losing sight of the song, and hitting that tonal sweet spot
“It’s About Having Teeth”: Simon McBride Explains How to Get a Kick-Ass Hard-Rock Guitar Sound in an Arena
The Irish axeman’s fire-breathing tube tones power a new era of Deep Purple
Think You Know How to Play “Smoke on the Water” Properly? You Could Be Playing It Wrong. Deep Purple Guitarist Simon McBride Reveals the Secrets of This Iconic Riff
It’s one of rock’s most misunderstood riffs – here’s how to play “Smoke on the Water” like a pro
“If You Try to Make Things Too Perfect, You’ll Start Killing the Feel”: Vinnie Moore Talks Recording Guitars and His Genre-Spanning New Solo Album, ‘Double Exposure’
“The more time you spend on something, the more you get drawn into that vortex of overanalyzing,” says the UFO axeman and solo artist, “and then you’ll fix something that doesn’t need to be fixed.”
Eric Clapton, Brad Paisley and Doc Watson Have All Played Wayne Henderson Instruments – Listen to the Master Luthier’s Fascinating Interview Here on Our Latest ‘No Guitar Is Safe’ Podcast
A highly talented player in his own right, Wayne Henderson reveals how he learned his world-class guitar building craft
Gator Cases GTR Minivault E2 Review
Gives two solidbody-sized guitars a snug, foam-lined ride to the gig in one convenient, quiet-rolling vessel
Rock Virtuoso Rafael Moreira Relives the Musical Adventures – and Demonstrates the Stunning Guitar Techniques – That Have Made Him a Top-Call California Guitar Ace
Don't miss our latest 'No Guitar Is Safe' podcast featuring the dynamic six-string wizard
“I Grew up With Songs. Now, It’s the YouTube, Instagram Age Where You’ve Got All These Bedroom Mozarts”: Listen to Our Compelling ‘No Guitar Is Safe’ Podcast Featuring Dave Shul
“Could these people actually play with other musicians?” asks the San Francisco funk ace
“My Goal Was Simply Longevity – to Have a Long Career – Not to Become Famous”: Steve Lukather Looks Back on His Extraordinary Life as a Guitarist
From Toto and Boz Scaggs to Michael Jackson and Ringo Starr, it’s hard to name a guitarist who has landed more dream gigs than Luke
“I’ve Been Paid to Play Rhythm Guitar 90 Per Cent of the Time”: Steve Lukather Reveals the Truth About Session Work
Video Watch Luke’s captivating interview with Rick Beato as he explains the importance of mastering rhythm guitar
“One of the Greatest Times of My Life”: Steve Lukather Recalls Six Magical Weeks in the Studio With Jeff Beck
“Jeff probably has 10 or 11 unfinished albums hidden somewhere,” says the Grammy-winning Toto guitarist
"Only in Retrospect Do You Realize That Something Was Your Peak”: Billy Duffy Looks Back on the Cult’s ‘Sonic Temple’
The Gretsch White Falcon stalwart details making the Platinum-selling late '80s classic (and shares the biggest Spinal Tap moment he’s ever seen!)
“He’s Both a Great Guitar Player and a Great Guy”: Tyler Sweet Reflects on His Long Career as Brian Setzer’s Trusted Guitar Tech
Find out how pros deal with a blown amp (and why the Stray Cats frontman rarely changes his strings!)
Listen to the Latest ‘No Guitar Is Safe’ 'Guitar Player' Podcast Featuring David Lee Roth Guitarist Jake Faun
“A very, very cool gig for a guitarist,” says the U.K. expat
“Jeff’s Playing Hit Me Hard”: Steve Lukather Gives His Take on Jeff Beck’s Life, Legacy and Music in Our Latest ‘No Guitar Is Safe’ Podcast
‘GP’ joins the Toto/Ringo Starr guitar ace to talk about the profound influence of the electric guitar master
“I’ll Get Too Perfectionist, and It’s Stupid”: UFO Guitarist Vinnie Moore Dishes out Some Sound Advice in the Latest ‘Guitar Player’ Podcast
Listen to our ‘No Guitar Is Safe’ podcast here – the guitar show where guitar heroes plug in
Deep Purple Guitarist Simon McBride Shares His Mesmerizing Guitar Approaches
Listen to our ‘No Guitar Is Safe’ podcast here – the guitar show where guitar heroes plug in
Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 Review
Rev up this race car of a guitar for a few minutes and you’re not going to want to give up the driver’s seat any time soon
Keeley Electronics Halo Andy Timmons Dual Echo Review
Get Timmons’ treasured echo sound without having to spend hours or days toying with a mountain of old analog delays and tape echoes
