Latest articles by Jude Gold
The impact of EVH, the problem of judging Hendrix by his live recordings, how he gets his sound – a classic interview with Joe Perry
The blues guitar star has amassed more than 600 guitars, from rare Les Pauls and Strats to a $400,000 Flying V. But he says the secret to finding a keeper is asking yourself one simple question
At the height of the nu-metal boom, Wylde says he was repeatedly told to follow trends instead of trusting his instincts
The experience taught him a lesson that changed how he thought about recording forever: perfection and beauty aren’t the same thing.
The former Jefferson Airplane vocalist took a trip into her guitar past on our latest No Guitar Is Safe podcast
It's easy to install and works on most block-and-springs-based trems and locking trems, including those with the EVH D-Tuna or Tone Vise Pitch Shifter
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
No, it's not For the Love of God
The Virtuoso is a welcome addition to the Jackson American Series family – a small, two-guitar family, yes, but a family nonetheless
With its monster tones, is this the ultimate hard rock amp?
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
The Irish axeman’s fire-breathing tube tones power a new era of Deep Purple
It’s one of rock’s most misunderstood riffs – here’s how to play “Smoke on the Water” like a pro
“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.”
A highly talented player in his own right, Wayne Henderson reveals how he learned his world-class guitar building craft
Gives two solidbody-sized guitars a snug, foam-lined ride to the gig in one convenient, quiet-rolling vessel
Don't miss our latest 'No Guitar Is Safe' podcast featuring the dynamic six-string wizard
“Could these people actually play with other musicians?” asks the San Francisco funk ace
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
Video Watch Luke’s captivating interview with Rick Beato as he explains the importance of mastering rhythm guitar
“Jeff probably has 10 or 11 unfinished albums hidden somewhere,” says the Grammy-winning Toto guitarist
The Gretsch White Falcon stalwart details making the Platinum-selling late '80s classic (and shares the biggest Spinal Tap moment he’s ever seen!)
Find out how pros deal with a blown amp (and why the Stray Cats frontman rarely changes his strings!)
