Latest articles by Michael Ross
Derek Trucks on channeling the intensity and free spirit of jazz into his guitar work, and recording with the genre's giants
Speaking to GP in 2008, the Tedeschi Trucks Band and Allman Brothers Band virtuoso reflected on how recording with McCoy Tyner and other jazz luminaries kept him on his toes, and took him out of his comfort zone
“When I switched to guitar, I still had the piano in me, so I developed the two-handed tapping technique to play the guitar more like a piano”: Stanley Jordan on playing piano and guitar simultaneously, and the pitfalls of higher (and lower) frets
Speaking to GP in 2008, the maestro discusses the particulars of his signature Vigier guitars, and how they avoid the tonal drawbacks one might encounter when two-hand tapping on other models
“I’m Always Searching for Something That Reminds Me of the Early Days in Rock and Roll”: Robbie Robertson Raises the Ghosts of His Youth on His Latest Solo Album, ‘Sinematic’
“I write songs and record music when I’ve got something up my sleeve,” says the pioneering guitarist
“It Was a Horrible Little Setup Upstairs, in the Corner of Our Bedroom”: How Americana Icons Buddy and Julie Miller Crafted Their ’Breakdown on 20th Avenue South’ Album Using a Laptop
The LP’s pristine sounds reveal how they were able to transcend the limits of a home recording setup
Jacques Prisoner BBD Analog Delay Review
Redolent of the Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man, this stompbox has a sound of its own
Electro-Harmonix Nano Pulsar Review
Thanks to the interaction between its shape, depth, and rate controls, the Pulsar presents an abundance of cool sounds that can’t be achieved with standard amp tremolo.
Josh Smith: "It Was Really Important to Keep it as Old-School Live as Possible. Kenny Burrell Didn’t Go Back and Fix Any of His Solos, So I Wasn’t Even Tempted"
The genre-fusing guitar veteran reveals how he expanded his usual horn section to an all-brass big band on his adventurous, swinging new album, 'Bird of Passage.'
Joey Landreth: "I Hoped if People Listened on Headphones, They Would Feel Like They Were in the Booth"
The Canadian guitar great reveals how a group of unique boutique guitars (and circumstances) helped make 'Come Morning' the most thrillingly intimate Bros. Landreth album yet.
Source Audio Zio Booster Pedal Review
This impressively versatile and powerful boost can serve a wide variety of tonal purposes.
With 3 Solo Albums in 2 Years, Steve Dawson Hasn’t Let a Worldwide Health Disaster Slow Him Down
The Canadian artist, engineer, producer and podcaster has found the early '20s to be some of his most productive years.
Joey Landreth Proves He's Got It All With New Bros. Landreth Album 'Come Morning'
The handsome devil displays angelic chops on his band's latest release.
Crazy Tube Circuits (Phi) Golden Ratio Review
This neat little stompbox brings studio quality compression to the pedalboard.
Adrian Belew on Alternate Tuning Inspirations, 35-voice Strats, and Why His DigiTech iStomp Remains a Pedalboard Staple
Prog-rock’s perennial superpower makes a feel-good album for hard-luck times.
“I’m Sick of All of the Existential, Post-Apocalyptic Doom”: Rick Holmstrom Reacts to the Current Crazy with ‘Get It!’
With a joyful noise this rapid release is all about having a good time.
Nashville Session Ace Kenny Greenberg Releases First Solo Record, ‘Blues for Arash’
Music for a film that never was, this cinematic guitar album features Wally Wilson, Juldeh Camara and Justin Adams of Robert Plant’s Sensational Shape Shifters.
Crazy Tube Circuits Crossfire Review
Delivering Fender blackface and Ibanez Tube Screamer tones this Stevie Ray Vaughan-voiced dual-effect unit is no one trick pony.
Fender Mustang Micro Review
A very, very small guitar amplifier and effect modeling system offering 12 amp models, 12 effect combinations and more.
“The Way We Talk is Never in 4/4”: Naia Izumi Speaks His Unique Musical Language on ‘A Residency in the Los Angeles Area’
This compelling pop masterwork brings original style and showcases stellar guitar talent.
Eivind Aarset Explores the Guitar’s Full Sonic Potential With His Group of Telepathic Jazzers
The experimental and highly prolific Norwegian guitarist discusses his latest musical endeavors.
Crazy Tube Circuits Falcon and Killer V Reviews
These stompboxes add cool vintage character and respond beautifully when driven by gain pedals, just like a real amp.
Valco KGB Fuzz Review
This pedal could prove invaluable for sculpting just the right grit to carve out a place in the mix.
Gretsch G2627T Streamliner Review
This affordable semihollow electric references a more recent era in Gretsch tone and shapes up nicely for rock.
Crazy Tube Circuits Cyclone Review
Four classic phaser flavors in one pedal to bring back that heady swirl of the Seventies.
“I Think Your Style Comes More From Your Limitations Than From Being Able To Play Every Style Perfectly:” Ethan Ballinger Talks Technique & Tone
The country guitar maverick is forging a career as a studio player, producer and solo artist by combining the “weird” with traditional technique.
