Rod Brakes

From leafy England to the streets of New York and back, the gear innovator shares some heart-warming stories about his unique relationship with the late guitar hero

Video This “high-energy rocker” appears ahead of the band’s new album, ‘Mammoth II’

Packed with amazing features, this pocket-sized rig is available at a special pre-order price with over 25% off

A nod to the Riot Grrrl movement, this unique effects pedal has a special sound and story

This rare collection includes an Ibanez JEM7V-WH and a Fender Stratocaster signed by Steve Vai, Tosin Abasi, Nuno Bettencourt, Zakk Wylde, and Yngwie Malmsteen

Video "I wanted to play a song that reflected the emotional roller coaster ride that is America," says the guitarist

With their debut collaborative album, ‘Death Wish Blues,’ ready to drop, the powerhouse duo shares some priceless pointers for fellow guitarists

Video This masterful guitar track appears as the lead single from the Grammy-winning duo’s long-awaited album, 'In Between Thoughts... A New World’

In an industry first, customers are now able to shop for vintage Gibsons directly from the historic guitar firm’s website

“A very, very cool gig for a guitarist,” says the U.K. expat

Video In this ‘Guitar Player’ exclusive, we reveal the first track from Tommy Emmanuel's upcoming full-length collaborations album, ‘Accomplice Two’

Handmade in the U.K., Marshall’s new gain pedals are authentic replicas of the original ‘black box’ units

The 1960s classic appears ahead of epic Doc Watson release, ‘I Am a Pilgrim: Doc Watson at 100’ featuring Bill Frisell, Marc Ribot, Yasmin Williams, Steve Earle, Rosanne Cash and many more

Running June 16-28, the Peter Green Collection comprises 150 guitars plus amps and pedals

Video JB’s latest single appears ahead of live album release, ‘Tales of Time’

This highly advanced stompbox brings the firm’s AI Machine Modeling Tone Models to the pedalboard

With her new album, ‘Dirty,’ on the way, the ‘Billboard’ chart-topper shares some hard-won wisdom for fellow players

The first instalment of the groundbreaking British band’s two-part anthology will appear next month

Video The Foo Fighters guitarist unveils lyric video ahead of solo album release

Video See the Motown legend jam with his long-term collaborator in this awesome live clip from the mid-‘70s

VIDEO The teenage guitarist shows off some fretboard pyrotechnics in this rare clip of his pre-Red Hot Chili Peppers band, IKE

Schooled by Eric Johnson, the tone purist says playing loud is like, “living on the edge of utter disaster and awesome inspiration”

This 17-minute-long version of the sprawling 1968 classic pays homage to the high priest of psychedelic rock

This late ‘70s throwback has been updated and reissued with a smaller footprint

Video Watch the video for his latest single, “The Loyal Kind,” filmed at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre