Latest articles by Rod Brakes
Watch Ritchie Blackmore Savagely Obliterate His Fender Stratocaster
Video The infamous guitarist’s methodical menace is on full show in this classic ‘70s clip
Watch George Harrison and Bob Dylan's “If Not for You” Acoustic Rehearsal at the Legendary Concert for Bangladesh
Video The warmth and friendship shared by the iconic songsters is evident in this intimate rendition
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
Watch Stray Cats Reignite ‘50s Rock and Roll at the 1981 Montreux Jazz Festival With Their Classic Hit “Stray Cat Strut”
Video Brian Setzer reinvigorated the art of virtuoso rock and roll guitar playing and raised the bar for every guitarist who dug a plectrum into rock and roll’s classic catalog
The History of the Gibson ES-335TD
This iconic semi-hollow thinline presented the best of both the solidbody and acoustic worlds
Watch the Essential ‘Love Letters: Samantha Fish Live from New Orleans’ Documentary Concert Special
Video This unmissable film offers an intimate look into the life and career of one of today’s most vital blues artists
Watch the Claypool Lennon Delirium’s Cosmic “Blood and Rockets” Performance
VIDEO This outstanding live studio rendition showcases a unique meeting of musical minds
The History of the Gibson Super 400CES
We trace the evolution of these superlative guitars with jazzbox expert and author Dr Thomas A. Van Hoose
Les Paul Said He Gave Gibson All of His Secrets for This Guitar, but Why Didn’t It Sell?!
An under-the-radar vintage gem, here’s why Les Paul’s favorite signature model suffered a similar fate to the now uber-collectible ‘Burst
The History of the Martin 0-18
Available now in Martin’s Standard Series, the 0-18 remains small in stature but big on tone
“I See It as a Bridge Between My Solo Music and Toto Music”: Check out Steve Lukather’s New “Someone” Visualizer From His Forthcoming Album, ‘Bridges’
Video "Toto will never record another studio album," says Luke
Want to Know the Secret to Peter Green’s Guitar Setups?
Restoration expert and ‘Famous Frets’ author Steve Clarke reveals this surprise from Bonham’s Peter Green Collection
“This Album Is Demonstrative of Us Growing and Building Again”: Watch the New Yes “Circles of Time” Music Video
Video The band’s latest single is taken from their sensational new studio album, ‘Mirror to the Sky’
“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
Watch Jared James Nichols’ Barnstorming “Easy Come, Easy Go” Video
Video This live performance film accompanies the second single from the guitarist’s new album
“They Make a Guitar Sound Musical”: Taylor Guitars Switches to D'Addario Coated XS Phosphor Bronze Strings
Taylor and D’Addario join forces to create an “enhanced level of premium sound and performance”
Watch the Epic ‘Van Halen 1984 Documentary’ Miniseries for Free! First Two Episodes Out Today
Video Don’t miss this essential five-part fan-made rockumentary debuting today on YouTube
The Fender John 5 Ghost Telecaster Finally Materializes
This new limited edition model captures the spirit of the Mötley Crüe guitarist
“I Could Never Play Like Him”: Steve Vai Talks Jimmy Page, Brian May and Jimi Hendrix
In this insightful interview, the guitarist reveals his “biggest influences” and “favorite rock song in history”
The History of Martin 45-Series Acoustic Guitars
Take a close look at this stunning pre-war 000-45 with CF Martin & Co’s museum and archives specialist, Jason Ahner, as he schools us on the history of Martin’s flagship flat-tops
Listen to the New ‘Jeff Beck Tribute’ EP
Featuring previously unreleased material, this three-track collection appears ahead of next week’s Royal Albert Hall tribute concerts
Gretsch Celebrates 140th Anniversary With the Double Platinum Collection
The historic instrument builder’s new line includes six models inspired by classic designs
“The Crowds Are Really Digging It”: Watch Joe Bonamassa’s New “I Want to Shout About It” Music Video
Video JB’s crowd-pleasing version of the Ronnie Earl & the Broadcasters “party song” is taken from his new studio album
