Latest articles by Rod Brakes
The guitarist recalls his “wild and unusual” approach to recording the final instalment of Bowie’s Berlin Trilogy, 'Lodger'
New for 2023, this flagship Grand Auditorium sports sleek body contours, an Adirondack spruce top and upgraded aesthetics
Favored by John Lennon, this short-scale model was the first in Rickenbacker’s defining Capri range
The ‘Randy Bachman: Every Guitar Tells a Story’ display features over 80 of the Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive founder’s treasured axes
Video The Australian guitarist’s new single appears ahead of his highly anticipated collaborative album, ‘Accomplice Two’
This limited-edition model is the Custom Shop's latest recreation of the Metallica guitarist’s famous Gibson axe
How ZZ Top’s 1983 classic took the blues “up a notch”
The virtuoso’s instrumental LP imitates Ronnie James Dio’s vocals on guitar with stunning accuracy
The historic firm’s latest designs include two Authentic Series Aged instruments, plus satin finish models in the Standard Series (including a pair of new StreetLegend relic instruments!)
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’
Video The British guitar legend performs a mesmerizing rendition of his signature track live in 1974
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
