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Brent Mason is a first-call session guitarist. But even he can’t say what makes him so in demand
By Joe Bosso published
Brent Mason recalls his journey from struggling session guitarist to the Musician’s Hall of Fame, and the moment that changed everything

Jason Isbell says this is what you need to know about guitars made south of the border
By Phil Weller published
Two of his signature Fender and Martin guitars are made in Mexico

Jerry Cantrell on his friendship with Eddie Van Halen and how the rare guitar Ed gave him went missing
By Phil Weller published
Getting his ultra-rare Music Man was a saga that lasted nearly two decades

Jimi Hendrix bandmates Mitch Mitchell and Noel Redding sue Sony over lost royalties
By Phil Weller published
The pair signed away the rights to their music in the 1970s, but London’s High Court has allowed their lawsuit to continue

Paul Rodgers on playing with Paul Kossoff, Mick Ralphs, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Brian May, Steve Cropper, Slash and Joe Bonamassa
By Gary Graff last updated
“I don't really know the secret of how guitarists create their own unique sounds,” Rodgers tells us, “but I know a good guitar sound when I hear it”

Steve Morse says 95% of his ideas for Deep Purple were dismissed, but he found a kindred spirit in one member
By Phil Weller published
He’s Deep Purple’s longest-serving guitarist, but his creativity wasn’t always utilized

Vince Gill on the guitar that launched his career, and the vintage treasures that have inspired his muse
By Richard Bienstock published
Purchased at a bluegrass festival in the 1970s, the Martin D-28 Herringbone has play a keyed role in his music

The pop singer who Jimi Hendrix saved from disaster by playing offstage, behind a curtain
By Phil Weller published
When the singer’s back was against the wall, Hendrix came to his rescue
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