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Courtney Barnett tells why switching to a Jaguar proved a pivotal moment in her career
By Phil Weller published
The Aussie played Telecasters until necessity required her to chase a bigger, more versatile sound

Phil X on playing "Livin' on a Prayer" with Richie Sambora at a recent Bon Jovi show
By Phil Weller published
Sambora turned heads by playing alongside the guitarist who replaced him, but Phil X was more than willing for the link-up to happen

Brian May blasts a new law that will make it easier for AI to use artists' music
By Elizabeth Swann published
“My fear is that it’s already too late” the guitarist says. “This theft has already been performed and is unstoppable”

Brian May’s new signature Gibson JS-200 features a subtle tribute to Freddie Mercury
By Phil Weller last updated
May's new acoustic has another quirky feature — reversed string pairs that suit his style of strumming

"I saw Stevie Wonder with one about four years ago. Another guitar player gave me this. No one else has got one." Jeff Beck demonstrates his 'Blow by Blow'-era rig in 1974
By Jonathan Graham published
Following a performance of "Get Down in the Dirt," the guitar icon offered a rare close-up look at his gear, including his "Oxblood" Les Paul, amps, pedals and a mysterious talk box

Yvette Young explains why your guitar and amp shouldn't get equal treatment from your gear budget
By Phil Weller published
The Covet guitarist. who recently released the signature Qi Etherealizer pedal with Walrus Audio, will receive her third signature model guitar from Ibanez

Gibson's 1965 Firebird revival has has the most unusual name
By Phil Weller published
The guitar was an important transitional build as it tampered with the model designed to rival the Stratocaster

Wolfgang Van Halen on life without Eddie and how his grief pushed him into a new chapter
By Phil Weller published
After shelving his debut album as his dad’s health deteriorated, the guitarist found that working on the record helped him channel his grief
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