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“The ne plus ultra of LP Junior–style axes”: Knaggs SSC-J Steve Stevens Signature review
By Art Thompson published
This well-built, sonically-pleasing six-string has become, the Billy Idol guitarist tells us, Steve Stevens' recording guitar of choice

Silktone Overdrive+ review
By Dave Hunter published
The Overdrive+ is a characterful, original, and extremely versatile design that stands out in a sea of overdrives

Why acoustic fingerstyle virtuoso Teja Gerken recommends playing air guitar
By Jimmy Leslie published
“And,” the acoustic ace tells GP, “there’s a side benefit from a health perspective”

Back from the brink, Dean Guitars is here to bring the ruckus to guitar craftsmanship
By Art Thompson published
After years of external and internal legal battles – some of which remain ongoing – Dean is back with a new lease on life, fresh ideas, and an even more rebellious attitude

“The absence of tradition invites players to pick up a Novo without any preconceptions of what the guitar is or what it does”: Novo's Miris J has the feel and vibe of a rediscovered make from the golden age of the electric guitar
By Dave Hunter published
Boasting a bespoke Mastery trem, this stylish, beautifully-playing guitar is another winner from Dennis Fano and the Novo stable

How John Osborne overcame tinnitus and mental health difficulties to make a career-defining album with his brother TJ
By Joe Bosso published
The Brothers Osborne's self-titled LP was molded by trying times, but nonetheless finds the duo coming back stronger than ever, with some of John Osborne's tastiest playing to date

Mackie ShowBox All-in-One Performance Rig review
By Jimmy Leslie published
With an ingenious breakaway six-channel mixer that includes multiple effects with snapshot recall, amp models, an overdrive, a compressor, a tuner, a looper, Bluetooth, and even onboard recording, the ShowBox promises a lot. Can it really be all that?

“These two models offer well-considered features, and cut a fresh figure in a crowded field”: ToneLounge's Shoreline TVL and 2TV models smoothly blend the old and the new
By Dave Hunter published
The latest creations from veteran luthier Brian Swerdfeger play brilliantly, and feature an intriguing trick or two up their sleeves

With a helping hand from Greta Van Fleet's Sam Kiszka, Hannah Wicklund has her eyes on the prize
By Andrew Daly published
Armed with a pink Tom Anderson Raven – and, on occasion, Kiszka's Gibson Murphy Lab SG – Wicklund is back with an album the blues-rocker says is her most authentic to date
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