Mesa/Boogie The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Guitar Amps of the 1970s Take a trip down memory lane with the decade’s brightest (and dullest) hopefuls. Watch Carlos Santana Bringing Mesa/Boogie Amps and Yamaha Guitars to the Masses Here’s why the Grammy-winning legend was a guitar gear innovator. Watch David Bowie Guitar Genius Mick Ronson Perform His Epic “The Width of a Circle” Solo We examine the technique and tone of the late, great Spiders from Mars guitarist. Grid List Latest Mesa/Boogie “People Will Either Like It Or They Won’t, But That’s Not My Problem”: John McLaughlin Talks New Solo Album, ‘Liberation Time’ By Mark McStea published 8 April 22 Freedom has been on a lot of people’s minds the past two years and the jazz-fusion pioneer has made it the theme of his latest. Watch the Explosive “Drain You” Performance from Nirvana's Final Show By Rod Brakes published 1 March 22 Video Kurt Cobain plays one of his personal favorites from ‘Nevermind’ for the last time on this day in 1994. Video “I Try to Trust that First-Thought Mentality”: Courtney Barnett Talks Writing and Recording By Nikki O'Neil published 8 February 22 Stripping away the heavy rock guitars of her previous albums, the experimental songsmith starts afresh with ‘Things Take Time, Take Time.’ How Do You Get the Sickest Punk Guitar Tones? Dr. Know Offers His Best Advice By Tom Beaujour published 25 January 22 The pioneering guitarist reveals the gear behind Bad Brains' groundbreaking sound. Mesa/Boogie’s Randall Smith is Developing a New Line of Gibson Amplifiers By Jackson Maxwell published 13 December 21 The amps – which Gibson Brand President Cesar Gueikian clarified will "take a while" to see the light of day – will be built at Mesa/Boogie's Petaluma, California headquarters. Best Tube Amps 2022: Top Choices from Fender, Marshall, MESA/Boogie and More By Richard Blenkinsop published 17 November 21 Looking for the rich tone only a valve amp can provide? Well, these are our top picks of the best tube amps on the market right now for all budgets Zappa Talks Zappa: Inside the Mind of Guitar Genius By Jimmy Leslie published 12 October 21 Dweezil Zappa explains the art of the guitar solo and reveals how he culled his favorites to create his 'Live in The Moment II' album. The Revivalists’ Guitar Duo Zack Feinberg and Ed Williams Talk Creativity in the Wake of Success By Jim Beaugez published 8 October 21 The New Orleans stars discuss their unique musical kinship and the making of their latest long-player ‘Take Good Care.’ Sean Lennon and Les Claypool’s Meeting of Oddball Minds is a “Definite Creative Chemistry” By Richard Bienstock published 30 September 21 The Claypool Lennon Delirium duo discuss their unique artistic bond and unusual recording arrangement. Brian May Reveals the Magic Behind His Recording Studio Wizardry By Jas Obrecht published 28 September 21 In this insightful interview from the Guitar Player archive Brian May explains how he recorded classic Queen tracks. 123 The Pick Newsletter Get the latest news, reviews and product advice straight to your inbox. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for signing up to The Pick. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST READ1"A Lot of Times I’ll Write a Song Instead of Going to a Therapist. It’s Cheaper – and More Efficient": Joe Ely on the Five Songs That Have Defined His Career 2“I’m Always Striving for the Ideal Vision”: KittycasterFX Stompbox Guru Howard Gee Talks Inspiration3Ten Great Robert Fripp Quotes4Kramer Announces New Striker Collection as “Speed Demons With Looks That Kill”5IK Multimedia Announces AmpliTube TONEX – the Latest in Ultra-Realistic Rig Modeling
“People Will Either Like It Or They Won’t, But That’s Not My Problem”: John McLaughlin Talks New Solo Album, ‘Liberation Time’ By Mark McStea published 8 April 22 Freedom has been on a lot of people’s minds the past two years and the jazz-fusion pioneer has made it the theme of his latest.
Watch the Explosive “Drain You” Performance from Nirvana's Final Show By Rod Brakes published 1 March 22 Video Kurt Cobain plays one of his personal favorites from ‘Nevermind’ for the last time on this day in 1994.
“I Try to Trust that First-Thought Mentality”: Courtney Barnett Talks Writing and Recording By Nikki O'Neil published 8 February 22 Stripping away the heavy rock guitars of her previous albums, the experimental songsmith starts afresh with ‘Things Take Time, Take Time.’
How Do You Get the Sickest Punk Guitar Tones? Dr. Know Offers His Best Advice By Tom Beaujour published 25 January 22 The pioneering guitarist reveals the gear behind Bad Brains' groundbreaking sound.
Mesa/Boogie’s Randall Smith is Developing a New Line of Gibson Amplifiers By Jackson Maxwell published 13 December 21 The amps – which Gibson Brand President Cesar Gueikian clarified will "take a while" to see the light of day – will be built at Mesa/Boogie's Petaluma, California headquarters.
Best Tube Amps 2022: Top Choices from Fender, Marshall, MESA/Boogie and More By Richard Blenkinsop published 17 November 21 Looking for the rich tone only a valve amp can provide? Well, these are our top picks of the best tube amps on the market right now for all budgets
Zappa Talks Zappa: Inside the Mind of Guitar Genius By Jimmy Leslie published 12 October 21 Dweezil Zappa explains the art of the guitar solo and reveals how he culled his favorites to create his 'Live in The Moment II' album.
The Revivalists’ Guitar Duo Zack Feinberg and Ed Williams Talk Creativity in the Wake of Success By Jim Beaugez published 8 October 21 The New Orleans stars discuss their unique musical kinship and the making of their latest long-player ‘Take Good Care.’
Sean Lennon and Les Claypool’s Meeting of Oddball Minds is a “Definite Creative Chemistry” By Richard Bienstock published 30 September 21 The Claypool Lennon Delirium duo discuss their unique artistic bond and unusual recording arrangement.
Brian May Reveals the Magic Behind His Recording Studio Wizardry By Jas Obrecht published 28 September 21 In this insightful interview from the Guitar Player archive Brian May explains how he recorded classic Queen tracks.
