Mesa/Boogie MESA/Boogie founder Randall Smith and Gibson part ways No reason has been given for the split, but Gibson says it is well positioned to continue his legacy, with its “next generation of designers” having studied under Smith for the past 20 years Could This Be the Last Mark Amp Randall Smith Will Design? The Mesa/Boogie Mark VII Is a Stunning Tribute to His Five Decades of Developing Ultimate Tone Tools for Guitarists The new Mesa/Boogie Mark VII 1x12 combo is an impressive feat of engineering that puts the long-running amp maker’s best-loved circuits in one compact rig “It’s an Amazing Piece of Kit”: Vintage Amp Restorer Fabio Cutolo Details the Resurrection of a ‘Mark I’ Mesa/Boogie Get an in-depth look at this rare giant killer from the 1970s Latest Mesa/Boogie “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. 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. Watch Radiohead Nail the Perfect Live Rendition of “Creep” By Rod Brakes published 21 September 21 Video Lush Rickenbacker arpeggios and a viciously tortured Telecaster juxtapose in this era-defining classic. Video "I'm a Guitar Freak. I Spend my Money on Snakes, Cars and Guitars": How I Recorded Use Your Illusion by Slash By Guitar Player Staff published 20 September 21 Guns N' Roses 'Use Your Illusion' albums came out in September 1991. Slash told Guitar Player how he got his sound in this insightful interview from the archive. "Captain" Kirk Douglas Talks Signature Gibsons and the Time Prince Destroyed His Epiphone By Rod Brakes published 6 August 21 VIDEO The Roots guitarist reveals his inspirations and the importance of gear when it comes to making music. VIDEO 123Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Ashdown’s new SX tube amp series offers mid-priced options for vintage amps with modern features 2Gibson revives its forgotten '80s relic, the Victory, in response to “player requests”3Prince’s legendary While My Guitar Gently Weeps solo was designed to settle a score with Rolling Stone4“Paco needed to relax, so he smoked a joint and the second take was the one”: Al Di Meola on the magic of Mediterranean Sundance 5Peter Frampton on lessons learned from George Harrison and Steve Marriott
“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.
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.
Watch Radiohead Nail the Perfect Live Rendition of “Creep” By Rod Brakes published 21 September 21 Video Lush Rickenbacker arpeggios and a viciously tortured Telecaster juxtapose in this era-defining classic.
"I'm a Guitar Freak. I Spend my Money on Snakes, Cars and Guitars": How I Recorded Use Your Illusion by Slash By Guitar Player Staff published 20 September 21 Guns N' Roses 'Use Your Illusion' albums came out in September 1991. Slash told Guitar Player how he got his sound in this insightful interview from the archive.
"Captain" Kirk Douglas Talks Signature Gibsons and the Time Prince Destroyed His Epiphone By Rod Brakes published 6 August 21 VIDEO The Roots guitarist reveals his inspirations and the importance of gear when it comes to making music.
