P-90 pickups Are Vintage Pickups Better Than Modern Pickups? Here's What You Need To Know There was no mystical fairy dust sprinkled between the windings in Fullerton or Kalamazoo “With the Best Record I’ve Ever Made, I’m Filled With Nothing but Gratitude”: Jared James Nichols Is Mighty Stoked About His New, Self-Titled Album After a freak accident sidelined his career, the hard-charging blues-rock guitarist and singer recovers with an LP that shows him at the top of his game From Scotty Moore to Johnny Marr and Beyond, the Gibson ES-295 is a True Golden Era Classic The hollowbody equivalent of the original Les Paul Goldtop, this rare electric archtop helped start the rock and roll revolution Grid List Latest P-90 pickups Here’s How to Replicate the Magic of the Blues Greats By Art Thompson published 30 June 22 Get in the tone zone of Eric Clapton, Albert Collins, Albert King, B.B. King, T-Bone Walker and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Here’s Why Leslie West is a Guitar Legend Like No Other By Mark McStea published 9 June 22 With fans that ranged from Pete Townshend to Eddie Van Halen and Yngwie Malmsteen, the Mountain guitarist inspired players across the genres. Fender Noventa Stratocaster Review By Art Thompson last updated 13 May 22 This streamlined Strat has a lot of tonal vibe, and it’s a gas to play. Does This Guitar Look Familiar? Look Again By Rod Brakes published 10 May 22 This 1969 Gibson Les Paul Custom with a ‘50s-style all-gold finish is a one-off custom order. The Gibson ES-225 Remains One of the Most Overlooked Golden Era Guitars By Dave Hunter published 4 May 22 This classic design was a major stepping-stone in the storied evolution of thinline electrics. Reverend Reeves Gabrels Dirtbike Royale Review By Art Thompson published 5 April 22 The Cure, David Bowie and Tin Machine guitarist is honored with a new signature model. This Unique Pair of Vintage Goldtops Has Some Extra-Special Bling By Rod Brakes published 30 March 22 Find out what this uber-rare dual P-90 1956 Les Paul and PAF-loaded 1957 model have in common with David Davidson of Well Strung Guitars. “The Fire of Youth is the Fuel for Rock and Roll”: Luther Dickinson Talks Tone, Inspiration, and the Future of Roots Rock By Jimmy Leslie published 14 March 22 The North Mississippi Allstars frontman gives a tour of the band’s existential party cruise on ‘Set Sail.’ Epiphone USA Casino Review By James Rotondi last updated 17 December 21 This new USA Casino – the first to be built in the U.S. since 1971 – absolutely nails what makes the Casino great. Watch Aerosmith Perform Their First Major Hit Live on TV in 1974 By Rod Brakes published 19 October 21 Video The Bad Boys from Boston showcase their dark, dreamy classic rock anthem “Dream On.” Video 12 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 MOST READ1“It was a way to kind of memorialize the folks that I lost”: Grieving the death of his grandparents and close friend Joey DeFrancesco, jazz guitar ace Dan Wilson found solace in creating his beautiful new album, Things Eternal2 ”If you don’t get your act together, then you can’t expect your band to be.” Session player and bandleader Ben Misterka shares his wisdom on playing savvy in the post-pandemic world3Don’t miss out on a Black Friday bargain - Sweetwater’s up to 80% off Cyber Week sale is only live for 3 more days4“It’s the sound of the Stones: a five-string with a six-string on top. Guitars are amazing things – you can make an orchestra out of them…” Keith Richards on life without Charlie, The Beatles and the Stones, and new album Hackney Diamonds5"You son of a b****, you're playing a Fender?" Watch Keith Richards and Les Paul jam in rare footage from 2000
Here’s How to Replicate the Magic of the Blues Greats By Art Thompson published 30 June 22 Get in the tone zone of Eric Clapton, Albert Collins, Albert King, B.B. King, T-Bone Walker and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Here’s Why Leslie West is a Guitar Legend Like No Other By Mark McStea published 9 June 22 With fans that ranged from Pete Townshend to Eddie Van Halen and Yngwie Malmsteen, the Mountain guitarist inspired players across the genres.
Fender Noventa Stratocaster Review By Art Thompson last updated 13 May 22 This streamlined Strat has a lot of tonal vibe, and it’s a gas to play.
Does This Guitar Look Familiar? Look Again By Rod Brakes published 10 May 22 This 1969 Gibson Les Paul Custom with a ‘50s-style all-gold finish is a one-off custom order.
The Gibson ES-225 Remains One of the Most Overlooked Golden Era Guitars By Dave Hunter published 4 May 22 This classic design was a major stepping-stone in the storied evolution of thinline electrics.
Reverend Reeves Gabrels Dirtbike Royale Review By Art Thompson published 5 April 22 The Cure, David Bowie and Tin Machine guitarist is honored with a new signature model.
This Unique Pair of Vintage Goldtops Has Some Extra-Special Bling By Rod Brakes published 30 March 22 Find out what this uber-rare dual P-90 1956 Les Paul and PAF-loaded 1957 model have in common with David Davidson of Well Strung Guitars.
“The Fire of Youth is the Fuel for Rock and Roll”: Luther Dickinson Talks Tone, Inspiration, and the Future of Roots Rock By Jimmy Leslie published 14 March 22 The North Mississippi Allstars frontman gives a tour of the band’s existential party cruise on ‘Set Sail.’
Epiphone USA Casino Review By James Rotondi last updated 17 December 21 This new USA Casino – the first to be built in the U.S. since 1971 – absolutely nails what makes the Casino great.
Watch Aerosmith Perform Their First Major Hit Live on TV in 1974 By Rod Brakes published 19 October 21 Video The Bad Boys from Boston showcase their dark, dreamy classic rock anthem “Dream On.”
