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Freddie Mercury and Brian May performing at Madison Square Garden in New York, 1983

Brian May Reveals the Magic Behind His Recording Studio Wizardry

By Jas Obrecht published

In this insightful interview from the Guitar Player archive Brian May explains how he recorded classic Queen tracks.

Various mid '60s fuzz pedals

Five Rare British Vintage Fuzzboxes (That Aren’t Tone Benders or Fuzz Faces!)

By Rod Brakes last updated

These lesser-known vintage rarities from the mid ‘60s made a noise all their own.

Rory Gallagher

Watch Rory Gallagher Define Classic Blues Rock Stratocaster Tone

By Rod Brakes last updated

Video This stunning performance at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970 shows the Irishman at his rawest.

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Roundup! 11 Micro Tube Amps - GuitarPlayer.com

11 of the Best Micro Tube Amps

By Guitar Player Staff last updated

Our pick of micro heads and combos from Blackstar, Fender, Jet City, Hughes & Kettner, Kustom, Laney, Vintage47 and Vox.

Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck pose together with The Yardbirds in summer 1966

Watch Jeff Beck Smash His Guitar to Pieces in Mock Rage

By Rod Brakes published

VIDEO Jimmy Page looks on laughing as he completely obliterates the offending instrument.

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Vox Mini Go Amps

Vox Unveils New Mini Go Modeling Guitar Amplifiers

By Matt Owen last updated

The lightweight combo amps utilize Vox's VET modeling technology, offering up to 10 amplifier models and a range of built-in effects.

Ritchie Blackmore playing guitar with Deep Purple at Nippon Budokan, August 17th, 1972.

Classic Tones: “Smoke On the Water” – Deep Purple

By Rod Brakes published

VIDEO A mystery for decades, here’s how Ritchie Blackmore nailed that benchmark hard rock Strat sound.

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Vox has introduced new Bobcat Series guitars

Vox’s Bobcat Series Roars Back with Bigsby Vibratos, New Finishes

By Richard Bienstock published

Upgraded semi-hollow models now offered in stunning Sapphire Blue and Jet Black.

1968 Vox Sidewinder Bass IV

Why the 1968 Vox Sidewinder Bass IV is a Treat for Guitarists Looking For Low-End Adventure

By Terry Carleton published

Whack Job: With its ultra-narrow neck and onboard effects, the 1968 Vox Sidewinder Bass IV is a bass like no other.

The Sola Sound Tone Bender and the Early Evolution of the Fuzz Pedal

The Sola Sound Tone Bender and the Early Evolution of the Fuzz Pedal

By Dave Hunter published

How the Sola Sound Tone Bender made British musicians and pedal makers fuzz-crazy in the mid 1960s.

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