Phil X on Bon Jovi, bouzouki tuning & what it takes to be great on guitar
Guitar maverick Phil X’s influences and path to session guitarist stardom In all likelihood, the sounds of Phil X's guitar have graced your ears. His influence in the realm of music is monumental. As the guitarist for luminaries such as Bon Jovi, Kelly...
Gibson Certified Vintage drops five iconic Epiphones
Epiphone’s 150th Anniversary celebrated with a first-year Casino, a 1962 Texan, and more In celebration of 150 years of Epiphone, Gibson Certified Vintage presents this curated batch of vintage instruments which includes some of the most iconic and storied...
Wet/dry guitar rigs: A beginner’s guide to playing two guitar amps with one guitar
Unlock a Whole New Level of Creativity and Depth in Your Guitar Playing With a Wet/Dry Guitar Rig Are you looking to elevate your guitar tone to the next level? In the world of guitar amplification, the wet/dry rig is a game-changer. In this installment of...
How to unlock every sound from a Gibson ES-335
ster the controls of your Gibson ES-335 with our ultimate guide and tone tricks for one of the world’s most versatile guitars
What makes the Epiphone Adam Jones Les Paul Custom Art Collectiion special?
These beautiful limited-edition guitars are a must for Tool fans We’ve now arrived at the end of the gallery hall, so to speak, with the newest guitar revelation in the collection. Mark Ryden’s “Queen Bee” is displayed on the back of the guitar and marks the...
The Kramer Lzzy Hale Voyager is not for shrinking violets
Experience the Holographic Sparkle, satin neck finish, and ebony fretboard with lightning bolt inlays Kramer is thrilled to introduce our inaugural artist model designed for a female guitarist: the Lzzy Hale Voyager. This guitar, featuring a Black Diamond...
The legacy of Johnny Smith—a jazz icon
One of the most revered innovators of the cool jazz genre and an elite Gibson signature artist Johnny Smith, born John Henry Smith Jr. on June 25, 1922, in Birmingham, Alabama, was a highly influential American musician renowned for his talent and innovative...
Guitar amplifier buyer’s guide: How many watts do I need?
Looking for the best tube amp for home use, or a huge stack for stadium shows? Let us be your guide When shopping for the perfect guitar amp, you are probably asking the question, “What size amp do I need?” Like many questions in the world of guitar, the answer isn’t...
Behold the Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue Limited Edition Murphy Lab Aged with Brazilian Rosewood
Materials of the highest quality cherry-picked by Tom Murphy himself, including Brazilian rosewood fretboards, super lightweight mahogany bodies, and AAAA-figured maple tops Ready to rock your holiday season, regardless of whether you’ve been naughty or nice? Even if...
Seven reasons why you need a Gibson ES-335 in your guitar collection
This article is designed to explain why you need a Gibson ES-335 in your collection, why its unmatched versatility makes it ideal for almost every genre, and why it might just be the greatest electric guitar design of all time. There’s also a short ES-335 history lesson