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Jason Becker hails Matteo Mancuso as a guitar hero destined for greatness
By Phil Weller published
Mancuso impressed Becker with both his virtuosity and his heart

Joe Bonamassa explains how to make any Fender Strat the “Swiss army knife of guitars”
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist has detailed how to mimic infamous Les Paul and SG tones from the instrument, believing its versatility is unmatched

Earl Slick on the time he jammed in front of Buddy Guy at the blues great’s club
By Phil Weller published
Guy would later invite Slick to jam with him, and it was a night that blew the Bowie guitarist’s mind

Joe Bonamassa pays a visit to the store that sold Rory Gallagher his iconic sunburst Strat – and buys his own to mark the occasion
By Phil Weller published
Rory Gallagher bought his now-legendary Strat – which recently sold for just over $1 million – from Crowley’s Music Store for £100 in 1963

Marcus King’s new signature model brings his vintage Gibson ES-345 to the masses
By Phil Weller published
Based on his 1962 “Big Red” guitar, King’s latest signature is a sleeker version of the exclusive Custom Shop model that arrived back in 2021

That time Robben Ford brought his prized Dumble amp to a guitar retreat – and let fans play it
By Phil Weller published
It may be one of the most coveted amps in the world, but Ford let fans get up close and personal with the holy grail #102 Dumble

Chicago legend Son Seals: essential listening for any blues guitarist
By Dan Kening published
A master of gritty, blue-collar blues, Seals was a Chicago guitar icon. Here, he discusses his beloved Guild Starfire, and why blues guitarists need to remember to keep things fun

How Snowy White ended up working with Peter Green on In the Skies
By Phil Weller published
Green spent most of the 1970s out of the limelight, but a phone call to Snowy White helped get his career back on track
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