Latest articles by Rod Brakes
Classic interview with Wilko Johnson and Norman Watt-Roy: “We were packing places out because we were so different from whatever else was happening”
Straight-talking, straight-playing Dr Feelgood guitarist Wilko Johnson is a true rock ’n’ roll survivor. Here, with Blockheads bassist, Norman Watt-Roy, he talks through us some memorable moments...
The surprising history of the Fender Telecaster
In-depth on the birth of the first - and just maybe the greatest - solidbody electric guitar
Walrus Audio launches the Mira optical compressor pedal
This studio-style unit has an impressive set of controls and some tricks up its sleeve
Has Gibson just unveiled a Noel Gallagher Epiphone Riviera?
Brand President Cesar Gueikian teases new releases on Instagram
Fender Custom Shop unveils the Jerry Garcia Alligator Strat
Video Created by Master Builder Austin Macnutt, this iconic axe appears in a limited run of 100 instruments
The latest Ernie Ball Music Man Short Scale StingRay basses are here
New for ’22, this colourful collection is limited to just 125 instruments worldwide
“The best art is, of course, stolen”: Maynard James Keenan talks songwriting and more
Video Don’t miss Rick Beato's brilliant interview with the Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer frontman
This is what a Gibson ES-335 sounds like in the right hands
Video Watch blues guitar master Kirk Fletcher get the best out of this classic semi-hollow electric
Listen to previously unreleased Rory Gallagher tracks from epic Deuce special release
The legendary Irish blues-rocker’s sophomore album sees its 50th anniversary celebration
Watch Red Hot Chili Peppers’ new Tippa My Tongue music video
Video The band's latest single is taken from their forthcoming album, Return of the Dream Canteen
Kemper announces new lightweight Kone Neo 12-inch speaker
The German firm’s upgraded Kabinet speaker is now shipping
Listen to previously unreleased Eric Clapton track Born Under a Bad Sign
Video This rarity appears ahead of new limited edition boxed set release, The Complete Reprise Studio Albums – Volume I
Ernie Ball adds triple-pack options to their world-famous guitar string range
The firm celebrates 60 years in the business with expanded choices for electric and acoustic players
Introducing the Electro-Harmonix J Mascis Ram’s Head Big Muff Pi
Dinosaur Jr.’s Muff connoisseur gets his own slice of the Pi
Fender unveils the Kingfish Telecaster Deluxe and Kingfish Signature Humbucker Pickups
Mississippi blues phenom Christone "Kingfish" Ingram is honoured with signature Tele and ‘buckers
Trace Elliot introduces the Pro series 4x10 and 2x12 Cabinets
The low-end titan returns to the big stage
“I’m a wannabe rockstar stuck in a popstar’s body”: Dylan talks inspiration, creativity and customising guitars in Fender’s latest Player Plus Sessions episode
Video The self-taught six-string obsessive performs three songs and explains how her lifelong habit of painting guitars began
“It was all done in about 15 to 20 minutes”: superbrain Adrian Emsley reveals his thinking behind the Orange O Bass design
We catch up with the engineering wizard as Orange unveils the latest version of their acclaimed four-string
Kramer’s new Striker collection is so retro even the prices are ‘80s
ive bombing prices and shredding hefty price tags, these revamped metal machines are built for speed
Can you hear the difference? Listen to IK Multimedia’s mind-blowingly accurate AI Machine Modeling software
Video Watch these demos featuring classic amps from IK’s private vault and judge for yourself
Mad Professor promises their new Green Wonder overdrive is the “ultimate green pedal!”
Finland’s primo effects pedal builder gives their Little Green Wonder a makeover
Fans hope for Black Sabbath reunion following Iron Man and Paranoid performances
Video Rumours abound as Tony Iommi and Ozzy Osbourne share the stage at the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony
Pigtronix introduces new compressor-equipped automatic volume fader, the Gloamer
Brooklyn’s porcine pedal pioneers drive the Slow Gear sound into new sonic territory
