Latest articles by Rod Brakes
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...
In-depth on the birth of the first - and just maybe the greatest - solidbody electric guitar
This studio-style unit has an impressive set of controls and some tricks up its sleeve
Brand President Cesar Gueikian teases new releases on Instagram
Video Created by Master Builder Austin Macnutt, this iconic axe appears in a limited run of 100 instruments
New for ’22, this colourful collection is limited to just 125 instruments worldwide
Video Don’t miss Rick Beato's brilliant interview with the Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer frontman
Video Watch blues guitar master Kirk Fletcher get the best out of this classic semi-hollow electric
The legendary Irish blues-rocker’s sophomore album sees its 50th anniversary celebration
Video The band's latest single is taken from their forthcoming album, Return of the Dream Canteen
The German firm’s upgraded Kabinet speaker is now shipping
Video This rarity appears ahead of new limited edition boxed set release, The Complete Reprise Studio Albums – Volume I
The firm celebrates 60 years in the business with expanded choices for electric and acoustic players
Dinosaur Jr.’s Muff connoisseur gets his own slice of the Pi
Mississippi blues phenom Christone "Kingfish" Ingram is honoured with signature Tele and ‘buckers
The low-end titan returns to the big stage
Video The self-taught six-string obsessive performs three songs and explains how her lifelong habit of painting guitars began
We catch up with the engineering wizard as Orange unveils the latest version of their acclaimed four-string
ive bombing prices and shredding hefty price tags, these revamped metal machines are built for speed
Video Watch these demos featuring classic amps from IK’s private vault and judge for yourself
Finland’s primo effects pedal builder gives their Little Green Wonder a makeover
Video Rumours abound as Tony Iommi and Ozzy Osbourne share the stage at the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony
Brooklyn’s porcine pedal pioneers drive the Slow Gear sound into new sonic territory
