Latest articles by Rod Brakes
Watch Brian May and Graham Gouldman’s cosmic Floating in Heaven music video
Video The Queen guitarist and 10cc founder celebrate first historic images from newly operational James Webb Space Telescope
Way Huge celebrates 30th anniversary with the Red Llama Overdrive MKIII
Jeorge Tripps’ original boutique stompbox appears in its third Dunlop iteration
Take a tour through Steve Vai’s career-defining guitars followed by an in-depth gear interview with the man himself
Video Guitar techs Doug and Thomas introduce the world to the Vai six-string family – starring Evo, Flo, Flo III, Bo, Envy and more
Here's why the new pocket-sized Fender Amperstand could replace your guitar stand
No tools or adhesive means you can attach this handy gadget to just about any surface
Watch Fender’s futuristic Player Plus Meteora HH in action with Wet Leg
The Isle of Wight indie rockers perform three songs with the progressive offset model and talk finding power through music
UK Blues Awards winners When Rivers Meet announce new album, The Flying Free Tour Live
The rock ‘n’ roll converts are keeping it live and loud with recordings compiled from their first headline tour
Co-founder and CEO of Neural DSP Doug Castro reveals the dark art of guitar amp modelling
“If you can hear it and feel it our model will take that into account” says the Quad Cortex mastermind
Watch prog rock legend Steve Hackett perform the Genesis classic Squonk live
Video The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer announces new release, Genesis Revisited Live: Seconds Out & More, ahead of epic UK tour
The weight is over as Caveman Audio introduces the AP1 Compact Acoustic Preamp
Half as heavy but with all the tone of its predecessor, Steve Stevens calls it "a great piece of gear!"
Alexander Pedals and Deafheaven’s limited-edition Infinite Granite is back on pre-order
Following its sold-out debut, batch two of this ‘80s-style ambience powerhouse is in the pipeline
CopperSound Pedals release the Strategy V2
Pick your own slice of vintage custom colour Strat style with this unique two-channel preamp & overdrive
Explore the next generation of Strymon's popular guitar effects pedals here
Version 2 of the blueSky, Flint, El Capistan, Deco, Lex and DIG are available now
Reddick advances innovative Voyager Modular Guitar range with two new models
Featuring interchangeable pickup and control modules these unique guitars allow players to customize their instruments in seconds
MayFly Audio Systems releases the My Evil Twin – a delay pedal with a twist
The Canadian firm doubles up on tone with a modulation-equipped echo unit
Watch Radiohead’s stunning Paranoid Android BBC performance
Video As OK Computer celebrates its 25th anniversary, we take a look back at the band's monumental Jools Holland TV appearance
D'Angelico unveils the all-new Excel DC XT and SS XT semi-hollow electrics
Fitted with Seymour Duncan 59 humbuckers these quilted maple beauties don’t just look great – they sound awesome
PRS Guitars and Mark Lettieri announce limited edition pop-up shop
From hoodies and hats to cables and cleaner, the signature artist has a bumper crop of guitar goodies to his name.
Listen to “king of slide guitar” Troy Redfern’s fiery new single, Come On
Video The Dobro-wielding indie blues firebrand has “next level” album on the way.
Watch Jeff Beck’s stirring instrumental performance of the Beach Boys’ classic Caroline, No
Video The guitar legend drops a cover of Brian Wilson's masterpiece from forthcoming Johnny Depp collaborative album, 18.
Electro-Harmonix adds the STRING9 String Ensemble to their celebrated 9 Series guitar effects range
Focusing on orchestral and synthesizer strings sounds this new box of tricks could unlock your inner Midori.
Gibson unveils the Everly Brothers SJ-200
Phil and Don Everly are honoured with another signature model based on their famously customised matching flat-tops.
Gibson releases the Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP Rust in Peace in Alien Tech Green
The Megadeth frontman’s latest signature guitar has just crash-landed.
Watch David Gilmour and Kate Bush perform the Stranger Things 4 soundtrack smash Running Up That Hill
Video The Pink Floyd guitarist goes headless with the art rock queen in this awesomely ‘80s live clip.
