Take a tour through Steve Vai’s career-defining guitars followed by an in-depth gear interview with the man himself By Rod Brakes published 5 July 22 Video Guitar techs Doug and Thomas introduce the world to the Vai six-string family – starring Evo, Flo, Flo III, Bo, Envy and more
Steve Vai: “Joe Satriani has an ear like none other. When I was a kid he would say, ‘No, don’t vibrate it out of tune. You’ll sound like an idiot!’” By Jonathan Horsley published 18 March 22 The maestro of instrumental guitar discusses new album Inviolate, the relentless pursuit of new techniques and sounds, and the enduring inspiration of his friend Joe Satriani
Ibanez releases biggest ever run of Custom Shop instruments as it celebrates Hoshino USA’s 50th anniversary By Jonathan Horsley published 15 February 22 The Japanese and Los Angeles custom shop join forces to mark the occasion with unique, über-premium spec’d electric guitars and basses
Electric guitars you should play in 2022: must-try axes from Cort, PRS, Fender, Squier, Epiphone and more By MusicRadar published 29 January 22 Meet the six-strings you need to know this year
Ibanez Premium SR2405W-BTL review By MusicRadar last updated 20 January 22 £1149 $1599 It looks like it was named by the Ibanez cat walking across the keyboard but this five-string spells quality in our book
Ibanez's AZS series has the retro-modern look down to a T By Jonathan Horsley last updated 24 January 21 Tele addicts are sure to dig 'em, and likewise Josh Smith's new FLATV1 signature model
Ibanez reveals the Lari Basilio LB1 signature model, and it's a futuristic T-Style shred machine with a premium spec By Jonathan Horsley published 19 January 21 Featuring Basilio's signature Seymour Duncan pickups, roasted birdseye maple neck, Gotoh Magnum Lock tuners and more...
Ibanez has all shred bases covered with its 2021 lineup of RG electrics By Jonathan Horsley published 14 January 21 The O.G. shred guitar is revised with stunning new finishes and pickup options across its RG, RGA and RGD series models
A classic shred machine returns to service as Ibanez unveils the Genesis Collection RG565 By Jonathan Horsley published 2 December 20 The Japanese-built guitar comes in Emerald Green and Fluorescent Orange, and has a very cool reverse headstock
NAMM 2020 VIDEO: Steve Vai on his new Ibanez Paradise In Art signature model By Jonathan Horsley published 20 January 20 "They make anything I want. It's amazing!"