"When I got my first signature, I was probably too young. I was really excited, but I also felt maybe a little bit of imposter syndrome – I don't know if I'm a real guitar player": Benji Madden on the gear that made him, and his forthcoming signature Suhr

Benji Madden performing live with Suhr guitar, shot by Scott Dudelson.

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Neural DSP Nano Cortex: Benji tells us he is using this unit at home and on stage with Good Charlotte.
Sterling By Music Man Cutlass: A budget way to get very close to the tone of his discontinued signature Music Man.
Squier CV '70s Tele Thinline: The Thinline has long been a favorite of Benji's, and this one is very wallet-friendly.
Soldano SLO-Mini: Since the beginning, Benji has relied on the overdrive of a Soldano; this uber-cheap, solid-state option is ideal for those on a budget.

"Sorry, I'm late, I needed to finish off my morning drop off," says Good Charlotte's guitarist and chief songwriter, Benji Madden, as he beams in from his home office – proving that even if you are a world touring rockstar, you don't get a day off from the school run. We caught up with Madden hot off the heels of the release of Good Charlotte's eighth studio album, Motel Du Cap, the first in seven years.