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“Every artist that has played it goes crazy about it – it has been owned by two legends for a reason”: Up close with the Les Paul Custom that both Paul Kossoff and Eric Clapton owned

Dubbed the ‘Fretless Wonder’, the Les Paul Custom waltzed onto the scene in 1954. This particular mid-’50s model found its way into the hands of two guitar heroes

Guitar World · Aug 11

“It was only at the end of the day when he was heading home, he rang me on the train and freaked out – just a little – that he had had Rory’s Strat in his hands”: The life and times of the late guitar expert Steve Clarke

A scrupulously accurate expert and author on historic instruments who authenticated some of the most iconic guitars in the world

Guitar World · Aug 8

“Clapton kept calling Andy Summers and said, ‘You need to sell me your guitar. I’m going to record Fresh Cream and I need a Les Paul – that’s the sound I want’”: The hidden history of Eric Clapton’s 1960 Summersburst Les Paul Standard

When his ‘Beano’ ’Burst was stolen, Slowhand reached out to Andy Summers for a replacement – and the guitar became the sound of Cream

Guitar World · Jul 27

“A no-nonsense digital amplifier alternative that avoids the overly complex modeling options currently trending:” Kustom Amplification Carbon 100 review

Is this simpler approach to modeling amps a breath of fresh air?

Guitar World · Jun 25

“It can be your Fuzz Face stand-in for Hendrix-style sounds – but it does a whole lot more”: Strymon Canoga Vintage Silicon Fuzz review

The wizards of digital stompbox design conjure more analog magic with a two-knob fuzz box promising vintage Hendrix flavors and then some

Guitar World · Jun 22

“Be mercenary – get rid of five guitars to get one incredible piece”: 25 tips for finding your dream guitar (for the right price)

Buying a guitar can be tricky enough before you even consider the vintage market, and whether a refin is a good or bad thing. Here we unpack some dos, don'ts and things to consider when trading

Guitar World · Jun 12

"The addition of NAM profile compatibility pushes it well beyond your average multi-effects pedal": Nux MG-50Li review

Nux's battery-powered amp modeller promises over a quarter of a million different amp tones in a compact and gig-ready chassis

MusicRadar · Jun 10

“I’ve sat down with other guitarists – you just end up playing blues licks all day and not writing anything. But we went to work straight away”: Richie Kotzen and Adrian Smith on absurd volume, improv and how long a solo should be

We meet Smith and Kotzen pre-show totalk gear, their new album Black Light/White Noise, and find a pair whose chemistry makes this a hard-rock project with legs

Guitar World · May 14

“Is it worth it when you add the cost of the new upgrades to the hardware itself?” Kemper Profiler Player review

With the pedalboard user in mind, Kemper has downsized for its compact new Profiler Player

Guitar World · Apr 8

"There isn't one correct answer": 6 things you need you need know about how to clean and condition your guitar fretboard

A string change is the ideal opportunity to get your 'board back to its best

MusicRadar · Apr 8