Common sense

Amid the mayhem of his European tour, Joe takes time out to give us a guided tour around his 2025 live gear, delivers the lowdown on some of his more storied guitars, and tells us why his mighty multi-amp rig has to run at breaking point in order to make the earth move and those riffs resonate…

The instrument that featured on the cover of Dire Straits’ Brothers In Arms is still very much in use.

The song that rebuilt the band for the 21st century

Taking cues from Steely Dan but bringing their own unique vibe to the 70s AOR genre, Young Gun Silver Fox have grown a devoted fanbase. We join guitarist and co-founder Shawn Lee to see how rare, oddball and collectible guitars have powered their sound

A monthly look at must-hear artists from all corners of the guitar world, from the roots of their sound to the tracks that matter most

Inspiring the wider music world…