Yngwie malmsteen

The blues-rocker recalls the gift of a precious pedal from an old friend and a recent Hendrix-inspired guitar purchase

Decorated with accolades from the Grammys to the Academy Of Country Music, the legendary Nashville sessioneer has played on over a thousand records. Here, he shares his go-to gear, why he surrendered to the metronome, and how “letting the emotion escape” is the key to nailing that first take

Two albums recorded 50 years apart – the gear might have stayed the same, but the recording experience is completely different

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Just back from a long stint in China where he oversees the design and production of Vintage guitars, Alan Entwistle delves into what makes REVO that little bit different

Meet the bass guitar that has appeared at Woodstock, featured on countless records, been played by Hendrix and had two famous owners. Throw in an instrument swap (plus 15 quid) and a bunch of anxiety, and it becomes the stuff of legends