Let Vinnie Explain: Eddie Van Halen’s Guitar Sound
No one sounds like Eddie Van Halen. Pro musician Vinnie DeMasi explains a little of the magic to his technique.
U2’s The Edge: How Does He Get That Sound?
U2’s music is largely defined by the instantly-recognizable guitar sound of The Edge. What are some of his tricks to achieve it?
Rickenbacker’s Rock and Roll Legacy
The Rickenbacker guitar got a new lease on life when John Lennon discovered it. Its signature sound has since featured on many rock classics.
Looking Back…on Eric Clapton’s “Backless”
Eric Clapton’s “Backless” album tends to get overlooked. But our writer recalls just why it remains the one he listens to most often.
