James Volpe Rotondi

James Volpe Rotondi is the co-author of the acclaimed Stompbox Book, a contributor to Acoustic Guitar, Guitarist (UK), Rolling Stone, and The Wire, and the former Senior Editor for Guitar Player & Guitar World. He is the former guitarist for Humble Pie and ZOSO, and a touring member of Mr. Bungle & AIR. He currently performs the role of Jimmy Page in Led Zeppelin tribute KASHMIR, and lives in Nashville, TN.

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James Volpe Rotondi

PRS Tekton and Tekton Floyd Review

An evolutionary step along the path to shred optimization.

MXR Flanger/Doubler Review

The rack unit that quietly shaped a decade of metal returns to Earth—and lands on your pedalboard.

Meet PRS' Tekton: A Modern Metal Guitar

Speed and evolution—often with digital modeling in mind—marks a PRS with a slim new profile, new pickups, and and ultra-fast new feel.

Charvel American Neo-Classic San Dimas Style 1 Review

1980 essence is enhanced by an inspired pickup pairing and the stability of a graphite reinforced neck and Floyd Rose 1000 vibrato.

Gibson Victory Floyd Rose Review

MXR Textures Granular Synth Engine Review

BOSS XS-100 Poly Shifter Review

A pitch pedal stakes a claim on the Whammy’s turf.

Daredevil Double Cocked Review

Matt Pike’s secret weapon is unleashed.

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James Volpe Rotondi

An evolutionary step along the path to shred optimization.

The rack unit that quietly shaped a decade of metal returns to Earth—and lands on your pedalboard.

Speed and evolution—often with digital modeling in mind—marks a PRS with a slim new profile, new pickups, and and ultra-fast new feel.

1980 essence is enhanced by an inspired pickup pairing and the stability of a graphite reinforced neck and Floyd Rose 1000 vibrato.

A pitch pedal stakes a claim on the Whammy’s turf.

Matt Pike’s secret weapon is unleashed.