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When Tom Petty Rocked the Fillmore
Guitarists

When Tom Petty Rocked the Fillmore

In 1997, the songwriter and his band played a 20-night residency at the historic San Francisco venue, offering fiery concerts that celebrated and defined great American rock ’n’ roll. Now, a four-CD set and Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell tell the story.

Mike Campbell Rides Again
Artists

Mike Campbell Rides Again

Unbridled from duties as string-slinger extraordinaire for the Heartbreakers and Fleetwood Mac, the wild gator partakes of rock’s rowdier joys with his own band the Dirty Knobs.

Rig Rundown Best Ofs: Vintage Amps
Gear

Rig Rundown Best Ofs: Vintage Amps

From top-dollar treasures to pawnshop powerhouses—Santana, Setzer, Joan Jett, Joe Perry, and others show us their faves.

Fender Custom Shop Announces the Mike Campbell "Heartbreaker" Guitar
Effects

Fender Custom Shop Announces the Mike Campbell "Heartbreaker" Guitar

From the nail scratch on the front of the lower horn to the soldering iron burn near the output jack and chipped nut, this guitar is visually and sonically comparable to Campbell's trusty companion.

Rig Rundown - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ Mike Campbell
Rig Rundown

Rig Rundown - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ Mike Campbell

We go inside Mike Campbell's drool-inducing lineup of vintage guitars and amps he brings on the road. Campbell's guitar tech, Steve Winstead, walks us through every guitar, amp, and pedal and lets us in on Campbell's time-tested formula for great tone. Here are some highlights.