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

The Grunge Wah Returns!

James Volpe Rotondi digs into the throaty growl and heat from a '90s wah classic revisited.

Córdoba Abasi Stage 7 Review

Tosin Abasi gives electric 7-string players a fanned-fret path to classical connections.

EarthQuaker Devices Towers Review

Unique filtering functions color ultra-expansive reverbs.

Orange's Most-Versatile Amp?!

Orange OR60 Review

An amp as versatile as it is powerful, with clean tones that are just as compelling as its high-gain roar.

The Ultimate Ambient Machine: EarthQuaker Devices Towers Reverb Demo

Strymon Fairfax Review

The digital masters go all-analog with a brilliant preamp pedal inspired by the saggy, scruffy, and obscure Garnet Herzog amplifier.

Under the Microscope: How Vintage Verified Is Revolutionizing Guitar Authentication

Jon Roncolato and Zach Ziemer are applying art-world authentication methods to vintage guitars—using spectrometers, analytical chemistry, and comparative data to verify everything from finishes to fret wire.

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James Volpe Rotondi

James Volpe Rotondi digs into the throaty growl and heat from a '90s wah classic revisited.

Tosin Abasi gives electric 7-string players a fanned-fret path to classical connections.

Unique filtering functions color ultra-expansive reverbs.

An amp as versatile as it is powerful, with clean tones that are just as compelling as its high-gain roar.

The digital masters go all-analog with a brilliant preamp pedal inspired by the saggy, scruffy, and obscure Garnet Herzog amplifier.

Jon Roncolato and Zach Ziemer are applying art-world authentication methods to vintage guitars—using spectrometers, analytical chemistry, and comparative data to verify everything from finishes to fret wire.