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Jimmy “Scratch” James: Playing for His Ghosts

The Parlor Greens and True Loves guitarist talks retro soul, his very personal gear, and the family of musicians who shaped his sound.

The Autumn Defense: Sons of the Triangle
Artist Features

The Autumn Defense: Sons of the Triangle

Pat Sansone and John Stirratt—bandmates in Wilco and beyond—embrace the warmth of vintage instruments in their quest to get in the zone on Here and Nowhere, their first release in 11 years.

The Songs That We Hear: Capturing Jerry Garcia’s Tone
Gear Features

The Songs That We Hear: Capturing Jerry Garcia’s Tone

Grateful Dead-inspired gear from Milkman and Scarlet Fire helps to keep the guitarist’s sound alive.

Nobody’s Finished, We Ain’t Even Begun: The Guitar Players Keeping the Dead Alive
Artist Features

Nobody’s Finished, We Ain’t Even Begun: The Guitar Players Keeping the Dead Alive

Steve Van Zandt guitar gallery
Gear Features

Stevie Van Zandt’s E Street Gear Gallery

Here’s what Bruce Springsteen’s righthand man brings to the band’s stadium gigs.

Stevie Van Zandt Is Ready to Talk Guitar
Artist Features

Stevie Van Zandt Is Ready to Talk Guitar

With the E Street Band, he’s served as musical consigliere to Bruce Springsteen for most of his musical life. And although he stands next to the Boss onstage, guitar in hand, he’s remained mostly quiet about his work as a player—until now.

The Sunn Amplifiers Story Gets a New Chapter
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The Sunn Amplifiers Story Gets a New Chapter

Since forming to help early garage rockers the Kingsmen bring their hit “Louie Louie” on the road, Sunn amps have roared behind everyone from Jimi Hendrix to Leslie West to Kurt Cobain to the doom-metal act that bears their name. After laying dormant for decades, the brand is back and the new team promises to live up to its legendary reputation.