August 2026
An all-star gathering led by bassist Tom Hamilton and guitarist Peter Stroud, Close Enemies is a rock band with rare pedigree. They tell us all about creating their debut album.
There is no more-revered amp than Marshall “plexi” models from the mid/late ’60s. Etch the names of two guitar heroes into its back story, and one particular Marshall Model 1987T Tremolo 50 becomes especially interesting. We asked Dave Hunter to dig in.
From funk to pop-punk to modern pop, Leo Fender’s double-cutaway marvel remains music’s most-versatile chameleon, thriving within any style. Our look at timeless tones continues with a look at the Stratocaster.
Receptive to the whimsy of players, Gibson built several one-off instruments that have surfaced through the decades. In “Classics,” we tell the tale of a ’36 L-10 doubleneck made for a teacher/music-shop owner.
In every issue, we interview leading artists to discuss their latest work. This month, it’s Mike Campbell, Philip Sayce, Jim Campilongo, Luca Benedetti, John Mitchell, and David Fischof.
In “Fretprints,” Wolf Marshall examines the arrival of Peter Green and his impact on the John Mayall & Bluesbreakers album A Hard Road.
“Check This Action” columnist Dan Forte offers “Regal Indeed: Still Reflecting on B.B. King.”
Dan Erlewine puts the finishing touches on a ’59 Precision Bass disaster.
In “Hit List,” our crack review staff discuss the latest music from Peter Frampton, Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs, Tony Rice, Asia, Philip Sayce, and more.
For most, the desire to experment and expand your tonal repertoire never ends, and you can rely on VG’s informed, objective “Approved Gear” examinations to steer your right. This month, we examine the Eastman Fullertone Offset ’62, Dophix Magnifico, Martin DE Retro Plus Granadillo, PRS S2 Vela HHT, and the Blackstar Beam Mini.
It’s all in the August issue!
An all-star gathering led by bassist Tom Hamilton and guitarist Peter Stroud, Close Enemies is a rock band with rare pedigree. They tell us all about creating their debut album.
There is no more-revered amp than Marshall “plexi” models from the mid/late ’60s. Etch the names of two guitar heroes into its back story, and one particular Marshall Model 1987T Tremolo 50 becomes especially interesting. We asked Dave Hunter to dig in.
From funk to pop-punk to modern pop, Leo Fender’s double-cutaway marvel remains music’s most-versatile chameleon, thriving within any style. Our look at timeless tones continues with a look at the Stratocaster.
Receptive to the whimsy of players, Gibson built several one-off instruments that have surfaced through the decades. In “Classics,” we tell the tale of a ’36 L-10 doubleneck made for a teacher/music-shop owner.
In every issue, we interview leading artists to discuss their latest work. This month, it’s Mike Campbell, Philip Sayce, Jim Campilongo, Luca Benedetti, John Mitchell, and David Fischof.
In “Fretprints,” Wolf Marshall examines the arrival of Peter Green and his impact on the John Mayall & Bluesbreakers album A Hard Road.
“Check This Action” columnist Dan Forte offers “Regal Indeed: Still Reflecting on B.B. King.”
Dan Erlewine puts the finishing touches on a ’59 Precision Bass disaster.
In “Hit List,” our crack review staff discuss the latest music from Peter Frampton, Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs, Tony Rice, Asia, Philip Sayce, and more.
For most, the desire to experment and expand your tonal repertoire never ends, and you can rely on VG’s informed, objective “Approved Gear” examinations to steer your right. This month, we examine the Eastman Fullertone Offset ’62, Dophix Magnifico, Martin DE Retro Plus Granadillo, PRS S2 Vela HHT, and the Blackstar Beam Mini.
It’s all in the August issue!
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