January 2026
As Kiss became a pop-culture phenomenon, Ace Frehley motivated countless young people to pick up a guitar. His impact has carried through generations. We offer an homage including remembrances from high-profile players. Plus, John 5 tells how Ace went from behing his guitar hero to becoming a close friend.
Often disregarded alongside tweed and black-panel Fenders, brown amps of 1960-’63 have become favorites of many. The ’62 Fender Deluxe we profile checks the right boxes for condition and originality.
When he stepped into Nalli Music one day in 1992, Ben Mitchell didn’t know he was about discover a PRS that would forever affect his life.
On a memorable summer day in 2010, Dave Hinson answered the phone at his Killer Vintage shop in St. Louis. On the other end was a local who told him about an odd Les Paul Junior for sale 150 miles away. A few minutes later, Hinson was on the way. Here’s the story of two rare Les Paul Juniors – beauties in black!
We highlight new music in conversations with Elliot Easton, Steve Morse, Johan Borgh, Matt Stubbs, and Greg Howe.
Wolf Marshall delves into Joe Pass and his career as an unassuming virtuoso, while “Pop ’N Hiss” reflects on the impact of Led Zeppelin’s Presence.
To help freshen-up your playlist, our “Hit List” review staff screens new music from GA-20, Lonnie Mack, 38 Special, Alex Skolnick, Larkin Poe, The Cars, and more.
Our knowledgable “Approved Gear” staff offers their objective thoughts on the Boss Rotary Ensemble RT-2, Cort KX500, and the Martin 00DB Jeff Tweedy.
It’s all in the January issue!
As Kiss became a pop-culture phenomenon, Ace Frehley motivated countless young people to pick up a guitar. His impact has carried through generations. We offer an homage including remembrances from high-profile players. Plus, John 5 tells how Ace went from behing his guitar hero to becoming a close friend.
Often disregarded alongside tweed and black-panel Fenders, brown amps of 1960-’63 have become favorites of many. The ’62 Fender Deluxe we profile checks the right boxes for condition and originality.
When he stepped into Nalli Music one day in 1992, Ben Mitchell didn’t know he was about discover a PRS that would forever affect his life.
On a memorable summer day in 2010, Dave Hinson answered the phone at his Killer Vintage shop in St. Louis. On the other end was a local who told him about an odd Les Paul Junior for sale 150 miles away. A few minutes later, Hinson was on the way. Here’s the story of two rare Les Paul Juniors – beauties in black!
We highlight new music in conversations with Elliot Easton, Steve Morse, Johan Borgh, Matt Stubbs, and Greg Howe.
Wolf Marshall delves into Joe Pass and his career as an unassuming virtuoso, while “Pop ’N Hiss” reflects on the impact of Led Zeppelin’s Presence.
To help freshen-up your playlist, our “Hit List” review staff screens new music from GA-20, Lonnie Mack, 38 Special, Alex Skolnick, Larkin Poe, The Cars, and more.
Our knowledgable “Approved Gear” staff offers their objective thoughts on the Boss Rotary Ensemble RT-2, Cort KX500, and the Martin 00DB Jeff Tweedy.
It’s all in the January issue!