Christopher Scapelliti

A mood-shifting gizmo that will expand your creative mindset while it soothes you, lowers your blood pressure and lets you drift off into heady sonic realms

This simple trick adds left-field fusion color to guitar riffs and solos

It started as a novelty effect for a WWII-era talking puppet and became the ear-grabbing sound behind some of the 1970s’ biggest rock hits.

The remarkable story of Kevin Godley & Lol Creme’s innovative device that trod a fine line between madness and genius.

The Boston founder’s Rockman invention was the precursor to amp sims and multi-effects.

The Grateful Dead legend was a pioneering pilgrim of custom guitars and rack amps and effects.

Watch the Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave guitarist jam his unforgettable “Like a Stone” solo.

Forever pushing guitar evolution forward, Vai remains at the forefront of technique and design.

The newly recruited Byrds guitarist displays his virtuosity by successfully mimicking the sound a pedal steel.

A master of technique and tone, the six-string innovator turned us on to the Strat ’bucker and Floyd Rose.