john martyn

With bluesy licks thrown in for good measure.

On the verge of 14th album Distance Over Time, the spectacularly talented guitarist sees Dream Theater celebrate their 30th anniversary with two Grammy Award nominations and millions of album sales to their name. We sit down with Petrucci about the blues, signature gear and why Joe Satriani still amazes him.

This guitar is crowned by a gorgeous flame top.

The acclaimed guitarist receives a second signature piece – this time in a stunning Candy Apple Red finish.

The show helped raise funds for victims of the recent wildfires in California.

The ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers man hasn’t released a guitar recording in years.

The English fusion maestro and Soft Machine guitarist on loose trousers, car dancing, and retiring to woodshed…

The massive collection is packed with previously unreleased mixes and outtakes.

It’s a faithful replica of the guitar hero’s rare 1961 Epiphone Zephyr.

John Beattie is a rugby union institution, but while the former Scotland and Lions back rower may be a celebrated player and broadcaster, his undoubted passion is guitars. We find out how the BBC presenter found the sound that he’d first started looking for 40 years ago…