JOBO, LARI, PRS & A WHOLE LOT MORE — WELCOME TO GI ISSUE 112
In 2025, blues-rock giant Joe Bonamassa is everywhere: dropping his latest album Breakthrough (out now!), playing everything from seven-piece rock blowouts to orchestral gigs, reuniting Black Country Communion, and even kicking off summer with a heartfelt Rory Gallagher tribute. Somehow, Joe still finds a minute to chat with Guitar Interactive about his most beloved guitars, why he passed on owning “Greeny,” which axes are most suited to the road versus museum pieces—and, yes, what it’s really like surviving the internet these days.
Also this issue, we catch up with Lari Basilio—São Paulo’s finest and one of the most compelling modern voices in guitar. Her new album Redemption is out now, and she opens up about channelling emotion through melody, the gear she swears by, and the all-star collabs still on her wishlist.
PRS Guitars are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year. With instruments played by everyone from Carlos Santana to John Mayer, the company may be an industry giant, but it’s never lost sight of that initial drive to innovate and evolve. In this edition’s Meet the Maker, we sit down with Mr. Paul Reed Smith himself—the man behind the legend.
Plus, as usual, we’ve packed this issue with all the new guitars, amps, and pedals that matter. Whether you’re a gearhead or just starting out, dive in, get inspired, and maybe even find your next fix for a case of GAS.
Enjoy—and see you next time!
