Danelectro has brought back its Big Sitar – with some modern upgrades By Janelle Borg published 7 May 24 The new Danelectro model promises to deliver the quintessential electric sitar sound popularized by the likes of Metallica, Steve Howe and Steve Vai
Red Witch aims to harness Frank Zappa and Carlos Santana tones with its new sample hold filter pedal By Phil Weller published 7 May 24 The Euphemia offers the ability to alter the effect’s speed, aggression, velocity, and wet/dry mix while also unlocking the ‘notched’ EQ sounds of Brian May and Carlos Santana
Duane Betts joins Derek Trucks to cover the Allman Brothers Band’s Dreams in tribute to Dickey Betts By Phil Weller published 7 May 24 The pair made guest appearances during each of their sets at Miami’s Sun, Sand and Soul festival, paying tribute to Dickey Betts, who died last month
Nancy Wilson on the making of her acoustic masterpiece turned Instagram guitar staple By Janelle Borg published 7 May 24 Nancy Wilson reveals Yes were a big songwriting inspiration behind 1980 acoustic classic Silver Wheels
Epiphone debuts affordable version of Miranda Lambert's best-selling signature Bluebird acoustic By Phil Weller published 7 May 24 Costing nearly $4,000 less than the Gibson version while retaining very similar features, Lambert's second signature model updates the Hummingbird for the next generation of acoustic artists
Plini and Mateus Asato write a song in a day By Phil Weller published 7 May 24 Armed with a guitar each and their signature Neural DSP plugins, the two charming guitar maestros have collaborated on an instrumental track, with cameras documenting their process
“It was very tense – he wasn’t at rehearsal... there's too much mystery around him”: Slash almost missed the I’m Just Ken performance at the Oscars By Phil Weller
Danelectro has brought back its Big Sitar – with some modern upgrades By Janelle Borg published 7 May 24 The new Danelectro model promises to deliver the quintessential electric sitar sound popularized by the likes of Metallica, Steve Howe and Steve Vai
Red Witch aims to harness Frank Zappa and Carlos Santana tones with its new sample hold filter pedal By Phil Weller published 7 May 24 The Euphemia offers the ability to alter the effect’s speed, aggression, velocity, and wet/dry mix while also unlocking the ‘notched’ EQ sounds of Brian May and Carlos Santana
Duane Betts joins Derek Trucks to cover the Allman Brothers Band’s Dreams in tribute to Dickey Betts By Phil Weller published 7 May 24 The pair made guest appearances during each of their sets at Miami’s Sun, Sand and Soul festival, paying tribute to Dickey Betts, who died last month
Epiphone debuts affordable version of Miranda Lambert's best-selling signature Bluebird acoustic By Phil Weller published 7 May 24 Costing nearly $4,000 less than the Gibson version while retaining very similar features, Lambert's second signature model updates the Hummingbird for the next generation of acoustic artists
Plini and Mateus Asato write a song in a day By Phil Weller published 7 May 24 Armed with a guitar each and their signature Neural DSP plugins, the two charming guitar maestros have collaborated on an instrumental track, with cameras documenting their process
Gary Clark Jr. joins Carlos Santana and Van Halen on Guitar Center Hollywood’s iconic RockWalk By Janelle Borg published 7 May 24 The RockWalk ceremony made its return to Los Angeles for the first time in six years
St. Vincent discusses channeling Neil Young, and embracing a less-is-more approach on her new album By Janelle Borg published 7 May 24 St. Vincent took inspiration from one of Neil Young's “one note” solos on her new record, All Born Screaming
Alex Lifeson says he’s back to jamming with Geddy Lee – but they sound like a “really bad tribute band” By Janelle Borg published 7 May 24 Alex Lifeson sets the record straight on whether Rush will ever tour again
ThorpyFX’s Electric Lightning is a tube-driven overdrive/boost pedal built in collaboration with Chris Buck By Phil Weller published 6 May 24 The Cardinal Black guitarist's signature dual pedal offers amp-like sweetness and “faultless” ruggedness
"This American institution has not only changed the face of the guitar forever but has shaped the course of popular music": 5 Fender innovations that changed the world of guitar By Daryl Robertson
Jakob Nowell, son of Sublime’s Bradley, uses late dad’s custom guitar to reunite the band By Andrew Daly published 7 May 24 Jakob Nowell doesn’t sing or play like his father, and spent years trying to avoid riding his coattails – but he’s determined to get the reactivation of the ’90s punk-rock icons right, and in his own way
Lou Reed once recorded an avant-garde album consisting solely of guitar feedback By Janelle Borg published 7 May 24 Metal Music Machine nearly cost Reed his reputation… over the years, it became a source of inspiration for Sonic Youth and Neil Young
The Clash's Paul Simonon reflects on that iconic London Calling moment By Nick Wells published 7 May 24 Paul Simonon smashed his Fender P-Bass during a concert at New York’s Palladium on September 20th, 1979
Blondie’s Chris Stein talks folk and jazz influences, fighting with early effects, and his MIDI future By Joe Matera published 6 May 24 The co-founder of one the most beloved bands of the '70s and '80s recalls taking advantage of the time when they could go crazy in the studio, the one guitar he wishes he’d never sold, and another that you’ll recognize if you own it
“It was really, really difficult”: Alex Lifeson looks back on Rush's classic album, Grace Under Pressure By Richard Bienstock published 6 May 24 Recorded during a brutal winter, Grace Under Pressure did not come easy, but all things considered, Lifeson can look back on it as a triumph. Rush had moved on, and that was the goal...
Matheus Canteri is shamelessly blending country with shred – and it’s working By Andrew Daly published 4 May 24 Brazilian who made the move to Nashville explains the connection between two genres that, on the surface, seem worlds apart
The magic of Rocco Prestia’s bassline on Tower of Power’s Only So Much Oil in the Ground By Chris Jisi published 4 May 24 How to play Rocco Prestia’s classic Tower of Power bassline
How the Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier defined the high-gain guitar sound of the 1990s By Chris Gill published 3 May 24 Originally crafted for the hair metal crowd, but only finished after the grunge tidal wave, the Dual Rectifier was nonetheless an era-defining success
Vivian Campbell talks Dio’s guitar solo advice on the 1984 classic The Last In Line By Mark McStea published 3 May 24 How do you follow Holy Diver? That was the question facing Ronnie James Dio and his young band. The answer: is you double down on the metal anthems and record a stone cold classic
‘Hammer-ons from nowhere’ can blow your guitar playing wide open By Jamie Hunt published 6 May 24 This Greg Howe and Joe Satriani-favored technique will whip your hammer-ons, pull-offs, tapping, and muting into shape
Build a whole new lickbag with our country-blues masterclass By Andy Saphir published 3 May 24 Learn how you can mix major and minor pentatonics, and add extra notes to give your solos a wide open space to roam in, with this deep dive into country-blues guitar
Learn how to use “call and response” as a phrasing technique with blues maestro Josh Smith By Josh Smith published 2 May 24 In blues maestro Josh Smith's latest GW column, the guitarist draws inspiration from George Benson for a lesson in call and response phrasing
Matteo Mancuso is the hottest guitar player in the world right now – learn four licks in his breathtaking rock fusion style By JTC Guitar published 2 May 24 Put the pick down and take a breath, it's time to take your playing on a journey. Improve your classical picking, legato and string skipping in this video lesson with the man himself
Make like Joni Mitchell and Steve Hackett and freshen up your chords with 5 alternative voicings By Richard Barrett published 30 April 24 By incorporating open strings, you can give your chords more color and keep the ear interested. Here are five voicings that are certified fresh
Johnny Cash’s ‘boom-chick’ acoustic style is worthy of more attention By Stuart Ryan published 29 April 24 Learn the pick and strum style of the legendary Johnny Cash, and make the big-bodied acoustic in your life really sing
Why Bob Dylan and Tom Waits guitarist Duke Robillard is American blues guitar royalty By Andy G Jones published 26 April 24 This lesson in Robillard's improvisational lead guitar style showcases his ability to incorporate melody in solos, and blend blues with jazz
Phrase spellbending blues intro licks in the style of Kenny Wayne Shepherd and John Mayer By Stuart Ryan published 25 April 24 Learn how to phrase spellbending blues intro licks in the style of Kenny Wayne Shepherd and John Mayer
Learn Iron Maiden’s galloping rhythm guitar style in a lesson that packs their triple-guitar approach into one By Jamie Hunt published 24 April 24 This action-packed metal lesson will hone your palm-muting and cram Maiden’s triple-guitar approach into one all-action rhythm part