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Bernie Marsden, former Whitesnake guitarist and giant of blues-rock guitar, has died
By Matt Owen published
Co-writer of Here I Go Again, Marsden leaves behind a profound legacy following a lauded career, and was “writing and recording new songs until the end”

Martin and John Mayer celebrate 20 years of signature models by, quite literally, putting the silver in silverburst
By Matt Parker published
The storied acoustic luthier is celebrating with two models: one of them is scarily expensive, the other is just regularly expensive...

The ravaged rock wasteland between Endless Boogie and Mötorhead, and a comeback for one of the most influential riffsmiths of his generation: This week's essential guitar tracks
By Michael Astley-Brown published
From Robin Trower to Spiritbox, Black Pumas to George Lynch, Helmet to Polaris, these are the guitar-forward songs you can't afford to miss this week

Guitar Center honors Eric Clapton with 25th Anniversary Crossroads Collection – a selection of guitars inspired by the most iconic instruments throughout his career
By Matt Owen published
Ahead of this year's Crossroads Guitar Festival, an assortment of limited-edition Fender, Martin and PRS models have been unveiled – watch Slowhand get hands-on with his new signatures

“Where you hold your guitar for the first time is crucial. It signifies how much of a c*** you’re going to be”: Noel Gallagher on how the most stressful day of his life was caused by a guitar strap
By Matt Parker published
The Oasis and High Flying Birds guitar legend recalls tackling the big questions ahead of Oasis' first gig

Inside the new issue of Total Guitar: 99 Ways To Better Tone!
By Chris Bird published
Also in issue 375! Interviews: Biffy Clyro's Simon Neil & Mike Vennart, Nothing But Thieves, Ultra Q, Saint Agnes, Grace Potter and more! Reviews: New gear from Marshall, Fender, Gibson, Gretsch and more. Learn songs by Pink Floyd, Greta Van Fleet and The Killers

“Magic is when you command the elements to capture people’s hearts”: the first trailer for new Santana documentary Carlos has arrived
By Matt Parker published
An acclaimed new film about the guitar great will hit cinemas for special screenings this September

“It was like watching Old Man Halen”: John Wines returns to America’s Got Talent – and his new routine is even more electrifying
By Matt Owen published
Having nailed his internet-breaking audition, the 59-year-old guitar teacher (aka Old Grey Guitarist) returned with yet more Eddie Van Halen-flavored fretboard pyrotechnics to smash the show's qualifier round – despite Simon Cowell's misgivings

Fender drops its massive Labor Day sale super early, offering up to 30% off guitars, accessories, and more
By Matt McCracken published
The big ‘F’ is dealing out the discounts on a huge range of guitar gear this Labor Day

Universal Audio’s latest UAFX pedals trim the size and the price, but still seek to recreate more “timeless” historic effects – including a delay favored by Eddie Van Halen, Brian May and Joe Walsh
By Matt Owen published
A pedal based on a compressor used by Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones and a reverb from one of rock's most famous recording studios also make up the drop
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