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The IGF Summer School moves to the historic spa town of Cheltenham for its 31st year

By Phil Weller published 20 May 26

Sponsor Content Created With International Guitar Foundation

Taking place 11-16 August in the historic UK town of Cheltenham, the five-day event will celebrate guitar playing in all its forms, helping players take their talents to new heights

The moment glam-rock icons The Sweet knew they had to part ways with their singer

By Janelle Borg published 20 May 26

Guitarist Andy Scott reveals why the satin-jumpsuit-clad four-piece was forced to transform into a three-piece – or disband altogether...

The time Jimi Hendrix was knocked off his feet by Eddie Kramer’s tonal technique

By Janelle Borg published 19 May 26

Kramer looks back on borrowing from the Beatles... and that game-changing day at the studio that forever defined Hendrix's sound

Ed Sheeran and PRS drop a new baritone – and they’re even gunning for metal and jazz players

By Phil Weller published 19 May 26

The PRS SE Ed Sheeran Hollowbody I Piezo Baritone is the songwriter’s second baritone model, and will be released far more widely than it’s limited edition predecessor

How Billy Strings’ guitar mentor approached the challenge of teaching the “monster” bluegrass player

By Phil Weller published 19 May 26

Robb Cappelletto says the bluesgrass star was far from a novice when approached him, but still wanted to expand his knowledge

Dr. Hook’s enigmatic guitarist and vocalist, Dennis Locorriere, dead at 76

By Phil Weller published 19 May 26

The hit-making songwriter had also worked with Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, and Jerry Lee Lewis

You don't have to wait for the Memorial Day weekend to save big because Fender just jump-started the sales with up to $600 off guitar gear - here’s my 5 standout deals, including $230 off an all-solid acoustic and $74 off an underrated fuzz pedal

By Matt McCracken published 19 May 26

Fender is first to the party with a super early Memorial Day sale for guitar players

Musician’s Friend just surprise-dropped their Memorial Day sale early, saving you up to 60% off big-name brands – there's $500 off an eye-catching Gibson, $250 off a gorgeous PRS, and up to 45% off must-see pedal deals

By Daryl Robertson published 19 May 26

Save hundreds on a Player Stratocaster, Martin acoustic, or D'Angelico hollowbody in this epic Memorial Day sale

Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson on the drummers that tried to force a Rush reunion

By Phil Weller published 19 May 26

The band was still in mourning when they started getting offers to replace Neil Peart

Nate Amos on accidentally fooling Rick Beato with amp sims

By Phil Weller published 19 May 26

Beato named the track one of his top songs of 2025