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The Rolling Stones guitarist famously deems the sixth string unnecessary when churning out open G riffs. Eastwood has built the Micawber with that in mind
Mistakes were made, but now a community of players is guiding its direction , says Gabe Dalporto
It’s that most vital, and combustible, of rock band relationships – that of the singer and guitarist. Which partnership do you think created the most magic together?
Big new drops from Martin, MXR, Fender and more
Jacksonville singer-songwriter Riley Green shrugged off his rising fame to personally collect the Gibson J-45
The Made in Japan Limited Japan-Inspired Collection Stratocaster celebrates Japanese culture with five fresh aesthetics
The “highly strung” Frank Zappa nut was an imposing figure, but a guitar hero in his students’ eyes
Emerging from rehab in 1994 gave McCready a sense of purpose and clarity, and a newfound creativity as he put together Mad Season with Layne Staley on vocals
Since breaking through as the frontman of Tony! Toni! Toné!, Raphael Saadiq has forged a career alongside A Tribe Called Quest, Snoop Dogg and Q-Tip, while playing a key role in the sound of D’Angelo’s acclaimed neo-soul albums
Goes to 11 His most prized Gibson was made for Jimmy Page and contains an Angus Young pickup. He knows the difference between opening for Metallica and Iron Maiden. He knows kids hate AI. And there’s one thing that he can’t tell you for legal reasons
Kylie Gaspard and Jo Perillo discuss the nuanced differences between shoegaze and alt-rock, and the borrowed J. Mascis Jazzmaster that holds the key to it all
From the Archive Back in the ’70s, the Deep Purple guitarist was on the hunt for a specific sound, look and wattage, so the Marshall team found a way to get the best of all worlds (even if it meant using a rivals’ components)
Keeping his bass rig simple for the most part, he recalls the fun of overplaying on Bat Out of Hell while thinking it would sink without trace, and writing Utopia’s only hit in 20 minutes after reality struck
Reflecting on the experience decades later, Sambora said that – embarrassing as they are in the moment – mishaps like that are “what shape you as a pro”
We find out if the iconic yellow box of tone still has a place in the modern world
Get the most out of your modeler with my pick of FRFR speakers, from on-the-go options to arena-filling mammoths – these active speakers from Fender, Laney, IK Multimedia and more are tonally transparent beasts
This fully loaded reverb proves that affordable pedals can more than hold their own against the big guns
We take a closer look at a pair of Strats that might share a birthday but have quite different sounds and specs, as Fender was evolving the design in real-time when it launched in ’54
First seen in 1994, updated in 1999 and reissued in 2026, Dunlop’s Cry Baby now comes with even more versatility
How the SRS WOW Thing became an unlikely studio must-have, proving that how tools are used is more important than what tools are used
A guitar built in Ukraine that nods to the familiar yet brims with ideas to set it apart from the mundane
Want to find your voice? Switch up your pick attack and put some character into your phrasing
You’ve heard it in Smells Like Teen Spirit and countless other grunge and punk classics. You may even already be doing it…
This lesson presents an improvised blues solo as a launchpad for your own improv
Ready for a math and history lesson? We break down microtonal music’s mind-bending tones for the modern guitar player
John Frusciante and Lindsey Buckingham are both advocates for alternative F chord shapes that give you extra options for color
By recycling open chord shapes in different positions, you will uncover a wealth of fascinating voicings – just ask Jimmy Page. Here are 5 chords to get you started
Sofia Victoria on how imperfect vibrato, wrong notes and open string noise can add substantial character to conventional soloing
We find out if the iconic yellow box of tone still has a place in the modern world
This fully loaded reverb proves that affordable pedals can more than hold their own against the big guns
First seen in 1994, updated in 1999 and reissued in 2026, Dunlop’s Cry Baby now comes with even more versatility
A guitar built in Ukraine that nods to the familiar yet brims with ideas to set it apart from the mundane
Valeton takes the miniature to the extreme with a fully capable amp modeler and multi-effects – with NAM compatibility to boot
Harking back to the golden age of guitar innovation, Gibson promises to deliver stellar vintage tones with this authentically spec’d 335
Delivering always-on tone-boosting and heavy, saturated fuzz, this overdrive pedal proves there's still plenty of room for innovation
There’s plenty to love about this refreshed reissue of Washburn's original Hawk guitar
Warm Audio teams up with boutique builder Dirty Boy to shrink the coveted Afro Fuzz circuit into a compact, wallet-friendly stompbox
Get the most out of your modeler with my pick of FRFR speakers, from on-the-go options to arena-filling mammoths – these active speakers from Fender, Laney, IK Multimedia and more are tonally transparent beasts
Hang about! These are the best stands and hangers for your guitars right now
My top travel guitar choices and expert buying advice for musicians on the move
The grandfather of acoustic guitars – our top parlor guitar picks from Gibson, Martin, Yamaha, and more
Our expert pick of acoustic amplifiers for all budgets, from AER, Boss, Fishman, and others
Whether it’s your first Telecaster or you’ve walked in the boots of guitar-playing royalty, our top Telecasters will help you get your twang on
Get better guitar tones for recording and practice with my pick of the best guitar amp plugins
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