T-Bone Walker’s Gibson ES-5N helped give rise to electric blues – and it’s been listed for $2 million
The workhorse guitar from the blues pioneer was thought to be lost forever until its recent re-emergence
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T-Bone Walker’s Gibson ES-5N helped give rise to electric blues – and it’s been listed for $2 million
The workhorse guitar from the blues pioneer was thought to be lost forever until its recent re-emergence
Phil Manzanera finally finds out the real story behind his iconic Firebird – 50 years after he bought it
The guitar’s previous owner has explained his side of the story
Rush's Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee look back on the moment that sparked the idea for a reunion tour
Rush have just announced an extension to their Fifty Something Tour, with new dates in the UK, Europe and South America
Gibson honors Mick Ronson with limited-edition recreation of his iconic David Bowie Les Paul
The release is limited to just 100 copies, celebrating that guitarist that helped immortalize a rock ’n’ roll icon
Alter Bridge's Myles Kennedy and Mark Tremonti on recording at Eddie Van Halen's legendary 5150 Studios
The guitar duo recall the surreal experience of going into the “sacred” studio – and how that impacted the DNA of their latest record
The bass Bootsy Collins used to record a James Brown anthem has been listed on eBay
The Fender Jazz Bass bought at auction for $40,000, has now been listed on eBay for almost twice as much. But you’ll have to bid an extra $299 if you want the original strings
![Dweezil Zappa [left] and Jeff Beck, both playing Strats. Zappa recently recounted a costume part at which both were dressed in chainmail, when Beck dinged a vintage Strat](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/z3iMpnjWcc3skeZpCVr5Ki-840-80.jpg.webp)
When Jeff Beck damaged an impossibly rare vintage Stratocaster – while he and Dweezil Zappa were at a party dressed as knights
This Fender once belonged to Steve Marriott or something… But Beck? He wasn’t too fussed. People pay for these dings nowadays!
Artists
YouTube superstar, entrepreneur, guitarist for the Haunted… Inside the unstoppable rise of Ola Englund
The affable Swede on how he got his big break in Six Feet Under, the amps that make him feel “terrible” about his playing, and how he found YouTube success by being himself. As for Solar Guitars? Why not make the guitars himself?
Karnivool explain the 13-year wait for their new album – and why we have Guthrie Govan to thank for two of its standout sonics
Guitarists Drew Goddard and Mark “Hoss” Hosking break down In Verses’ long gestation period, reveal their Soundgarden-level tunings, and share Govan’s unexpected bagpipe connection
Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons are making Kiss a rock ’n’ roll dynasty – just don't mistake their music for their fathers'
Bands formed by rock stars’ kids rarely work out – but this one does. Say hello to Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons, whose dads you might just recognize, despite all that Kiss makeup
The life and legacy of the Grateful Dead icon Bob Weir
Remembering the Grateful Dead co-founder, songwriter and rhythm guitarist, and legend of the San Franciscan psychedelic scene
The history and mysteries of Eric Clapton’s Cream guitars
The history of Eric Clapton’s guitars during Cream’s brief but influential existence – from Fresh Cream to Goodbye – reveals an intriguing mix of instruments but also offers up a mystery or two
![Five contemporary blues heroes [l-r]: Marcus King, Samantha Fish, Zach Person, Philip Sayce, Jared James Nichols.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eB6QVhAGnzFKyhwBXCfJfW-840-80.jpg.webp)
5 modern blues guitar heroes on the impossible task of imitating the blues greats
Blues and rock is still being shaped by the British blues boom of the ’60s – and the O.G. bluesmen who influenced them. But how can today’s players nail their tone and sound? Marcus King, Samantha Fish, Zach Persons, Philip Sayce and Jared James Nichols have their say
The band's guitarist felt the song was beneath its writer, but it became one of the biggest guitar-pop hits of the 2000s
Though critically beloved, Fountains of Wayne are known to most only as the band behind Stacy's Mom, the cheeky and irrepressible smash hit that remains a staple of 2000s nostalgia playlists – and that's exactly what guitarist Chris Collingwood was afraid of
Gear
“In a world where streaming is king and few people own the music they listen to, the BandBox Solo’s ability to conduct stem separation from a Bluetooth source is incredibly useful”: JBL BandBox Solo review
With the ability to separate stems from a streamed audio source over Bluetooth and a host of useful tools, the JBL BandBox Solo could be a game-changer for home practice
Best guitar audio interfaces 2026: get better recorded guitar tones
My pick of the best audio interfaces for guitar will have you up and recording in no time
As a life-long Foo Fighters fanatic, I've spent years decoding Dave Grohl’s stadium-sized wall of sound – here are the 5 essential pedals you need to nail his tone
Ever wondered what pedals Dave Grohl uses live? Well, these are the stomps that power the Foo Fighters from Boss, ProCo, MXR, and more
Why Leo Fender’s favorite custom color finish still drives guitarists wild
As this small selection from a very large vintage collection proves, Candy Apple Red looks fantastic on any Fender guitar – but the process of applying it changed over the years
Best EQ pedals 2026: must-have effects to tame your tone
Our expert pick of EQ pedals for the discerning player from the likes of Boss, Chase Bliss Audio, MXR and more
“It feels like you’re plugged straight into an amp, rather than a pedal”: ThorpyFX x Lazy J The J review
ThorpyFX team up with Lazy J to put the amp brand’s signature take on the Fender tweed sound into a pedal
Best Klon clones 2026: Our pick of the best Klon Centaur Klones for every budget
From straight-up klones to full reimaginings, here are some of the best Klon Centaur-inspired pedals on the market today
Lessons
What we can learn from Mike Oldfield about breaking free of the pentatonic box
In this lesson, we reimagine folk, jazz, blues and Celtic music for a blues roadmap that takes the road less traveled
KT Tunstall’s 5 guitar tips to boost your songwriting skills
Learn KT's five go-to guitar techniques: from power strumming to rich chords, colorful picking, and unison vocal/guitar riffs.
Demystifying 13th chords, the voicing that Stevie Ray Vaughan used to stunning effect in Lenny
This primer in 13th chords will give you five voicings to use in your playing – and an explanation on how they get their name
How to play slide guitar in standard tuning
Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke demonstrates how slide playing in standard and drop D tuning can be the best of both worlds
What is “Dead thumb” fingerpicking? Jared James Nichols explains
Jared James Nichols is a master of “Dead thumb” fingerpicking. The Blues Power fingerstylist explains how it gives the him freedom to cut loose
How to let it rip like the late, great Gary Moore
Time to show the Marshall amp no mercy and engage the Tube Screamer – this solo lesson works mid '70s Thin Lizzy into Parisienne Walkways and Still Got The Blues and doesn't hold back
![B.B. King [left] cups his hands to his ear as he asks the crowd for more. Joe Bonamassa, with a Les Paul, gives his crowd a thumbs up.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/P3XrQLh86C27JfPp4AGp6n-840-80.jpg.webp)
“I met him in 1990 when I was 13 years old. We became lifelong friends”: Joe Bonamassa pays tribute to B.B. King
Bonamassa says King was the kind of player who could say it all with one note – “Just one stinging vibrato and you know it can only be him”
Reviews
“In a world where streaming is king and few people own the music they listen to, the BandBox Solo’s ability to conduct stem separation from a Bluetooth source is incredibly useful”: JBL BandBox Solo review
With the ability to separate stems from a streamed audio source over Bluetooth and a host of useful tools, the JBL BandBox Solo could be a game-changer for home practice
“It feels like you’re plugged straight into an amp, rather than a pedal”: ThorpyFX x Lazy J The J review
ThorpyFX team up with Lazy J to put the amp brand’s signature take on the Fender tweed sound into a pedal
“Sub-$500 guitars built with some degree of care and expertise”: Epiphone J-45 Studio and J-200 Studio review
A brace of familiar Gibson acoustic designs bearing the Epiphone brand name and a price tag of around one tenth of an original
“A match for boutique offerings from smaller high-end manufacturers”: PRS DGT 15 Combo review
The latest in the DGT family is this handsome 15-watt combo. And its sounds match its good looks…
"There’s clarity where you want it, and a glorious wall of noise when you need it": Laney Black Country Customs Billy Corgan Supergrace Loudpedal review
Laney distills Billy Corgan's legendary rig into a pedalboard-friendly amp that goes way beyond Smashing Pumpkins tones
"A triumphant first all-analog pedal from Strymon, which will inject your rig with some impressively usable and versatile drive tones": Strymon Fairfax Class A Output Stage Drive pedal review
Strymon's unexpected departure from its usual DSP-led design is a recreation of Randy Bachman's Garnet Herzog – and the result is something rather stellar
“My only frustrations are with its unstable tuning, which dampens an otherwise fantastic playing experience”: Cort Space G6TR review
Cort's well-spec'd Strandberg rival capitalizes on the headless guitar renaissance, but it's not without its flaws
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Buying Guides
Best guitar audio interfaces 2026: get better recorded guitar tones
My pick of the best audio interfaces for guitar will have you up and recording in no time
Best EQ pedals 2026: must-have effects to tame your tone
Our expert pick of EQ pedals for the discerning player from the likes of Boss, Chase Bliss Audio, MXR and more
Best Klon clones 2026: Our pick of the best Klon Centaur Klones for every budget
From straight-up klones to full reimaginings, here are some of the best Klon Centaur-inspired pedals on the market today
Best wah pedals 2026: add an essential tone-shaping effect to your pedalboard with our expert guide
Get to know your Cry Baby from your Bad Horsie and choose the best wah pedal for you
Best guitar amp headphones 2026: practice playing your guitar in peace
From studio stalwarts to fully-fledged amps you wear on your head, these are the best headphones for use with guitar amps
Best amp modelers 2026: rack-mounted and floorboard options for every budget
Want a bunch of amp sounds packed into one unit? Start your research with our pick of the best amp modelers for guitarists
Best fuzz pedals 2026: add some filth to your sound with these essential pedalboard effects
Want to know your Fuzz Face from your Fuzz Gun, or channel your inner Jimi Hendrix? This guide is for you
