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How a luthier built an acoustic guitar that celebrates Palestinian heritage – raising money for medical aid along the way
By Janelle Borg published
Gary Leddington utilized his craft, and his surrounding community, to build a one-of-a-kind acoustic that features Palestinian motifs

Ziggy Marley on the whereabouts of Bob Marley’s iconic Les Paul Special – and why he prefers a Strat now
By Matt Owen published
Marley Senior’s legendary Les Paul was his prime stage and studio guitar

Lindsey Buckingham teases reunion with Stevie Nicks following renewed interest in their pre-Fleetwood Mac album
By Janelle Borg published
The two publicly fell out in 2018 and Buckingham subsequently left Fleetwood Mac

The world’s first generative AI guitar creates playable parts from user prompts
By Phil Weller published
It’s designed to help beginners master the basics via a rhythm game-like learning experience

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival announces 2026 lineup
By Janelle Borg published
Now in its seventh edition, the festival is set to take place in Austin, Texas – and features Buddy Guy, Joe Bonamassa, and John Mayer, while Trey Anastasio, Tommy Emmanuel, Julian Lage and Pete Townshend are all making their Crossroads debut

Josh De La Victoria shows off new multi-scale 7-string S-type – and Misha Mansoor wants one
By Phil Weller published
The custom build gives the classic guitar design an ultra-modern makeover, and it’s hard not to marvel at the results

Jimmy Page releases home demo version of Led Zep classic, Ten Years Gone
By Phil Weller published
The song, from Physical Graffiti, was demoed by Page before he linked up with the band at Headley Grange in the 1970s

Tributes pour in as The Dictators and Manowar guitarist Ross “The Boss” Friedman dies aged 72
By Phil Weller published
His passing comes just weeks after a fundraiser was set up to aid his battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
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