Calexico’s Joey Burns: “Dynamic range is something I think about a lot as a guitar player. It can be really emotional“ By Rod Brakes From Bartók to bossa nova, Burns talks about the diverse styles that keep him interested and inspired
How Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh’s Alembic ‘Mission Control’ pioneered the concept of the boutique bass By Joel McIver and Jason Scheuner We chronicle the history of the legendary instrument also known as ‘Osiris’, ‘The Osage’ and ‘The Omega’
The best Fender CD-60S Deals April 2021: Save money on a quality beginner acoustic guitar from Fender By Chris Corfield We’ve found today's best prices on Fender’s epic entry-level acoustic
Tube vs solid-state bass amps: what you need to know By Dan Veall Breaking down the difference between lightweight solid-state designs and sought-after tube-driven heads
How an oddball baritone became one of the most valuable Squier guitars of all time By Michael Astley-Brown Launched in 2014 and discontinued in 2019, Fender's affordable Vintage Modified Baritone Jazzmaster is now selling for upwards of $2,000 on the used market – we investigate why
Best practice amps 2021: the 10 best amps for practicing guitar and bass at home By Chris Corfield, Daryl Robertson These are the best practice amps for enabling you to keep the noise down when getting in some essential practice time with your electric guitar or bass
Intervals: “I wanted to bring the more angular and aggressive riff-centric parts back... it’s an itch I wanted to scratch“ By Amit Sharma Canadian prog-metaller Aaron Marshall on why no pedals or amps were harmed in the making of his aggro new album
Citizen - Life In Your Glass World album review By Matt Doria "Huge, headbang‑inducing riffs and a rhythm section that’s always nothing short of riveting"
The 30 greatest grunge guitar riffs By Greg Prato 30 years ago, grunge changed the face of rock music forever. To celebrate, we chart the best guitar hooks to emerge from Seattle and beyond
Ben Howard: "I'm always trying to go down that delay rabbit hole – that's just what I like to do when I play guitars" By Matt Parker The British folk-turned-alt-rock songwriter on his evolving playing, battling his Echoplex, and assembling his breathtaking new album with Aaron Dessner
Leslie West: "I wanted the biggest tone, and vibrato like somebody who plays violin in a 100-piece orchestra" By Alan di Perna The life and times of a titanic presence in hard rock and a trailblazer for tone
Hedras Ramos: “Some players look at fast playing as the goal, but the goal should always be great timing“ By Amit Sharma The L.A. instrumental mastermind on what makes a good player and the systematic chaos of his new record, Pagans
Sanguisugabogg: “A lot of people will call us a caveman band because we don’t have solos or leads. I don’t think we ever will!” By Gregory Adams Cameron Boggs details the direct death-metal brutalism of the band's groove-splattered, drop G-tuned debut, Tortured Whole
Larkin Poe talk gear, tone, telepathy and take a deep dive into their new covers album, Kindred Spirits By Amit Sharma Roots-rock sister act Megan and Rebecca Lovell on how they put a signature twist on Elvis, Post Malone and Elton John
Plini: ”The biggest thing is writing music I think is interesting... Once I’ve done that, I find room to put guitar on it” By Joe Bosso The Australian guitar phenom on the perils of “guitar fame,” the challenges of modern prog and his stunning new album
The history of the Sola Sound Tone Bender By Rod Brakes Tone Bender builder David Main of D*A*M cleans up the fuzzy picture of these classic British stompboxes
Hayley Williams - FLOWERS for VASES / descansos album review By Matt Doria "Williams fully embraces her Nashville origins and absolutely nails every folky bend and atmospheric warble"
Best online guitar lessons 2021: our pick of the 10 best remote learning platforms for guitar players By Chris Corfield Develop your guitar skills from the comfort of your home, with the help of these online lessons services
Dave Grohl: ”We were doing the things we’re not supposed to do. The galloping flange guitar... the Abba beat!” By Richard Bienstock Early-'80s David Bowie, Eye of the Tiger, single coils? Here's how the Foo Fighters got “weird” for Medicine at Midnight
