Sophie Lloyd on learning Pink Floyd’s Comfortably Numb: “It’s the precision of those bends that always blows me away” By Total Guitar editors published 1 August 22 Lloyd on Floyd! The shred whizz discusses the nuances of David Gilmour’s masterful performance
Jaguar Jonze: “The guitar, to me, is like a second set of vocals” By Ellie Robinson published 1 August 22 On her equally propulsive and poignant debut album, Jaguar Jonze sends her troubled past up in flames and blazes a bold trail for her future to shine on
Best acoustic guitars for beginners in 2022: 10 easy acoustic strummers By Chris Corfield published 29 July 22 The best beginner acoustic guitars, featuring epic affordable six strings from Epiphone, Taylor, Fender, Yamaha and more – prices start from $149
Vito Bratta reflects on the ‘80s, when White Lion were kings of the hard-rock jungle, and the guitar rulebook was being rewritten by Eddie Van Halen By Matt Wake published 29 July 22 In this rare interview, the Staten Island virtuoso discusses White Lion's rise and fall, and talks about the influences that made him stand out in a crowded field of hot-shot players
Derek Trucks on the magic of Pink Floyd: “David Gilmour created his own universe on guitar through his tone and approach” By Amit Sharma published 29 July 22 The Tedeschi Trucks Band’s resident slide master on how David Gilmour stamped his musical identity all over Pink Floyd’s earliest recordings, and why no one can replicate it
Ida Mae’s Chris Turpin: “Most guitars are good for something. Even bad guitars can be fantastic because they force you to play a different way” By Henry Yates published 28 July 22 The British folk-blues guitarist talks lost Teles, ugly SuperStrats and the gear treasure trove that is Norwich Cash Converters...
Best earplugs for musicians 2022: guitarist-friendly plugs to suit every budget By Chris Corfield published 28 July 22 Our pick of the best affordable earplugs to protect your hearing from the din of the rehearsal room to the stage
The story of Gibson’s Thunderbird – the tricky, difficult but brilliant design that modernized bass guitar By Rod Brakes published 28 July 22 This Thumpin' Thursday, let’s go way back to trace the history of an iconic bass with a body shape that remains radical to this day
Johnny Marr: “If there’s a room full of guitar players, I’m the last to leave, man. I’m just as hooked as everybody else, and I have been since I was 5 or 6” By Joe Bosso published 27 July 22 The British guitar legend on his enduring love affair with the instrument, choosing projects and chasing tones, and why there is something noble about the idea of a guitar hero
Guitar accessories for beginners and our pick of beginner guitar gear essentials By Chris Barnes published 27 July 22 The best guitar accessories for beginner guitarists and bassists – including strings, picks, cables, tuners, cases and more
Rudy Sarzo on the rising star of Randy Rhoads: “The first time I saw Quiet Riot... I thought to myself, ‘That’s a rock star in the making right there’ By Nick Bowcott published 27 July 22 The legendary rock bassist discusses the evolution of his friend and sparring partner
Warren DeMartini on the ‘80s: “Everybody wanted to play like Eddie, and every band wanted to hit it big like Van Halen” By Joe Bosso published 26 July 22 The former Ratt guitarist looks back on a decade in which competition spurred players on to new heights, and recalls adventures with Van Halen, and Grover Jackson's kindness
Best budget bass amps 2022: punchy low-end for a low price By Richard Blenkinsop published 26 July 22 Keep your low end punchy and your bank balance healthy with our pick of the best budget bass amps
How the advent of speakers using neodymium magnets enabled bigger sounds from lighter cabs By Paul Gough published 26 July 22 The neo kid in town revolutionized cab design, allowing smaller, lighter units to punch above their weight
Why Gibson’s Elvis SJ-200 has us all shook up By Neville Marten published 25 July 22 The King of the Flat-Tops does not get any more regal than this
30 years of Eastman: revisiting the golden age of handcrafted guitar making By Chris Gill published 25 July 22 The history of Eastman Musical Instrument Company reads like a three-decade sprint through the evolution of stringed instruments, and it is a story shaped by hand tools and old-school craft
Delicate Steve: “The only technical advice I have discerned about playing guitar is that I like it to be really, really loud” By Matt Parker published 25 July 22 Inside the mind of indie music’s most unpredictable, and under-rated, guitarist
Vance Joy: “A lot of the songs on this album were inspired by my own experiences” By Ellie Robinson published 25 July 22 When it felt like the world had slowed to a halt, Vance Joy took advantage of it and spent the time making an album about… Well, time
Everything you need to know about the Bigsby vibrato By Huw Price published 22 July 22 Let's take a deep dive into the world of these revered vibratos, their history, and the popular mods and maintenance tips that will keep them running in perfect order for years to come
Guthrie Govan shares the story behind his latest signature Charvel By Dave Burrluck published 22 July 22 If there is such a thing as an all-purposes guitar, then Guthrie Govan's latest signature Charvel San Dimas is it. Here, Govan talks through the design choices behind the high-performance electric
