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Jane Wiedlin onstage with the Go-Go's at the 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony.
The Go-Go's Jane Wiedlin reflects on life as a boundary breaking punk guitar hero

By Andrew Daly Published

The SG-wielding Wiedlin takes a look back through the triumphant history of the LA punk pioneers and the challenges she faced along the way

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Guitarists
Jonathan Donais of Anthrax performs live with his Dean seven-string.
Anthrax’s Jonathan Donais on what it’s like to shred for one of the Big Four

By Jon Wiederhorn Published

Anthrax’s lead specialist since 2013 talks about his role within the group and having to channel his inner Angus Young

Guitarists
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Keanu Reeves and Bret Domrose on pushing air with Dogstar

By Joe Bosso Published

When Keanu Reeves demanded that Dogstar rock harder, the result was their punchiest album yet. Reeves and Bret Domrose break down how they did it

Bands
Hideki Ishima of Flower Travellin' Band performs at their "We are here" tour final at Tokyo Hibiya Outdoor Auditorium on October 5, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan.
Hideki Ishima on the Flower Travellin’ Band, inventing the sitarla and his near-miss with the Rolling Stones

By Andrew Daly Published

Guitarist Hideki Ishima reflects on his career in guitar, the band's quest to conquer the west, and inventing his own instrument

Guitarists
Kevin Morby plays his J-style electric live at Kilby Block Party at Utah State Fairpark.
Indie-rock mainstay Kevin Morby on his Green Day awakening and Midwest state of mind

By Jacob Paul Nielsen Published

Armed with an indestructible custom Seüf guitar, Kevin Morby’s new record roams our lost highways and finds humanity in the horror

Guitarists
Dolly Parton plays Glastonbury in 2014.
Dolly Parton was the undisputed queen of country, but she was also a highly underrated guitar player

By Henry Yates Published

Dolly Parton leaves a rich legacy. From her quick wit to her remarkable fretting hand, there will never be another like her

Guitarists
Todd Huth
Todd Huth wrote Primus’ early guitar parts, then left them to Larry LaLonde

By Andrew Daly Published

He looks back on his reasons for leaving, his reunions with Les Claypool in Sausage and Fearless Flying Frog Brigade, their drummer struggles, a coffee psychosis with Kirk Hammett, and the Mesa Boogie amp he’d never be without

Guitarists
Rhonda Smith performs on stage with Jeff Beck at The Holland International Blues Festival in Grolloo, Netherlands, 9th June 2018. She is playing a PRS (Paul Reed Smith) Gary Grainger Bass guitar.
How a bass she borrowed (and never gave back) helped shape the sound of Rhonda Smith’s new supergroup

By Nick Wells Published

Rhonda Smith opens up about her new supergroup with Cindy Blackman Santana and Orianthi – and the lessons she learned from Prince

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Bassists
Wayne Charvel pictured in his workshop.
The life and times of Wayne Charvel – Eddie Van Halen guitar builder and godfather of the Superstrat

By Chris Gill Published

An unsung hero of the guitar custom shop, DIY guitar building and the hot-rodded electric, Wayne Charvel left behind a legacy that was larger than life

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Electric Guitars
Paul Simon performs the album 'Graceland' live on stage during the third day of Hard Rock Calling at Hyde Park on July 15, 2012 in London, England.
5 basslines that made Paul Simon a superstar

By Jonathan Herrera Published

From David Hood’s deep Southern grooves to Bakithi Kumalo’s groundbreaking fretless work, Paul Simon has always known the value of a great bassist

Bassists
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