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Carlos Santana on soul singer phrasing, the spiritual essence of playing and “visitations” from B.B. King, Miles Davis and SRV
Single-cuts are like merlot, solos are like grapefruit… the inimitable, peerless Carlos Santana shares stories from his legendary career and insights from the cosmos
Pulp’s Mark Webber explains the happy accidents, thefts and uncontrollable pedals behind the Britpop indie icons’ guitar sound
The fan-turned-bandmember on how More came about, why he’s glad four of his guitars were stolen, and why he’s retired the Crybaby from his pedalboard
How Ibanez is continuing to cement its legacy as the alternative acoustic guitar brand
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With signatures in collaboration with left-field players like Tim Henson and percussive fingerstyle Marcin, Ibanez isn't done with changing the acoustic game – one guitar at a time
How Ibanez became the one of the biggest metal guitar makers on the planet, beloved by players and pros alike
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The RG, RGA, RGD and IronLabel guitar collections are at the foundation of Ibanez's metal guitar efforts
Billy Corgan and Kiki Wong on the guitar chemistry behind Smashing Pumpkins’ new era
How bonding over Dimebag Darrell and dressing like “Rob Halford's cousin” helped turn Wong into a Pumpkin overnight
Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal on the magic of the guitar instrumental and the letter a man name Guthrie sent him
The former Guns N’ Roses guitarist's new solo album features Brian May, Steve Vai and Guthrie Govan – and, yes, it does not disappoint
He played with blues legends and taught Trey Anastasio. Now Paul Asbell is reflecting on 50 years as a player’s player
The Chicago-born guitarist has worked with Magic Sam, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Sonny Sitt and the Sun Ra Arkestra – and even found himself filling in for Eric Clapton…
Steve Jones on the Sex Pistols’ legacy, their ill-fated second guitarist auditions and how a new singer has rejuvenated the band
Original Sex Pistols Steve Jones, Glen Matlock and Paul Cook are about to kick off a rare U.S. tour with 41-year-old Frank Carter on vocals. And Jones is finally enjoying himself
![The Voidz perform live on Jimmy Fallon in October 2024: [from left] Amir Yaghmai, Julian Casablancas and Jeramy “Beardo” Gritter](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RJQhcs7LQmsMefG5v9TaYf-840-80.jpg.webp)
Meet the virtuoso ax-slingers from the Voidz – Strokes singer Julian Casablancas’ inventive other band
Amir Yaghmai and Jeramy “Beardo” Gritter on how Julian Casablancas’ high standards and vision for the Voidz is letting them stretch out and express themselves – hand fatigue be damned
Epiphone draws on its 152-year-old history and Gibson’s aspirational craftsmanship to bring the Inspired by Gibson Custom Acoustic Collection to players at all levels
Sponsored by Epiphone
The game-changing collection introduces timeless acoustic heavy hitters such as the Hummingbird, the Dove and the J-45 at a more affordable price range, without cutting corners
