10 signature guitars we want to see By Matt Owen published 10 June 22 Less than 6% of signature electric guitars belong to female and non-binary artists – here are 10 models that could help balance the scales
AmpliTube vs Guitar Rig: which amp and effects modelling plugin is best? By Simon Fellows published 10 June 22 Want loads of tones at your fingertips but can't decide between IK Multimedia’s AmpliTube 5 or Native Instruments Guitar Rig 6? Let us help you choose
Best looper pedals 2022: go it alone with our pick of the greatest loop pedals available today By Alex Lynham published 10 June 22 From channeling Ed Sheeran to boosting your live performances, these are the best looper pedals from TC Electronic, Boss, Line 6 and more
The 30 most difficult guitar techniques By Jenna Scaramanga published 10 June 22 From Eddie Van Halen's uncanny elephant noise to Steve Vai's insane joint shifting approach, here are the most challenging techniques you can learn on guitar
Alex The Astronaut: “I feel like I’ve developed a lot as an artist, and that’s really, really exciting” By Ellie Robinson published 10 June 22 Alex The Astronaut walks us through the colourful chaos of her second album, How To Grow A Sunflower Underwater
Eddie Van Halen interviews Les Paul about his friendship with Leo Fender, the SG, and his favorite Les Paul model of all time By Steven Rosen published 9 June 22 In this 1986 classic from the GW archives, the guitar pioneer also reveals why he was relieved when Fender released the Broadcaster model in 1950
Billy Howerdel: “With A Perfect Circle, I was always concentrating on bigger guitars – on this album, I wanted the compositions to take center stage” By Alex Lynham published 9 June 22 The APC guitarist talks tapping into his formative years on his debut solo album, What Normal Was, and why it's hard for him to let go of physical amps in place of amp modelers
Best distortion pedals 2022: the top 11 high-gain stompboxes for guitarists By Jonathan Horsley published 9 June 22 Crunch, filth, mayhem! Dive into our expert round-up of the best distortion pedals available today
Best chorus pedals 2022: 11 top choices for your 'board By Michael Astley-Brown published 9 June 22 From analog to digital, and shimmery to subtle, let us show you the best chorus pedals you can buy today
Rush’s Geddy Lee on A Farewell To Kings, Les Claypool the bassist, and what he thinks of Primus playing the album live in its entirety By Ellen O'Reilly, Joel McIver published 9 June 22 Playing A Farewell To Kings in full is not for the fainthearted. Even Geddy Lee, the man who recorded it, thought Les Claypool “was a little bit nuts” for attempting it
Best fuzz pedals 2022: add some filth with this guitar effects essential for your pedalboard By Alex Lynham published 9 June 22 Want to know your Fuzz Face from your Fuzz Factory, or channel Jimi Hendrix? This guide is for you
Def Leppard share 8 tips on how to create a killer rock anthem By Jenna Scaramanga published 9 June 22 Leppard guitarists Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell on the art of the stadium rock banger. Rule number one: “Respect the melody...”
Best wah pedals 2022: add an essential tone-shaping effect to your pedalboard By Alex Lynham published 9 June 22 Get to know your Cry Baby from your Bad Horsie and choose the best wah pedal for you
Best Klon clones 2022: Our pick of the best Klon Centaur Klones for every budget By Alex Lynham published 9 June 22 From straight-up klones to full reimaginings, here are some of the best Klon Centaur-inspired pedals on the market today
Best electric guitars under $2,000 2022: high-end guitars for intermediate and pro players By Chris Corfield published 9 June 22 Discover superior tone and playability with our round-up of sub-$2k axes – from Strats to seven-strings
Best Stratocasters 2022: 11 of the best Strats for every budget and playing style By Amit Sharma published 9 June 22 How to find the perfect Fender Strat for you
Best Telecasters 2022: the top Fender Tele electric guitars for all budgets and styles By Amit Sharma published 9 June 22 Figure out which is the best Telecaster for you - we pay homage to Fender's iconic electric guitar
Gibson Les Paul buyer’s guide 2022: The best Les Pauls for every budget By Daryl Robertson published 9 June 22 We break down the latest offerings from Gibson and Epiphone to help you pick the right Les Paul for you
Best guitar speakers 2022: the 9 best speaker upgrades for your combo amp or cabinet By Simon Fellows published 8 June 22 Our pick of the very finest guitar speakers from Celestion, Jensen, Eminence, EV and more
John Frusciante’s 10 best Red Hot Chili Peppers guitar moments By Jenna Scaramanga published 8 June 22 The RHCP guitarist's finest recordings, as voted by you – there's no Give It Away but plenty of deep cuts…
