Guitar Techniques News

The Polyphia virtuoso reveals some surprising unknowns, from his early experiences playing in a worship band to fostering a mindset to be “the best guitarist in the world” at the age of 10

The Ibanez TOD10N received an extended run-out from Ichika, who paired it with his own ICHI10 headless signature model

The ZZ Top man celebrated in the best way he knew – playing live with a group of friends

The surprise duo put their fingers – and teeth – to work in a blistering lead guitar performance at Seattle's Moore Theater

The Guns N' Roses guitarist explained that the iconic riff did not originate from a warm-up routine, contrary to popular belief

The Metallica man is often overlooked when it comes to his rhythmic ability says the Anthrax guitarist

The blockbuster session guitarist – who first started playing guitar because of Eddie Van Halen – picked up Satchel’s signature six-string for a no-holds-barred rendition of the 1978 track

The Kramer-wielding shredder tackled Wylde's take on the Cowboys From Hell solo, which he performed during Pantera's first show in 21 years last week

The Dream Theater virtuoso also offered his glowing opinion of the Instagram guitar scene, which he says has raised the bar for guitar players

From unique string configuration combinations to a double-sided space-saving body design, Busuyi's double-necks are up there with the wildest guitar designs of all time

Stuck for ideas? Feeling uninspired? Not sure how to relight your six-string spark? George Howlett's comprehensive collection of global altered tunings is sure to help

Armed with a Wylde Audio Warhammer guitar – the same he used for Pantera's December 2 show in Mexico – Wylde channeled the guitar icon with renditions of Manic Depression, Little Wing and Purple Haze

The band's reformed lineup – Phil Anselmo, Rex Brown, Wylde and Charlie Benante – looked in fine form as they played a set of classics at Mexico's Hell & Heaven Metal Fest

“He must be a jazzer” is the verdict as UK newspaper asks guitarists’ opinions

“He manages to work in the catchiest melodies. His melodic sensibility is one of my favorite things about his playing,” the Mammoth WVH frontman explained of his pick

The former One Direction singer offered up his posthumous collaboration in time for the guitar hero's 80th birthday

Beck once again proves he's just getting better and better, delivering an emotive, improv-heavy performance of the 1967 classic

Johnson passed away in his home on Monday (November 21), a statement on his social media pages confirms

Fernandes joins the likes of Marcin Patrzalek and Ichika Nito in trying out the TOD10N, and throws his hat into the ring with considerable style

EXCLUSIVE! Grammy award winner Kingfish takes to the roof of the Hard Rock Hotel in London for an exclusive tribute to Hendrix