Best Martin guitars 2024: we rank the legendary acoustics of an industry icon By Matt McCracken last updated 9 July 24 Our expert pick of the best Martin acoustics from one of the oldest instrument makers on the planet
Gibson’s ES Supreme adds full-body Burst finishes and flexible switching to the firm’s classic semi-hollow By Matt Parker published 9 July 24 Gibson’s much-loved ES-335 has been given a fancy new outfit
Best pedalboards 2024: budget-spanning picks to help organize your guitar effects By Jonathan Horsley last updated 9 July 24 Get the best from your effects with expert-recommended 'boards from Pedaltrain, Voodoo Labs, Boss, and more
Blackstar’s cream-of-the-crop ID:Core 10 V4 practice amp has just been given a fitting finish update By Phil Weller published 8 July 24 The Double Cream edition of Blackstar's hugely popular combo is ideal for those looking for a fresh aesthetic
Cage the Elephant's Nick Bockrath got his lap steel from Bob Dylan guitarist Bucky Baxter By Janelle Borg published 8 July 24 Bucky Baxter also served as a sounding board for Bockrath when it came to guitar-buying advice
Ricky Medlocke defends Lynyrd Skynyrd’s decision to continue with no original members By Phil Weller published 8 July 24 Medlocke says he and vocalist Johnny Van Zant are continuing with the blessing of the late Gary Rossington – and they’re not just a cover band
Joe Satriani fears Eddie Van Halen will haunt him for what he’s done to his Frankenstein design By Phil Weller published 8 July 24 Satch has shown off the heavily modded EVH Frankenstein he’ll be using to tackle Eddie's guitar parts on the Best Of All Worlds tour later this month
5 weird chord shapes that will add mystery, suspense and drama to your songwriting By Richard Barrett published 8 July 24 Aspiring film soundtrack artists, apply within, because with high drama, sometimes you need something more exotic than an open G...
DeWolff’s Pablo van de Poel on the quest to land his literal dream guitar By David Mead published 8 July 24 The Dutch psych-rock maestro checks in to show us his guitars and in the process makes us A) want a Firebird and B) wonder if it's time to have three fuzz pedals on our pedalboards
Esteemed bassist Tom Fowler, best known for his work with Frank Zappa, has died aged 73 By Janelle Borg published 8 July 24 In addition to his stint with Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention, Fowler played with Ray Charles, Jean-Luc Ponty, Steve Hackett, George Duke and It's a Beautiful Day
Eddie Van Halen’s long-lost Canada flag Music Man is going up for auction By Phil Weller published 8 July 24 The guitar was custom-painted for a special Canada Day concert in 1993, and its whereabouts for the past three decades remain a mystery
Rory Gallagher’s iconic ’61 Fender Stratocaster is heading to auction for the first time ever By Matt Owen published 8 July 24 As legend has it, Gallagher's Strat was the first to ever reach Irish soil, and it was used by the blues rock ace to cement himself as one of the all-time greats of guitar music
Paul Stanley admits he hasn't picked up the guitar in a while for fear he'll miss Kiss By Janelle Borg published 6 July 24 After five decades in Kiss, and wrapping up the band's final shows, Stanley is trying to get back into the groove of playing guitar
New Best Of All Worlds rehearsal footage reveals Joe Satriani may not be done with his Ibanez after all By Phil Weller published 5 July 24 Sightings of Satch shredding on a modded EVH made fans think his Ibanez guitars would be taking a break on the upcoming tour, but new footage from Sammy Hagar seems to suggest otherwise
Tommy Emmanuel explains how a love of Chet Atkins meant he initially struggled to understand The Rolling Stones and Beatles hype By Janelle Borg published 5 July 24 Emmanuel now “loves” both bands, but back in the day it took him “a long time to appreciate them”
“You may just want to leave it on all the time”: ThorpyFX Electric Lightning review By Trevor Curwen published 5 July 24 Thorpy creates a tube-powered drive and boost pedal for Welsh powerhouse Chris Buck
DigiTech looks to shake up the looper market by reviving the upgraded JamMan Solo HD By Phil Weller published 5 July 24 The heart of the previous JamMan Solo XT remains within the JamMan Solo HD, but some choice tweaks make for notable improvements
“The whole guitar feels very alive in your hands”: PJD Guitars St John Apprentice review By Dave Burrluck published 4 July 24 There’s no shortage of great-quality UK-made guitars, but for under a grand, PJD’s new Apprentice model is leading the charge in terms of quality and cost
Jennifer Batten pays tribute to Jeff Beck with a searing cover of Cause We’ve Ended as Lovers By Janelle Borg published 4 July 24 Batten was part of Jeff Beck's touring band for three years and featured on two of his albums
Pete Townshend sets the record straight about Roger Daltrey's comments on The Who's retirement By Janelle Borg published 4 July 24 Roger Daltrey had recently mentioned that he was “happy” that “that part of my life is over”