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Randy Rhoads

Ex-Ozzy Osbourne bassist recalls how Randy Rhoads wrote the guitar parts to Diary of a Madman

By Phil Weller published

In a sprawling new interview, Bob Daisley has given fans a fresh look behind the curtain at Ozzy’s first two solo records – and Rhoads' virtuosic guitar talents

Trey Anastasio discusses the birth of his iconic Languedoc Koa guitar

By Phil Weller published

The Phish virtuoso has championed Paul Languedoc’s “genius”, which turned his scattershot six-string dreams into a reality

Spectators applaud during the Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 11, 2024 in Paris, France with a smaller image of a cloaked guitarist

Who's the mysterious hooded guitarist who performed at the Paris Olympics closing ceremony?

By Janelle Borg published

French guitarist and Phoenix collaborator Noé Efira appeared wearing a mask and wielding a rare guitar amid the event's final performance

David Gilmour Gibson E-335

David Gilmour has fallen in love with the Gibson ES-335 – and he's used one on his latest single

By Phil Weller published

Gilmour says his forthcoming solo album is his best piece of work since The Dark Side of the Moon, and its latest single cements the Pink Floyd legend's new-found love for the semi-hollow classic

Michael Lemmo playing a Fender Jazzmaster

Michael Lemmo on the surreal time he met Eddie Van Halen – who was dating his friend’s mom

By Matt Owen published

Norms’ Rare Guitars’ resident virtuoso idolized Van Halen as a youngster, and miraculously crossed paths with him when a new kid arrived in town…

H.E.R. performs the USA national anthem during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics at Stade de France on Sunday, August 11, 2024

H.E.R. performs national anthem – and solos as Tom Cruise abseils into the stadium – at the Olympics closing ceremony

By Matt Parker published

The Strat-wielding superstar’s performance of the Star Spangled Banner marked the start of the official countdown to LA28

Furch Vintage Pure SM

“Both these guitars tick practically all the boxes”: Furch Vintage Pure & Violet Deluxe SM review

By David Mead published

This pair of finely crafted acoustics from the lower end of the Czech Republic maker’s price band may look simple and stripped back, but they’re fully loaded with tone

Quilter DirectAmp

Quilter’s latest pedal amp crams classic tones into a single stompbox

By Phil Weller published

The DirectAmp studio-in-a-pedal is designed to be travel-friendly and goes directly into mixing desks and recording devices, promising huge tonal scope

Rabea Massaad signature Music Man Sabre protypes

Rabea Massaad confirms an affordable Sterling by Music Man version of his signature Sabre is on the way

By Phil Weller published

The guitarist has revealed a scaled-back signature is in the works, and it might arrive in time for NAMM 2025

Fontaines DC Carlos O'Connell playing the Rory Gallagher signature strat

Fontaines D.C.’s Carlos O’Connell on why he opted for a guitar legend’s signature model as his “workhorse” instrument

By Janelle Borg published

Alongside two Fender Mustangs, the relic’d model is one of the main guitars that features on the band’s upcoming album, Romance

Ibanez Quest Series

Ibanez doubles down on its quest to conquer the headless guitar market with revamped Q Series

By Matt Owen published

As the popularity of headless guitars continues to boom, the Japanese firm has dropped four new models in a bid to make its Quest range more appealing than ever before

Andy Summers

Andy Summers wishes he’d let loose on more solos in The Police

By Phil Weller published

Summers says his guitar chops were stifled by the hardcore punk scene, and that players like him “weren’t supposed to be able to play”

The Woodstock set

Jimi Hendrix's Woodstock bandmates reunite for the first time in nearly 40 years to perform Band of Gypsys-era classics

By Janelle Borg published

Bassist Billy Cox and percussionists Gerardo Velez and Juma Sultan paid homage to the legendary guitarist's repertoire

The Edge

How The Edge's guitar parts – and a rare Fender prototype – helped save one of U2’s biggest hits

By Phil Weller published

The Edge crafted his now-iconic lead lines on a uniquely modded Fender, and helped resurrect a song that was destined for the scrap heap

Vintage Revo Series

“You’ll have some serious fun here”: Vintage REVO Series Custom Supreme & Trio review

By Dave Burrluck published

Vintage already offers a huge number of affordable and tidily made electrics, but for 2024 we get a whole new retro-inspired range – and 15 new models. Where to start?

D'Angelico Deluxe Bobby Weir 3

D’Angelico unveils third Bobby Weir signature model – and the Grateful Dead legend has been playing it at the Sphere

By Matt Owen published

The semi-hollow stunner is the direct result of years of intense development and rigorous road-testing, and is said to be the pair's “best work yet”

Close up of an electric guitar's strings and pickups

Best electric guitars 2024: our top picks for every playing style, ability and budget

By Daryl Robertson last updated

Useful buying advice and our expert pick of the best electric guitars for newcomers to pro players

Chris Buck playing Bernie Marsden's 1959 Beast Gibson Les Paul Standard

Chris Buck plays Bernie Marsden’s $1 million Beast Les Paul at all-star event in honor of the Whitesnake guitarist

By Matt Owen published

The Cardinal Black ace was invited to play the legendary LP at a recent festival that paid tribute to Marsden's memory

Orianthi playing guitar next to her signature Orange amp

Orianthi teams up with Orange for the Oriverb

By Janelle Borg published

Inspired by the Orange Rockerverb MKIII 50 Neo, the Oriverb promises to deliver Orianthi's blues-rock tone in lightweight form

Vernon Reid

Vernon Reid on the Jimi Hendrix riff that inspired Living Colour's Cult of Personality

By Janelle Borg published

The Living Colour guitarist has also paid homage to Hendrix's influence on fusion music