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Steve Vai considers this solo to be his “ultimate achievement” – and one fan’s cover has left him in awe
By Phil Weller published
Vai has singled out an aspiring player on Instagram for their flawless cover

Marcus King takes Rory Gallagher’s legendary Isle of Wight Fender Telecaster for a spin on stage
By Matt Owen published
King previously played Jeff Beck’s iconic YardBurst Les Paul thanks to French vintage guitar dealer, Matt’s Guitar Shop

29 Prime Day guitar gear deals still live right now – including 15 patch cables for just $45
By Matt McCracken published
Don't fret if you dropped the ball on a Prime Day guitar deal, I've got all the deals that are still live right here for you

A stolen Rolling Stones ’59 Les Paul that has been missing since 1972 has surfaced – in a museum
By Phil Weller published
The guitar, also played by Keith Richards on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1964 before it was stolen by drug dealers, has been identified by its fingerprint-like flame top

That time a 14-year-old Eric Gales won a battle of the bands competition that got him signed
By Phil Weller published
It was a gig that changed Gales’ life forever

Tim Henson addresses Kirk Hammett’s mixed response to his ‘boomer bends’ comments
By Matt Owen published
Hammett recently had his own say on the boomer bends controversy, questioning how accessible the Polyphia virtuoso’s style is for casual listeners

The playing advice Joe Bonamassa got from Leslie West – and why it’s finally paying off
By Phil Weller published
Three decades later, Bonamassa is taking West’s pointers on board – and they’re making a difference

Prime Day guitar deals 2025: Final day to save! This is your last chance to shop the best Prime Day deals on guitars, amps, pedals, accessories, and more
By Chris Barnes last updated
Amazon's biggest Prime Day ever has now finished, but don't worry if you're late to the party, you can still pick up some seriously big savings
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