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Make your blues swing with this guide to Honky Tonk hero Billy Butler’s techniques
By John Wheatcroft published
A hero to the great Danny Gatton, Billy Butler was a trailblazing player, and this lesson into his jazzy blues style will underpin your technique and improvisational sensibility

EVH adds new eye-catching colorways to its Wolfgang Special and Standard lineups
By Matt Owen published
Sonic Boom, Absinthe Frost, Battleship Gray and Purple Burst join the Wolfgang lineup's collection of finishes for 2023

John Petrucci shares his top 3 tips for better guitar tone
By Joe Bosso published
The Dream Theater prog-metal guitar kingpin might have a signature guitar with boost and piezo, but listen to the man when he says keep it simple – it might just save your tone

Learn the essentials of 12-bar acoustic blues
By Richard Barrett published
It's time to dig out the flattop and learn the blues with this exercise that combines elements of Eric Clapton, Robert Johnson, and Skip James

Why learning songs is just as important as practicing technical exercises
By Justin Sandercoe published
Guitar exercises are important and will always have their place, but when you learn songs, you can extract the licks and techniques, use them in other contexts, and have a lot of fun, too

I worked in music retail for years – here are 6 ways to ensure you save money on your next guitar
By Daryl Robertson last updated
We've got the insider knowledge that means you'll bag your next guitar at an unbeatable price

ESP School of Metal Guitar: how to play guitar like Parkway Drive
By Guitar World published
Pat Heath and Jamie Hunt show you the playing secrets of some of the finest players in metal

Zakk Wylde to teach “a complete breakdown” of his signature style in new in-depth online guitar course
By Matt Owen published
Wylde's Berzerker Guitar Camp will guide participants through over 90 video lessons, which feature fundamentals, techniques and tutorials on his most famous solos and songs
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