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John 5 plays one of his hot-rodded Fender Telecasters in his studio

Watch John 5 put on a shred clinic in blistering new Strung Out playthrough video

By Jackson Maxwell published 7 February 23

Armed with one of his trademark hot-rodded Teles, the new Mötley Crüe guitarist premieres a solo tune highlighted by some incredibly tasty unison guitar and bass two-hand tapping

Cory Wong holds his signature Stratocaster (left), Cory Wong's Seymour Duncan signature Clean Machine pickups

Seymour Duncan brings the funk with standalone release of Cory Wong signature Clean Machine pickups

By Jackson Maxwell published 7 February 23

Aside from the requisite, spanky funk cleans, the Clean Machines also produce – with the help of an extra-hot, Alnico V-powered bridge pickup – "singing" leads that are said to excel when driven

Keb' Mo plays his Gibson signature acoustic guitar (left), Gibson's Keb’ Mo’ “3.0” 12-Fret J-45

Gibson and Keb’ Mo’ join forces a third time for new “3.0” 12-Fret J-45 signature acoustic

By Matt Owen published 7 February 23

The Vintage Sunburst-finished six-string features LR Baggs electronics, a custom Keb' Mo' neck profile and a 12th-fret neck joint

This new video game allows you to destroy your enemies using Epiphone guitars

By Sam Roche published 7 February 23

Hack and slash your foes with a Flying V, ES-335, Explorer and an SG in new Bethesda title, Hi-Fi Rush

Mick Mars is in the studio working on his long-awaited debut solo album

By Matt Owen published 7 February 23

While Mötley Crüe prepare to head out on tour with new live guitarist John 5, Mars has continued putting together his premiere solo record with the help of Cory Marks

A piece of bass history has been listed on Reverb

By Nick Wells published 7 February 23

What do you mean, you don’t have $7,250 for an original Gibson EB-1?

Ever wondered what John Mayer and Tim Henson playing each other’s music would look and sound like? This YouTuber has the answer

By Matt Owen published 7 February 23

Thanks to some sharp editing chops, this inquisitive creator has created an alternate universe in which Mayer masterminded Polyphia’s Neuvo Flamenco hit, and Henson penned the acoustic fingerstyle workout

Yamaha Guitar Group acquires Córdoba and Guild Guitars

By Sam Roche published 7 February 23

The move brings Córdoba's portfolio, which includes Guild, DeArmond Pickups and HumiCase, into the Yamaha fold

This offset acoustic is made almost entirely from reclaimed acrylic – and it sounds surprisingly good

By Matt Owen published 7 February 23

Built by YouTuber Tim Sway, the see-through six-string is part of a broader mission to highlight the importance of sustainability in guitar manufacturing

(from left) Krist Novoselic, Nile Rodgers, Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson perform onstage

Nirvana, Nile Rodgers and Heart's Ann and Nancy Wilson honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the Grammys

By Sam Roche published 6 February 23

The Lifetime Achievement Award is given to those who have made “creative contributions of outstanding artistic significance to the field of recording”

Is this ultra-minimalist six-string that ignores conventional design the electric guitar of the future?

By Matt Owen published 6 February 23

The Zeta supposedly aims to “take the most iconic electric guitars of the past and make them current with a more minimal and clean aesthetic” – with an interesting result

Flea and John Frusciante of the Red Hot Chili Peppers

John Frusciante says he views bass as the lead instrument in Red Hot Chili Peppers: “I see each song as being like a bass solo where I'm there to support it”

By Matt Parker published 6 February 23

Frusciante and the band have been discussing their connection in a rare full-band interview on 60 Minutes

Ovation launches revived Ultra range, featuring thermal-treated spruce tops and new pickups

By Matt Parker published 6 February 23

The lineup features some wild acoustic finishes, including Yukon Spray, Vampira Red, Silver Shadow, Dusk Til Dawn and Pitch Black

Jimmy Page reveals why he switched to Gibson Les Pauls – and how Joe Walsh helped shape the sound of Led Zeppelin II

By Matt Owen published 6 February 23

The James Gang icon's Les Paul Standard convinced Page to put down the Fender Telecaster he used on Led Zeppelin I and begin a love affair with another single-cut

Chapman Guitars’ UK-built range has been delayed again

By Matt Parker published 6 February 23

The range’s manufacturer UK Guitar Builders is now reportedly unable to fulfil orders and refunds have been offered

Is Richie Sambora masquerading as a jacket potato on a UK game show?

By Sam Roche published 6 February 23

Clues suggest the former Bon Jovi man is passing his time as a contestant on The Masked Singer

Brandi Carlile, Ozzy Osbourne, Bonnie Raitt and Wet Leg

Ozzy Osbourne, Bonnie Raitt, Wet Leg and Brandi Carlile win big at the Grammys 2023

By Matt Owen published 6 February 23

Snarky Puppy, Madison Cunningham, Molly Tuttle and Edgar Winter were also among the guitar-wielding winners at the 65th annual Grammy Awards ceremony

How to watch the Grammys 2023 live tonight: Ozzy Osbourne, Turnstile, Red Hot Chili Peppers and more set to go head to head

By Daryl Robertson published 5 February 23

With the likes of Ghost, Megadeth, Muse, Ozzy Osbourne and Turnstile nominated, who will take home the gold at this evening's star-spangled ceremony?

Solar channels Dimebag Darrell with first high-end X Series electric guitar

By Jackson Maxwell published 3 February 23

The Ola Englund-led firm's first up-market six-string features a killswitch, and is powered by "modern and aggressive" custom-wound humbuckers

Zakk Wylde tells Ozzy Osbourne: “When you are ready to roll, we will roll”

By Matt Parker published 3 February 23

The Ozzy lifer has shared a touching tribute to the Prince of Darkness – and says he’ll be ready and waiting if a live return is ever on the cards