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Chuck Berry performs live with a Gibson ES-355.
“My dad could do things on a guitar neck that most people couldn’t, just because of the physical size of his hands”: What set Chuck Berry’s playing apart, according to his son

By Jonathan Horsley Published

Chuck Berry Jr. says his father had the biggest hands. Thumb-to-pinky, it was nearly an octave reach, and it made him a natural at a certain technique

Guitarists
Gibson/JHS Pedals/Fender/OCD/Jackson
The best new guitar gear this week, ft. a major moment for Fender, the ultimate overdrive pedal, and a pocket-sized guitar studio

By Matt Owen Published

Big new releases from Fender, Gibson, JHS Pedals, Jackson and more...

Guitar Gear
Neko Engineering - the Neko pocket studio
Neko Engineering unveils the NAM-compatible wireless studio tool that fits in your pocket

By Phil Weller Published

The Neko packs NAM tones, recording, stem separation, GenAI features, wireless connectivity, and audio-to-tab features into one tiny powerhouse

Studio & Recording Equipment
Musician/songwriter Emily Wolfe performs onstage during a Love & Lightstream drive-in concert benefitting Austin's music community at the Haute Spot on November 1, 2020 in Cedar Park, Texas.
How Emily Wolfe ended up with the Epiphone that’s defined her career – after missing out on her dream Gibson

By Phil Weller Published

Going for a cheaper alternative has been a life-changing compromise

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Guitarists
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Lessons
Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, both mid-solo, both playing their signature Ibanez guitars.
Steve Vai and Joe Satriani relied on guitar plugins for their new collaborative album

By Jonathan Horsley Published

The Sea of Emotion is unmistakably the work of Messrs Satch and Vai. But this time out the amps took a backseat

Guitarists
Fender Japan x Dark Horse Records
Fender honors George Harrison’s Dark Horse Records legacy with limited-edition Stratocaster

By Phil Weller Published

The collaboration pays tribute to the label that emerged from one of the Beatles’ most divisive tours

Electric Guitars
Left–Roger Waters performing live on stage at the O2 Arena on May 11, 2011 in London; Right–James Hetfield of Metallica performs at Levi's Stadium on June 20, 2025 in Santa Clara, California
Roger Waters slams James Hetfield following controversial comments at The Sphere in Las Vegas

By Janelle Borg Published

Waters tore into James Hetfield's musicianship and after the Metallica frontman dissed artists who use their platform for political statements

Guitarists
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Black Friday guitar deals 2026: The early savings have already started for guitar players

By Daryl Robertson Last updated

Here are the best early Black Friday deals from Sweetwater, Guitar Center, Positive Grid, and more

Guitar Gear
John Mayer performs live for SiriusXM at The Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, New York on August 26, 2026
Test your John Mayer knowledge with our quiz

By Jackson Maxwell Published

John Mayer’s virtuosic playing has crossed almost every genre imaginable, and his changes in gear register on the Richter Scale. But how well do you know this titanic pop/rock figure?

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