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The world’s first generative AI guitar creates playable parts from user prompts

By Phil Weller published 31 March 26

It’s designed to help beginners master the basics via a rhythm game-like learning experience

Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival announces 2026 lineup

By Janelle Borg published 30 March 26

Now in its seventh edition, the festival is set to take place in Austin, Texas – and features Buddy Guy, Joe Bonamassa, and John Mayer, while Trey Anastasio, Tommy Emmanuel, Julian Lage and Pete Townshend are all making their Crossroads debut

Josh De La Victoria shows off new multi-scale 7-string S-type – and Misha Mansoor wants one

By Phil Weller published 30 March 26

The custom build gives the classic guitar design an ultra-modern makeover, and it’s hard not to marvel at the results

Jimmy Page releases home demo version of Led Zep classic, Ten Years Gone

By Phil Weller published 30 March 26

The song, from Physical Graffiti, was demoed by Page before he linked up with the band at Headley Grange in the 1970s

Tributes pour in as The Dictators and Manowar guitarist Ross “The Boss” Friedman dies aged 72

By Phil Weller published 30 March 26

His passing comes just weeks after a fundraiser was set up to aid his battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

Rush's Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee perform with new drummer Anika Nilles for the first time

By Janelle Borg published 30 March 26

The duo previewed what fans can expect from their highly-anticipated Fifty Something reunion tour, which kicks off in June

Pepper Keenan recalls the moment he knew he’d failed his audition to be Metallica’s bassist

By Matt Owen published 30 March 26

Keenan was one of many hopefuls to try out for the Metallica gig as James Hetfield and co looked to find Jason Newsted's replacement

All the guitar gear that caught my eye this week – including Line 6’s most hotly anticipated Helix update

By Matt Owen published 29 March 26

Eye-popping new drops from Harley Benton and EVH, the revival of the beloved Thunderbird bass, and a potential Strymon killer headline this week's gear roundup

Have you ever regretted selling a guitar?

By Jackson Maxwell published 28 March 26

It’s a crossroads that nearly every guitarist has come to at some point or another. Share your story with us

Following the record-breaking sale of Jerry Garcia’s “Tiger,” more Grateful Dead and Garcia guitar gear is coming up for auction

By Janelle Borg published 27 March 26

More than 300 pieces from the inner circle of the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia are currently up for grabs – including Garcia’s studio‑ and video‑played pre‑war Gibson Super 400N