John Mayer honors Jerry Garcia by performing with a replica Alligator Strat at The Sphere By Phil Weller published 16 July 24 Mayer said the replica model deserved a moment in the limelight and was quickly reminded how hot its input is
Harley Benton promises two “no frills rock machines” with its new SG-inspired DC-Custom II guitars starting from $244 By Janelle Borg published 16 July 24 The German brand continues its quest to offer the ultimate in bang-for-your-buck guitars
Power up your practice for less with a massive up to 40% off Positive Grid smart amps and software By Daryl Robertson published 16 July 24 The world’s smartest practice amps just got even better value with sizable discounts applied across the range
British builder Blackstar turns the dial towards vintage Fender tone with the TV-10A By Matt Parker published 16 July 24 The new 1x12” Class A combo draws inspiration from early Fender circuits, but adds in modern conveniences
Andrew Watt on the time he shredded at his own bar mitzvah – and what’s next for his Rolling Stones collaborations By Janelle Borg published 16 July 24 Watt went from trying to impress his bar mitzvah guests with his guitar skills, to working with Pearl Jam, Iggy Pop and the Stones
Social media bass sensation April Kae burned out her hands from nonstop playing, producing and editing – playing with a pick was her saving grace By Janelle Borg published 16 July 24 Kae reveals how having to be a content creator, videographer, editor and producer in addition to being a bassist caused repetitive strain injury
Strandberg and Jacob Collier’s game-changing signature guitar finally arrives this summer By Phil Weller published 16 July 24 Meet the JC 5 Djesse – a signature model that introduces the UK songwriter’s innovative five-string tuning to the masses
The Irish government wants to ensure Rory Gallagher’s iconic Fender Strat remains in the country By Janelle Borg published 15 July 24 The government's interest follows a grassroots campaign that's hoping to raise enough money to keep the guitar in Ireland
Fernandes Guitars – the company behind iconic electrics played by Billie Joe Armstrong, Kirk Hammett and Robert Fripp – has filed for bankruptcy By Michael Astley-Brown published 15 July 24 The Japanese firm, which was also behind the Sustainer pickup and Burny guitars, was founded in 1969
“You’ve been sleeping on a good jam”: Tash Sultana publicly invites John Mayer to a guitar duel By Janelle Borg published 15 July 24 In the same social media video, Sultana teased potential new material with a blues-inspired jam
How Yungblud came to play Steve Jones’ iconic Sex Pistols Les Paul onstage in Paris By Phil Weller published 15 July 24 The 1974 Gibson was bought at auction for $390,000 – now the owner is writing a new chapter in its history by loaning it to big name players
Accessorize your guitar playing with these 5 cheap early Prime Day deals By Matt McCracken published 15 July 24 Streamline your practice and performance with these cheap deals on guitar accessories
This superfan travelled 7,000 miles to see Pearl Jam live – and wound up playing guitar with them By Phil Weller published 15 July 24 Armed only with a bottle of wine and a handmade sign, the Chilean guitarist flew to Spain for the gig – and the Seattle icons let him live out his dreams
Fender's Prime Day-beating sale has up to 10% off the Ultra range and Squier Contemporary models as well as 20% off many Squier Affinity guitars By Daryl Robertson published 15 July 24 With healthy discounts applied to everything from Strats and Teles to Jazzmasters and Starcasters, there's no need to wait for Prime Day for a great deal
Hear Joe Bonamassa put Lowell George’s Dumble amp through its paces – 45 years after George last played it By Phil Weller published 15 July 24 The blues guitarist recently completed his 15-year quest to acquire the Little Feat slide maestro’s amp, now he’s demoed it a '50s maple neck Fender Stratocaster
Pop session great Michael Thompson on the time he recorded guitar for Michael Jackson – and the King of Pop walked in mid-session By Janelle Borg published 15 July 24 Thompson reveals what it was like to work on two of Michael Jackson's biggest tracks
Joe Satriani tackles 15 Van Halen classics in the first footage from the Best of All Worlds tour By Phil Weller published 15 July 24 Satch took on no less than 15 EVH songs in a set that was laden with Van Halen
Slayer’s Kerry King on what he regrets about his solo on the Beastie Boys’ No Sleep Till Brooklyn By Janelle Borg published 15 July 24 King reveals how he ended up playing on the Beastie Boys and Sum 41's records
How does Epiphone’s Inspired By Gibson Les Paul Custom compare to a model that’s $500 cheaper? By Phil Weller published 12 July 24 Epiphone’s Inspired By Gibson Custom guitars have price tags that draw closer to Gibson models. Does the range's advancements justify the heightened price points?
The Smile cancel European tour dates after Jonny Greenwood is hospitalized for emergency treatment By Matt Owen published 12 July 24 The Radiohead offshoot have postponed eight headline and festival gigs across August while Greenwood recovers