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Martin’s Junior Series has been given its most significant upgrade yet
Updated electronics, solid tonewoods and new models make up the 2025 edition of Martin's humble Junior series, which starts from $699
Alex Lifeson on his complicated relationship with guitar solos – and why he cut down on leads in Rush's later years
Lifeson explains why solos aren't a priority for him anymore
“I don’t only think in barre chords – that’s a slightly arrogant statement to make”: Brian May and Roger Taylor disagree about their guitar contributions to Taylor’s Queen tracks
The pair have offered a fresh insight into their songwriting partnership
Jackson and Bring Me the Horizon’s Lee Malia champion the rise of the metal offset with new signature Surfcaster
Featuring old looks, modern features, and pickups voiced to Malia’s aggressive-but-open specifications, the LM-87 is one of 2025’s finest new signature guitars
"I never use my tube amp at home now, because I have a Spark Live": 5 reasons you should be picking up the Positive Grid Spark Live in the massive Guitar Month sale
To celebrate International Guitar Month, Positive Grid has launched an awesome sale, and you can pick up one of my favorite multi-role guitar amps for a whole lot less
Fender and Mike Campbell recreate the Red Dog – The Heartbreaker’s heavily modded 1972 Telecaster
Campbell bought the Red Dog from one of his students, and used it across his career on some of his most notable works
Richie Kotzen came close to joining Nine Inch Nails – but one detail stopped him getting the gig
The former Poison guitarist aced his surprise audition but never got a call back
Martin Barre once distanced himself from rhythm playing – but some Steve Lukather wisdom changed his mind
The former Jethro Tull lead guitarist reassessed his playing priorities after hearing some wise words from the Toto legend
