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Watch John Mayer treat JP Saxe's Here's Hopin' to a sublime, gorgeously smooth guitar solo
By Matt Owen published
Mayer's unrivaled improvisational abilities were on point yet again on The Late Show, kitting out the soulful track with expert melodies and an electric guitar tone that is simply to die for

Why Jimi Hendrix swapped his Strat for a Fender Telecaster to record his Purple Haze solo
By Matt Owen published
Roger Mayer recalls the seldom-discussed 1967 session at Olympic Studios, which saw the legendary Stratocaster player wield a Tele for his iconic leads

Strandberg unveils limited-edition Suhr pickup-equipped Boden Classic Tremolo LE Svarten
By Matt Owen published
The pickguarded headless offering sports a Suhr Thornbucker Plus humbucker, Suhr V60LP single coils and a range of Strandberg-specific specs for ultimate ergonomic playability

Ichika Nito's first-ever signature model headlines Ibanez's all-new Quest headless guitar range
By Matt Owen published
The Japanese virtuoso's debut signature lines up alongside five fresh headless guitars, which feature high-end appointments, hardware innovations and a variety of pickup configurations

Harley Benton upgrades its $279 SC-550 single-cut with stainless steel frets and Tesla Opus-1 humbuckers
By Matt Owen published
The single-cutaway six-string has been treated to a whole host of flashy fixture updates, including a pau ferro fretboard and AAA flamed maple cap available in five finishes

Kithara Guitars teams up with artist Terry Bradley for Never Give Up guitar raffle in aid of Action Mental Health
By Matt Owen published
The hand-built guitar aims to de-stigmatize the topic of mental health and raise awareness around the subject for those who are suffering

Metallica share previously unreleased Take 36 of Sad But True from their forthcoming Black Album reissue
By James Turner published
The early outtake will feature as part of the Black Album Alternate Mixes CD in the band's 30th anniversary remaster

Vexed’s Jay Bacon celebrates his partnership with Jackson guitars with a monstrous chug-heavy playthrough of Fake
By Matt Owen published
The four-piece metal outfit's riff mastermind takes us up-close-and-personal with the track's explosive chugs and raucous high-gain riffs

Brian Setzer announces first new solo album in 7 years, Gotta Have the Rumble
By James Turner published
The rockabilly rioter has also released the record's rip-roaring lead single, Checkered Flag

Watch Eric Gales deliver jaw-dropping Jimi Hendrix, Billy Gibbons and Robin Trower covers as he puts his signature MXR Raw Dawg pedal through its paces
By Matt Owen published
The blues master makes the riffs of Purple Haze, Just Got Paid, Bridge of Sighs and Red House his own in a playthrough that demonstrates his elite tone and virtuosic feel
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