Learn Gary Moore’s soloing secrets By David Gerrish published 18 April 23 The blues-rock great’s solos were expressive, emotive, peerless: this lesson unpacks the dynamics, phrasing and power behind his approach
Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Joe Bonamassa, Buddy Guy, Santana, ZZ Top… Crossroads 2023 might offer the greatest lineup of guitar talent ever assembled By Matt Parker published 17 April 23 From H.E.R. to John McLaughlin and Marcus King to Stephen Stills and Gary Clark Jr, the LA event takes place this September and features an eclectic, once–in-a-lifetime lineup
Watch Marcus King play a 1955 Gibson Les Paul Custom once owned by Paul Kossoff and Eric Clapton By Jonathan Horsley published 22 March 23 King was on tour in France when super-collector Matthieu Lucas of Matt’s Guitar Shop dropped by with a very special single-cut in tow
Eric Clapton announces star-studded Jeff Beck tribute concerts with Gary Clark Jr., Billy Gibbons, John McLaughlin, Susan Tedeschi and Doyle Bramhall II By Matt Owen published 10 March 23 Johnny Depp, Derek Trucks, Imelda May, Rod Stewart and many more are also set to feature at the gigs, which will take place at London's Royal Albert Hall later this year
Melbourne Guitar Show 2023: Phil Manning on his five favourite guitars By Ellie Robinson published 28 February 23 "I just love guitars and, although I’m definitely not a collector, I have quite a few, all of which are special in their own way"
Satchel: Malcolm Young influenced more guitarists than Eddie Van Halen or Eric Clapton By Matt Parker published 27 February 23 "Think about all the bands that have come after AC/DC that have tried to write AC/DC-sounding songs with three chords," the Steel Panther guitarist said in a recent interview
Watch Eric Clapton pay tribute to Jeff Beck as he joins Jerry Douglas for an acoustic rendition of While My Guitar Gently Weeps and folk standard Sam Hall By Jonathan Horsley published 23 February 23 Slowhand was a surprise guest onstage during Douglas's set at the Royal Festival Hall in London
Yardbirds guitar legends unite: Watch Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page jam on Layla at 1983 ARMS Charity concert By Jackson Maxwell published 18 January 23 The three Yardbirds alums – who between them did much to shape rock guitar – came together for the first time for a magical run of shows in the early '80s
H.E.R. teams up with Fender for striking limited-edition Blue Marlin version of her signature Stratocaster By Sam Roche published 10 January 23 Limited to 300 units worldwide, the six-string's eye-catching finish is inspired by fishing trips the guitarist took with her father as a child
How to make the most of open strings in blues guitar solos By Andy Aledort published 6 January 23 Learn the pentatonic solo approaches epitomized by Muddy Waters and adopted by every blues player since
The greatest Strat army in history? Watch Bob Dylan and Robbie Robertson lead Eric Clapton, Ronnie Wood and more in a historic rendition of I Shall Be Released By Jackson Maxwell published 7 December 22 Also featuring Neil Young, Ringo Starr, Joni Mitchell and Van Morrison, and captured for the film The Last Waltz by Martin Scorsese, the breathtaking performance features more legends-per-square-foot than perhaps any in rock's lengthy arc
Learn the essentials of 12-bar acoustic blues By Richard Barrett published 14 November 22 It's time to dig out the flattop and learn the blues with this exercise that combines elements of Eric Clapton, Robert Johnson, and Skip James
Learn the soloing secrets of 5 of the great British blues guitarists By Jon Bishop published 4 November 22 Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Jeff Beck, Mick Taylor and Jimmy Page in one in-depth blues lesson. It's time to fire up the Bluesbreaker and dig in...
Todd Rundgren on the time Eric Clapton let him play his 'Blackie' Strat after he snapped a string By Matt Owen last updated 28 October 22 The prolific guitarist recalls how he and Clapton lent each other guitars – on more than one occasion
Aclam The Woman Tone review By Trevor Curwen last updated 26 October 22 Eric Clapton adjusted his guitar’s knobs to get that signature sound, and now it can be yours by stomping on a footswitch
Fender CEO Andy Mooney: “There are still heaps of virtuoso players, but there are fewer guitar gods now” By Sam Roche published 24 October 22 More people are playing guitar than ever, says the Big F's main man, but they're doing so “for more reasons than just wanting to be a rock star”
6 times the legendary “Greeny” Gibson Les Paul was used to create electric guitar magic By Matt Owen published 11 October 22 It's the mythical force behind some of the greatest pieces of guitar playing committed to record – here are Greeny's most notable performances at the hands of Peter Green, Gary Moore, Kirk Hammett and more…
Watch Nathan East play a virtuosic Sir Duke... while having a conversation with Stevie Wonder By Nick Wells published 5 October 22 What happens when a first-call LA session bassist plays a Stevie Wonder classic for a conference crowd only for Stevie himself to show up?
George Harrison’s Gibson ‘58 “ransom” Les Paul – which helped recover his stolen Lucy model – sells at auction for $312,500 By Matt Owen published 26 September 22 The guitar, along with a Fender Precision Bass, played a key part in the negotiations that led to the safe return of his legendary Lucy Les Paul, which was stolen in 1973
Hear Eric Clapton channel his Cream era with a wah-heavy solo on Ozzy Osbourne’s One of Those Days By Matt Owen published 9 September 22 Slowhand's cameo adds some pentatonic sleight of hand and a knockout solo that sits perfectly atop the song's heavier progression