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John Fogerty deploys Eddie Van Halen-style two-hand tapping on an Ibanez RG in unlikely guitar practice video
By Janelle Borg published
Even veteran guitarists have to keep their chops up

Paul Gilbert names his three favorite guitars – including one that was stolen very recently
By Mark McStea published
The virtuoso behind Mr. Big and Racer X digs out three stalwarts from his arsenal of Ibanez guitars and explains what makes them cool – oh, and why he puts erasers under his pickups

Polyphia’s next album is going to be brutal – and some big-name metal artists are already slated for guest appearances
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Tim Henson let us in on what’s next for the boundary-smashing instrumental band – and it’s all in the name of blowing festival crowds away (and maybe, just maybe, selling more guitars)

Newly reunited with both Korn guitarists, Ibanez’s 2025 signature line-up is bringing back an old friend
By Matt Parker published
Korn’s Head is back in the Ibanez fold and has a new 7-string model, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Joe Satriani, Lari Basilio, Josh Smith, George Benson and, of course, his bandmate Munky…

The highlights of the Jeff Beck guitar auction – from Seymour Duncan’s Tele-Gib hybrid to his Oxblood Gibson Les Paul
By Chris Gill published
Christie’s Jeff Beck Auction offers a revealing look at numerous iconic instruments from the guitar hero’s entire career – from the Yardbirds to Johnny Depp

Ibanez and JTC claim to have created the world’s most advanced guitar cable
By Phil Weller published
The Glideline collaborative instrument cable delivers high-resolution signals that “eliminate any compromise” from guitar tones

Ibanez takes a leaf out of its heavy electric playbook to produce its most ‘metal’ acoustics yet
By Phil Weller published
Featuring “in-demand” tonewoods and high-end electronics, the new Blackout lineup offers a metal-inspired twist to the traditional acoustic guitar recipe

Ibanez launches the $550 AZ Standard – a wake-up call for big brands in the mid-priced guitar market
By Matt Owen published
The Japanese guitar giant has streamlined the spec sheet of its high-end AZ Premiums in a bid to marry high-end appointments with budget-friendly prices

How George Benson landed a hit album by breaking the rules – and learning to play in tune
By Andrew Daly published
As Benson prepares to share his skills first-hand in an immersive music experience, the jazz guitar legend looks back on a magical career and explains why he's still learning
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