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Jared Dines shred collab poster

Jared Dines recruits Matt Heafy, Nita Strauss, Ichika Nito, Lari Basilio, Marcin and more for one of the most star-studded shred collabs ever

By Matt Owen published

Michael Angelo Batio, Manuel Gardner Fernandes, Herman Li, Hedras, Sophie Burrell, Jason Richardson and many more also took part in the 70-strong, 37-minute shred-a-thon

'Ethereal tuning' is officially A Thing, and it sounds amazing

By Richard Bienstock last updated

YouTube guitar sensation Ichika showcases the tuning in a mesmerizing two-hand tapping instrumental

Manuel Gardner Fernandes, San Holo, Melanie Faye and Kazuki Isogai

Digging the new Polyphia? Here are 10 trap and lo-fi beat-loving guitar players you need to check out

By Michael Astley-Brown published

10 production-savvy guitarists breathing fresh life into guitar playing with hip-hop inspired arrangements and dizzying chops

Ichika Nito

Watch Ichika Nito transform Smoke on the Water into a virtuosic math-rock riff

By Matt Owen published

The Japanese virtuoso gave the humble four-note riff the Ichika treatment, turning it into a monstrous fretboard masterclass

Ibanze Quest Series

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

Ichika Nito

Watch Ichika Nito play a jaw-dropping guitar solo using only one string

By Sam Roche published

The Japanese virtuoso implements rhythmic picking and two-handed tapping in this stunning 30-second soundbite

Marty Friedman

Marty Friedman says social media guitar stars saved the instrument from extinction

By Matt Owen published

“These guys are bringing the instrument to a whole new level. It’s a very exciting time for guitar”

From searing punk protests to two-hand tapping Zelda covers: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell, Sam Roche published

Treat your ears to some great new offerings from Bob Mould, Machine Gun Kelly, Celisse, Currents and more