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Guitar modes lesson 2: The Dorian mode is a bittersweet minor mode – here’s how it works
By Stuart Ryan published
Robben Ford and Nile Rodgers are just two iconic fans of a mode that countless guitarists use in riffs and solos

Just when we thought he’d settled into his routine as a bass superhero, Victor Wooten pulls out another surprise: a 25 cent hair tie?
By Chris Jisi published
Victor Wooten reveals the “secret” technique that makes his bass solos “pop with screaming harmonics”

Allen Abbassi has overseen every Fender electric guitar since 2007 – but he’s still pushing the envelope
By Matt Parker published
The Director of Electric Guitars on the Ultra II line, the future of high-end offsets – and why Fender is keeping one eye on YouTube

“Playing the Bass VI is a really strange experience”: Squier Limited Edition Classic Vibe Bass VI review
By Matt McCracken published
Part bass, part guitar, we get to grips with the Classic Vibe version of Fender’s very own dichotomy of tone

“A guitar so playable that you might need to put the brakes on”: Fender American Ultra II Telecaster
By Jonathan Horsley published
The workhorse is newly shod for the modern player but still packs the tones that made it famous

Isaiah Sharkey names his favorite guitar player of all time – and reveals he’s bought one of his most iconic guitars
By Matt Owen published
The revered session player has paid tribute to his favorite guitar player of all time, having recently purchased one of his personal Gibson Johnny Smith models

“You’ll find it in many old blues tunes”: You need to learn how to solo over this chord progression
By Jim Oblon published
Paul Simon guitarist Jim Oblon shows you how to tailor your leads to the classic I-VI-II-V progression – a jam night staple that’s a lot of fun, too

How Wayne Krantz forged his raw, rhythmic approach to fusion guitar
By Nick Mellor published
A lesson inspired by the jazz great that will help the advanced players out there take their improv chops to the next level

Reverb reveals its best-selling electric guitars of 2024 – and the previous top-seller has been toppled
By Matt Owen published
The reigning champion of 2022 and 2023 has been ousted, and the best-selling new release of 2024 might surprise you

Rodrigo Gouveia masterclass: learn how to emulate horns and piano like the neo-soul maestro
By Rodrigo Gouveia published
Crossing the boundaries of jazz, soul and soul, this JTCguitar lesson presents practical strategies for expanding your sound with melodic embellishments and triads that fill the mix
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