Watch the Japanese Consul General to the US play a ripping Hendrix-inspired version of The Star-Spangled Banner By Richard Bienstock published 7 July 20 “I would like to perform the American national anthem with my deepest gratitude and respect,” Kanji Yamanouchi says
Brian May nudges out Jimi Hendrix to top Total Guitar greatest rock guitarist of all time poll By Richard Bienstock published 8 June 20 “I’m blown away,” the Queen man says of being crowned king
The greatest 12-string guitar songs of all time By Josh Hart and Damian Fanelli published 19 May 20 31 of the greatest moments of 12-string shimmer in guitar's storied history
Joe Satriani names his worst album: "I have no idea why I thought people would want to hear that!" By Richard Bienstock published 23 April 20 The guitarist also picks his best effort, as well as his favorite non-Satch record
5 times a live version of a song was better than the studio recording By Tom Gilbert published 6 April 20 A studio recording merely captures a moment in time. Who says you can't play the song more convincingly 17 days later in front of a live audience in Peoria?
Eddie Kramer: "Jimi Hendrix was tough on himself, but when he made a mistake, he’d turn it into something cool" By David Von Bader published 17 March 20 The acclaimed record producer discusses the stellar new Jimi Hendrix/Band of Gypsys box set, Songs for Groovy Children: The Fillmore East Concerts
The 25 greatest wah solos of all time By Guitar World Staff, Intro by Josh Hart published 9 March 20 From Satriani to Sabbath, here are the greatest wah moments in guitar history
Jimi Hendrix's guitar gear: how to capture the tone of the greatest guitarist who ever lived By Jonathan Horsley published 20 February 20 Hendrix's tone has transcended generations and influenced legions of guitar players - find out how to achieve it in this comprehensive gear guide
Learn to solo over the Jimi Hendrix chord with this lead workout By Charlie Griffiths published 9 January 20 From classic Purple Haze to hip Superlocrian fusion, the E7#9 fits a host of soloing situations
Billy Cox: "Jimi and I were locked together spiritually... that doesn’t happen so much nowadays" By Bass Player Staff published 8 January 20 The Band of Gypsys bassist looks back at Woodstock, the evolution of his gear and Hendrix's skills as a bass player
Watch St. Vincent absolutely nail Little Wing By Michael Astley-Brown published 3 January 20 Avant-garde guitar hero performs Hendrix classic in candid clip
“Lost” film The Jimi Hendrix Experience: The Royal Albert Hall to be screened at the original venue By Richard Bienstock published 4 October 19 The 50-year-old movie, which captures Hendrix onstage and backstage, will be shown for the first time ever
Guitar's biggest names tell us what really happened at Woodstock By Alan di Perna published 1 October 19 Carlos Santana, Stephen Stills, Pete Townshend and more recall the trials and tribulations behind their era-defining performances
13 of the best guitar tones of all time By Jeff Slate published 23 September 19 Addictive sounds that will have you crying out for more
Dissect the brilliance of Jimi Hendrix's rhythm guitar playing By Keith Wyatt published 18 September 19 Learn how Hendrix absorbed the soul guitar greats that came before him, then turned their approach on its head
When guitar gods go acoustic: Page, Van Halen, Hendrix and more By David Von Bader published 19 August 19 The acoustic guitar is truly the great equalizer - hear what happened when five guitar gods unplugged
You're out! 6 songs with out-of-tune guitar or bass parts By Damian Fanelli published 14 August 19 Out-of-tune guitars and basses add a touch of charm to these recordings
How to Play the "Other" Hendrix Chord By Scott Marano published 1 August 19 While much has been written about the 7#9, "Hendrix" chord, there's another, oft-overlooked chord voicing prominently featured in Hendrix's work.
Summer NAMM 2019: Dunlop Introduces Four New Jimi Hendrix Mini Pedals, Dimebag Darrell and Gary Clark Jr. Wahs By Richard Bienstock published 19 July 19 Authentic Hendrix offerings include Fuzz Face, Octavio, Uni-Vibe and Band of Gypsys Fuzz stompboxes.
6 essential Fender Stratocaster albums By Chris Gill published 8 July 19 Six albums that pushed the limits of this ever-versatile instrument.