June 2019

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The secrets behind Ronnie Wood's crunchy tone on the Faces' Stay with Me

By Chris Gill Published

Ronnie Wood’s rhythm track on the Faces’ classic Stay with Me is one of the raunchiest guitar tones of all time. Learn how he got it

Guitarists
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Uncovering Nik Mystery: Mike Dawes Discusses His New Band with Jukka Backlund and Periphery's Spencer Sotelo

By Richard Bienstock Published

Nik Mystery, in the words of Mike Dawes, “is about as far removed from solo fingerstyle guitar and [Periphery’s] progressive metal as anything.”

Bands
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How Tedeschi Trucks Band's Triumphant New Album, 'Signs,' Was Shaped by Sadness and Grief

By Alan Paul Published

"I think people are really craving to hear someone swinging for the fences."

Music Releases
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Blues-Rock Guitar Phenom Chris Buck Talks New Album, 'Write a Better Day'

By Richard Bienstock Published

This Welsh guitarist’s emotive lead work is winning over legions of fans across the globe.

Music Releases
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A Little Thunder 2: Meet the Smart Pickup That Adds a Bass Signal to Your Guitar

By Richard Bienstock Published

“When low is the way to go, a Little Thunder is it, fo’ sho!” Billy Gibbons told us about this line of pickups.

Guitar Pickups
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Alexi Laiho on Writing Riffs, Imitating Yngwie and Children of Bodom's New Album, 'Hexed'

By Mark McStea Published

Y’all sent us a ton of questions for Laiho, the longtime lead guitarist and frontman for Children of Bodom. Here are some of the best — and some of the rest!

Guitarists
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Buzz Feiten Introduces a Bo-dacious Bo Diddley Tribute Guitar

By Mark McStea Published

Buzz Feiten’s latest creation pays tribute to the late, great Bo Diddley (and Joe Walsh has already claimed one!)

Electric Guitars
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IK Multimedia Axe I/O review

By Chris Gill Published

The IK Multimedia Axe I/O makes it easy to record incredible guitar tones without an unlimited budget and an advanced recording engineer degree

Studio & Recording Equipment
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Strat Legend Robin Trower Talks New Album, 'Coming Closer to the Day'

By Joe Bosso Published

Robin Trower discusses his new album, his love of Strats and why he can't listen to 'Bridge of Sighs.'

Music Releases
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Ensemble-Oriented Composing, and How to Play "Atlantic Limited"

By Julian Lage Published

Julian Lage teaches an important skill for any guitarist—how to "sit out" and let the rhythm section take the lead.

Lessons
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