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Left-Comedian Fred Armisen plays guitar during his interview on Friday, May 20, 2022; Right-Fred Armisen's Guide To Guitar Chords guitar strap
SNL legend Fred Armisen has a signature guitar strap – but there's something not quite right about his guide to guitar chords

By Phil Weller Published

If punk guitarists only need one shape, why does anyone else need more? Armisen seems to agree...

Accessories
(l-r) Sabrina Carpenter and Paul Simon perform "Homeward Bound" on February 16, 2025
Paul Simon teams up with Sabrina Carpenter for Simon & Garfunkel classic during SNL's 50th anniversary special

By Janelle Borg Published

The star-studded event also featured Jack White's rendition of Neil Young's Rockin’ in the Free World, Adam Sandler on acoustic, Bonnie Raitt joining forces with Coldplay's Chris Martin, and Paul McCartney serving Beatles classics

Guitarists
Pat Smear, Dave Grohl, Post Malone perform on Friday, February 14, 2025
Post Malone proves his guitar hero credentials once again as he fronts Nirvana reunion and nails Smells Like Teen Spirit at SNL50

By Matt Owen Published

The under-appreciated guitarist took on lead and vocal duties for the one-song performance – and the internet absolutely loved it

Concert, Gigs & Tours
Mk.gee performs Rockman on Saturday, November 9, 2024
Mk.Gee and his Fender Jaguar take center stage on SNL – alongside a mysteriously spec'd Charvel

By Janelle Borg Published

The fast-rising guitarist performed the recently-released Rockman, and Alesis., from his critically-acclaimed debut, Two Star & the Dream Police

Guitarists
Boygenius SNL
Stranger things: Phoebe Bridgers wields Eddie Munson’s guitar in Boygenius’ instrument-hurling, B.C. Rich-rocking, Beatles-channeling SNL appearance

By Matt Parker Published

The indie supergroup’s spot as musical guests on SNL leaves a lot to talk about

Guitarists
Herman Li and Phoebe Bridgers
Herman Li offers Phoebe Bridgers one of his signature guitars for her next axe smash: "Next time, make sure it's a $3,000 guitar"

By Matt Owen Published

"Phoebe, if you're listening, let me know. Let's get you a real guitar to smash up"

Guitars
Dave Grohl and Phoebe Bridgers
Dave Grohl voices his support for Phoebe Bridgers' SNL guitar smash: "Let me tell you, it feels good when you do it"

By Matt Owen Published

The Foo Fighters leader weighs in on the controversy surrounding the indie-rock star's smashing SNL performance

Artists
Phoebe Bridgers on Saturday Night Live
Phoebe Bridgers laughs off SNL guitar smash fail: "Danelectro told me they're hard to break"

By Matt Owen Published

The indie-folk singer-songwriter responds to critics of her full-throttle Saturday Night Live performance

Artists
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'SNL' Guitarist Jared Scharff Adds "Unnecessary Shredding" to Ed Sheeran's "Don't" — Video

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Saturday Night Live guitarist Jared Scharff has a new web series called Unnecessary Shredding. In it, Scharff adds shredding to songs that are devoid of shredding—if not devoid of guitars, period.

Guitarists
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'SNL' Guitarist Jared Scharff Adds "Unnecessary Shredding" to Disclosure/Sam Smith's "Latch" — Video

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Saturday Night Live guitarist Jared Scharff has a new web series called Unnecessary Shredding. In it, Scharff adds shredding to songs that are devoid of shredding—if not devoid of guitars, period.

Guitarists
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