6 Cyber Monday sales for guitar players that you can’t afford to miss By Matt McCracken published 27 November 23 If you’re on the hunt for a Cyber Monday deal then these sales from Sweetwater, Guitar Center, Fender, and more will scratch the itch
“Geordie was a true inventor of a massive sound that has influenced so damn many of us”: Killing Joke guitarist Geordie Walker has died, aged 64 By Jonathan Horsley published 27 November 23 Tributes pour in for the post-punk trailblazer whose influence was felt far and wide across rock and metal, with the likes of Metallica and Nirvana indebted to his vision for guitar
“I wanted to be Paul Kossoff – a Les Paul with a wah into a Marshall and nothing else. I’d be telling myself off for dialing too much gain!” Black Stone Cherry share their gear epiphanies – and why we’re hearing Misha Mansoor’s Peavey on their new album By Amit Sharma published 27 November 23 Ben Wells and Chris Robertson on the gear and the tones behind one of hard rock's most engaging guitar double acts – and why it all goes back to Leo Fender
“Tone is in the fingers. That’s not to say you can’t get close. Some YouTube players can get so close to Stevie Ray Vaughan, it’s frightening!” Danny Bryant is one of modern British blues’ finest players – ignore his tone wisdom at your peril By Amit Sharma published 27 November 23 Give Bryant a Strat and he'll give you the blues straight, no chaser. He reveals the ‘death metal’ lessons Walter Trout taught him, and how to get the best out of your Strat
Our pick of Black Friday Harley Benton guitar and pedal deals just dropped in price even further By Stuart Williams last updated 25 November 23 There are mega savings to be had on electric guitars, acoustics and pedals right now, and the prices were just reduced again
Quick! Musician’s Friend has knocked half off the price of loads of guitar gear – including $700 off a Les Paul – but the Black Friday sale is ending soon By Matt McCracken last updated 25 November 23 You have around 24 hours left to get yourself money off big-name brands like Fender, Gibson, Mesa/Boogie, Keeley, and loads more
Black Friday Fender deals 2023: you can still save up to 50% off a Strat, Tele, and loads more By Daryl Robertson last updated 25 November 23 Black Friday may be over, but there are still big discounts on some of the most iconic guitars ever made
Black Friday guitar pedal deals 2023: You can still save big on pedals and stompbox accessories By Daryl Robertson last updated 25 November 23 Your place for all the greatest Black Friday deals on guitar pedals, pedalboards, power supplies and more
Black Friday guitar deals 2023: We've hand-picked the top guitar deals that are still live By Daryl Robertson last updated 25 November 23 Your place to find our expert pick of guitar gear deals from Fender, Gibson, Epiphone, PRS, Gretsch and more
Black Friday Positive Grid deals 2023: Time is running out on huge Spark and BIAS savings By Chris Barnes last updated 25 November 23 There's less than 48 hours left to shop Positive Grid's official Black Friday sale! Here's our pick of savings on smart amps, software and accessories
These discounted online guitar lessons subscription prove Black Friday is the ideal time to invest in your playing By Chris Barnes published 24 November 23 Six of our recommended online learning platforms have seriously great value offers for Black Friday only
We challenge you to find a cheaper ’59 Les Paul this Black Friday – as Guitar Center drops its biggest Epiphone deals of the year By Stuart Williams published 24 November 23 From Silverburst Customs, to a golden ES-335 and the holy grail of Gibson designs, there are some treasures to be found in this year’s sale
With 25% off JHS pedals at Sweetwater you can create a ‘board that covers all bases – here’s the 5 stompboxes we’d choose By Matt McCracken published 24 November 23 We’ve put together a do-it-all, discounted pedalboard from the JHS sale at Sweetwater
Fender Tone Master Pro review – Fender takes the amp modeler and multi-effects crown By Nick Guppy published 24 November 23 Fender jumps into the lead of the modeling preamp race with a floor unit that's steeped in the brand's DNA and presents heaps of amp sounds and effects in an easy-to-use package
“As soon as I pick up the guitar and play that riff, it’s one of the best feelings in the world. You just jump on the riff and it plays you”: The Rolling Stones’ 10 best guitar riffs By Neville Marten published 24 November 23 As the Stones return with Hackney Diamonds, we asked you for your favorite riffs from Keith Richards and friends. Here they are – plus the story of how they were created
“It’s one thing to listen, but when you play these songs, you go, ‘It’s no wonder Eddie had so much fun playing this’”: Tackling Van Halen, reforming G3, recording with Steve Vai – Joe Satriani is gearing up for his biggest year yet By Andrew Daly published 24 November 23 He’s the godfather of shred, but over four decades into his career, Joe Satriani is busier than ever. He explains why he’s playing catch-up after avoiding Van Halen songs in the ‘80s, what his “intentionally excessive” collaborations with Vai have in store, and the biggest struggles he’s facing in covering “the greatest guitar player of all time”
“That is a ’54 reissue. This is the real ’54. It’s number 588”: Måneskin’s Thomas Raggi drops by Norman’s Rare Guitars – and ends up playing one of the first Fender Strats ever produced By Matt Parker published 23 November 23 The Italian guitarist headed to the store following his LA Forum performance – and found time for a killer jam of Jimi Hendrix’s version of All Along the Watchtower with Michael Lemmo
“Reverlong reunion!” Scott Ian’s 12-year-old son, Revel, reunites with Foo Fighters at Dave Grohl’s studio to jam Everlong – and nails it using Pat Smear’s Gibson Les Paul By Matt Owen published 23 November 23 Four years after he smashed the track as an 8-year-old during the band's Bourbon & Beyond Festival set, Revel returned to the Foo Fighters lineup during a wholesome jam session
You don't need to be a luthier to build a genuine Fender Stratocaster with this epic Black Friday Lego deal By Daryl Robertson published 23 November 23 Consisting of 1074 pieces this epic Fender-themed Lego set will most definitely amuse your guitar-playing loved one for a long time
“Tom Murphy’s magnum opus”: Gibson has handed the Murphy Lab man its stockpile of Brazilian rosewood for these ultra-exclusive, $20k Les Paul ’Burst reissues By Matt Parker published 23 November 23 The models promise the ultimate showcase of the firm’s craftsmanship in 2023 – and, in the process, pay tribute to Gibson’s prized luthier
