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Pete Townshend looks to the future as The Who’s farewell tour gets underway
By Matt Owen published
The guitar hero says he and Daltrey may work together in the future, but he’s also got his eye on some solo shows

Gibson teases Back to the Future ES-345 replica – and an Epiphone version may not be far behind
By Matt Owen published
The hunt for the original goes on, but Gibson Custom Shop is making headway on what looks like plans for a fully fledged Back to the Future guitar line

Even Chino Moreno doesn’t know why Stephen Carpenter isn’t touring with Deftones
By Matt Owen published
Carpenter stepped away from touring duties in 2022 and hasn't played any overseas shows since

Aerosmith shares previously unseen footage of Steven Tyler jamming Chuck Berry with Michael J. Fox
By Phil Weller published
The clip’s unveiling is timely, as Gibson continues its worldwide search for the ES-345 used in Back to the Future’s iconic school dance scene

How a rite of passage led Margo Price to etching her signature onto a guitar next to a country legend’s
By Janelle Borg published
Price recently collaborated with Gibson on a signature J-45 and is set to release her upcoming album, Hard Headed Woman, at the end of the month

Dimebag Darrell on the priceless playing advice he got from his father
By Janelle Borg published
The late Pantera guitar legend once reflected on his dad's key role in his guitar journey, and the importance of consistency

Your guide to John Mayer's guitars and gear, era by era
By Total Guitar editors last updated
We take a head count of the six-string sensualist's most significant guitars, amps and pedalboard rigs

Why Walter Trout uses a metal setting to dial in his blues guitar tones
By Phil Weller published
The American-made amps are sometimes associated with far heavier genres, but Trout insists they are perfect for the blues

Sammy Hagar believes David Lee Roth’s story about being visited by the ghost of Eddie Van Halen
By Phil Weller published
Roth seemingly tried to troll Hagar with his comments, but Hagar isn't letting it get to him

60 years after he sold it, Neil Young has been reunited with his Squires Gretsch 6120 – thanks to Randy Bachman
By Matt Owen published
Young tracked down his beloved Gretsch online, and has since been playing it live on tour

Squier rolls out its 2025 Classic Vibe collection – and heads into unexpected territory
By Matt Owen published
Some surprising hardware setups and unorthodox configurations head up the drop – which sees Fender commit to its beloved Classic Vibe family

Steve Lacy reflects on his guitar origins – and how it all goes back to church and Guitar Hero
By Janelle Borg published
As the multi-hyphenate artist gears up for the follow-up to 2022’s acclaimed record Gemini Rights, he looks back on his roots and his love affair with the guitar

Billy Corgan quizzes Steve Vai on his epic guitar battle with Yngwie Malmsteen – and the guitar lick that left them both in disbelief
By Matt Owen published
The two virtuosos went toe-to-toe during the Generation Axe tour, and Malmsteen walked away as the victor

Jack White unveils Thinline version of his wild Triplecaster – which was specifically requested by Kirk Hammett
By Janelle Borg published
The new addition to White’s roster of ever-evolving Triplecasters was demoed by Detroit-style guitar slinger Olivia Jean

JHS Pedals founder Josh Scott recovering after suffering serious cycling accident
By Matt Owen published
The pedal specialist will be taking time away from his firm's YouTube channel while he recovers

How Bob Dylan championed mgk – forming an unlikely friendship and artistic collaboration
By Janelle Borg published
Dylan even appears on the album teaser for Machine Gun Kelly's new album, Lost Americana...

Glenn Hughes has worked with some of guitar’s all-time greats – now he’s named the best he’s ever played with
By Phil Weller published
The rock legend has revealed how he’s split the difference between two superlative players to claim the top spot

Former members of Thin Lizzy and Guns N' Roses guitarist Richard Fortus set to celebrate Phil Lynott's life and legacy at upcoming Dublin show
By Janelle Borg published
The Dedication To Phil Lynott concert will take place on January 4, and marks 40 years since the Thin Lizzy frontman and bassist's untimely death

Kiss’s controversial live album, Alive! didn’t just borrow its title from Peter Frampton – it features some of his gear
By Phil Weller published
The two artists were working in Electric Ladyland Studios at the same time, and Paul Stanley and co couldn’t resist tapping into their hero’s gear collection