David Crosby, co-founder and guitarist of the Byrds, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, dies at 81 By Jackson Maxwell published 19 January 23 Crosby's death was confirmed by his wife, who said, "His legacy will continue to live on through his legendary music"
From “upside-down Hendrix licks” to sweetly subversive Whammy solos: here are this week's essential guitar tracks By Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell, Matt Owen, Sam Roche published 19 January 23 Start your 'best of 2023' playlists with smoldering new tunes from boygenius, Arielle, The National, Fall Out Boy, Noel Gallagher, Malina Moye, Screaming Females, Erase Theory and more
Harley Benton looks to tempt Slash fans with new $315 Tribute Series single-cut By Matt Owen published 19 January 23 Arriving in the subtly named Paradise Amber Flame and Autumn Flame Burst colorways, the LP-inspired single-cut looks to appease GN'R fans on a budget
Fall Out Boy's Joe Trohman steps away from band for mental health reasons: “I must disclose that my mental health has rapidly deteriorated over the past several years” By Matt Owen published 19 January 23 The band are poised to release their first album in five years, So Much (For) Stardust, this spring
Metal-loving couple exchange Gibson Explorers instead of rings at wedding By Sam Roche published 19 January 23 Madi Danger says she and her husband, Jay Aspen, were “almost more excited” to receive the Explorers than to get married
Metallica unveil custom one-of-a-kind 'Flying M' guitar – and you can win it By Matt Owen published 19 January 23 Built by Highline Guitars and Inventables, and inspired by James Hetfield's trademark Flying V, the guitar will be raffled off in support of the band's All Within My Hands foundation
We asked AI to build us guitar rigs inspired by artists and genres, and the results were… interesting By Matt Owen published 19 January 23 From pedalboards built for the blues to rigs reminiscent of Dimebag Darrell's tone, here's how artificial intelligence coped when we put it through an intense rig-building bootcamp
How to get the most sought-after sound in indie rock without permanently modifying your guitar By Mary Beth Skylis published 18 January 23 A DIY rubber bridge project can help you get the distinctive tone beloved by the likes of Phoebe Bridgers, The National, Wilco and many more
Taylor launches its best-looking American Dream models yet with the arrival of three new sunburst acoustics By Matt Parker published 18 January 23 The brand’s affordable US line has been expanded with new Grand Theater, Grand Concert and Grand Pacific builds
Best DIY guitar kits 2023: self-assembly project guitars for every budget By Richard Blenkinsop published 18 January 23 The best DIY guitar kits for budding luthiers – build your own acoustic or electric guitar today
Tuk Smith: “I made it a point to put guitar solos in every song. The one sh**ty review I got actually complained about that!” By Ellie Rogers published 18 January 23 The former Biters guitarist discusses recording with Joe Perry's old Gibson combo and why the best gear was made in the '60s and '70s
Yardbirds guitar legends unite: Watch Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page jam on Layla at 1983 ARMS Charity concert By Jackson Maxwell published 18 January 23 The three Yardbirds alums – who between them did much to shape rock guitar – came together for the first time for a magical run of shows in the early '80s
Tool’s Adam Jones reveals he’s bought one of the Gibson Custom Shop’s ultra-exclusive Greeny Les Paul reissues By Matt Parker published 18 January 23 The Tool guitarist has purchased one of only 50 Custom Shop reproductions of the iconic Les Paul once owned by Peter Green
Want a Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates humbucker for your Tele? That’s now an option By Matt Parker published 18 January 23 The pickup brand has packed the Billy Gibbons-inspired design into a single coil-sized humbucker
Brian May on how Led Zeppelin inspired Queen: “I owe a lot to Jimmy Page” By Matt Owen published 18 January 23 The guitar icon said he and his bandmates looked up to Led Zeppelin from a musical and industry perspective, and labelled Page “the master of the riff”
YouTube influencers join forces to launch new '80s-inspired guitar company By Sam Roche published 18 January 23 Founded by The Tone King and Phillip McKnight, The Badlands Guitar Company has announced its first electric guitar, the eye-popping GX1
Best guitar capos 2023: 10 top choice capos for acoustic and electric guitar By Chris Bird published 18 January 23 A capo is a great way to boost your creativity on the instrument. Here’s our top picks for electric and acoustic guitar, ukulele, 12-string and beyond
PRS SE vs PRS S2: what's the difference between these renowned electric guitars? By Daryl Robertson published 18 January 23 We unpick the history, differences and tones of the PRS Student Edition and the affordable USA line
Hear Eddie Van Halen jam R&B, rock classics with Cheech Marin in newly unearthed audio from 1985 By Jackson Maxwell published 17 January 23 Leading an ad-hoc band called the Van Hey Mans, the guitar hero also lent electrifying licks to spirited renditions of Cheech and Chong favorites
Devin Townsend explains why "Les Pauls look s**t on me" By Jackson Maxwell published 17 January 23 The prog-metal maestro also revealed why he prefers digital gear to analog in a new interview with Total Guitar
