Paul Gilbert has had guitars worth $12,000 stolen – now the shred icon needs your help to find them By Matt Parker published 14 August 24 The instruments, including three distinctive Ibanez signature models, were taken amid Mr. Big’s European tour dates
Best guitars for kids 2024: top electric and acoustic guitars for children By Daryl Robertson last updated 14 August 24 The top kid’s guitars available today and everything you need to know to get your child started with the guitar
Positive Grid Spark 2 vs Boss Katana 50 Gen 3: which practice amp is right for you? By Daryl Robertson published 14 August 24 Both brands have recently updated their flagship practice amps, but which one should you choose?
“A ravishing instrument”: Taylor 50th Anniversary GS Mini-E Rosewood review By Matt McCracken published 14 August 24 Taylor's compact top-seller gets the 50th Anniversary makeover treatment and it has never looked – or sounded – better
Fender’s Cobalt Chrome pickups will breathe new life into your Jazz or Precision bass – but developing an all-new bass pickup design wasn’t easy By Matt Owen published 13 August 24 Voiced by tone titan Tim Shaw, Fender's latest Jazz and Precision bass pickups look to help reduce noise and add extra flair to your low-end tone
Pixies’ new bass player on how she ended up joining the band – and why it forced her to change her approach to playing By Matt Owen published 13 August 24 Emma Richardson was recruited earlier this year to replace Paz Lenchantin in the alt-rock outfit – and that meant re-evaluating her playing
Blackstar’s Polar 4 pitches for the pro player by supersizing the guitar-focused audio interface By Matt Parker published 13 August 24 The amp firm’s latest guitarist-centric interface offers a wealth of connectivity while continuing to wage war on digital clipping
“We’d hit it against curbs”: Julian Lage radically DIY aged his father’s prized Telecaster By Matt Owen published 13 August 24 The jazz virtuoso has a close bond with the Telecaster, and one of his earliest experiences with the model involved some drastic relic'ing methods
Best guitar audio interfaces 2024: our top picks for every budget By Chris Schwarten last updated 13 August 24 Get recording your guitar today, regardless of your budget or experience
How to play blues guitar: start playing authentic-sounding solos today with 3 easy licks in A By Gary Heimbauer published 13 August 24 Whether you're a beginner guitarist or taking your first steps with the blues, this lesson will get you playing in the style right away
Flea names his pick for “the greatest rock bass player” of all time By Phil Weller published 13 August 24 The Red Hot Chili Peppers member has singled out a player for his ability to subvert what is expected of a traditional bassist
The Vox semi-hollow Prince used for his final electric tour and White House performance is up for auction By Janelle Borg published 12 August 24 The Vox guitar auction is taking place just a few months after Prince's Cloud 3 sold for a whopping $910,000
Ex-Ozzy Osbourne bassist recalls how Randy Rhoads wrote the guitar parts to Diary of a Madman By Phil Weller published 12 August 24 In a sprawling new interview, Bob Daisley has given fans a fresh look behind the curtain at Ozzy’s first two solo records – and Rhoads' virtuosic guitar talents
Trey Anastasio discusses the birth of his iconic Languedoc Koa guitar By Phil Weller published 12 August 24 The Phish virtuoso has championed Paul Languedoc’s “genius”, which turned his scattershot six-string dreams into a reality
Who's the mysterious hooded guitarist who performed at the Paris Olympics closing ceremony? By Janelle Borg published 12 August 24 French guitarist and Phoenix collaborator Noé Efira appeared wearing a mask and wielding a rare guitar amid the event's final performance
David Gilmour has fallen in love with the Gibson ES-335 – and he's used one on his latest single By Phil Weller published 12 August 24 Gilmour says his forthcoming solo album is his best piece of work since The Dark Side of the Moon, and its latest single cements the Pink Floyd legend's new-found love for the semi-hollow classic
"With its incredibly low action, flat fingerboard radius, slim neck, and smooth finish, this guitar almost seems to play itself": Yamaha CG182SF review By Ross Holder published 12 August 24 Is the Yamaha CG182SF one of the best flamenco classical guitars under $1000? We dive in to find out
Michael Lemmo on the surreal time he met Eddie Van Halen – who was dating his friend’s mom By Matt Owen published 12 August 24 Norms’ Rare Guitars’ resident virtuoso idolized Van Halen as a youngster, and miraculously crossed paths with him when a new kid arrived in town…
H.E.R. performs national anthem – and solos as Tom Cruise abseils into the stadium – at the Olympics closing ceremony By Matt Parker published 12 August 24 The Strat-wielding superstar’s performance of the Star Spangled Banner marked the start of the official countdown to LA28
Quilter’s latest pedal amp crams classic tones into a single stompbox By Phil Weller published 9 August 24 The DirectAmp studio-in-a-pedal is designed to be travel-friendly and goes directly into mixing desks and recording devices, promising huge tonal scope
