Mark Tremonti’s 'My Own Prison' Les Paul has been found almost 26 years after it was stolen By Phil Weller published 19 April 24 Tremonti’s beloved Gibson, which played a crucial role in the recording of Creed’s debut album, was returned to its rightful owner on his 50th birthday
Steve Vai answers the question ‘Is guitar music dead?’ By Janelle Borg published 19 April 24 Steve Vai offers his take on whether the guitar is still a relevant instrument in contemporary music
King Crimson’s Robert Fripp on a memorable meeting with Jimi Hendrix By Janelle Borg published 18 April 24 Robert Fripp recalls Jimi Hendrix calling King Crimson “the best band in the world”
Dickey Betts, legendary co-founding guitarist of Allman Brothers, has died aged 80 By Matt Owen published 18 April 24 Betts developed one of the most distinct and influential guitar styles in the history of rock
Fender Japan uses a quirky finishing technique for new Sandblast Hybrid II range By Matt Owen published 18 April 24 Limited-edition Stratocaster, Telecaster and Jazz Bass models have been unveiled, each of which are treated to a nifty sandblast finish
Over 200 of Randy Bachman's iconic guitars are up for auction By Janelle Borg published 18 April 24 Over 200 of Randy Bachman's iconic guitars are up for auction
“Jimi Hendrix came down to see us – he came up to me and said, ‘Shake my left hand, man, it’s closer to my heart’”: King Crimson’s Robert Fripp on the time he met Jimi Hendrix By Janelle Borg
Mark Tremonti’s 'My Own Prison' Les Paul has been found almost 26 years after it was stolen By Phil Weller published 19 April 24 Tremonti’s beloved Gibson, which played a crucial role in the recording of Creed’s debut album, was returned to its rightful owner on his 50th birthday
Steve Vai answers the question ‘Is guitar music dead?’ By Janelle Borg published 19 April 24 Steve Vai offers his take on whether the guitar is still a relevant instrument in contemporary music
Dickey Betts, legendary co-founding guitarist of Allman Brothers, has died aged 80 By Matt Owen published 18 April 24 Betts developed one of the most distinct and influential guitar styles in the history of rock
Fender Japan uses a quirky finishing technique for new Sandblast Hybrid II range By Matt Owen published 18 April 24 Limited-edition Stratocaster, Telecaster and Jazz Bass models have been unveiled, each of which are treated to a nifty sandblast finish
Over 200 of Randy Bachman's iconic guitars are up for auction By Janelle Borg published 18 April 24 Over 200 of Randy Bachman's iconic guitars are up for auction
Boss brings updated AIRD tech to its retro-styled ME-90B By Matt Owen published 18 April 24 Following the overhauled ME-90, the upgraded all-in-one bass pedal uses the same tech found in the GT-1000 but in a $399 package
Tribute album to be released in honor of Little Feat and Mothers of Inventions guitarist Lowell George By Janelle Borg published 18 April 24 Elvis Costello, Ben Harper and Dave Alvin are among those paying tribute to the work of the late slide virtuoso
Boss has unveiled its first-ever Katana bass head – and it might be a game-changer By Matt Owen published 18 April 24 The firm's flagship Katana bass head is its most advanced bass amp to date, debuting Cabinet Resonance calibration for optimum tone with any cab
Martin's M/0000 is the first of its Reverb-exclusive experimental builds – and a glimpse into its future By Matt Parker published 17 April 24 The acoustic giant’s stealthy new design is limited to just 24 units
"This American institution has not only changed the face of the guitar forever but has shaped the course of popular music": 5 Fender innovations that changed the world of guitar By Daryl Robertson
Classical guitar setup – get the most out of your nylon-string By Dave Burrluck published 19 April 24 Got an old nylon-string sitting about the house? With a little TLC it could be a real player. Here's how you can get your nylon-string or classical guitar playing its best
Best looper pedals 2024: go it alone with the greatest loop pedals for practice, live performance and jamming By Alex Lynham last updated 19 April 24 Whether you're writing songs or woodshedding solos, using a loop pedal will make you a better guitarist – these are the best looper pedals from Boss, TC Electronic, Line 6 and more
A parent's guide to buying a guitar for your child By Daryl Robertson published 19 April 24 Give your child the best possible start with our top tips for buying a beginner guitar – plus our guitar recommendations
Best guitar picks 2024: recommended plectrums to upgrade your playing By Jonathan Horsley last updated 18 April 24 Our expert guide to the best picks for bass, acoustic and electric guitar
Is there a benefit to buying a more expensive guitar as your first? By Simon Fellows published 18 April 24 Entry-level or mid-grade? Which guitar offers better value for the beginner? If you’re just starting out, will an entry-level axe do, or should you invest in a fancier guitar with a price tag to match?
The story of B.B. King, the greatest blues guitar player of all time By Neville Marten published 18 April 24 How the King of the Blues heard his calling, found a guitar, and developed a style that made him the undisputed greatest of all time
Fender's guitar models explained: we break down the entire Fender line-up from Player to Custom Shop By Richard Blenkinsop published 17 April 24 Get to know your Jazzmasters from your Jags and your Players from your Performers with our breakdown of the vast Fender catalog
Best amps for metal 2024: our top picks for high-gain heroes By Jonathan Horsley last updated 17 April 24 These powerhouse metal amps from PRS, Orange, Friedman, EVH, and more will have you primed to seek and destroy
12 blues guitar albums that chart the genre – and the instrument’s – evolution By Ellie Rogers published 17 April 24 From Son House to Eric Gales, John Lee Hooker to Albert Collins, these classics highlight how blues guitar has changed over the years – its stories, tones and techniques all passed down and reinvented
“One of my greatest heroes”: Joe Bonamassa salutes Jeff Beck as he shares his favorite licks By Joe Bonamassa published 19 April 24 With a Les Paul in hand, Bonamassa checks in from Nerdville to give a lesson in the style of the late, great Jeff Beck
These fast guitar licks sound harder than they actually are By Simon Barnard published 16 April 24 We all know speed is not the be all and end all, but sometimes more is simply more. This lesson will take you to the edge, maybe beyond, following in the footsteps of Steve Vai, Eddie Van Halen and Gary Moore
Banish six-string imposter syndrome with this lesson in Sophie Lloyd’s shred style By Charlie Griffiths published 15 April 24 Get warmed up and dialed in for a lesson that's going to whip your legato, tapping and sweep picking into shape
Learn why Robin Trower's blues guitar style is up there with the best By David Gerrish published 15 April 24 Learn the licks of the British blues guitar great who took Hendrix's six-string revolution and ran with it
Learn how to fuse jazz, blues and rock guitar in this Jimmy Herring lesson By John Wheatcroft published 12 April 24 Herring marries the harmonic sophistication of jazz to the power of rock and blues, and this lesson will knock your picking articulation and chord changes into shape
Learn the greatest licks from over 100 years of trailblazing blues guitarists, from Robert Johnson to B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Eric Gales and more By Richard Barrett published 10 April 24 These 15 must-learn licks take you from blues guitar's acoustic beginnings to its electric present day
All your favorite guitarists know how to lock into a groove with their leads – and learning to solo deep in the pocket will elevate your style immensely By Andy Aledort published 9 April 24 In this video and tab lesson, inspired by the Shuggie Otis classic Me and My Woman, we're thinking rhythmically while we're soloing, which is an essential skill for any player
Martin Miller literally wrote the book on Modern Rock Guitar Soloing – so who better to show you how to get more from your minor pentatonic and blues solos? By Martin Miller published 8 April 24 The German guitarist, composer, producer, educator and Ibanez signature artist shows you how to navigate a blues-pop ballad, with licks inspired by Steve Lukather, David Gilmour and Joe Bonamassa
How to play bass guitar for beginners: start playing today By Nick Wells published 7 April 24 From basic finger techniques to slap bass, here’s what you need to get started on your bass guitar journey