The oddball electric – which was used during the Beatles’ early years, and saw action in over 300 historic shows – becomes the most expensive electric guitar formerly owned by a Beatle to sell at auction
The latest evolution of the British amp maker’s pioneering St. James family smashes the sonic ceiling with more output, selectable tubes and a wealth of modern refinements
Expand your pedalboard for less with this super early Black Friday sale on JHS pedals
Smear had bought a 1982 Charvel when he was playing with Nina Hagen – but the guitar didn't quite impress the Nirvana troupe
As pro-grade pedals go, Walrus Audio’s Mako Series are up there – but while stocks last, you can get two of them at a down-low price
In a new interview with Rick Beato, the Pink Floyd legend discusses the “David Gilmour effect” and picks apart his playing style, which has captured the hearts and minds of generations of guitarists
Could the newest addition to the Katana collective become the go-to desktop amps for players?
The first LP from indie supergroup The Hard Quartet brings Pavement, Cairo Gang, and Chavez guitarists brilliantly together
![Opeth's Fredrik Åkesson [left] and Mikael Åkerfeldt sit on an old sofa with their PRS electric guitars. Åkesson looks off into the distance while Åkerfeldt stares into the camera.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mBjBAxu9jXG82RYpeGpuUX-840-80.jpg.webp)
Opeth may have returned in a way to their sonic roots on their new album, The Last Will And Testament, but – with appearances from a Neal Schon signature model and a “not very metal” trick picked up from Eddie Van Halen – there are still plenty of quirks to go 'round
On their new album, Paradise State of Mind, Mark Foster and co. indulge in Chic-style rhythms over classic funk bass, disco strings, Kraftwerkian synths, and pure joy
The prog legend checks in to talk all things guitar, from drawing inspiration from his parents' record collection and cutting his teeth on a cheap arch-top to finding his sound on the ES-175 and six-string explorations on Guitarscape
Long ago, the Pixies blazed a trail for Nirvana and others to follow. But now, as before, there is no masterplan. As guitarist Joey Santiago says: “I still go by feel – and with my gut”
The Alice In Chains guitarist discusses sticking to tubes, breaking out the talkbox and the potty-mouthed solo sessions behind his new album I Want Blood
Resisting network pressure to simply play the hits, Kurt Cobain, Pat Smear, Krist Novoselic, and Dave Grohl pulled together a remarkable and eclectic set that served as the haunting apex of Nirvana's final chapter
The Chained Saint guitarist is learning to balance his SATs with promoting their debut album, but he’s got the support of two rock icons
Cropper says he isn't a great guitar player but if you co-wrote Green Onions and (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay, you don't need technical wizardry. He walks us through a career marked by hits, grooves and soul
Boss makes its mini amp bigger – and worthier of the Katana name
We have a look at the brave new dawn of guitar playing and check out powerful tools to improve your skills
Can this Lionheart Foundry combo from Laney win the solid-state wars?
Hands-on with the latest portable multi-effects pedal from stompbox heavyweight Boss
Always the ‘Les Paul’ of the Gretsch line since it first appeared back in the 50s, the Jet gets a snazzy Electromatic makeover. Style over substance? Let’s plug in…
Bog Street Picks’ forward-thinking pick design has us seriously questioning the role of the humble plectrum
These are the best practice amps for enabling you to keep the noise down when getting in some essential practice time with your electric guitar or bass
Few players can pick out the notes like Knopfler, and this lesson goes deep into his fingerstyle approach, and how he foregrounds melody to tell a story with his leads
It’s time to turn that Fender Strat into kindling as we go far beyond the sun and unleash the fury in a video and tab shred lesson that is not for the faint-hearted
In this exclusive video lesson, the bluesman walks us through an essential skill for the blues guitar player, the slow blues… And he’s going to demonstrate how using an amp it took him 15 years to track down
By using various voicings of the same chord, you can expand your fretboard knowledge and spice up your chord progressions
![[L-R] A composite image of Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, Joel Hoekstra, Marty Friedman all taking a solo live: Bumblefoot plays his double-neck. Hoekstra has his white Les Paul Custom. Friedman wears a plaid shirt and plays his PRS signature model.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VPKUYFpK9bsjnQdzekheeb-840-80.jpg.webp)
We've all been there. Or worse still, you're playing, all is well, and then the mind goes blank. Here, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, Joel Hoekstra, Marty Friedman, and a dozen of their fellow pros share their strategies for memorizing their parts
Bruce Forman is a jazz guitar master, and these four mini-pieces in his style walk you through soloing strategies and chord choices, sharpening up your technique along the way
Applying classical training to the service of heavy metal, Rhoads was the generational guitar talent that helped launch Ozzy Osbourne's solo career
Looking for an entry into slide playing but don't want to retune your guitar and give it a setup? This tab and audio lesson in plain ol' EADGBE will help you develop your slide vocabulary
This lesson is the ZZ Top content you need to stay cool while bringing the heat. It will develop your sense of pacing and blues phrasing, and give you a chance to let some pinch harmonics fly off the fingerboard
Boss makes its mini amp bigger – and worthier of the Katana name
Can this Lionheart Foundry combo from Laney win the solid-state wars?
Hands-on with the latest portable multi-effects pedal from stompbox heavyweight Boss
Always the ‘Les Paul’ of the Gretsch line since it first appeared back in the 50s, the Jet gets a snazzy Electromatic makeover. Style over substance? Let’s plug in…
Originally launched in early 2023, the Powers Electric A-Type is that rarest of things in guitar design: a true original
TC Electronic’s AmpWorx Series makes the tones of your favourite classic amps available in a selection of multi-purpose pedals
With its superb feel and sounds, can this small-bodied, travel-friendly acoustic convert the carbon fiber acoustic purists?
These are the best practice amps for enabling you to keep the noise down when getting in some essential practice time with your electric guitar or bass
Improve your guitar playing with our pick of the most powerful yet portable practice solutions
Online lessons are great for developing your guitar skills from the comfort of your home or on the go – our experts have thoroughly tested options for all playing levels and for every budget, including a free option
Get great sounds and features without blowing your budget – from affordable tube amps to wallet-friendly digital modeling amps and everything in between
The top kid’s guitars available today and everything you need to know to get your child started with the guitar
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned guitarist, our list of the best Epiphone Les Pauls is sure to inspire you
From extra heavy acrylic picks to surprisingly slim signature options by Dunlop, Ernie Ball, D’Addario and more
![David Gilmour [left] wears a white shirt and jams on his Black Strat live at Hyde Park, with folk legend Roy Harper playing a Les Paul Custom.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CcGsNsaH5gxwV3UhyRv7nn-1920-80.jpg.webp)
