Lady Gaga guitarist Tim Stewart shines as the pop icon unveils a Suhr-fueled take on her recent single
In the video for this new version of Disease, Stewart can be spotted wielding a Olympic White Suhr Classic JM
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Lady Gaga guitarist Tim Stewart shines as the pop icon unveils a Suhr-fueled take on her recent single
In the video for this new version of Disease, Stewart can be spotted wielding a Olympic White Suhr Classic JM
Breaking: Trump Guitars hit with cease and desist from Gibson over use of Les Paul body shape
Breaking: The patriotic line was launched as “the only guitar officially endorsed by President Donald J. Trump”, but Gibson says it infringes on its trademarks
"Positive Grid’s Spark 2 is without a doubt the best practice amp I’ve ever played": Score a first-time discount on the Positive Grid Spark 2 this Black Friday
Positive Grid’s Black Friday sale is delivering up to 50% off, but one reduction in particular is getting us giddy
Sammy Hagar on writing a tribute song to Eddie Van Halen with Joe Satriani – and his recent meeting with Wolfgang
The vocalist says the song will be “a tribute to him, the fans, and that era” – if only he can nail his vocal parts
Black Friday Positive Grid deals 2024: The first Spark 2 discounts are finally here
The official Black Friday deals have arrived at Positive Grid with discounts on nearly all of their smart amps and software
Behringer has just released its own Klon clone – and at $69, it's one of the most affordable you can buy
While many brands have tried their hand at a Klon clone, Behringer has released a budget-friendly, downsized version with many of the original's specs
One of John Mayer’s favorite contemporary guitarists has lent his virtuosic skills to Beyoncé, Mac Miller and Ariana Grande
The guitarist in question was playing a show in Los Angeles, when he spotted Mayer admiring his guitar work from afar
Artists
Christian Parker on the Byrds’ legacy as folk-rock trailblazers, gear innovators and righteous players in their own right
Parker’s two consecutive albums of Byrds covers showcase the brilliance of one of the '60s most underappreciated guitar powerhouses
Wolfgang Van Halen on calling the shots in rock’s royal family
He isn’t just Eddie’s kid – Wolfgang Van Halen is a talented bass player with his own style
Weezer’s Scott Shriner shares his bass tone secrets
For Scott Shriner, letting loose and taking risks – including singing and playing floor pedals – is all part of the journey
Kenny Wayne Shepherd on unicorn stompboxes, the quest for feel and why budget guitars can make you a better player
Recording at Muscle Shoals is one of those pinch-me moments for Shepherd but then so too is owning one of Hendrix's Uni-Vibe. Here he talks vintage gear, tone philosophy, and onstage disasters
Adrian Belew, Steve Vai and Tony Levin on how they made Beat – with Robert Fripp’s blessing
Performing material from King Crimson's trailblazing '80s oeuvre, Beat finds three kings of the strings with the peerless Danny Carey pushing the envelope and Steve Vai doing Robert Fripp proud
Session pro Greg Suran on learning 86 songs a week for American Idol – and trading licks with Joe Walsh
Suran has gone from rock band to hired hand, performing with a string of superstar names along the way, but he says the Eagles guitarist taught him a lesson in lyrical playing
How Pavement, Cairo Gang, and Chavez guitarists came brilliantly together on The Hard Quartet's debut album
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’s Mikael Åkerfeldt and Fredrik Åkesson on their love of “stupid riffs,” and “recapturing that old death metal magic”
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
Gear
"It’s not all about the name on the guitar, it’s how you gel with it." Why you don’t always need a big name brand on your headstock – and 6 guitars that deliver superb value for your money
With the increased availability of quality budget guitars, I look into brand loyalty and why your dream guitar isn’t always what you think it is
“Anyone with a troublesome Telecaster needs to hear these”: Bare Knuckle Nomads Set review
Tim Mills has done it again. The third collaboration between Bare Knuckle and Rabea Massaad might be the best yet
"As ridiculous as it might seem to recommend a product with Hello Kitty on the front as a decent option for woolly stoner metal riffs, we’re going to do it": Fender Hello Kitty Fuzz pedal review
Being cute is all well and good but does this pussy cat have the claws to be pick of the litter?
“Certain to become a standard. A very versatile first mic”: Shure SM4 Home Recording Microphone review
Looking for that first mic to complete your home studio setup? The SM4 is a high-performance candidate that is a versatile option for electric guitars, acoustics and vocals
"This is an upgrade in every sense": Boss Katana-Mini X guitar amplifier review
Boss makes its mini amp bigger – and worthier of the Katana name
6 AI-powered guitar tools to supercharge your guitar-playing
We have a look at the brave new dawn of guitar playing and check out powerful tools to improve your skills
“The amp easily turned in a convincing Van Halen ‘brown’ sound”: Laney LFSUPER60-112 Combo review
Can this Lionheart Foundry combo from Laney win the solid-state wars?
Lessons
Jared James Nichols explains why Mountain man Leslie West was the “king of heavy”
In this video lesson, Nichols unpacks some of West's signature techniques and demonstrates how you, too, can scale the summit of tone and feel...
Michael Landau has made harmonic changes his calling card – and this lesson in his soloing style demonstrates how you can, too
Landau’s articulate playing and reference-quality tone makes him one of guitar’s unsung GOATs
Take your melodic phrasing to new heights with this lesson in Mark Knopfler’s iconic soloing style
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
Learn to shred like Yngwie Malmsteen, as we celebrate 40 years of his game-changing debut Rising Force
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
Joe Bonamassa explains how to get into a slow blues jam – and, crucially, how you can get out of it
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
5 ideas for how you can revoice guitar chords, and enhance your progressions
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)
15 pro guitarists share their tips for memorizing music
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
Reviews
“Anyone with a troublesome Telecaster needs to hear these”: Bare Knuckle Nomads Set review
Tim Mills has done it again. The third collaboration between Bare Knuckle and Rabea Massaad might be the best yet
"As ridiculous as it might seem to recommend a product with Hello Kitty on the front as a decent option for woolly stoner metal riffs, we’re going to do it": Fender Hello Kitty Fuzz pedal review
Being cute is all well and good but does this pussy cat have the claws to be pick of the litter?
“Certain to become a standard. A very versatile first mic”: Shure SM4 Home Recording Microphone review
Looking for that first mic to complete your home studio setup? The SM4 is a high-performance candidate that is a versatile option for electric guitars, acoustics and vocals
"This is an upgrade in every sense": Boss Katana-Mini X guitar amplifier review
Boss makes its mini amp bigger – and worthier of the Katana name
“The amp easily turned in a convincing Van Halen ‘brown’ sound”: Laney LFSUPER60-112 Combo review
Can this Lionheart Foundry combo from Laney win the solid-state wars?
“My experience with the Boss GX-10 is a real tale of two halves”: Boss GX-10 review
Hands-on with the latest portable multi-effects pedal from stompbox heavyweight Boss
"A lot to applaud:" Gretsch Electromatic Pristine Ltd Jet Single-Cut with Bigsby review
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…
Buying Guides
Best practice amps 2024: hone your guitar and bass chops at home
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
Best desktop guitar amps 2024: our top desktop amps for portable practice
Improve your guitar playing with our pick of the most powerful yet portable practice solutions
Best online guitar lessons 2024: remote learning for guitar players – every platform tested by experts
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
Best budget guitar amps under $500 in 2024: cost-cutting amplifiers for the budget-conscious player
Get great sounds and features without blowing your budget – from affordable tube amps to wallet-friendly digital modeling amps and everything in between
Best guitars for kids 2024: top electric and acoustic guitars for children
The top kid’s guitars available today and everything you need to know to get your child started with the guitar
Best Epiphone Les Pauls 2024: Our pick of the greatest budget-friendly versions of Gibson’s iconic single-cut
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned guitarist, our list of the best Epiphone Les Pauls is sure to inspire you
Best bass guitar picks 2024: our pick of perfect plectrums for bass players
From extra heavy acrylic picks to surprisingly slim signature options by Dunlop, Ernie Ball, D’Addario and more
