He's worked with and played guitar for the likes of Bruno Mars, Pearl Jam, and Ozzy Osbourne, but there’s one player he believes nails his catch-all approach
The Canadian virtuoso went through a period of guitar dormancy when Rush ended – now he says he feels reborn as a player
She was in the market for a new guitar following her beloved Clyde's demise – and, thanks to the Black Keys' guitarist and vocalist, she managed to find her perfect match
Rooney still hopes to one day reunite with his beloved guitar, which was bought for him by his late dad
I couldn't live without my Positive Grid Spark Link and now you can get yours at a reduced price
With a seriously lightweight and almost paper-thin design, the customizable axe puts modern needs at its core – and it's reasonably priced too
Julien’s Auctions appraiser Mike Adams has been examining Lynch’s guitar and rig and says it answers a key question about his highly unconventional style
The guitar was brought into George Parfitt’s guitar shop, but a deep dive into the instrument’s history led him to a baffling discovery – and a powerful illustration in not trusting serial numbers
A long-time collaborator of Lauper and Lennon, scoring hits with Bonnie Tyler, Belinda Carlisle and Alice Cooper, McCurry’s session career is legendary. To think he started out on accordion…
What started with a rehearsal room groove ended up an SRV classic. We dissect the anatomy of bassline that walks the line (you might even call it a Tightrope) between blues, rock and funk
Tension? What tension? New Day Rising found Hüsker Dü's creativity surging, setting the table for Flip Your Wig. But is it as influential as people say is? Mould is not so sure
![Kiss sans make-up in 1985. With Gene Simmons [left] sticking his tongue out, Paul Stanley looking spaced, and Bruce Kulick taking a solo on a silver Superstrat.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/akENRCwMmS4SApSFXwSHiQ-840-80.jpg.webp)
It was the no makeup era of Kiss, and after a succession of guitarists, they needed an ace in the pack. Kulick stepped up, and brought his A game. Here he reflects on a pivotal moment in Kisstory
Fan of slide-based tuning recalls not being credited for his work with Janis Joplin, why he left Andy Fraser’s band, waiting to work with Roger Glover, and why Led Zeppelin couldn’t save Detective, his band with Michael Des Barres
After years of identity struggles, the French progressive metalcore band have redefined themselves and, in their fifth album, created one of modern metal’s brightest statements
As he celebrates the release of his memoir, Heartbreaker, Tom Petty’s right-hand man and dear friend reflects on a career’s worth of enduring hits, and why he “never doubted the music”
![Simple Minds' Charlie Burchill [left] and Jim Kerr perform at Nelson Mandela's 70th Birthday Party concert. Burchill plays a Gibson Les Paul Standard and wears a white jacket.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8oSbNwUdfh8bDGdLr43qqn-840-80.jpg.webp)
Riding high on The Breakfast Club success of Don't You (Forget About Me), Scottish rockers Simple Minds got into the studio with Jimmy Iovine and made one of the great albums of the '80s
Harley Benton's budget multi-stomp looks to deliver the building blocks of tone, but it requires you to tweak the presets on a molecular level
I trialled three pedalboard power supplies from Walrus Audio’s Canvas series of utilities – and found some stunning practicality in the process
I put Cioks’ switch-mode small-pedalboard power supply through its paces, and fell in love in the process
Looking for some 'board inspiration? Here, the man behind GigRig and one half of YouTube's favorite pedal show gives us his shortlist
Epiphone chases the flame of the world’s most coveted electric guitar
So you're a budding guitarist? Get started with our pick of the best beginner electric guitars from Squier, Yamaha, and Epiphone
Birthed amid the Superstrat mania of the 1980s, the Custom 24 bucked the trend with a set-neck build – and hit a spot with players that wanted timeless looks and modern, high performing upgrades
Every player is aware of the minor pentatonic, but not everyone knows how to make the most of it. These examples – in the style of some prolific pentatonic players – will help you master the shape everyone uses
Sue Foley's inaugural GW column kicks off with a bang! Blues you can use, people. This part one of a two-parter introduces essential walk-up licks to build your soloing vocabulary
![Joe Bonamassa [left] hits a high note on his 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard. He wears a dark suit and shades. On the right, Rory Gallagher is pictured at the 1975 Reading Festival, and solos on his number one Strat.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YKiQ5HKvEMDmjcdRofuwqL-840-80.jpg.webp)
In this tab and video lesson, Joe dons a metal guitar slide and unpacks the late Irish blues legend's glissando magic
Looking for the perfect part to play with another guitarist? Wong says it's all about finding the compositional "hook" – and he has some practical examples to show us
Bends, embellishments, arpeggios and more – from Charlie Christian to BB King and George Benson, how to unlock the genius of the jazz and blues icons
She wowed Sonny Landreth and Carlos Santana called her the “future” – Erja Lyytinen shares her 6 go-to slide licks for unlocking more expressive soloing
Exploring the lead guitar style of John Sykes, a player who – like Page, Blackmore, and Moore – balanced flair with power
Harley Benton's budget multi-stomp looks to deliver the building blocks of tone, but it requires you to tweak the presets on a molecular level
I trialled three pedalboard power supplies from Walrus Audio’s Canvas series of utilities – and found some stunning practicality in the process
I put Cioks’ switch-mode small-pedalboard power supply through its paces, and fell in love in the process
Epiphone chases the flame of the world’s most coveted electric guitar
The Spark 40 has got a smaller 10W sibling and it offers a similarly audacious range of sounds and functions in a non-more-portable format – and [spoilers] it sounds huge
Boss cuts through the noise with its revamped practice amp
Fender looks to put its stamp on the super-Strat with this gassed-up take on its classic double-cutaway
Fender's latest Tele puts a decidedly modern twist on an all-time classic. I get hands-on to find out if it's worth the upgrade or not
Mooer presents their MSNRS 2.0 amp capturing tech, allowing users to "emulate their favourite gear" at an affordable price point, with a ton of other features to boot
So you're a budding guitarist? Get started with our pick of the best beginner electric guitars from Squier, Yamaha, and Epiphone
My tried & tested pick of the best guitar practice amps to get your playing up to speed without any noise complaints
Fed up with cumbersome cables? Here's my pick of the best wireless guitar systems for every budget
My pick of the best audio interfaces for guitar will have you up and recording in no time
I used 10 pedalboards from Fender, D’Addario, Pedaltrain and more at home, in the studio and on stage to find out which ones are worth stomping on
Start playing today with our pick of great beginner guitars from Squier, Ibanez, Yamaha and more
We dive into the pedal topper trend and what’s behind it, highlighting the key types you need to look out for
![[From left] Albert Collins, Robert Crae, Johnny Copeland are pictured with their guitars for the cover of their 1985 blues classic, Showdown!](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LXLhnEv5ajK8P6jFYejjaB-1920-80.jpg.webp)
