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The Nocaster is also making a return in the American Vintage II lineup while the Player II Telecaster gets four limited-edition colorways
The Van Halen-obsessed shredder has called working on the guitar's new promo video a “dream come true”
$200 off an American Pro II Telecaster is just a small taste of the healthy discounts applied to a slew of Fender-owned brands at Guitar Center and Sweetwater right now
Famous ’Bursts and T-Bone Walker’s 1949 ES-5N – the guitar that gave birth to electric blues – are among the legendary instruments set to feature
After years of health issues, Lifeson wasn’t sure he could keep up with his own or the fans’ expectations of his playing
The session veteran provided some finishing tracks on Press to Play after a rather indulgent first encounter bonding with the Beatle
The oddball Aussies take rig shrinking to a whole new level with new Stu Mackenzie x JAM Pedals collab
From The Archive Lofgren almost flew out to audition after Taylor’s eventual successor put him in touch with the Stones
Eddie Van Halen, the Allmans, Tom Petty… The list of influences is long and it all goes into the Orange County rocker's ’70s-flavored stew
The filmmaker takes us through his extensive guitar collection, including gifts from the likes of Billy Gibbons and Kirk Hammett, and reveals why he needs 24 frets to perform with his cinematic Latin-rock band
From The Archive May shared the Strat Pack stage with a singer whose performance convinced him to get the Queen machine up and running again
Emerging from rehab in 1994 gave McCready a sense of purpose and clarity, and a newfound creativity as he put together Mad Season with Layne Staley on vocals
Since breaking through as the frontman of Tony! Toni! Toné!, Raphael Saadiq has forged a career alongside A Tribe Called Quest, Snoop Dogg and Q-Tip, while playing a key role in the sound of D’Angelo’s acclaimed neo-soul albums
Goes to 11 His most prized Gibson was made for Jimmy Page and contains an Angus Young pickup. He knows the difference between opening for Metallica and Iron Maiden. He knows kids hate AI. And there’s one thing that he can’t tell you for legal reasons
Kylie Gaspard and Jo Perillo discuss the nuanced differences between shoegaze and alt-rock, and the borrowed J. Mascis Jazzmaster that holds the key to it all
From the Archive Back in the ’70s, the Deep Purple guitarist was on the hunt for a specific sound, look and wattage, so the Marshall team found a way to get the best of all worlds (even if it meant using a rivals’ components)
With over 30 years of continuous production, it’s time to investigate why the Boss BD-2 Blues Driver is so revered
Whether you play acoustic, electric, or bass, these clip-on tuners offer a quick, easy, and affordable way to achieve concert pitch every time you pick up your instrument
We find out if the iconic yellow box of tone still has a place in the modern world
Get the most out of your modeler with my pick of FRFR speakers, from on-the-go options to arena-filling mammoths – these active speakers from Fender, Laney, IK Multimedia and more are tonally transparent beasts
This fully loaded reverb proves that affordable pedals can more than hold their own against the big guns
We take a closer look at a pair of Strats that might share a birthday but have quite different sounds and specs, as Fender was evolving the design in real-time when it launched in ’54
First seen in 1994, updated in 1999 and reissued in 2026, Dunlop’s Cry Baby now comes with even more versatility
Blackberry Smoke frontman Charlie Starr demonstrates how the solo really can serve the song – by being the song
Corey Congilio wasn't that fussed about the Mixolydian mode at first but now he's a believer – and this lesson shows you just how practical it can be
Want to find your voice? Switch up your pick attack and put some character into your phrasing
You’ve heard it in Smells Like Teen Spirit and countless other grunge and punk classics. You may even already be doing it…
This lesson presents an improvised blues solo as a launchpad for your own improv
Ready for a math and history lesson? We break down microtonal music’s mind-bending tones for the modern guitar player
John Frusciante and Lindsey Buckingham are both advocates for alternative F chord shapes that give you extra options for color
With over 30 years of continuous production, it’s time to investigate why the Boss BD-2 Blues Driver is so revered
We find out if the iconic yellow box of tone still has a place in the modern world
This fully loaded reverb proves that affordable pedals can more than hold their own against the big guns
First seen in 1994, updated in 1999 and reissued in 2026, Dunlop’s Cry Baby now comes with even more versatility
A guitar built in Ukraine that nods to the familiar yet brims with ideas to set it apart from the mundane
Valeton takes the miniature to the extreme with a fully capable amp modeler and multi-effects – with NAM compatibility to boot
Harking back to the golden age of guitar innovation, Gibson promises to deliver stellar vintage tones with this authentically spec’d 335
Whether you play acoustic, electric, or bass, these clip-on tuners offer a quick, easy, and affordable way to achieve concert pitch every time you pick up your instrument
Get the most out of your modeler with my pick of FRFR speakers, from on-the-go options to arena-filling mammoths – these active speakers from Fender, Laney, IK Multimedia and more are tonally transparent beasts
Hang about! These are the best stands and hangers for your guitars right now
My top travel guitar choices and expert buying advice for musicians on the move
The grandfather of acoustic guitars – our top parlor guitar picks from Gibson, Martin, Yamaha, and more
Our expert pick of acoustic amplifiers for all budgets, from AER, Boss, Fishman, and others
Whether it’s your first Telecaster or you’ve walked in the boots of guitar-playing royalty, our top Telecasters will help you get your twang on
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