Bass phenom Kinga Głyk recalls the moment her rendition of an Eric Clapton classic went viral – and made her career
Głyk also touches on how social media can be used as a democratizing tool for musicians to access the industry
![Rick Parfitt [left] and Francis Rossi give their Telecasters a good thrashing during a 2010 live performance in Perth, Australia.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kUajqnE4SGm6cLFQRTgaEi-1200-80.jpg.webp)
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Bass phenom Kinga Głyk recalls the moment her rendition of an Eric Clapton classic went viral – and made her career
Głyk also touches on how social media can be used as a democratizing tool for musicians to access the industry
Mark Speer was so afraid the audience wouldn’t applaud at early Khruangbin shows, he figured out how to do it on guitar
The Khruangbin guitarist also admits that this guitar trick was inspired by a legendary boxing video game
I didn’t think the Amazon Presidents’ Day sale would be any good for guitarists, but I’m happy to admit I’m wrong – here's 6 stellar savings on great guitar gear, including Boss, Fender, D'Addario, and more
Amazon doesn’t always have the best deals for guitarists, but there are some great savings on guitar gear this Presidents’ Day
With over $1,000 off PRS Core guitars and amps, I think I just found the most tempting sale around this Presidents' Day
From studio to stage, snag that iconic PRS tone for a whole lot less at Guitar Center, Sweetwater, Musician's Friend, and other authorized dealers
Score a vintage spec Fender with $600 off this Presidents' Day thanks to some gigantic Vintera II discounts over at the official Fender store
Bag a saving on a period-correct Fender guitar sans the humongous price tag
These are the 5 guitar sales that get our vote this Presidents' Day – score up to 60% off a whole host of guitars, amps, pedals and accessories
These sweet sales are live right now – but hurry, prices will be going back up soon
Fishman brings Herman Li’s PRS Chleo Fluence pickups to the masses – but there’s a catch
The Omniforce pickup set offers six distinct voices to capture Li’s wide tonal range
![Michael Angelo Batio plays his double-neck electric guitar [left]; Billy Corgan performs with the Smashing Pumpkins, with an expression that suggests he is impressed by whatever he is seeing.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8KR8cnf59tzEbfqKYkG2jA-840-80.jpg.webp)
Artists
How classical-schooled Derek Gripper rehabilitated himself with 21-string West African technique
The South African musician spent a decade translating the centuries-old repertoire of the West African kora. He emerged with his a unique sound that isn’t restricted to the grid of the staff or the notes on a page
Mike Vennart on the Squier Strats that are simply unbeatable – and why he hates acoustics
The former Oceansize and long-time Biffy Clyro touring guitarist on his love of off-the-beaten-path six-strings and why you've got to try before you buy
“I was auditioning during the making of the album”: Bassist George Murray’s six-year stint with David Bowie
As a member of Bowie’s band, George Murray cut the studio albums Station to Station, Low, Heroes, Lodger, and Scary Monsters
When one of alt-rock’s goofiest bands snuck into a storage space, and recorded a solo through Santana’s guitar rig
A tip from a roadie led to a clandestine operation that, its lead perpetrator said, “resembled an early morning bank heist”
Prove your knowledge of the strangest guitars ever built
You're a no-nonsense guitar type? Sorry, this is all nonsense! OK, not all of it – some of these six- (and four, and... 17) string builds have serious functions, but they sure make it weird along the way
Rudolf Schenker’s 60 years with the Scorpions – Flying Vs, trading guitars with brother Michael, and anchoring one of the 30 greatest rock bands
He lost Michael Schenker to UFO and Uli Jon Roth to Jimi Hendrix’s ex, then Matthias Jabs helped him fulfill his ambition of being in one of the 30 greatest rock bands. But it might have been very different if his dad had bought him a motorcycle
Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram has learned from the masters on his road to becoming a modern-day blues great
He might be young, but the Clarksdale, Mississippi phenom has already announced his presence as the world’s bluesman-in-chief
April Wine's Brian Greenway on his hopes for a new album, and the pedal he couldn't live without
The last man standing from the Canadian band's best-known era recalls the making of classic songs, talks about being underrated, and explains how he’s modded the Les Paul Custom he’s had for over 50 years
Gear
Cort G6MS Review
Cort's well-spec'd Strandberg rival capitalizes on the headless guitar renaissance, but it's not without its flaws
The Newman Torn and Frayed Edition might be the Rolling Stones-inspired T-type we’ve been dreaming of
With vibe and mojo off the charts, this UK boutique build is a stunning example of what a little imagination can do with when applied to Blackguard inspiration
When is a Gibson Barney Kessel not a Gibson Barney Kessel? This 1967 unicorn explains all...
It looks like a Kessell and almost sounds like a Kessell, but upon closer inspection we have a custom order that’s a “total freak”…
“A very good guitar with an evocative backstory”: Gretsch Limited Edition Abbey Road RS201 Studiomatic review
One minute Gretsch wants to be the guitar for the ‘new generation’ and the next it releases an instrument with roots in the recording studio scene of early ’60s. Help!
“Delivers surprisingly good amp models and one of the best AI practice tools I’ve ever used”: JBL BandBox Trio review
The first foray into guitar amps from JBL combines room-shaking volume with the ability to dismantle your favorite tracks in real-time
Best guitar amp headphones 2026: practice playing your guitar in peace
From studio stalwarts to fully-fledged amps you wear on your head, these are the best headphones for use with guitar amps
"The combination of onboard multi-effects and a looper on a travel acoustic is an inspirational proposition here": Cort Earth GO 3/4 Dreadnought guitar review
Onboard HyVibe H2 effects with a looper on a mini travel guitar – too good to be true?
Lessons
How to play slide guitar in standard tuning
Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke demonstrates how slide playing in standard and drop D tuning can be the best of both worlds
What is “Dead thumb” fingerpicking? Jared James Nichols explains
Jared James Nichols is a master of “Dead thumb” fingerpicking. The Blues Power fingerstylist explains how it gives the him freedom to cut loose
How to let it rip like the late, great Gary Moore
Time to show the Marshall amp no mercy and engage the Tube Screamer – this solo lesson works mid '70s Thin Lizzy into Parisienne Walkways and Still Got The Blues and doesn't hold back
![B.B. King [left] cups his hands to his ear as he asks the crowd for more. Joe Bonamassa, with a Les Paul, gives his crowd a thumbs up.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/P3XrQLh86C27JfPp4AGp6n-840-80.jpg.webp)
“I met him in 1990 when I was 13 years old. We became lifelong friends”: Joe Bonamassa pays tribute to B.B. King
Bonamassa says King was the kind of player who could say it all with one note – “Just one stinging vibrato and you know it can only be him”
Players like Steve Hackett are masters of extended chords/harmony – here’s how you can use them too
Today in extended chords 101, we look at 11th chords – both minor and major – and explain how these “harmonically dense” voicings look on the fretboard
Cory Wong reveals how to solo over chords in a meaningful way
Wong explains how outlining notes in the chord progression helps find a solo that's melodically on-point and just what the song calls for
Best online guitar lessons 2026: I'm a professional guitar product reviewer and these are my top picks
Online lessons are the ideal platform for developing guitar skills at home or on the go – myself and our in-house experts have tested options for all playing levels, styles and budgets, including a free option
Reviews
Cort G6MS Review
Cort's well-spec'd Strandberg rival capitalizes on the headless guitar renaissance, but it's not without its flaws
“A very good guitar with an evocative backstory”: Gretsch Limited Edition Abbey Road RS201 Studiomatic review
One minute Gretsch wants to be the guitar for the ‘new generation’ and the next it releases an instrument with roots in the recording studio scene of early ’60s. Help!
“Delivers surprisingly good amp models and one of the best AI practice tools I’ve ever used”: JBL BandBox Trio review
The first foray into guitar amps from JBL combines room-shaking volume with the ability to dismantle your favorite tracks in real-time
"The combination of onboard multi-effects and a looper on a travel acoustic is an inspirational proposition here": Cort Earth GO 3/4 Dreadnought guitar review
Onboard HyVibe H2 effects with a looper on a mini travel guitar – too good to be true?
“Far, far from limited to our man in terms of its potential use”: Fender Johnny Marr Signature Special Jaguar review
It’s been 13 years since we saw the first Johnny Marr Jaguar, and with little fanfare his second signature landed at the end of 2025. What’s changed?
“Set your preconceptions of the band and brand aside – this is a very capable bass”: Epiphone Mike Dirnt Grabber G-3 review
A cult-classic Gibson bass gets a ressurection courtesy of Epiphone and Green Day's Mike Dirnt
“If a guitar looks like a dread, then it’s going to sound like one, too. But not here”: JWJ Chorale Select review
This latest acoustic from JWJ aims to provide a better blend between a singer’s voice and the guitar, all via cunning lutherie
“An outline that’s both striking and original with an almost bygone vibe”: West Valley Indiana review
A new name on the UK’s vibrant guitar-making scene, West Valley comes to market with a vision inspired by the golden era of guitar design
“At long last, a DAW puts the guitar at the very heart of its operations”: Fender Studio Pro 8 review
PreSonus' Studio One DAW has been rebranded and bestowed with a revised workflow, impressive AI features, and amp sims. Is this the DAW every guitarist has been waiting for?
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Best guitar amp headphones 2026: practice playing your guitar in peace
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