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Pat Smear’s first Nirvana appearance almost didn’t happen – because of his guitar
By Janelle Borg published
Smear had bought a 1982 Charvel when he was playing with Nina Hagen – but the guitar didn't quite impress the Nirvana troupe
How Pavement, Cairo Gang, and Chavez guitarists came brilliantly together on The Hard Quartet's debut album
By Jonathan Horsley published
The first LP from indie supergroup The Hard Quartet brings Pavement, Cairo Gang, and Chavez guitarists brilliantly together
David Gilmour explains the origins of his lauded ‘feel’ playing technique
By Janelle Borg published
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
Opeth’s Mikael Åkerfeldt and Fredrik Åkesson on their love of “stupid riffs,” and “recapturing that old death metal magic”
By Amit Sharma published
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
How a ’59 Jazzmaster and capture-the-moment attitude keep Foster the People in gear
By Bruce Fagerstrom published
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
Polyphia's Tim Henson revealed as the guitarist behind the fast-paced flamenco-inspired piece in the final season of Cobra Kai
By Janelle Borg published
Henson follows in the footsteps of Charlie Robbins, Myrone, and Andrew Synowiec, who were all featured in the blockbuster show's guitar-driven soundtrack
Zachary Ezrin showcases his wild whammy technique on Eye of Mars – and a Gibson with the Midas touch
By Phil Weller published
The experimental band’s forthcoming album, Goldstar, puts Ezrin’s oddball blend of influences and techniques center stage
Yes icon Steve Howe on why he rarely runs scales, thrashing acoustics – and how he’s still chasing Chet Atkins’ touch
By Jonathan Horsley published
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
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