Jenna Scaramanga
Jenna writes for Total Guitar and Guitar World, and is the former classic rock columnist for Guitar Techniques. She studied with Guthrie Govan at BIMM, and has taught guitar for 15 years. She's toured in 10 countries and played on a Top 10 album (in Sweden).
Latest articles by Jenna Scaramanga
While She Sleeps' Sean Long: “The guitar should enhance your ability to express yourself – it’s just a piece of wood with some electrics in it. We are the real magic here”
By Jenna Scaramanga published
The Sheffield metalcore riffmeister dives deep on his striking new neon-yellow-on-black Charvel signature model, which he calls an “incredible manifestation of human capabilities”
Léa Sen: “I struggle writing melodies... but when I have a guitar in my hands, the way they work together just comes naturally”
By Jenna Scaramanga published
The French-born, London-based artist writes songs that bind the complex and experimental with melody and hooks
A guide to Slash’s forgotten guitars
By Jenna Scaramanga published
If you thought Slash only played Les Pauls, check out these amazing highlights from the Guns N’ Roses rocker’s $2 million guitar collection...
30 left-handed guitarists who flipped the instrument on its head
By Jenna Scaramanga published
We chart some of the most inspiring southpaws to ever pick up a six-string
Justus West on forging a successful career playing guitar with a producer’s perspective – and how it all started with a venomous spider bite
By Jenna Scaramanga published
The Grammy-winning producer discusses thinking outside the box on Mac Miller records, injecting fresh sounds into hip-hop, and the secrets behind his trademark ambient tones
Nova Twins’ Amy Love on recording Supernova, a synth-sounding riot of guitar, bass and drums
By Jenna Scaramanga published
The London duo's much-anticipated second album is due out in June
Black Country, New Road’s Luke Mark on the time signature sleight of hand and ‘hacked’ Fender guitars behind the band's new album, Ants From Up There
By Jenna Scaramanga published
After their surprise top 5 debut album, Black Country, New Road deliver a more melodic follow-up. But as guitarist Luke Mark says: “I insisted on being louder than everyone else!”
Slash: “When I play fast, it really is an energy thing. I would actually like to tone it back sometimes, but I get so taken away!”
By Jenna Scaramanga published
Slash on making his new album with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators in just five days, that elusive Guns N’ Roses chemistry, and why he doesn't always feel the need for speed when it comes to guitar
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