Phil Collen's first Def Leppard solo is one of his most famous – and he did it in one take By Matt Owen published 16 August 24 Recruited by Def Leppard in 1982, Collen was put straight to work on Pyromania, and contributed a rather notable lead effort he nailed in one go
Quiet Riot’s Rudy Sarzo on why Ozzy Osbourne's words of wisdom to Randy Rhoads were crucial to his development as a guitarist By Janelle Borg published 15 August 24 The Prince of Darkness was key in igniting Randy Rhoads' passion for incorporating more classical-leaning flavors into his compositions
Marty Friedman's rare 1985 Jackson Kelly San Dimas has gone up for sale – and it could go for as much as $125,000 By Janelle Borg published 15 August 24 Friedman's Megadeth-era guitar is also reportedly one of the first 500 guitars Jackson ever built, and was used to record Rust in Peace
This study claims to have identified the lightest tonewood of them all – and it’s not one you’d expect By Matt Owen published 15 August 24 This new research piece compared the weight of 466 solidbody guitars to found out which tonewood makes the lightest instruments
Nancy Wilson on ignoring the people that tried to stop her becoming a guitarist By Janelle Borg published 15 August 24 Wilson talks about how crucial her parents' support was for her to make headway in her music career.
How to use CAGED shapes in conjunction with pentatonic scales By Richard Barrett published 15 August 24 Breaking these well-known chord shapes down into single notes or triads creates a road map for experimentation, improvisation and an escape route from cliched licks
Jackson just made its genre-blurring American Series more accessible than ever with the Virtuoso HT By Matt Owen published 14 August 24 The latest addition to the firm's range of US-made workhorse electrics continues Jackson's quest to bring metal guitars to the mainstream
The Go-Go's Kathy Valentine recalls recruiting Ace Frehley and Gilby Clarke for her solo album By Janelle Borg published 14 August 24 Valentine approached Frehley to play on her record at her birthday party – not expecting him to actually show up at the studio
Positive Grid Spark 1 vs Spark 2: which one should you choose? By Matt McCracken published 14 August 24 With Positive Grid’s Spark 2 imminently arriving, we decided to put these two practice amps head-to-head
The Fender Duo-Sonic that helped launch Peter Green’s late-’70s comeback is going up for auction By Matt Owen published 14 August 24 The late Fleetwood Mac legend returned after nearly a decade away from the limelight to record In the Skies – and he did so with the help of this Duo-Sonic
Did Walrus Audio just drop the ultimate compact power supply for amp modelers and multi-FX rigs? By Michael Astley-Brown published 14 August 24 The Canvas Power HP is a small-footprint isolated supply designed for use with the Quad Cortex, HeadRush, HX Stomp and more
“I was as blindsided as everyone else”: Experimental rock darlings Black Midi announce “indefinite” hiatus By Janelle Borg published 14 August 24 Bassist Cameron Picton claims he was surprised by the sudden announcement made by guitarist Geordie Greep
Grace Bowers solos her way through her late-night TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! By Janelle Borg published 14 August 24 Bowers delivers a wah-heavy performance of her track Tell Me Why U Do That accompanied by her band the Hodge Podge
Seymour Duncan's new guitar strings could be the key to unlocking “true vintage tone” By Matt Owen published 14 August 24 The pickup specialist has expanded its Antiquity range with a six-string set that looks to help players harness “true vintage tones of the most infamous guitars ever produced”
Paul Gilbert has had guitars worth $12,000 stolen – now the shred icon needs your help to find them By Matt Parker published 14 August 24 The instruments, including three distinctive Ibanez signature models, were taken amid Mr. Big’s European tour dates
Best guitars for kids 2024: top electric and acoustic guitars for children By Daryl Robertson last updated 14 August 24 The top kid’s guitars available today and everything you need to know to get your child started with the guitar
Blackstar’s Polar 4 pitches for the pro player by supersizing the guitar-focused audio interface By Matt Parker published 13 August 24 The amp firm’s latest guitarist-centric interface offers a wealth of connectivity while continuing to wage war on digital clipping
“We’d hit it against curbs”: Julian Lage radically DIY aged his father’s prized Telecaster By Matt Owen published 13 August 24 The jazz virtuoso has a close bond with the Telecaster, and one of his earliest experiences with the model involved some drastic relic'ing methods
Best guitar audio interfaces 2024: our top picks for every budget By Chris Schwarten last updated 13 August 24 Get recording your guitar today, regardless of your budget or experience
Flea names his pick for “the greatest rock bass player” of all time By Phil Weller published 13 August 24 The Red Hot Chili Peppers member has singled out a player for his ability to subvert what is expected of a traditional bassist