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Randy Bachman on how a broken string inspired his iconic American Woman guitar riff
By Janelle Borg published
How one broken string on a ‘59 Les Paul changed Randy Bachman’s career
“This is impossible to play!” Joe Satriani and Sammy Hagar name – and nail – Eddie Van Halen’s hardest guitar riffs during first-ever Best of All Worlds performance
By Matt Owen published
Joined by bandmates Michael Anthony and Jason Bonham, the supergroup performed 5 tracks from the Van Halen catalog live on air ahead of their 2024 tour – mere minutes after getting together for the first time
Philip Sayce is a modern blues-rock master – from daredevil overbends to tremolo picking with fingers, his licks will take your pentatonic soloing to a new level
By Jon Bishop published
Schooled in Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimi Hendrix, the Canadian Strat sage teaches you some of his most raucous licks in this exclusive lesson
“Imagine trying to convince your parents to buy you this thing in 1958!”: Joe Bonamassa shares his favorite Gibson Flying V licks
By Joe Bonamassa published
"Amos" is a very special guitar, with a very special sound, even if it was a little ahead of its time in 1958. In this tab and video lesson, Joe Bonamassa shows us what it can do
Dimebag Darrell was a shredder like no other – learn the solo licks that made him a metal legend
By Charlie Griffiths published
Take your metal playing to a new level with this lesson on the uncompromising style of the late, great Pantera icon
Jared James Nichols is the wild man of modern blues-rock – let your solos loose with 6 of his most ferocious licks
By Jon Bishop published
In this exclusive lesson, the Epiphone signature artist teaches you 6 licks that will take your blues-rock solos into uncharted territory
Joe Bonamassa teaches you his favorite Fender Stratocaster blues licks
By Joe Bonamassa published
The blues guitar superstar takes us on a tone tour on his 1954 Fender Strat, with licks inspired by Jimi Hendrix, Eric Johnson and more
5 T-Bone Walker licks every blues guitarist needs to know
By Andy G Jones published
A trailblazer of blues guitar, a born entertainer, T-Bone Walker has influenced generations of players. Here, we look at how he added a jazzy flair to his solos for maximum effect
Joe Bonamassa makes a strong case for fitting your Gibson Les Paul with P-90s as he shares his favorite ’54 Goldtop blues licks
By Joe Bonamassa published
The first in a series of exclusive lessons from the Mayor of Nerdville that will not only teach you something to play but also demonstrate what a classic vintage electric guitar can do
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