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5 ways to play a blues turnaround on guitar
By Jenna Scaramanga published
Give your solos a satisfying ending with these foolproof lead ideas
Exploring Brad Paisley’s awe-inspiring acoustic country playing
By Stuart Ryan published
Let's dive headlong into the acoustic style of a Nashville superstar who’s better known for ripping out scary electric licks. Spoilers: he's just as spectacular unplugged
What is economy picking and how can it benefit your guitar playing?
By Simon Barnard published
A more efficient way to pick, economy picking will make you a more fluid player, whether you’re playing jazz and fusion or shred à la Yngwie Malmsteen
Make your blues swing with this guide to Honky Tonk hero Billy Butler’s techniques
By John Wheatcroft published
A hero to the great Danny Gatton, Billy Butler was a trailblazing player, and this lesson into his jazzy blues style will underpin your technique and improvisational sensibility
EVH adds new eye-catching colorways to its Wolfgang Special and Standard lineups
By Matt Owen published
Sonic Boom, Absinthe Frost, Battleship Gray and Purple Burst join the Wolfgang lineup's collection of finishes for 2023
How to get the most sought-after sound in indie rock without permanently modifying your guitar
By Mary Beth Skylis published
A DIY rubber bridge project can help you get the distinctive tone beloved by the likes of Phoebe Bridgers, The National, Wilco and many more
John Petrucci shares his top 3 tips for better guitar tone
By Joe Bosso published
The Dream Theater prog-metal guitar kingpin might have a signature guitar with boost and piezo, but listen to the man when he says keep it simple – it might just save your tone
Learn the essentials of 12-bar acoustic blues
By Richard Barrett published
It's time to dig out the flattop and learn the blues with this exercise that combines elements of Eric Clapton, Robert Johnson, and Skip James
Why learning songs is just as important as practicing technical exercises
By Justin Sandercoe published
Guitar exercises are important and will always have their place, but when you learn songs, you can extract the licks and techniques, use them in other contexts, and have a lot of fun, too
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