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Meet the SlideSaddle – a guitar slide that offers infinite sustain like an EBow
By Phil Weller published
An IndieGoGo campaign has been launched to get this futurist take on the humble guitar slide off the ground

Steven Wilson on why guitarists need to switch up their tones to prevent their solos sounding stale
By Janelle Borg published
Alongside guitarist Randy McStine, the musical polymath took a tone-first approach to composing – and playing – solos on his new album, The Overview

This brand of high-end cabinets puts Celestion speakers into luxury furniture inspired by ’70s hi-fi consoles
By Jenna Scaramanga published
If the rugged appearance of touring gear feels out of place in your house, this brand thinks it has the solution

Heritage turns to the budget guitar market with its all-new Ascent range – which starts from just $195
By Phil Weller published
With its new Les Paul-style and semi-hollow builds, Heritage is aiming to make its models more accessible than ever

Norman Harris almost sold John Fogerty back his iconic ACME Rickenbacker – years before he was eventually reunited with it
By Jenna Scaramanga published
Fogerty played the Rickenbacker 325 at Woodstock and on nearly every Creedence Clearwater Revival classic, but didn't want to pay for it

Lollar looks to breathe new life into Strat single coils with the Super-Casters
By Phil Weller published
With bigger and longer magnets, the Super-Casters serve up classic Strat sounds and then some

Vicki Peterson on the invaluable lessons she learned with The Bangles – and how she stopped worrying about her guitar playing
By Janelle Borg published
The Bangles' guitarist and co-founder shares nuggets of wisdom on how to avoid overthinking your guitar playing in a live setting

Spiro shares the secrets behind his speed picking technique that will help you play faster
By Phil Weller published
“Shred’s next great hope” has offered an insight into the concept behind his jaw-dropping right-hand technique

John Mayer names the pedal he thinks every young guitar player should consider buying
By Jenna Scaramanga published
Despite saying his tone “can only come from the ignition inside of a tube”, the Dead & Company guitarist thinks this amp modeler is worthwhile

“He's made of different stuff”: Snow Patrol guitarist performs live with two broken hands
By Jenna Scaramanga published
Frontman Gary Lightbody says guitarist Johnny McDaid couldn’t move his fingers at soundcheck, but still made the gig

Mark Tremonti is road-testing his highly anticipated pedal line on tour with Creed
By Jenna Scaramanga published
Tremonti has shared an update on his pedal range, and touted five potential future releases

“My mate found the guitar in a skip”: Andy Fairweather Low’s favorite guitar was a dumpster find
By Jenna Scaramanga published
The Eric Clapton and Roger Waters collaborator paid just £47 to buy the discarded Gibson from Tom Jones’ guitarist

The time Mike Campbell asked George Harrison to take over his own guitar solo
By Janelle Borg published
Campbell recalls rejecting his own solo on the Traveling Wilburys' debut single – and why Harrison's playing style was a better fit

Fender gives its Player II Series a high-spec metal makeover with limited-edition FSR Advanced drop
By Matt Owen published
A range of finishes have been rolled out to UK retailers as Fender gives its humble Player II line a serious revamp

The night Keith Richards rocked up unannounced to an LA jam night
By Jenna Scaramanga published
Singer-songwriter Jason Sinay is best known for his work with Heartbreaker Mike Campbell, and has recalled a career of amazing guest spots – including one from a Rolling Stone

After a decade playing together in Dead & Company, John Mayer and Bob Weir reveal the invaluable lessons they’ve learned from each other
By Janelle Borg published
The veteran guitarist and Slow Dancing In a Burning Room hitmaker also set the record straight on whether we can expect a Dead & Company studio album anytime soon

Brian Setzer says he’s recovering well after an autoimmune disease left him unable to play guitar
By Matt Owen published
The Stray Cats’ rockabilly legend dreams of returning to the stage as soon as possible

Nuno Bettencourt joins Van Halen tribute band for blazing Hot For Teacher cover
By Jenna Scaramanga published
The Extreme axeman used an EVH striped guitar to blast out Van Halen licks like he's been doing it all his life

Joe Satriani reveals the Eddie Van Halen guitar parts he found most difficult to play
By Janelle Borg published
Satch also discusses his years-long search for the quintessential Van Halen tone

What really happened at Prince’s infamous show supporting the Stones in 1981? Guitarist Dez Dickerson sets the record straight
By Jenna Scaramanga published
The former Revolution guitarist insists the shows weren't as disastrous as some say, and reveals he persuaded Prince to return to the stage