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In this issue

THE GREATEST BLUES GUITARISTS OF ALL TIME.

PRS SE SWAMP ASH SPECIAL..

Ihsahn – "Extreme music lends itself well to experimental arrangements"

In an extraordinary double album, former Emperor guitarist Ihsahn delivers new material in two contrasting versions: metal and orchestral. "It was a perfect match," he says, “because my guitar had the same tuning as the cellos!"

Ihsahn – "Extreme music lends itself well to experimental arrangements"

8 mins

Rosie Frater Taylor – "I Love Guitarists That Started in Jazz but Moved Into Pop"

It's a bold claim, but one that we're prepared to make: there is no other guitarist in the UK right now who sounds quite like Rosie Frater-Taylor.

Rosie Frater Taylor – "I Love Guitarists That Started in Jazz but Moved Into Pop"

7 mins

DIRTY SOUND MAGNET

Swiss psychedelic trio Dirty Sound Magnet have created a unique racket that's both thrillingly expansive and potently evocative.

DIRTY SOUND MAGNET

1 min

ELECTRO-HARMONIX PICO POG

You should be familiar with the Electro-Harmonix POG- it's the Polyphonic Octave Generator that set the standard for multistring, multi-octave layering and has graced the pedalboards of legends ranging from Jack White to Joe Satriani.

ELECTRO-HARMONIX PICO POG

1 min

BOSS KATANA AIR EX

More Air, vicar? Boss pump up their popular wireless desktop amp

BOSS KATANA AIR EX

2 mins

FGN BOUNDARY ILIAD BIL2MHS

With Japanese quality and top tones, could this be your next T-style?

FGN BOUNDARY ILIAD BIL2MHS

2 mins

THE 2024 GUITAR WORKOUT

Smash your new year guitar goals with our 30-day technical workout

THE 2024 GUITAR WORKOUT

10+ mins

"TAPPING IS THE MOST-USED WEAPON IN MY ARSENAL!"

Jon Gomm's tips for getting more out of your acoustic guitar

"TAPPING IS THE MOST-USED WEAPON IN MY ARSENAL!"

6 mins

"THE BEST GUITAR SOLO IS A SONG WITHIN A SONG"

Ace Frehley: the guitar hero of KISS, and an influence for Tom Morello, Dimebag and many more

"THE BEST GUITAR SOLO IS A SONG WITHIN A SONG"

5 mins

"THE SIMPLE PARTS ARE THE HARDEST TO GET RIGHT”

Lzzy Hale's recipe for meaty arena rock and killer tone

"THE SIMPLE PARTS ARE THE HARDEST TO GET RIGHT”

6 mins

"I'M STILL LEARNING.HONESTLY!”

Matteo Mancuso's guide to mastering fingerstyle and unravelling the mysteries of jazz

"I'M STILL LEARNING.HONESTLY!”

6 mins

“A TONE LIKE MUSICAL ELECTRICITY!"

How the two guitarists in Tesseract are putting a new spin on their progressive metal sound, with smoother tones amid the face-melting riffs...

“A TONE LIKE MUSICAL ELECTRICITY!"

7 mins

“I STARTED DOING BENDS AS A JOKE TO MAKE MY FRIENDS LAUGH!"

Post-punk trio Omni are masters of minimalism, but guitarist Frankie Broyles is having fun with classic rock moves and ZZ Top-inspired tones

“I STARTED DOING BENDS AS A JOKE TO MAKE MY FRIENDS LAUGH!"

6 mins

"CROWDS SING THE RIFFS BACK AT US. IT'S ADAN GREAT FEELING!"

How to write a pop punk anthem - and how to make a solo sing. For Neck Deep guitarists Sam Bowden and Matt West, it's all about finding that one great hook...

"CROWDS SING THE RIFFS BACK AT US. IT'S ADAN GREAT FEELING!"

8 mins

"I LIKE REALLY FILTHY, NASTY GUITAR TONES!"

FOR THEIR NOISY NEW SINGLE, WELSH BAND HIMALAYAS HAD A LITTLE HELP FROM AC/DC…

"I LIKE REALLY FILTHY, NASTY GUITAR TONES!"

2 mins

SHERGOLD PROVOCATEUR STANDARD SP12

This charming and affordable electric is sure to provoke a positive reaction

SHERGOLD PROVOCATEUR STANDARD SP12

2 mins

KID KAPICHI

Having been invited to support the likes of Liam Gallagher, Royal Blood and Nothing But Thieves in the space of the last year or so, Hastings quartet Kid Kapichi are fast becoming one of the most exciting rock acts in Britain.

KID KAPICHI

2 mins

MXR M309 JOSHUA AMBIENT ECHO

Ambient soundscapes and practical delays in one box

MXR M309 JOSHUA AMBIENT ECHO

1 min

GIBSON LES PAUL MODERN LITE

Snappy colours with classic rock tone-let's introduce the Modern Lite!

GIBSON LES PAUL MODERN LITE

3 mins

“IN THE HEAT OF THE BATTLE, WHEN WE’RE PLAYING BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY LIVE AND HAT RIFF COMES ALONG, ’M EXCITED, BUT I’VE GOT TO KEEP A PART OF MY BRAIN COOL JUST TO HANDLE WHERE THE FINGERS HAVE TO GO. IT’S ONE OF THE MOST UNNATURAL RIFFS TO PLAY THAT YOU COULD POSSIBLY IMAGINE!”

BRIAN MAY IS FEELING GOOD.

“IN THE HEAT OF THE BATTLE, WHEN WE’RE PLAYING BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY LIVE AND HAT RIFF COMES ALONG, ’M EXCITED, BUT I’VE GOT TO KEEP A PART OF MY BRAIN COOL JUST TO HANDLE WHERE THE FINGERS HAVE TO GO. IT’S ONE OF THE MOST UNNATURAL RIFFS TO PLAY THAT YOU COULD POSSIBLY IMAGINE!”

10+ mins

"YOU CAN'T JUST DO A CIRCULAR RIFF-BECAUSE IT MIGHT NOT MEET UP WHERE YOU NEED IT TO!"

None of what you’ll hear on Yard Act’s thrilling and stylistically audacious sophomore album is what you could call conventional, but on occasion it borrows from convention, perhaps just to leave armchair musicologists with a little mud to grapple around in in search of a label to pin on them. Those we had are out of date.

"YOU CAN'T JUST DO A CIRCULAR RIFF-BECAUSE IT MIGHT NOT MEET UP WHERE YOU NEED IT TO!"

8 mins

“WE LIKE HEAVY SOUNDS ON GUITAR!"

Alt-rock trailblazers Sleater-Kinney were making bassless records long before The White Stripes and The Black Keys came along. As co-leader Carrie Brownstein says: “The power comes from the conversation that the two guitars are having with each other…”

“WE LIKE HEAVY SOUNDS ON GUITAR!"

7 mins

"I'M THE PRESIDENT OF OVERDUBS 'R' US!!

As one of the best session players in the business, Marc Ribot has recorded with Tom Waits, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss and many more. And when he's creating his own music, anything goes...

"I'M THE PRESIDENT OF OVERDUBS 'R' US!!

6 mins

KING EDWARD

40 years ago this month, Van Halen had their first and only US number one single with Jump.

KING EDWARD

1 min

"MY GUITAR IS MORE LIKE THE ICING ON THE CAKE"

THE SIX-STRING VIRTUOSO WHO WRITES ON PIANO

"MY GUITAR IS MORE LIKE THE ICING ON THE CAKE"

2 mins

"I Wanted to Go Weirder"

Singer-songwriter Grace Potter is putting a new spin on rootsy Americana – with famous friends, oddball gear and a borrowed vintage Martin she wanted to steal…

"I Wanted to Go Weirder"

5 mins

"It was always going to be extremie..."

A Biffy Clyro and Slayer supergroup? You’d better believe it. Dave Grohl is already a fan of Empire State Bastard – Simon Neil and Mike Vennart’s “mortally raging” metal side project

"It was always going to be extremie..."

7 mins

"The strat sound is the most inspiring”

The Lemon Twigs' power-pop has a new sense of refinement - plus some classic guitar heroics

"The strat sound is the most inspiring”

7 mins

Foo Fighters: But Here We Are-track by track

"Jangly layers, crunching fuzz, epic sounds..."

Foo Fighters: But Here We Are-track by track

3 mins

JAMES AND THE COLD GUN

Picture the scene: two ultra cool young musicians - both named James - are brought together under one roof during a surreal detention of global proportions and spend the next 18 months writing songs in their garage, cranking their amps and waiting not so patiently to be allowed out to play.

JAMES AND THE COLD GUN

2 mins

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Total Guitar Magazine Description:

PublisherFuture

CategoryEntertainment

LanguageEnglish

FrequencyMonthly

Total Guitar Magazine is a monthly magazine published by Future. The magazine is aimed at guitarists of all levels, from beginners to professionals. Total Guitar Magazine features articles on a wide range of topics, including:

* Guitar reviews: The magazine reviews new and used guitars from all major manufacturers.
* Guitar lessons: Total Guitar Magazine provides guitar lessons on a variety of topics, such as scales, chords, and techniques.
* Guitar amps and effects: The magazine reviews new and used guitar amps and effects pedals.
* Guitar gear: Total Guitar Magazine covers all aspects of guitar gear, such as strings, picks, and cases.
* Guitar interviews: The magazine features interviews with guitarists from all genres of music.

Total Guitar Magazine is a must-read for anyone who is passionate about the guitar. The magazine is known for its high-quality journalism, its informative and engaging articles, and its commitment to providing its readers with the latest news and information about the guitar world.

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