Guitar Techniques
JUSTIN SANDERCOE
The founder of justinguitar.com lends GT his insight as one of the world’s most successful guitar teachers
4 min |
July 2023
Guitar Techniques
MITCH DALTON
The studio guitarist’s guide to happiness and personal fulfilment, as related by our resident session ace.
3 min |
July 2023
Guitar Techniques
JEFF LOOMIS
This month Charlie Griffiths gets Nevermore heavy with five very challenging licks from the shredder from Seattle with no Arch Enemies.
2 min |
July 2023
Guitar Techniques
THE CROSSROADS Pat Metheny
For this month’s Crossroads, John Wheatcroft looks at a jazz musician who is undeniably one of the world’s most significant guitar players, and a master of the instrument.
3 min |
July 2023
Guitar Player
BOSS Katana-50 MkII EX
THE KATANA SERIES amps from Boss recently expanded with the introduction of three new Mkll models: a 50-watt 1x12, a 100-watt head and a 2x12 cabinet with Boss Waza speakers.
3 min |
July 2023
Guitar Player
Still Killing
Fifty-five years since his solo bow, Harvey Mandel shows no sign of slowing down on his latest, Who's Calling. \"The Sustain King\" riffs with GP on his music, guitar technique and a certain player by the name of Eddie.
10+ min |
July 2023
Guitar Player
LARGER THAN LIFE
He's played on records by Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond and Donovan. As he drops his latest solo effort, Jonny Polonsky reflects on how he spun a few homemade cassettes into a remarkably varied music career.
9 min |
July 2023
Guitar Player
THE BLACK STRAT
An iconic instrument heard on Pink Floyd albums, including The Dark Side of the Moon, David Gilmour’s Black Strat underwent its fair share of modifications over the years. Here we explore its storied life and many mods.
3 min |
July 2023
Guitar Player
ΜΟΟΝ RISE
As The Dark Side of the Moon turns 50, we go behind the scenes of Pink Floyd’s masterpiece, from its live origins to its studio metamorphosis, to explore David Gilmour’s gear and tone, and the stories behind every track.
10+ min |
July 2023
Guitar Player
ACOUSTIC WAVES
The 2023 NAMM show was surging with innovative and environmentally savvy gear for acoustic players. We did a little surfing.
9 min |
July 2023
Guitar Player
Open & Shut
How to liven up progressions by combining open and closed chords.
2 min |
July 2023
Guitar Player
ASSISTED STRETCHING
Taylor Goldsmith talks Dawes' latest genre-extending effort and the benefits of bringing a hired guitarslinger on tour.
5 min |
July 2023
Guitar Player
BEST SHOTS
As he savors his Rock Hall induction and raves for the musical Invincible, Neil Giraldo reflects on the highlights of his career — from Rick Derringer to Pat Benatar and beyond.
10+ min |
July 2023
Guitar Player
BACK IN BLACK
Angela Petrilli emerges from grief with a new band, a new EP and an inspired outlook on guitar.
5 min |
July 2023
Guitar Player
TIP SHEET
Feeling stuck in rut? Steve Morse has five ways to get you back in action and playing better than ever.
5 min |
July 2023
Guitar Player
KISS MY STRINGS
JAM Offset and Telecaster Bridges
3 min |
July 2023
Guitar Player
VERTEX EFFECTS
Boost MK II + Volume/Expression Insert T
4 min |
July 2023
Guitar Player
SMALL WONDERS
Having nailed the vintage-style bolt-neck guitar, K-Line attempts golden age–inspired 1x12 combos. How do the Bevo and Manchester measure up?
6 min |
July 2023
Guitar Player
MY CAREER IN FIVE SONGS
Billy Squier reveals secrets behind key tracks that span his solo career.
8 min |
July 2023
Guitar Player
How I Wrote... "Reminiscing"
Little River Band's Graeham Goble reflects on the group's 1978 hit and its famous fan - John Lennon.
3 min |
July 2023
Classic Rock
HERE COMES THE SONS
After six albums in 15 years, and touring alongside a raft of A-listers, Rival Sons reckon it's their time to move up to the next level. And new album Darkfighter might just take them there
10+ min |
July 2023
Guitarist
RIVAL SONS
As the Californian rockers release their “cinematic” seventh album, Scott Holiday invites us into his jaw-dropping guitar room to talk mad-scientist fuzz pedals, the merits of musical brainwashing, and why he’s no longer a modder
8 min |
July 2023
Guitarist
LOVE THAT BURNS
The late blues hero Peter Green was not only one of the most influential guitarists in history but he had a wide-ranging taste in instruments. With over 100 of his guitars coming up for auction, we examine some of the gems from his personal collection alongside restoration expert Steve Clarke – and discover some surprisingly affordable guitars going under the hammer, too
8 min |
July 2023
Classic Rock
6 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT...Demob Happy
They like to pretend it's the 70s, they're anti everything, and they enjoyed getting one over Amazon's Jeff Bezos
3 min |
July 2023
Classic Rock
JOE PERRY
Over the past 50 years he's been in (and out) of one of the biggest bands in the world, and enjoyed all the trappings that brings, not all of them healthy. Having achieved everything he set out to do and more, these days all the Aerosmith guitarist really wants to do is play
10+ min |
July 2023
Guitarist
TONE MAGNET
Jason Lollar is one of the most respected pickup makers in the world. He says his goal is not to ‘make them like they used to’ but instead to make pickups better than anything that’s gone before. We learn the secrets of his masterly approach to tone…
10 min |
July 2023
Guitarist
Sister Rosetta Tharpe
The evolutionary timeline of rock history includes iconic names such as T-Bone Walker, Chuck Berry, Elvis, Little Richard and many others – and yet it’s only in recent years that another name has started to get its due. The extraordinary Sister Rosetta Tharpe not only paved the way for rock ’n’ roll but also stands tall as an electric guitar pioneer
8 min |
July 2023
Guitarist
TYLER BRYANT
The young bluesman tells tales of a brand-new signature guitar and an unbelievable deal on a 1960s Strat
5 min |
July 2023
Classic Rock
THE ODD COUPLE
Ahead of their gig with Iggy Pop at July's Dog Day Afternoon, Blondie's Clem Burke and former Sex Pistol Glen Matlock talk punk... and more punk
8 min |
July 2023
Guitarist
Transatlantic Tastes
Is the concept of British versus American speaker voicings out of date? Or just plain confusing? Paul Gough of Zilla Cabs offers his view
3 min |