Meet the Meowdulator, a pedal that makes your guitar sound like a cat (yes, really) By Janelle Borg published 30 May 24 The world's first guitar cat synthesizer pedal has three meow controllers and eight unique voicings, ranging from Staccato Kitten to Acid Kitty Synth
Elliot Easton on the emotional rollercoaster that helped him record one of his most iconic guitar solos By Matt Owen published 30 May 24 The Cars guitarist was particularly proud of the part he wrote, but was reduced to tears by his bandmates' initial reaction
Guthrie Govan on how Hans Zimmer forced him to embrace digital modeling By Matt Owen published 30 May 24 The requirements of the Zimmer gig pushed the Aristocrats virtuoso down the digital rabbit hole – and now modelers are the foundation of his live rig
Bob Dylan and Robbie Robertson's 1965 Fender Telecaster fetches a whopping $650,000 at auction By Janelle Borg published 30 May 24 The 1965 Fender Telecaster was used by both Bob Dylan and Robbie Robertson throughout their careers, and played on stage by Eric Clapton
The acoustic Eric Clapton used to write Tears in Heaven just sold for over $100,000 By Janelle Borg published 30 May 24 Originally owned by John Porter, Clapton begged him to borrow his 1977 Juan Alvares acoustic to use as his go-to songwriting guitar
Joe Bonamassa recalls the times B.B. King borrowed his amp – and made it sound better than him By Janelle Borg published 30 May 24 In sharing his amp anecdote, Joe Bonamassa has revealed what blues legends B.B. King, Albert King and Freddie King have in common
“One of the most important Beatles guitars ever to come to the auction block”: John Lennon’s lost Help! Framus 12-string has become one of the most expensive guitars to ever sell at auction By Matt Owen
Meet the Meowdulator, a pedal that makes your guitar sound like a cat (yes, really) By Janelle Borg published 30 May 24 The world's first guitar cat synthesizer pedal has three meow controllers and eight unique voicings, ranging from Staccato Kitten to Acid Kitty Synth
Elliot Easton on the emotional rollercoaster that helped him record one of his most iconic guitar solos By Matt Owen published 30 May 24 The Cars guitarist was particularly proud of the part he wrote, but was reduced to tears by his bandmates' initial reaction
Guthrie Govan on how Hans Zimmer forced him to embrace digital modeling By Matt Owen published 30 May 24 The requirements of the Zimmer gig pushed the Aristocrats virtuoso down the digital rabbit hole – and now modelers are the foundation of his live rig
Bob Dylan and Robbie Robertson's 1965 Fender Telecaster fetches a whopping $650,000 at auction By Janelle Borg published 30 May 24 The 1965 Fender Telecaster was used by both Bob Dylan and Robbie Robertson throughout their careers, and played on stage by Eric Clapton
The acoustic Eric Clapton used to write Tears in Heaven just sold for over $100,000 By Janelle Borg published 30 May 24 Originally owned by John Porter, Clapton begged him to borrow his 1977 Juan Alvares acoustic to use as his go-to songwriting guitar
This bold new guitar innovation lets you control your volume with a whammy bar By Matt Owen published 29 May 24 FOMOfx's latest gadget builds on the company's existing Virtual Jeff Pro digital whammy bar setup – and also acts as a clean boost
Show your dad he rocks this Father's Day with Positive Grid and up to 40% off the Spark, Spark Mini, Spark Go, and more By Matt McCracken published 29 May 24 Save big on smart amps with the perfect gift for dads that rock this Father’s Day
Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee reunite for Gordon Lightfoot tribute By Janelle Borg published 29 May 24 Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee paid tribute to the Canadian songwriting icon in Toronto
Peter Frampton honored with Les Paul Spirit Award By Janelle Borg published 29 May 24 Peter Frampton is being acknowledged for pushing the boundaries of music technology, particularly through his use of the talk box
“I narrowed it down to the bare essentials and found that three strings were all I needed”: 10 guitarists who played with missing strings on purpose… and the weird reasons why By Will Ainsley
“It was the first kind of ‘bass solo’ I’d been allowed to throw on a Rush song”: Geddy Lee on the album that saved Rush By Karl Coryat published 30 May 24 After a six-year absence from the recording studio, Vapor Trails redefined Rush’s career
Fender currently makes over 100 Stratocasters – here’s how to choose the Strat that’s right for you By Chris Bird published 30 May 24 Stratocasters explained: from pickups to bodies, necks to hardware, this is what you need to consider when buying a Fender Strat
How Judas Priest made a blockbuster new album in the face of adversity – and became unstoppable By Jon Wiederhorn published 30 May 24 Judas Priest’s Richie Faulkner, Rob Halford and Glenn Tipton open up on their guitar tag-team approach on Invincible Shield, a bold new album that lashes out at human frailty
Pat Beers honed a one-handed, five-string guitar technique so he can cause more onstage chaos with The Schizophonics By Mark McStea published 30 May 24 With Hendrix, MC5, and Stooges influences, these antsy San Diego rockers put on a show you’re not likely to forget
The Tube Screamer that Stevie Ray Vaughan really used – and why it may not be the one you expect By Chris Gill published 30 May 24 The iconic Ibanez overdrive pedal SRV used to create his timeless tone – and the settings he used to do it
The 15 most expensive guitars of all time By Jenna Scaramanga last updated 29 May 24 Fenders owned by Eric Clapton and Bob Dylan, Martins belonging to Kurt Cobain and David Gilmour, and one independently made axe headline the list of most profitable guitars sold at auction
ESP vs LTD Guitars: What's the difference? By Richard Blenkinsop published 29 May 24 Looking for a capable guitar for playing rock or metal? We explore the history, spec and tone characteristics of ESP and its affordable sub-brand LTD
Acoustic vs electric guitar: which is better for beginner guitarists? By Jonathan Horsley last updated 29 May 24 For new guitarists this is one of the biggest questions. We’re here to help you choose the right path and find the right guitar for you
Terry Corso on how he finally fused ’80s shred with nu metal for Alien Ant Farm’s surprising comeback By Phil Weller published 29 May 24 Writing shreddiest record yet, Mantras, was like a debut album experience for Corso. He reveals why he’s reveling in building his own guitars, loves surprising audiences with Strandbergs, and the guitar lessons he learned from Stone Temple Pilots’ DeLeo brothers
10 things every beginner guitarist needs to know By Jenna Scaramanga last updated 30 May 24 Chords and scales, rhythm and lead: these core skills set you up for success in any style
10 Eric Johnson techniques that will take your solos up a notch By John Wheatcroft published 29 May 24 The Texas virtuoso has a phenomenal command of touch, tone and technique – find out how you can apply his playing approaches to your own style
Get to grips with double-stops in our definitive lesson on the cornerstone technique By Simon Barnard published 28 May 24 Playing two notes together is an essential addition to any guitarist’s arsenal – and can be used in any kind of style
Americana is where country, blues, folk and bluegrass collide – and players like Steve Earle, Jason Isbell and Lucinda Williams are masters of the craft By Stuart Ryan published 24 May 24 Expand your fingerpicking skills and master the techniques used by Americana greats in this in-depth lesson
Hybrid picking on guitar: this in-depth lesson will have you playing like a pro in no time By Tom Kolb last updated 23 May 24 Get started with hybrid picking in this comprehensive lesson
Gus G is a speed picking master – and his alternate picking masterclass will get you playing faster than ever By JTC Guitar published 22 May 24 The Firewind and Ozzy Osbourne guitarist shares three blistering licks to help you sharpen up your picking
Bob Dylan is a songwriting great – and his acoustic guitar approach defined the folk sound By Stuart Ryan published 20 May 24 Bob Dylan changed the world with an acoustic guitar. We break down his style, giving you the tools to take your songwriting to the next level
Bebop scale: how you can use this jazz scale in your guitar solos By Matt Warnock last updated 17 May 24 Learn how the Bebop scale is built and where you can use it in your solos
James Hetfield is the undisputed master of metal rhythm guitar – and his downpicking will seriously test your abilities By Jamie Hunt published 17 May 24 Get to grips with the Metallica frontman’s punishing palm-muting and chugging rhythms