Ace Frehley, Kiss cofounding guitarist, is dead at age 74
The guitarist was on life support following a fall in his studio in late September
Guitarists
Michael J. Fox thinks he knows what happened to the ‘Back to the Future’ Gibson ES-345
Gibson is scouring the globe for the guitar, but the actor has his own theory as to why the guitar hasn’t yet been found
Brian May says Queen's biggest hit seemed like nothing out of the ordinary to him — until the fans went crazy for it
The flamboyant epic would become Queen's biggest hit, but May didn’t see it as being a standout in the band's canon
David Gilmour on Pink Floyd’s difficult years trying to follow up The Dark Side of the Moon
Gilmour blames fame and lethargy for the two years it took for Pink Floyd to record their followup
Gear
Prime Day guitar deals 2025: Amazon's massive sales event has officially ended
If you missed out on the action don't worry, there are still loads of great guitar gear deals to take advantage of
Hurry! When they're gone, they're gone. These dirt-cheap Prime Day pedal deals end today – build a killer budget pedalboard with stomps starting from just $27.99!
Cheap pedals just got even cheaper with Amazon slashing the prices of Joyo, Mooer, Donner and more this Prime Day
Quick! My go-to acoustic guitar for new players has a whopping $136 off, making it more affordable than ever - but hurry, as the sale ends today
The stunning D'Angelico Premier Series Gramercy has 34% off in Guitar Center's Guitar-A-Thon sale, but the deal is ending very soon
Forget big-ticket gear like guitars, these Amazon Prime Day accessories and essentials are the ones that are worth your attention
With deals starting from just $6.49, Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days is the best place to shop for essential guitar gear
Guitars
Best guitar audio interfaces 2025: Record your guitar with my top picks
Whether you’re a solo guitarist or a frequent collaborator, here lies the perfect guitar-ready interface for you – chosen by experts
There's only one day left to shop Guitar Center's massive Guitar-A-Thon, and honestly, it's better than anything you'll find in the final day of Amazon's Prime Day sale
Grab yourself some huge savings on all your favorite guitar brands while you still can – prices slashed on Fender, Gibson, Epiphone, and loads more
Adrian Belew leads the tributes to master luthier Ken Parker, who has died aged 73
The man behind the Parker Fly guitar — and a constant innovator in the world of instrument design — has passed away after a two-year battle with cancer
Forget Amazon Prime Day, the Musician's Friend Rocktober sale is the place to go for seriously discounted guitar gear – including $800 off this Steve Lukather-approved Ernie Ball Music Man
The Musician's Friend Rocktober sale is running from now until October 26, with up to 40% off big-name brands
Best Telecasters 2025: Top-rated Fender Teles for all players
Shopping around for a Fender Telecaster? Here’s a list of our top choice Teles from Fender and Squier
We review the Fender Player II Modified Telecaster
From traditional Tele sparkle to a beefier, series-wired tone, it's designed for those who want classic tones and style with modern amenities
Why a mid-priced and “ugly” Mexican Strat is causing a stir at Norman’s Rare Guitars
This limited-edition Jimi Hendrix tribute model bears a striking Ultraviolet finish that will put off most buyers — until they plug the guitar in and play it
Makers
Studio legend Glyn Johns on Paul McCartney's shocking request to work on what became the Beatles' final album
The album’s roots live on as 'Let It Be,' but Johns says the rest of the band didn’t get McCartney’s “really interesting” idea
From Taylor Swift to Phoebe Bridgers and Wilco's Jeff Tweedy — how indie rockers came to adopt a guitar bridge born from parts in Home Depot's toilet aisle
Rubber-bridge guitars have changed the sound of acoustic guitar over the past 10 years. And it's all down to one man's invention
Recording engineer Glyn Johns on why he never used click tracks when working with the Stones, Beatles, and Led Zeppelin
He’s recorded and mixed seminal records by some of rock’s biggest artists, and click tracks were always left out in the cold
Tommy Emmanuel reveals everything you need to know about his upcoming Guitar Camp U.S.A.
Presented by Dreamcatcher Events this October, the camp is a hands-on learning experience unlike any other, featuring the acoustic virtuoso and other noted guitarists
New tariffs are having a negative impact on Fender’s credit rating
The taxes affect production at Fender’s facilities where guitars, amps, pedals and other electronics are made
Ciari Guitars is rising high as the industry’s premier travel guitar maker
Ciari founder Jonathan Spangler tells the story behind his company's innovative folding guitar design and technology
Lessons
Brett Garsed teaches his angled-slide technique that lets you play lines like Walsh used in the James Gang and Eagles — but in standard tuning
The masterful Australian slides through 12 examples with blues-rock grit, using 5ths and octaves
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Get the best guitar lessons we've tested for just $10.47 a month with this monster Labor Day deal
With 65% off an annual plan, this is the biggest saving you're likely to see until Black Friday
Music
Bob Dylan on the Neil Young song that got under his skin — for the most personal reason of all
Of all the Bob Dylan imitations over the years, this one bothered him the most
“That’s a terrible idea for a song!” “Margaritaville” writer Jimmy Buffett didn’t listen to his critics. Here’s how a bad day, a traffic jam and a rejection from Elvis Presley turned out just fine for him
After years of struggling in Nashville, Buffett turned his musical ambitions south, to the Gulf Coast, and created a generation all his own
Elliot Easton opens up about the Cars’ Ric Ocasek and says new music is coming featuring the group’s five original members
As a book about the new wave legends comes out, Easton reveals that the surviving members have completed leftover tracks featuring Ocasek and Ben Orr
Don McLean on the “unspeakable” death that haunted the writing of his iconic acoustic hit “American Pie”
The songwriter recently took to the stage to sing the song with another artist for only the second time in 55 years
Ana Popovic on how her custom Fender axe inspired the guitar-dance fusion on her new album, ‘Dance to the Rhythm’
“I don’t think there’s a rule,” Popovic says of applying guitar to dance tracks. “It’s whatever the song needs, wherever you want to take it
Alex Lifeson on the song he wrote for Rush drummer Neil Peart
Written while Peart was dealing with cancer, the song became Lifeson’s moving tribute to the Rush icon
Rita Coolidge on how Bob Dylan’s quirky habit confused everyone during the making of his worldwide hit "Knockin' on Heaven's Door"
The singer saw Dylan's unusual ways up close while working with him on the 1973 film 'Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid'
