
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
By Phil Weller published
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
By Phil Weller published
The flamboyant epic would become Queen's biggest hit, but May didn’t see it as being a standout in the band's canon
By Phil Weller published
Gilmour blames fame and lethargy for the two years it took for Pink Floyd to record their followup
By Chris Barnes last updated
If you missed out on the action don't worry, there are still loads of great guitar gear deals to take advantage of
By Daryl Robertson published
Cheap pedals just got even cheaper with Amazon slashing the prices of Joyo, Mooer, Donner and more this Prime Day
By Daryl Robertson published
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
By Matt McCracken published
With deals starting from just $6.49, Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days is the best place to shop for essential guitar gear
By Matt McCracken last updated
Whether you’re a solo guitarist or a frequent collaborator, here lies the perfect guitar-ready interface for you – chosen by experts
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Grab yourself some huge savings on all your favorite guitar brands while you still can – prices slashed on Fender, Gibson, Epiphone, and loads more
By Phil Weller published
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
By Daryl Robertson published
The Musician's Friend Rocktober sale is running from now until October 26, with up to 40% off big-name brands
By Rod Brakes last updated
Shopping around for a Fender Telecaster? Here’s a list of our top choice Teles from Fender and Squier
By Art Thompson published
From traditional Tele sparkle to a beefier, series-wired tone, it's designed for those who want classic tones and style with modern amenities
By Phil Weller published
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
By Phil Weller published
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
By Phil Weller published
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
By Phil Weller published
He’s recorded and mixed seminal records by some of rock’s biggest artists, and click tracks were always left out in the cold
By Jimmy Leslie published
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
By Andrew Daly published
By Phil Weller last updated
The taxes affect production at Fender’s facilities where guitars, amps, pedals and other electronics are made
By Art Thompson published
Ciari founder Jonathan Spangler tells the story behind his company's innovative folding guitar design and technology
By Brett Garsed published
The masterful Australian slides through 12 examples with blues-rock grit, using 5ths and octaves
By Christopher Scapelliti published
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By Chris Barnes published
With 65% off an annual plan, this is the biggest saving you're likely to see until Black Friday
By Christopher Scapelliti last updated
Of all the Bob Dylan imitations over the years, this one bothered him the most
By Christopher Scapelliti published
After years of struggling in Nashville, Buffett turned his musical ambitions south, to the Gulf Coast, and created a generation all his own
By Gary Graff published
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
By Christopher Scapelliti last updated
The songwriter recently took to the stage to sing the song with another artist for only the second time in 55 years
By Gary Graff published
“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
By James Volpe Rotondi published
Written while Peart was dealing with cancer, the song became Lifeson’s moving tribute to the Rush icon
By Christopher Scapelliti last updated
The singer saw Dylan's unusual ways up close while working with him on the 1973 film 'Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid'