Andy Summers tells why he deserves credit for “Every Breath You Take,” the Police monster hit at the heart of his lawsuit against Sting
Summers contends the song was nothing without his iconic guitar riff
Guitarists
Grace Bowers impresses with flawless “Crazy Train” shred as she pays tribute to Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads
The guitarist says she only learned the song’s solo days before playing it live, and she’s delivered it with her own flair
Paul McCartney on the ghost of John Lennon and “strange goings-on” that marked the recording of the Beatles’ ‘Anthology’ hits
It was the first time the trio had entered the studio without John Lennon, who McCartney claims made his presence known from beyond the grave
As Derek Trucks and Warren Haynes prepare to hit the road, they reveal the obscure 1997 guitar album they call a game-changer
As the two guitar icons prepare to hit the road, they discuss their long shared history in and out of the Allman Brothers Band
Gear
Get up to 30% off guitars you won't find anywhere else in the Guitar Center Labor Day sale, including a mega $500 saving on a Gibson Les Paul
From rare finishes to models you won’t see anywhere else, this is a chance to grab something that sets you apart
Beat the Labor Day rush with the Musician's Friend mega sale including $100 off the Guild Polara and a huge $500 discount on an Alvarez acoustic
From Guild guitars to Keeley pedals, these are the best deals from the Musician's Friend sale
We reviewed the Decker Hummingbird 15 tube combo and decided less is definitely more
Boasting top-notch build and minimal features, it's an ideal pedal platform and a solid performer that morphs from rhythm to lead via your picking or guitar volume
“Should anybody be interested…” Noel Gallagher shares photo of his pedalboard for the Oasis reunion tour. These are the rare ones
The guitarist also posted a pic of his backline, which includes Marshall and Hiwatt amps
Guitars
These 6 essential Labor Day guitar sales are taking the fight to Black Friday – beat the Cyber Weekend crush and save up to 60%
Treat yourself this Labor Day weekend and score massive savings on guitars, amps, pedals and accessories
Sweetwater has set the tone for Labor Day with a massive $500 off a rare Gibson and $300 off Dave Grohl's celebrated signature Epiphone
The music retail giant has just dropped its Labor Day sale early, and it includes sizable discounts on the likes of Fender, Gibson, Schecter, Music Man, and more
Best guitar straps 2025: Keep your guitar safe and play in comfort
Make sure your guitar is secure when you step up to the stage with the best guitar straps
Best classical guitars 2025: My pick of the finest nylon-string acoustics
From small-scale acoustics for your first steps to stage-ready electro-classicals, here's what to look for
Joe Bonamassa on why he turned down Peter Green and Gary Moore’s iconic 1959 “Greeny” Les Paul — and why Metallica’s Kirk Hammett was absolutely the right owner
His decision to pass and Hammett’s decision to buy illustrate why guitar collecting is as personal to every guitarist as their playing style
$530 off an Ultra Luxe Tele? I’ve never seen Fender go this big on discounting American-made guitars
Fender just went all out on cutting American-made guitar prices, with hundreds slashed off Ultra Luxe, American Pro II, and Acoustasonic
Eddie Van Halen’s 1982 Kramer expected to fetch $3 million at auction this fall
The guitar hasn’t been in public in over 40 years – but it did feature on a classic glam metal album in 1989
“Despite its metal leanings, it can handle anything you throw at it.” We review the Jackson Pro Series Lee Malia LM-87
Its pair of potent Jackson pickups — a humbucker in the bridge and a P90 in the neck position — retain their power even in split-coil mode
“A premium guitar built for speed and metal, offering even more than you would expect.” We review the Jackson American Series Soloist SL2 DX HT
With its classic pickup combo and a five-way selector that delivers a broad range of tones, it's an ideal choice for players of modern metal
Makers
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
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
Paul Reed Smith explains why it doesn’t matter where guitars are made
Calling Carlos Santana and Jimmy Herring up as witnesses, the luthier continues his electric guitar myth-busting streak
Gibson revamps the Les Paul Studio with tonal, playability, and aesthetic upgrades
A lighter body, plain maple cap, updated electronics, and new finishes give the affordable LP a new lease on life
Lessons
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
Master the rhythms, techniques and soul of Brazilian guitar with this lesson from João Gaspar
Bossa nova fingerpicking, samba strumming, and funk-pop grooves, this tutorial will elevate your guitar skills to the next level
Flair, fluidity and fire: Allen Hinds' legato style will help you create your own stunning solos
From sequential patterns to doubling notes for unique phrasing, this tutorial will provide you with many new lead ideas
Music
Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland sue Sting over the Police hit "Every Breath You Take"
Now past 2.8 billion streams on Spotify alone, the song reportedly earns the bassit $740,000 per year
It's official! New Beatles Anthology music, video and book coming this fall
A new ninth chapter in the Anthology documentary and a new fourth album in the Anthology album series are among the treats
Win Tickets to Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals at GP Presents in Oakland, California
Harper is back on tour with his primary band, with his daughter Harris Harper as the opening act
Tom Petty's throwaway guitar riff turned out to be one of the Heartbreakers' biggest hits — thanks to Rick Rubin
Producer Rick Rubin discovered the tossed-off riff on a cassette of demos Petty gave him and thought it was the better than anything else on the tape
How Snapple and a 1968 news story on Steve Miller led to an urban myth about head-banging insects and heavy metal
A suspicious report about rock music's effect on termites took on new life at the turn of the 21st century. Our reporter dug in
Peter Frampton on Humble Pie’s out-of-the-blue hit tune
Forged onstage during soundcheck, the song would become a standout track from the band’s epic live album, ‘Rockin’ the Fillmore’
Steven Wilson on why remixing classic Sabbath albums is impossible, and what the “fascinating” alternative is
The go-to remixer/remasterer of classic rock albums came up with a fan-pleasing solution when the tapes for nearly half of Sabbath’s ‘Vol. 4’ disappeared
