George Harrison said he would have formed a new group with just one Beatle
Although his solo career was going strong, the Quiet Beatle entertained the possibility of forming a new band with one of his former Fabs
Guitarists
Ritchie Blackmore explains the health scare that forced him to cancel his 2025 tour
The hard rock guitar icon called off the road show on November 15, just days after it had begun
George Harrison on the “greatest guitar solo” of all time — and the player who left a lasting impression on him
As the Beatles return to the screen this week, we recall the guitarist whose gear choices, chord changes and lead lines inspired the Quiet Beatle most of all
“There isn’t a cure.” Great White guitarist Mark Kendall says he has Stage 4 cancer
The "Once Bitten, Twice Shy" guitarist got his diagnosis a few months ago but waited until he knew more to give a health update
Gear
Time for a full rig refresh? Well, with Black Friday savings on the highly rated Boss Katana and pedal classics such as the DS-1, now is the time
With practice amps, loopers, distortion pedals and do-it-all multi-effects units, these are the very best Boss Black Friday deals from across the internet
I was holding out for a Neural DSP Nano Cortex saving this Black Friday – but I'll happily settle for a free plugin worth up to $149 right now
There may not be any discounts on Neural DSP hardware right now, but you can still get yourself some extra value for money with this deal
I've reviewed a dozen audio interfaces this year and five of my top picks have chunky discounts this Black Friday – including a $200 saving on the Universal Audio Apollo
Now's a great time to upgrade your guitar recording capabilities thanks to some signifincant discounts in the Black Friday deals
As affordable workhorse guitars go, you can't miss with a Fender Player II Strat or Tele – and these limited edition models just hit an all time low for Black Friday
These Player II-series guitars sound every bit as good as they look – and Fender’s selling ‘em cheap for Black Friday
Guitars
Calling all Gibson and Epiphone fans – these are the standout Black Friday deals for you, including $600 off a Les Paul, $300 off the Dave Grohl DG-335, $200 off the quirky Theodore, and so much more
I've scrolled through pages and pages of deals, and these are the very best offers I've found on Gibson and Epiphone
Cyber Monday guitar deals 2025: Here are all the early deals on guitar gear
Cyber Monday isn't here yet, but if you're after an early deal there's plenty to sink your teeth into
We review the new Martin O’ahu HG-28 acoustic guitar and discover a more manageable dread
Announced in 2024, the model — inspired by a vintage Gibson HG-20 Hawaiian guitar discovered by Chris Martin IV — has finally arrived
Best acoustic guitars under $1,000 in 2025: Grab an all-solid acoustic for below a grand
Pro playability and superior tone are within your grasp with the best acoustic guitars under a grand
Vince Gill tells how a tragedy brought him his prized 1959 Gibson Les Paul ’Burst
In a 2017 interview with Guitar Aficionado, the country-rock six-string ace revealed how a sad and deeply personal twist of events brought a prized '59 Les Paul into his life
Best blues guitars 2025: My pick of the best guitars for playing blues
Get your best pentatonic licks ready for the top blues guitars from Gibson, Fender, Yamaha, and more
Sweetwater just fired the starting pistol on Black Friday with their colossal Early Access sale – save a massive $600 off my top-rated Les Paul and $320 off a very special Tele
Get healthy discounts on models from Gibson, Fender, PRS, Strandberg, and more. Black Friday has officially kicked off!
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
Master the art of funk guitar! Randy Jacobs shows you how to play with power, punch and precision
Known for his work with Was Not Was, Bonnie Raitt, Ringo Starr and others, Jacobs delivers a funk masterclass that gives you six ideas from one groove
Test your guitar news knowledge with Guitar Player's "Week in Music" Quiz for November 14, 2025
20 multiple choice questions about guitarists, gear and music, chosen from this week's top stories
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
Music
John Lennon said it was the worst. George Harrison called it one of his favorites. How a “throwaway” Beatles song made it onto 'Rubber Soul'
Paul McCartney said the track revealed Lennon's insecurities about relationships, noting, "John was always on the run, running for his life"
David Gilmour on the genesis of a Pink Floyd classic now receiving a historic reissue
The original nine-part track was split into two on 'Wish You Were Here,' but its new Dolby Atmos mix ties them together at last
John Fogerty on the victory that he calls “an instant esteem booster"
In a new interview with Stephen Colbert, the former Creedence Clearwater Revival hitmaker reveals the humiliation of losing the rights to his catalog
Joe Walsh and Jimmy Webb on their surprise tribute to one of pop music’s most celebrated cities
Walsh and Webb’s performance was a highlight of this weekend’s VetsAid benefit concert
Dolly Parton on the award-winning hit song she wrote without a guitar, using only her fingernails
The country icon and film star picked up an honorary Oscar over the weekend for her humanitarian work
John Fogerty on the Creedence Clearwater Revival single that predicted their downfall — and ultimately became their biggest hit
Released in 1971, the tune has become the most streamed track in the group’s hit-heavy catalog
It failed to chart when it came out in 1979. Here's why Robert Smith and the Cure’s timeless pop song is suddenly surging today
Smith — who got a boost at Olivia Rodrigo’s Glastonbury show this past summer — says the tune’s rebellious message is as valid now as when he wrote it
