Quick! Our #1 online lessons platform for intermediate guitarists has a huge discount for Black Friday Ross Holder published 25 November 24 Guitar Tricks’ $800 saving makes Black Friday the perfect time to take your playing to the next level – here's everything you get in the bundle
The world's best desktop guitar amp just got its first-ever discount in the Positive Grid Black Friday sale Matt McCracken published 25 November 24 You can get up to 50% off in the Positive Grid Black Friday sale but there's one particular discount that's caught our eye
Robert Fripp's tunings and rhythms resulted in songs his band couldn't safely perform live Phil Weller published 25 November 24 Jakko Jakszyk says Fripp's intricate songs could became “a complete car crash” if anyone slipped up
Why did the Beatles play Epiphone Casinos? It all comes back to one man Elizabeth Swann published 23 November 24 John Mayall brought some famous guitarists to the fore. He also turned the Beatles on to one of their defining guitar models
A more affordable Jimmy Page Double-Neck returns with uncanny accuracy, thanks to 3-D scanning James Volpe Rotondi published 23 November 24 The Gibson Custom Jimmy Page EDS-1275 VOS arrives December 3 with parts that match exactly what the company used in 1968/’69
Jeff Beck tells Alice Cooper how he almost joined Pink Floyd and the Rolling Stones Jonathan Graham published 23 November 24 Ever imagined "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" or "Start Me Up" with Beck's signature guitar work? It almost happened
Justin Hayward on “Nights in White Satin” and the 12-string he got from Lonnie Donegan By Gary Graff published 24 November 24 The guitarist expounds on the virtues of guitar, saying, "It’s the perfect instrument to play and write with. You don’t need anything else"
The new MC5 album took more than 50 years to arrive. Guitarist Wayne Kramer and his bandmates have passed on, but the celebration is just beginning By Gary Graff published 23 November 24 Kramer was assisted by Vernon Reid, Tom Morello and Slash in making the group's final album
His song about a killer and a haunted lake launched an urban legend. Thirty years later, some fans still think "Possum Kingdom" is true By Joe Bosso published 22 November 24 The Toadies' hit gripped listeners, whose elaborate theories about the song involved tales of serial killers and the occult
“They were chasing success.” Michael Schenker brought UFO global fame. He had other plans By Andrew Daly published 20 November 24 As the guitarist releases his new album of UFO covers, he recalls the forces that led to his departure
Guitarist Bill Kelliher on why Mastodon was never the same after 'Crack the Skye' By Andrew Daly published 18 November 24 The guitarist also details the unusual guitars behind the group's 2009 breakout album
From his "Beat It" funk-rock riff to his "Rosanna" solo trick — learn the top 10 techniques behind Steve Lukather's virtuoso style By Jeff Jacobson published 19 November 24 Guitar Player dissects the moves behind everyone's go-to session player
Learn Travis picking, harp harmonics and 8 other techniques that make Tommy Emmanuel an acoustic tour de force By Jeff Jacobson published 6 November 24 Put key elements of the acoustic shredder's style to work in your own playing with these video tutorials
How to choose the 12-string acoustic that's right for you — plus a few interesting options on the standard format By Jimmy Leslie published 6 November 24 From higher string tension to tuning issues, a 12-string is a different animal from your standard six-string
Channel John 5's brilliance with a lesson in his chicken pickin’ prowess, rapid-fire banjo rolls, and behind-the-nut bending By Chris Buono published 5 September 24 The man of many hats, face paints, and Teles guides GP through a gaggle of curated techniques culled from his catalog of solo albums
Why acoustic fingerstyle virtuoso Teja Gerken recommends playing air guitar By Jimmy Leslie published 16 August 24 “And,” the acoustic ace tells GP, “there’s a side benefit from a health perspective”
Best Epiphone Les Pauls 2024: 8 Wallet-Friendly Single-Cuts That Give Gibson A Run For Its Money By Daryl Robertson last updated 12 November 24 This epic guide to the best Epiphone Les Pauls proves you don't need to spend big to get those legendary rock tones
"Every guitar that had been in Jamaica had to be pulled apart and rebuilt." Roger Mayer on salvaging Bob Marley's guitars for 'Exodus' By Andrew Daly published 8 November 24 The electronics legend also explains how Junior Marvin brought a rock vibe that gave Bob the "international sound" he craved
Best looper pedals 2024: Our top pick of loop pedals from practice to live performance By Matt McCracken last updated 7 November 24 Fatten up your live performances and enhance your practice regimen with the leading looper pedals from Boss, TC Electronic, MXR, EHX, and more
Best Klon clones 2024: Bringing the unattainable overdrive icon into arm’s reach By Connor Godfrey last updated 7 November 24 Klon-alike overdrive pedals from Electro-Harmonix, Way Huge, Ceriatone, Wampler and more
“It’s a famous riff, and I have to admit, it’s hard to play. You have to be a real guitarist to do it well." How Andy Summers made a massive Police hit using a hand-wrenching guitar figure and a Telecaster with a mysterious history By Christopher Scapelliti published 4 November 24 The guitarist calls "Message in a Bottle" "the best song Sting ever came up with, and the best Police track”
Best Taylor Guitars 2024: Our Pick Of The Finest Taylor Acoustic guitars You Can Buy Today By Rob Laing last updated 3 November 24 Marrying innovation with sustainability, these instruments are Taylor-made for your collection
