Players Rich Williams recalls how his choice of guitar picks ruined a day’s worth of playing on the biggest hit Kansas ever had The guitarist says his banjo-playing experience had a lot to do with his choice of plectrum These Allman Brothers songs explain why Dickey Betts was a legend on acoustic as well as electric You can rock classics like "Blue Sky" and "Ramblin’ Man" — as well as most of Betts' material — with nothing more than an acoustic guitar Diego Garcia’s ship is home base for his new album, as well as his musical life as the seafaring Spanish guitarist Twanguero. Garcia Diego's unique approach begins with his music, an unusual and energetic mix of traditional Spanish acoustic styles and rock Latest Players Joe Bonamassa reveals the one guitar that does it all... and the one he'll never play By Andrew Daly published 14 November 24 The guitar aficionado also tells us which guitar he'll never play, and the pedal on his board that he can't do without "Slash begged me, 'Please don't ask me that.' " Joe Perry reveals the full story of how he lost and found the Les Paul ’Burst from his 1970s Aerosmith era By Andrew Daly published 14 November 24 The guitarist laments there is one guitar he sold long ago that he still wants back Ralph McTell scored a hit with his classic “Streets of London.” It only took him 10 years — and three recordings By Joe Matera published 12 November 24 The guitarist says his song is better known in the U.S for a successful cover version Zakk Wylde explains his weirdly effective method for creative guitar playing By Joe Bosso published 12 November 24 Of the guitarist’s five guitar tips, the central theme is to do what comes naturally "Alternate tunings — it was like the sky opened up.” Rival Son’s Scott Holiday on how to get out of ruts By Joe Bosso published 11 November 24 The guitarist also has valuable advice for anyone who takes their career as a musician seriously As Trans-Siberian Orchestra revs up again, Al Pitrelli reflects on how it all began By Gary Graff published 11 November 24 The guitarist also shared the stories behind his five favorite TSO tracks David Lindley took slide guitar beyond the blues. Ry Cooder, Jackson Browne and Bonnie Raitt share tales of his brilliance By Jimmy Leslie published 10 November 24 Fluent on guitar and any number of stringed instruments, David Lindley shaped the sound of California's classic-rock era “I had this really nice old Strat I used for a lot of stuff.” Chris Stein on Blondie’s hit “Dreaming” and its secret ingredient By Joe Matera published 8 November 24 Notes Stein, “I think I'm the first person to actually have an EBow credited on a record” “People always say I’m the Beatle who changed the most.” How playing sitar helped George Harrison become a guitar legend By Christopher Scapelliti published 8 November 24 While all the elements of Harrison’s guitar style were falling into place, the Beatles were falling apart. Here’s what happened Percussive fingertapper Marcin might be the best thing to happen to acoustic guitar since Segovia By Jimmy Leslie last updated 8 November 24 His guitar-tapping mastery has made him a rising star — and brought new attention to the acoustic guitar's expressive potential 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1“I came in the next day and everyone was hanging their heads, saying, ‘We’ve got to re-do it. Listen to this.’ ” Rich Williams recalls how his choice of guitar picks ruined a day’s worth of playing on the biggest hit Kansas ever had2"He approached a dreadnought much like he did a Les Paul, attacking leads and muscling the strings to achieve bends and vibrato." These Allman Brothers songs explain why Dickey Betts was a legend on acoustic as well as electric3“Rehearsal rooms are expensive in Los Angeles. So I decided to buy a boat. It’s way cheaper.” How one Grammy-winning guitarist, three Gibson ES-295s and a tiny ship became a formula for musical success4"The luthier said, 'I've never seen one that had this penciling inside. It's a ground-zero Jazzmaster.’ ” Thurston Moore was gifted a vintage axe when Sonic Youth's gear was stolen. He had no idea how rare it was 5With up to 50% off stage-ready staples, Guitar Center proves its massive Black Friday sale is the place to shop for gigging musicians
Joe Bonamassa reveals the one guitar that does it all... and the one he'll never play By Andrew Daly published 14 November 24 The guitar aficionado also tells us which guitar he'll never play, and the pedal on his board that he can't do without
"Slash begged me, 'Please don't ask me that.' " Joe Perry reveals the full story of how he lost and found the Les Paul ’Burst from his 1970s Aerosmith era By Andrew Daly published 14 November 24 The guitarist laments there is one guitar he sold long ago that he still wants back
Ralph McTell scored a hit with his classic “Streets of London.” It only took him 10 years — and three recordings By Joe Matera published 12 November 24 The guitarist says his song is better known in the U.S for a successful cover version
Zakk Wylde explains his weirdly effective method for creative guitar playing By Joe Bosso published 12 November 24 Of the guitarist’s five guitar tips, the central theme is to do what comes naturally
"Alternate tunings — it was like the sky opened up.” Rival Son’s Scott Holiday on how to get out of ruts By Joe Bosso published 11 November 24 The guitarist also has valuable advice for anyone who takes their career as a musician seriously
As Trans-Siberian Orchestra revs up again, Al Pitrelli reflects on how it all began By Gary Graff published 11 November 24 The guitarist also shared the stories behind his five favorite TSO tracks
David Lindley took slide guitar beyond the blues. Ry Cooder, Jackson Browne and Bonnie Raitt share tales of his brilliance By Jimmy Leslie published 10 November 24 Fluent on guitar and any number of stringed instruments, David Lindley shaped the sound of California's classic-rock era
“I had this really nice old Strat I used for a lot of stuff.” Chris Stein on Blondie’s hit “Dreaming” and its secret ingredient By Joe Matera published 8 November 24 Notes Stein, “I think I'm the first person to actually have an EBow credited on a record”
“People always say I’m the Beatle who changed the most.” How playing sitar helped George Harrison become a guitar legend By Christopher Scapelliti published 8 November 24 While all the elements of Harrison’s guitar style were falling into place, the Beatles were falling apart. Here’s what happened
Percussive fingertapper Marcin might be the best thing to happen to acoustic guitar since Segovia By Jimmy Leslie last updated 8 November 24 His guitar-tapping mastery has made him a rising star — and brought new attention to the acoustic guitar's expressive potential
![Diego Garcia, a.k.a. Twanguero, plays his 1955 ES-295 on Panamerica. “I purchased [the boat] because rehearsal rooms are so expensive,” he says.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cfFmbvV4c4GjJAKeGQvyU5-1920-80.jpg.webp)
