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Alex Skolnick explains what everyone misses about Eddie Van Halen
By Phil Weller published
He’s pointed to two songs as evidence that there was so much more to Eddie’s skill set than shredding
The Best Acoustic Guitars of 2025! These are the guitars that got our attention at the 2025 NAMM Show
By Jimmy Leslie published
With notable entries from Martin, Gibson, Taylor, Breedlove and many other makers, this year's offerings have something to please everyone
Johnny Marr trashes the satin-finished neck trend. Here's why you should go with gloss
By Phil Weller published
Satin necks have increased in popularity, offering a worn-in feel, but Marr believes all that players need is a gloss neck and a little elbow grease
Celebrated session player Tim Pierce explains how Kurt Cobain changed the guitar landscape – and boosted his career
By Phil Weller published
He says Nrivana’s success ushered in a “changing of the guard” in terms of what the world wanted from guitar players
Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson on the obscure jazz record which helped kickstart the British prog boom of the ‘70s
By Phil Weller published
The genre-mashing LP featured two would-be Cream members and unusual instrumentation, leaving a lasting impression on the prog rock icon
Eric Clapton hated Cream’s “Crossroads." But is there an even longer version of it?
By Christopher Scapelliti last updated
Producer Tom Dowd said Cream never played “Crossroads” for less than seven minutes in concert and was certain the 'Wheels of Fire' recording was an edit
Dweezil Zappa recalls when Eddie Van Halen came to his high school talent show and told him how to play "Runnin' With the Devil"
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist says Eddie's quickfire lesson is “burned into” his mind and reveals an important aspect of Van Halen's personality
Peter Frampton makes surprise appearance at Martin Guitar's NAMM booth and gives updates on his health and music
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The guitarist also regaled fans with the story of how he and Eric Clapton performed "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" at the 2019 Crossroads Guitar Fesival
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