Neil Young tells how Randy Bachman helped him track down his long-lost Gretsch. Now he’s playing it in concert
Young used the guitar during his early 1960s tenure with the Squires but sold it after he developed ambitions to become a folk singer
Guitarists
David Bowie said John Lennon revealed his three rules for songwriting to him
The two musicians met in New York City in 1974 and went on to build a friendship that led to their hit co-write, "Fame"
How Eddie Van Halen and Metallica's Kirk Hammett pushed Primus bassist Les Claypool to his musical destiny
The Primus bandleader would later audition for Metallica after the death of Cliff Burton
David Gilmour on his early adventures seeing — and mixing sound for — his idol, Jimi Hendrix
A Hendrix devotee, Gilmour helped operate the PA system for Hendrix's performance at the 1970 Isle of Wight festival
Gear
Best guitar stands and hangers 2025: Keep your precious guitars safe and secure
From multi-guitar racks to compact stands and wall hangers, here are the best products from K&M, Hercules, Taylor, Ibanez & more
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
Guitars
Best acoustic electric guitars 2025: Get the best of both worlds with my top picks
Get yourself gig-ready with the best electro acoustics from Taylor, Martin, Fender, and more
Best guitar picks 2025: My favorite plectrums for speed, grip, and articulation in your guitar playing
Find the perfect fit with my selection of guitar picks for electric, bass, and acoustic guitars
Mark Knopfler borrowed this 12-string electric for 50 years and played it on some famous songs. Now it could be yours
Loaned to him by a folk-rock guitarist in the mid ’70s, the instrument spent five decades in his care and featured in notable moments of Knopfler's career
What is the best Stratocaster in 2025? I've been playing Strats for 20 years - here are my top picks
I've been playing a Strat all my life, here's an all-encompassing guide to the best Fender Stratocasters available today
A mind-blowing $3,525 off an exotic Breedlove acoustic is the biggest saving you'll see this Labour Day, but here are 3 guitars you'll actually buy
There's a slew of guitars discounted this Labor Day, but I've gone through and separated the wheat from the chaff, so you know where to go for the best deal
I have no more space at home for another Gibson, but with up to $450 off at Musician's Friend this Labor Day, I can't resist adding another to the collection
As a Gibson fanatic, this epic sale is where I'll be shopping this Labor Day
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
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
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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
Music
New details emerge in Police lawsuit brought by Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland against Sting for over $2 million in royalties
The guitarist and drummer claim they have been underpaid for “digital exploitation” of the trio's classic songs
Brian May says the spirit of Queen’s Freddie Mercury lives on in these modern glam rockers. Now he’s helped them remake their breakthrough hit
The Struts' new version of "Could Have Been Me," featuring May, drops today.
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
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
Brian May is still upset about the controversial B-side to Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” single
Drummer Roger Taylor’s tongue-in-cheek tune on the hit song's B-side brought him a hefty payday. May still holds a grudge.
Ozzy Osbourne’s biggest solo hit was years in the making. It took a touch of southern rock to make it the anthem of his lifetime
Guitarist Zakk Wylde says the song — Osbourne’s only top-40 hit as a solo artist — combined some of the singer’s favorite styles into a powerful ballad
Roger McGuinn says Bob Dylan wanted nothing to do with the 1969 anthem they wrote for a major film
The theme song for ‘Easy Rider’ has become a classic, but Dylan was unhappy with the film and refused to have his name associated with it
