The guitarist was at his peak with Dire Straits when Dylan hired him to produce the celebrated album that ended his “born-again” phase
The New Yorker’s work with Bowie made him in demand as a session guitarist. But it was a certain lack of knowledge that made him perfect for Lennon
The missive changed his life in two ways and helped him realize a lifelong dream
Play your guitar ear-responsibly with these superb headphones from Audio-Technica, Beyerdynamic, Sennheiser, and more
My selection of the best patch leads to get your pedalboard tidy, including options from EBS, MXR, Ernie Ball, Mogami, and more
Nail your tuning with our selection of tuners for guitar, bass, and more from the likes of TC Electronic, Boss, Korg, and D’Addario
From affordable stompboxes that deliver classic reverberations to sophisticated FX processors, these are the best reverb pedals for guitar
Luthier Tanya Shpachuk says the guitar is symbolic of her nation‘s defiance in the face of Russian aggression
Our pick of the best guitars for kids; electrics and acoustics from the likes of Yamaha, Squier, Taylor and more
It’s a hip, affordable choice for players seeking classic Gretsch vibes with a modern edge
The 1950s guitar was perhaps regretfully sold, with one Tele obsessive the beneficiary of a bad decision
The Queen and Black Sabbath guitar gods have been close for decades, with May calling Iommi his "dearest friend in the business"
He’s most commonly associated with Les Pauls and Strats, which makes Paul Reed Smith’s revelation even juicier
Take your acoustic tone to the next level with my top pedal picks, from DIs to delays
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
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
He’s recorded and mixed seminal records by some of rock’s biggest artists, and click tracks were always left out in the cold
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
The taxes affect production at Fender’s facilities where guitars, amps, pedals and other electronics are made
Ciari founder Jonathan Spangler tells the story behind his company's innovative folding guitar design and technology
Inspired by Joe Walsh and bebop, these examples are perfect for a range of genres, including rock, blues and jazz
James Taylor wears them. So does Sonny Landreth and Kaki King.
Gibson heritage meets the modern, gamified guitar learning experience in an immersive method that keeps you moving forward
Jorma Kaukonen recalls the making of Jefferson Airplane‘s Summer of Love breakthrough
As the lead track to 1973‘s ‘Billion Dollar Babies,‘ it served double duty as a dramatic opening number on the album‘s tour
Titled ‘Guitarmageddon,’ the 18-track album is his first new music in 20 years. But you'll have to shell out $200 per track — plus shipping — to hear it
The Italian guitar phenom makes a rare trip stateside and performs at stunning Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara on Tuesday, January 27
Producer Tony Visconti reveals how Robert Fripp’s guitar work made the 1977 song a timeless anthem
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