David Gilmour's friend, Roxy Music guitarist Phil Manzanera, shares his insights on the Floyd legend's tone
The band’s first taste of playing a major gig soon turned to a moment that left Lifeson reconsidering his future
They didn't call him "the Killer" for nothing. Said Blackmore, “I was a big fan, but I was very frightened of him”
From traditional tones to modern high-gain options, these should be your go-to pickups to breathe new life into your Telecaster
Chinese imports make up 43 percent of the instruments imported into the U.S., leading insiders to fear a music recession could result from Trump’s tariffs
Tube warmth or modern modeling? I've taken a look at the best Fender amps for all players and budgets
Don't be fooled by its size. There's plenty more under the hood to make the EC-1 one of the more versatile delays we've tested
Sticking to a budget of a grand? Here are my top picks of the best electrics from Fender, PRS, Epiphone and more
Boasting a Bigsby, two humbuckers and a boost circuit, it's a faithful re-creation of the guitar behind Tom Petty the the Heartbreakers' "Refugee"
The ultimate plug in and play guide: the best guitar cables from the likes of Mogami, Ernie Ball, D’Addario and more
Grab yourself some huge savings on all your favorite guitar brands with Fender, Gibson, Epiphone, and loads more
Fender's two new Red Dogs include a Stories Collection edition and a Custom Shop limited-edition model
The custom-built prototype takes see-through specs to a whole new level, making it one of the most intriguing JS models in ever made
The two new acoustics celebrate 30 years of collaboration between Martin and Clapton, but the luthier’s builds were shaping his career decades earlier
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
Calling Carlos Santana and Jimmy Herring up as witnesses, the luthier continues his electric guitar myth-busting streak
A lighter body, plain maple cap, updated electronics, and new finishes give the affordable LP a new lease on life
All guitars are professionally inspected before being listed, come with a one-year warranty, and are on average 25 percent cheaper
Urban says he was forced to buy a Clapton Strat to fill the void, but felt like he was “cheating” on his beloved guitars
The jazz guitar icon, who recently released the album Echoes and Other Songs, tells us music can be the cure for dark times
The L.A. session ace told us the five rules he thinks every player should follow for a successful career
Delve into the world of rasgueado strumming, triplet rhythms, percussive golpe taps and fast picado picking
Tull’s leader thought using the 5/4 rhythm from Brubeck’s “Take Five” would be commercial suicide, but listeners proved him wrong
The guitarist had teased his appearance with the singer on Instagram. But apparently not everyone in the audience was as excited to see May as Boone had hoped
Absent from rock for years before the Fabs used them, dual lead lines would eventually be embraced by 1970s guitarists ranging from Brian May to Tom Scholz
The man behind "Ride Like the Wind" gets support for his tale from Eric Johnson, whose band opened for Deep Purple that night
The guitarist says he picked a pair of albums from his own catalog for one very good reason: "Making those albums made all the difference in my career"
Felder considers his creation "the most deliberate solo I did" and says he took his cues from the style of alto saxophonist David Sanborn
Wilson's new solo album is influenced by the experience space travelers have when seeing Earth from outer space
