The Yes guitarist looks back on the unexpected recording dates that put him in studios with Reed, Queen and other unlikely collaborators
Roland Orzabal wasn’t convinced by the song at first, but a chance idea on his walnut Fender Stratocaster helped keep it alive
Before Queen, May was learning to make the guitar “talk” when Hendrix showed him just how far the instrument’s expressive possibilities could go
Warm Audio shrinks Alex Saraceno’s larger Dirty Boy circuits into more compact, affordable pedals, bringing the sounds of the originals to a new generation of guitarists
Our pick of fantastic FRFR speakers that won’t color your tone from Line 6, Fender, HeadRush, Blackstar, and more
Only 10 of the $6,400 picks are being made by the Royal Mint, and yes, they’re designed to be playable
The tiny modeler packs 33 amp models, 43 effects, Spark AI and a surprisingly deep editing system into a pedal that can hold its own as a practice tool, recording rig or backup setup
The Labor Day weekend sales are hotting up with massive discounts on big brands like Fender, Epiphone, Squier, Gretsch, and loads more
How Rick Tedesco found and lost his dream guitar.
Here are the best short-scale acoustic options that don’t compromise on tone, build quality or performance
The refreshed lineup embraces bold finishes and less-familiar body shapes while retaining the all-solid-wood construction the series is known for
Score up to 30% off top-tier gear during Guitar Center's massive fall sale with deals on Fender, Epiphone, MXR, Sterling by Music Man, and more
Page recalls the surprise visit from Beck — and the special guitar that followed him from the Yardbirds into the early days of Led Zeppelin.
Take your acoustic tone to the next level with my top pedal picks, from DIs to delays
From coated options to custom gauges, these are the best acoustic strings on the market from Elixir, Ernie Ball, D’Addario, and more
"We’re looking for genuine players who are willing to share honest opinions…"
Guitar collector Perry Margouleff filmed the Mahwah property in its final days, while Les Paul’s son questions why preservation was never pursued
As Sam Mendes re-creates the iconic image for his new Beatles films, we revisit how the original cover photo became an icon
The singer says the Who's pioneering use of volume, feedback and Marshall amps laid the foundations for metal years before Black Sabbath arrived.
PRS confirms it received a cease-and-desist letter over the Silver Sky — John Mayer’s massively successful signature model. But does this latest target meet Fender’s copyist criteria?
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
Supercharge your soloing chops with Phi Yaan-Zek’s six Steve Vai-esque examples
Learn these 13 examples that span across gospel inspired moans and bends, the Chicago shuffle and Larry Carlton's super arpeggio approach to soloing
The blues guitar star has amassed more than 600 guitars, from rare Les Pauls and Strats to a $400,000 Flying V. But he says the secret to finding a keeper is asking yourself one simple question
May recalls how Mercury’s vision challenged the band at first — then helped Queen realize just how powerful their audience could be
On Dolly Parton Day, we revisit how the country icon was stuck on the 9 to 5 set without her guitar — and turned her trademark acrylic nails into a percussion instrument
As the lead track to 1973‘s ‘Billion Dollar Babies,‘ it served double duty as a dramatic opening number on the album‘s tour
The Bellamy Brothers say they were hurting for a hit when they befriended Diamond’s band. The rest is history
The concert film captures Ozzy’s final show and the first Black Sabbath performance with its original lineup in more than 20 years
The Living in the Light tour shines through the Guild Theatre on the San Francisco Peninsula, Wednesday, September 23 — plus: an update on his long-awaited documentary
“Choosin’ Texas” has spent 22 weeks at number one, tying Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” for the longest run atop the Hot 100.
