The future blues legend wanted to learn how Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker played. His high school music teacher had other ideas.
The guitarist blamed his ruthlessness on insecurity — and said he owed a debt to Eric Clapton
Bowie and the ex-Beat;es discussed forming a trio at a time when Lennon was hungering to collaborate on music for the first time in years
Between the effect's creation and its development as a guitar pedal, interest was kept alive by a trio of fuzz-loving musicians
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The guitar giant says its countersuit is the “expected next step” after Thomann sued over cease-and-desist letters sent to Harley Benton, PRS, Yamaha and other makers of Stratocaster-style guitars.
The latest sale over at Guitar Center delivers seriously good deals for guitar players
From Fender classics, EVH signature models, and metal-ready Jacksons, you'll find healthy discounts on a range of Fender-owned brands at multiple retailers
Inspired by his treasured 1937 Martin 00-18 shade-top, the models include a handcrafted Nazareth-built model and a more accessible version produced at Martin's Navojoa, Mexico facility
Taylor’s iconic 514ce gets a modern makeover, combining classic warmth and character with Next Generation innovations designed for exceptional playability, tone and stage performance
A visit to Clarence White’s widow led to one of vintage guitar’s greatest bargains — and placed one of the most influential Telecasters ever built in Stuart’s hands.
The blues guitarist says the heavily modified 1968 Telecaster has become a “secret weapon” thanks to its unlikely Gibson-meets-Fender design.
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Two battle-scarred backup guitars built by longtime tech Zeke Clark carry $50,000 opening bids, while Backstage Auctions says they saw extensive studio use during the 5150 era
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
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 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
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Discover a wealth of dominant 7th, diminished and chromatically colored chords to bring variety and sophistication to your playing
Released in 1971, the tune has become the most streamed track in the group’s hit-heavy catalog
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Producer Tom Werman admits he was the guilty party: “Pete Townshend was always my main musical inspiration”
Recorded for 1965’s ‘Help!’ album, the track was left in the vault for just over 30 years
Gurf Morlix recalls his journey with Williams that led to her greatest success and his decision to step away
Neal Schon says the classic hit owes a debt to its producers’ unusual request
Hired to produce Behind the Sun in 1985, Collins saw one of rock’s greatest guitarists stuck in a creative rut. Here’s how he challenged Eric Clapton to get off autopilot and start writing again
