Latest articles by Damian Fanelli
Marty Stuart on the legendary Clarence White B-Bender Tele
“It’s an indescribable guitar,” the Nashville titan says of the late Byrds legend's iconic '54 model. “You could put a hundred Telecasters in a row, and when you plug this guitar in it just has a voice all its own”
Watch Eric Clapton Demonstrate His Signature "Woman Tone" in This Classic Cream-Era Video
Video A young Slowhand explains how to operate his legendary 'the Fool' Gibson SG
Unsung Guitar Greats: The Twangy Mastery of Frank Reckard
In the mood for some mind-blowing picking from a guitarist that you – quite possibly – have never heard of before? You're in luck.
How Elliott Randall Nailed Steely Dan’s “Reelin’ in the Years” Recording in One Continuous Take
Said to be Jimmy Page's favorite solo of all time, Randall's lead on this 1972 tune is a masterpiece.
Stanley Jordan Plays "Stairway to Heaven" on Two Guitars at Once
The modern jazz master treats both guitar fretboards as one big fragmented keyboard in this amazing video.
Watch Three Incredible Guitarists Play Dire Straits’ “Sultans of Swing”
Sit back, and watch three masters – Tommy Emmanuel, John Jorgenson, and Pedro Javier González – at work.
No, Jimmy Page Wasn't the First to Play Bowed Guitar
Though his use of a bow dates back to 1967, Page was still beaten to the idea by another British guitar great.
Watch Steve Vai Play "For the Love of God" for the First Time in 1991
Compare the audience's tepid "Oh, OK, a new song" reaction at the beginning to their boisterous applause at the end!
The Heaviest-Gauge Guitar String That Fits in a Standard Tuning Peg
Find out just how heavy you can go!
Watch "Free Fallin'" and "American Girl" from Tom Petty's Final Show
Check out a few performances from that fateful night, including "Free Fallin'" and the mega-kickass "You Wreck Me" and "American Girl."
Marty McFly’s 'Back to the Future' Gibson ES-345 Was Actually from the Future
On his way back to 1955, Marty must’ve made a pit stop to pick up this guitar.
Ultra-Vintage Two-Hand Tapping by Roy Smeck, "the Wizard of the Strings"
You know that Eddie Van Halen didn't invent tapping, but did you know it was ~this~ old?
Watch Eric Clapton and Mark Knopfler Play "Cocaine" and "Sultans of Swing" in 1988
Two Strat all-timers lend licks to each other's tunes.
Allan Holdsworth's 10 Most Useful Scales
This often mystifying (but very relaxing) clip demonstrates Allan Holdsworth's fascinating approach to scales.
Watch Geddy Lee Perform “Roundabout” with Yes
This also marked Jon Anderson's first performance with the group since 2004.
Watch Mike Bloomfield and The Electric Flag Perform at the Monterey Pop Festival
This amazing clip of "Drinkin' Wine" was filmed at the group's very first performance.
Guthrie Govan Plays Ridiculous One-Handed Solo While Drinking Glass of Water
Sometimes, Govan's skills are just not fair.
Watch Stevie Ray Vaughan (Playing a Doubleneck Guitar) Jam with Carlos Santana
Santana exchanges solos with Stevie Ray, Jimmie Vaughan and Cesar Rosas, all of whom are in top form.
Angus Young Shows How He Bends Strings and Coaxes "Rude Noises" Out of His Guitar
Young shows how he gets "effects" without using pedals, plus siren and rifle sounds.
Watch George Harrison, Eric Clapton and Ringo Starr Reunite to Play "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" in 1987
Though the Beatles never got back together, this is one of the greatest "near misses."
Watch Paul McCartney and David Gilmour Play a Beatles Classic at the Cavern in 1999
Two rock legends join forces at an equally legendary club.
Watch George Harrison Show Off His Beatles Guitars in 1974 Music Video
This video is overflowing with cameo appearances by some of Harrison's most iconic Beatles-era guitars.
Dark Horse: The Top 10 George Harrison Albums
Despite the diversity of George Harrison's many pursuits during his 58 years on earth — racing, gardening, Indian religion and culture, film making and anything remotely associated with ukeleles, Mel Brooks or Monty Python — he'll go down in history as one fourth of the Beatles.
