Michael RossSocial Links Navigation Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1“What's magical is when you can feel the quarter note... That's where the drama is.” Al Di Meola reveals his indispensable tool for rhythm guitar playing — and it doesn’t involve your hands 2"Literally, a star is born. I have never, ever seen anything like that in my life." 11-year-old shredder Olly Pearson blows away the competition with his medley of AC/DC, Van Halen and Queen songs3"I never liked it. It was a song I just knocked off.” John Lennon hated it, but George Harrison called it one of his favorites. How Lennon's “throwaway” Beatles song made it onto 'Rubber Soul'4“Tariffs on products from its Mexico and China facilities would increase operating costs by $20 to $25 million.” Fender's credit rating is downgraded as tariffs pose new challenges for the guitar and gear maker5“When it slid out from underneath the bed, it was like the heavens were opening up.” His dad’s vintage Les Paul became the most important ingredient in his new venture away from Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society