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New tariffs are having a negative impact on Fender’s credit rating
By Phil Weller published
The taxes affect production at Fender’s facilities where guitars, amps, pedals and other electronics are made

His dad’s vintage Les Paul became the most important ingredient in Dario Lorina's new band
By Phil Weller published
Dario Lorina typically plays Wylde Audio six-strings, but his love for the vintage LP is about family

Mike Campbell shares the struggles and joys of his years as Tom Petty’s guitar partner
By Joe Bosso published
'Heartbreaker' comes out March 18 from Hachette Book Group

Cory Wong sets a new bar for guitar excellence. But Stevie Ray Vaughan probably wouldn't have passed his test
By Phil Weller published
The funk maestro says if guitarists can't ace this one skill, “I would not consider you an advanced guitarist”

Mastodon part ways with guitarist Brent Hinds and draft in YouTuber Ben Eller to fill his place
By Phil Weller published
Hinds' exit was announced on March 7, leaving Eller just hours to step into his new — though possibly temporary — role in Mastodon

What would Eddie Van Halen’s “Beat It” solo sound like on a fretless guitar? Here it is — no whammy bar required
By Elizabeth Swann published
Fretless guitar virtuoso Ilya Franciosi tackles Ed’s tricky solo flawlessly to demonstrate what’s possible with the instrument

Ace Frehley weighs in on three guitarists who have called him their six-string inspiration
By Andrew Daly last updated
The Space Ace recounts his experiences with Dimebag Darrell, John 5 and Slash, each of whom grew up as fans of the guitarist during his tenure with Kiss

How a case of mistaken identity led to George Harrison's last public performance
By Jonathan Graham published
The legend stopped by the VH1 studios with Ravi Shankar to chat about their new collaboration, leading to his impromptu solo set
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