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How The Kinks inspired Al Di Meola to write a fusion classic
By Phil Weller published
And it turns out he inadvertently tracked it with Leslie West’s preferred guitar tone

Mike Campbell on his "Red Dog" Telecaster, the focus of two new Fender tribute models
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Fender's two new Red Dogs include a Stories Collection edition and a Custom Shop limited-edition model

A gigantic $360 off Positive Grid's celebrated BIAS amp sim software may have just put the nail in the coffin of my beloved valve combo
By Daryl Robertson published
Positive Grid's Guitar Month Sale sees discounts applied to everything from the acclaimed Bias software to a Steve Vai signature Spark Mini and more

Richie Faulkner opens up about struggling to play guitar since his emergency heart surgery
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The 45-year-old guitarist shared his story with Premier Guitar’s John Bohlinger in a deep interview that covers plenty of ground

Dweezil Zappa offers a look into his rare guitar vault with a one-of-a-kind MIDI and fretless Gibson SG
By Phil Weller published
The heavily modded guitar is showcased across his 2015 'Via Zammata' album, where he demonstrates the value of its unusual features

Orianthi performs at Guitar Player Presents in Oakland, California — Win Tickets
By Jimmy Leslie published
The PRS signature guitarist will make her debut appearance at the monthly concert series with shows on April 16 and 17

Shaquille O’Neal stuns fans by playing a Three Days Grace song on an acoustic guitar. Or is it a ukulele?
By Elizabeth Swann last updated
Fans were shocked by the former basketball pro's guitar talents — and even more by how tiny the guitar looks in his hands

Ritchie Blackmore is unable to fly after suffering a heart attack a year and a half year ago
By Elizabeth Swann published
The Blackmore's Night guitarist will not be able to perform in Europe for the foreseeable future according to his wife and band mate, Candice Night
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