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Guitar WorldGuitarsCar Bomb bassist John Modell on how a support slot with Meshuggah went from band joke to reality Car Bomb have never been particularly interested in doing things the conventional way. Since releasing their debut album in 2007, the Long Island outfit have carved out a reputation for some of the…
Guitar WorldGuitarsWhy acoustic phenom Marcin is embracing electric guitar Marcin Patrzalek is one of the acoustic guitar ’s most formidable talents: a jaw-dropping percussive player, meticulous arranger, and dramatic performer.
Guitar WorldGuitarsThis could be the cheapest fretless guitar on the market for Angine de Poitrine microtones on a budget Orangewood has unveiled the latest addition to its Del Sol lineup – and it could not be more on-trend if it tried.
Guitar WorldGuitarsPRS reveals why it decided to ditch Bird inlays for its new Tekton range PRS recently doubled down on its metal guitar game and went all-in on a new electric guitar family, the Tekton series . The firm's pedigree in making heavy guitars is well established.
Guitar WorldGuitarsJoe Satriani and Steve Vai on internet shred, embracing plugins and the guitar collab of the century The primal urge to play guitar with fire, skill and dizzying velocity is as old as rock ’n’ roll itself.
Guitar WorldGuitarsNorman Harris closes iconic vintage guitar store for remodel: “I’ve stayed in the prehistoric age for long enough” Its guitar-lined walls are instantly recognizable, and it’s welcomed in a who’s who of legendary guitarists over the years – but now Norman’s Rare Guitars is getting a makeover.
Guitar WorldGuitarsInside Motor City Guitars – the guitar store with the “Magic Strat” played by Eric Johnson and Mark Tremonti Some guitar shops are carefully planned businesses. Others grow out of pure passion, determination and a willingness to figure it out as they go.
Guitar WorldGuitarsJulian Lage on when the guitar hero who inspired him to play recruited him for the Crossroads Guitar Festival Julian Lage says it blew his mind when he was invited to play Eric Clapton’s Crossroads festival by the man himself.
Guitar WorldGuitarsMichael J. Fox on the surprise guitar cameo with Coldplay that stole the show at Glastonbury Michael J. Fox – perhaps best known among guitar heads for his role as Marty McFly in Back to the Future – inspired the members of British powerhouse Coldplay to form a band.
Guitar WorldGuitarsGene Autry’s long-lost Martin, missing for nearly 100 years, found in rural Sweden after it was listed on Marketplace for $50 An acoustic guitar that once belonged to country legend Gene Autry has miraculously been unearthed almost a century after it disappeared without a trace.
Guitar WorldGuitarsCort L-60 review: "An exceptional sub-$300 budget acoustic guitar" What is it? It’s easy to forget just how good modern guitarists have it today. Decades ago, finding an affordable, solid-topped acoustic guitar meant scouring pawnshops, braving questionable action…
Guitar WorldGuitarsCrossroads sequel: who we want to take Steve Vai’s place Last week, the ears of guitarists the world over pricked up when John Fusco, screenwriter of the beloved, guitar-centric 1986 film Crossroads , revealed to Guitar World that he and Ralph Macchio were…
Guitar WorldGuitarsJimmy Page has no desire to tour again, but he’s still picking up the guitar Jimmy Page hasn’t performed publicly since the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony , when he paid tribute to Link Wray.
Guitar WorldGuitarsHow Play That Funky Music guitarist Bryan Bassett wound up playing in three iconic rock bands Bryan Bassett’s licks start Wild Cherry’s 1976 funk-rock classic, Play That Funky Music – but the 72-year-old Pittsburgh native doesn’t consider himself a funk guitarist.
Guitar WorldGuitarsJohn Lee Hooker’s blues prophecy when he met a young Stevie Ray Vaughan Stevie Ray Vaughan was a once-in-a-generation guitar talent, and it is a tragedy that he left the world all too soon.
Guitar WorldGuitarsThe end of single-coil hum? How Fender solved a 70-year problem Whatever might have happened off the pitch this year, Fender has a tunnel-vision agenda for its product lines.
Guitar WorldGuitarsThe life and times of prog icon Jan Akkerman, from Brainbox to Focus Poll a circle of prog-rock lifers on the bands who built the genre and the usual suspects – Pink Floyd, Genesis, Jethro Tull – will loom large.
Guitar WorldGuitarsEarthQuaker Devices Plumes Jr MOSFET Mod review: “I set it to MOSFET and left it there” What is it? The original EarthQuaker Devices Plumes has become something of a collector’s item, thanks to a steady stream of limited editions and extravagant colorways.
Guitar WorldGuitarsJohn Mayer has an HSS Silver Sky prototype – but we might not ever get to see it Since it arrived in 2018, John Mayer’s PRS Silver Sky signature guitar has undergone a handful of careful revisions, and a few more radical iterations could yet be in the offing – including an HSS…
Guitar WorldGuitars50% off gear and a 4.5-star Hetfield-esque Epiphone – my top picks from the freshly launched Musician’s Friend pre-Black Friday sale Yep, you read that right. The Black Friday guitar deals have arrived early at Musician's Friend, promising discounts and all manner of exciting goodies to grab.
Guitar WorldGuitarsWhy Nancy Wilson doesn’t appear in her sister’s documentary With the new documentary on the life and times of Ann Wilson set to land on streaming services later this month, the Heart vocalist has explained why her sister, guitarist Nancy Wilson, doesn’t…
Guitar WorldGuitarsJimi Hendrix to be minted on commemorative $1 coin: “An extraordinary honor” Jimi Hendrix is set to feature on commemorative coins, after he was named Washington’s submission to the U.S. Mint American Innovation $1 Coin Program.
Guitar WorldGuitarsChris Rörland on the making of his signature Jackson, switching from Kemper to Quad Cortex and sharing the stage with historical figures The worlds of heavy metal and military history have collided many times over the years, dating as far back as Black Sabbath’s War Pigs , with other notable works coming later from the likes of Iron…
Guitar WorldGuitarsEx-Faith No More guitarist makes surprise return after 31 years Faith No More are set to return to the stage in 2027, and former guitarist Trey Spruance is back in the fold after 31 years.
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