Billie Eilish to those who call her music ‘depressing’: “Have you listened to the Beatles?”

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Billie Eilish has addressed those who think her music is ‘depressing’ saying it’s not dissimilar to the woeful tunes written by the Beatles. READ MORE: Introducing Sorry: The London band combining rock with hip-hop and R’n’B Eilish was speaking in an episode of the upcoming Origins, the Audible series which … Continue reading Billie Eilish to those who call her music ‘depressing’: “Have you listened to the Beatles?”

Jimmy Page is “far beyond” just a guitar player, says Paul Stanley: “Jimmy is Beethoven… He paints with sound.”

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar KISS frontman Paul Stanley has once again sung the praises of Jimmy Page, this time, describing the man as not just a guitar player, but a “brilliant cinematographer” who “paints with sound”. READ MORE: Steve Vai to auction off monster guitar and gear collection Stanley was speaking during a Q&A session … Continue reading Jimmy Page is “far beyond” just a guitar player, says Paul Stanley: “Jimmy is Beethoven… He paints with sound.”

These are Chris Buck’s five top tips for better blues-rock guitar playing

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar For someone still so young, it feels like Chris Buck has been around for a long time. Indeed it was all the way back in 2010 that the Welsh guitarist started making waves as part of the Tom Hollister trio, feted by Steve Winwood as the next big thing and … Continue reading These are Chris Buck’s five top tips for better blues-rock guitar playing

Steve Vai to auction off monster guitar and gear collection

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Steve Vai superfans are in for a treat: The guitar maestro has announced that he will be auctioning off a sizable chunk of guitars, gear, and memorabilia from his personal collection. READ MORE: J Mascis admits he “hardly ever” uses a Jazzmaster or Big Muff in the studio Rock fanatics and … Continue reading Steve Vai to auction off monster guitar and gear collection

Guitar Tales: Meet Favour Richards, the Nigerian luthier making a name for herself in the world of African guitar making

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar When I was growing up here in Kigali, there weren’t a lot of local guitar makers that I could turn to – in fact there was only one in all of Rwanda that I could rely on when I became a professional guitarist in 2014 READ MORE: Introducing Sorry: The … Continue reading Guitar Tales: Meet Favour Richards, the Nigerian luthier making a name for herself in the world of African guitar making

Toyah and Robert Fripp take on Black Sabbath’s Children Of The Grave for Halloween

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar King Crimson’s Robert Fripp and wife Toyah Willcox have gone spooky this week, covering the Black Sabbath classic Children of the Grave for the Halloween edition of their Sunday Lunch series. READ MORE: Robert Fripp’s advice to aspiring musicians: “This is a field we only enter if there is nothing else … Continue reading Toyah and Robert Fripp take on Black Sabbath’s Children Of The Grave for Halloween

J Mascis admits he “hardly ever” uses a Jazzmaster or Big Muff in the studio

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar J Mascis has showcased his collection of guitars and revealed that, despite being widely associated with Jazzmasters and Big Muff fuzz, in reality, he rarely uses either in the studio. READ MORE: Tommy Emmanuel On Why He Doesn’t Like To Be Called The Best Acoustic Player: “Self-Centeredness It’s Such A … Continue reading J Mascis admits he “hardly ever” uses a Jazzmaster or Big Muff in the studio

Fender’s Acoustasonic Player Jazzmaster has launched

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Fender has continued to expand its range of Acoustasonic guitars with the Player Jazzmaster. READ MORE: Gretsch’s G9500 Jim Dandy Acoustic Gets Two Handsome New Colourways Unveiled yesterday (27 October), the new Fender Player design follows the original, American Jazzmaster Acoustasonic, which debuted last March. Priced lower than its counterpart, … Continue reading Fender’s Acoustasonic Player Jazzmaster has launched

These Lego-made effects pedals are being raffled for charity – and they actually work

Guitar.com | All Things Guitar Andertons and Pedal Pawn have created a collection of unique Lego stompbox replicas in support of the Teenage Cancer Trust. READ MORE: Chase Bliss Brings Back The Exp Expression Roller Pedal The UK-based guitar retailer and Pedal Pawn teamed up to recreate some of the most iconic guitar pedals out … Continue reading These Lego-made effects pedals are being raffled for charity – and they actually work