“I was very fortunate to have played with so many great artists, even just for a moment”: Dave Mason, Traffic co-founder who played with Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and George Harrison, dies aged 79
The English guitar great also worked with Fleetwood Mac, the Rolling Stones and Michael Jackson across his storied career
Read full article on GuitarWorld.com
“I talked my folks into buying me a plane ticket to London. I took my guitar and some songs, and I ran into some people…” How the Beatles launched the career of one of the all-time great songwriters
James Taylor’s encounter with Pete Asher led to an audition in front of Paul McCartney and George Harrison
Read full article on GuitarWorld.com
“There were two camps. I came out of the Yardbirds camp – the Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck kind of things”: Why Todd Rundgren chose to play Gibsons over Fenders
Rundgren initially aligned himself with the Yardbirds guitar heroes, though would branch out in later years
Read full article on GuitarWorld.com
“I had a two-neck guitar, then Steve Vai came out with his three-neck guitar. My label wanted me to challenge Steve to a duel”: Michael Angelo Batio on the origin of his four-neck guitar
The Quad was designed to go toe-to-toe with Steve Vai’s three-neck creation
Read full article on GuitarWorld.com
“The playability is good. The ‘great’ lies in the pickup swapping – you can change pickups in seconds”: Cream T Crossfire LT review
Brit brand Cream T aims to make instant solderless pickup-swapping even more attractive with an affordable new made-in-China range
Read full article on GuitarWorld.com
Martin continues its commitment to sustainability with new penguin-themed acoustic guitar for Earth Day
With stunning artwork designed by Martin collaborator Robert Goetzl.
The post Martin continues its commitment to sustainability with new penguin-themed acoustic guitar for Earth Day appeared first on Guitar.com | All Things Guitar.
“It’s such a player’s guitar”: how the Pacifica SC is shifting the perception of Yamaha’s most popular instrument
Yamaha’s latest evolution of the Pacifica is making waves with big name artists, and proving that this student guitar can be a whole lot more.
The post “It’s such a player’s guitar”: how the Pacifica SC is shifting the perception of Yamaha’s most popular instrument appeared first on Guitar.com | All Things Guitar.
“The label went, ‘Steve’s got three necks and you have two. You know what you need?’ And I went, ‘Four’”: The story behind Michael Angelo Batio’s ludicrous quadruple-neck guitar
How a rivalry with Steve Vai led to the creation of the most ridiculous instrument in existence.
The post “The label went, ‘Steve’s got three necks and you have two. You know what you need?’ And I went, ‘Four’”: The story behind Michael Angelo Batio’s ludicrous quadruple-neck guitar appeared first on Guitar.com | All Things Guitar.
“On tour, the soundman is always on me to turn down. So I wanted to make sure the amp stays full and articulate, even at lower volumes”: The making of the Blackstar Doug Aldrich Signature DA100 Ruby
Doug Aldrich reveals how decades of vintage amps, real-world touring and close collaboration with Blackstar helped shape his DA100 Ruby signature head
Read full article on GuitarWorld.com
“Think The Pretenders, Tom Petty or Sam Fender”: 5 easy open-position alternate chord voicings that will give you extra jangle
James Honeyman-Scott of The Pretenders was a master at creating interesting parts from simple alternate chords. We look at five you can use in your playing
Read full article on GuitarWorld.com
“When I started this business, I had two kinds of people: those who believed in it and those laughing at me”: Who is buying $15 million guitars? One of the world’s leading dealers lifts the veil on the collectible guitar market
At 32, Matthieu Lucas hosts guitars wielded by the likes of Slash, Eric Clapton and AC/DC at Parisian guitar emporium Matt’s Guitar Shop. He is driven by his core belief that vintage guitars, once owned by legendary musicians, are meant to be played on stage again
Read full article on GuitarWorld.com
Suspect linked to organized crime ring targeting Guitar Center stores across the US arrested
Police in Redmond, Washington, confirmed that the crime at the Redmond Guitar Center location is part of a concerted effort spanning at least three states
Read full article on GuitarWorld.com
Alternative rockers: 10 cool new dirt pedals you need in 2026
From low-gain overdrive to floorboard-warping fuzz, these are the top recent releases to freshen up your filth in 2026.
The post Alternative rockers: 10 cool new dirt pedals you need in 2026 appeared first on Guitar.com | All Things Guitar.
This Jackson x Blizzard guitar is a Diablo player’s wet dream
“For those who stand at the crossroads of Hell and Rock and Roll…”
The post This Jackson x Blizzard guitar is a Diablo player’s wet dream appeared first on Guitar.com | All Things Guitar.
“It became a very expensive hobby – we were getting barred from hotels we liked to stay in”: Inside the raucous touring world of the Eagles in the ’70s
“Keith Moon and Joe Walsh were good buddies, and that, of course, led to some mischief.”
The post “It became a very expensive hobby – we were getting barred from hotels we liked to stay in”: Inside the raucous touring world of the Eagles in the ’70s appeared first on Guitar.com | All Things Guitar.