“There was graffiti all over the walls. Pleas for help saying, ‘God, save us’”: Charles Spearin on his unlikely favorite jam – and how Broken Social Scene embrace “the ridiculousness” of everyone playing guitar
The multi-instrumentalist and indie lynchpin recalls his early gear, how BSS make sure every guitarist gets their say, and explains why Remember the Humans is deliberately difficult to work out
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Deep Purple guitarist says Smoke on the Water is a “challenging” song to play: “It is easy technically, but it’s not easy to play”
Why one of the most ubiquitous riffs on the planet is harder to play than it seems.
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“I practiced more for Billy’s first lesson than I’ve ever practiced for one of my own”: How Billy Strings’ guitar mentor approached the challenge of teaching the “monster” bluegrass player
Robb Cappelletto says the bluesgrass star was far from a novice when approached him, but still wanted to expand his knowledge
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“If we were in the black when we finished a tour, we’d party into the red”: Dr. Hook’s enigmatic guitarist and vocalist, Dennis Locorriere, dead at 76
The hit-making songwriter had also worked with Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, and Jerry Lee Lewis
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“For all the guitar people out there who look at me as not an electric player, don’t let the person behind the guitar fool you”: Ed Sheeran and PRS drop a new baritone – and they’re even gunning for metal and jazz players
The PRS SE Ed Sheeran Hollowbody I Piezo Baritone is the songwriter’s second baritone model, and will be released far more widely than it’s limited edition predecessor
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“Despite its unassuming looks, I think this is a lot of guitar for the money”: Charvel Standard Series San Dimas Style 2 SD2 HH HT Gloss Black review
Charvel scales down its T-type to around half its usual outlay, but the quality remains largely intact
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Musician’s Friend just surprise-dropped their Memorial Day sale early, saving you up to 60% off big-name brands – there’s $500 off an eye-catching Gibson, $250 off a gorgeous PRS, and up to 45% off must-see pedal deals
Save hundreds on a Player Stratocaster, Martin acoustic, or D’Angelico hollowbody in this epic Memorial Day sale
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You don’t have to wait for the Memorial Day weekend to save big because Fender just jump-started the sales with up to $600 off guitar gear – here’s my 5 standout deals, including $230 off an all-solid acoustic and $74 off an underrated fuzz pedal
Fender is first to the party with a super early Memorial Day sale for guitar players
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“I was worried about amp sims when Rick Beato says nothing sounds as good as a tube amp. Then he posted our song and said, ‘Sick guitar tone!’” When one of indie-rock’s hottest guitarists fooled Rick Beato with amp sims
Beato named the track one of his top songs of 2025
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“This movie will absolutely happen… We’re full steam ahead”: Jack Osbourne confirms Ozzy Osbourne biopic is still in the cards
The movie will reportedly feature Ozzy at the tail end of his Black Sabbath career – and will also include Randy Rhoads
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“Ozzy and Sharon were skeptical about my guitar shape. They felt it looked too weird”: When Ozzy Osbourne tried to convince Gus G to change his guitar of choice
Gus G rocked up to the Ozzy gig with his Star guitar – a distinct stylistic departure from the guitars wielded by his predecessors
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“I’m not a failed guitar player turning to bass. I am a real bassist. I do a six-minute bass solo on stage – and, I might add, not an easy one!” Suzi Quatro on the spirit that’s driven her, and the moment of fate that made her a bassist
She reflects on never having learned to play with a pick, using her late drummer’s kit to keep his vibe, her son’s influence as a bandmate, and the three quotes she’s given about retirement
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“That was distasteful to me”: Geddy Lee confirms “many” drummers contacted him following Neil Peart’s death offering to join Rush
“People who are close to us would never have tried to do something like that. They have too much respect.”
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14 ways to improve your Telecaster: tried and tested methods to get more out of Fender’s original mod platform
Players were already modifying their Telecasters in the 1950s, and a thriving aftermarket parts industry provides countless ways to enhance playability, reliability and tone
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“It was just like my security blanket” Lamb Of God’s Mark Morton on his love affair with the Les Paul
The guitarist on why he’ll always go to bat for passive pickups, the fun of making his Gibson signature model, and his diverse influences
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“Many drummers reached out to me in the aftermath of Neil’s passing. That was most distasteful to me”: Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson on the drummers that tried to force a Rush reunion on them
The band was still in mourning when they started getting offers to replace Neil Peart