“In ’73 it was listed in Melody Maker for £400. Glad you enjoyed it”: Phil Manzanera finally finds out the real story behind his iconic Firebird – 50 years after he bought it
The guitar’s previous owner has explained his side of the story
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“Have I held Frankenstein? Was it a total, Excalibur-level experience? I don’t even know how to articulate that, but I got emotional”: Alter Bridge’s Myles Kennedy and Mark Tremonti on recording at Eddie Van Halen’s legendary 5150 Studios
The guitar duo recall the surreal experience of going into the “sacred” studio – and how that impacted the DNA of their latest record
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How to tab a basic riff in Guitar Pro – the essential guide
In the first part of our essential guide to Guitar Pro, we introduce you to the basics so that you can tab out a simple riff.
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“The Six Feet Under gig was a fast ticket into touring. One of the first shows was in front of 45,000 people. I was used to playing for 20-30 people”: YouTube star, entrepreneur, go-to death metal guitarist… Inside the unstoppable rise of Ola Englund
The affable Swede on how he got his big break in Six Feet Under, the amps that make him feel “terrible” about his playing, and how he found YouTube success by being himself. As for Solar Guitars? Why not make the guitars himself?
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Gibson Custom Shop recreates Mick Ronson’s David Bowie-era Les Paul with super limited run
Only 100 instruments are available worldwide.
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Jack White never wanted to use a Stratocaster because they were “overused” and “indicative of white boy blues”
The guitarist says he was inspired to play Silvertones and Airlines as a teen while looking for instruments without “connotations” attached.
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“A flamboyant guitar suited to a flamboyant performer”: T-Bone Walker’s Gibson ES-5N helped give rise to electric blues – and it’s been listed for $2 million
The workhorse guitar from the blues pioneer was thought to be lost forever until its recent re-emergence
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“He did ask, ‘Are you planning to replicate this live?’ He’d done a guest guitar part for a band who had trouble doing it”: Karnivool explain the 13-year wait for their new album – and why we have Guthrie Govan to thank for two of its standout sonics
Guitarists Drew Goddard and Mark “Hoss” Hosking break down In Verses’ long gestation period, reveal their Soundgarden-level tunings, and share Govan’s unexpected bagpipe connection
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As a life-long Foo Fighters fanatic, I’ve spent years decoding Dave Grohl’s stadium-sized wall of sound – here are the 5 essential pedals you need to nail his tone
Ever wondered what pedals Dave Grohl uses live? Well, these are the stomps that power the Foo Fighters from Boss, ProCo, MXR, and more
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“Charlie Watts said, ‘We wonder what happened to them fantastic girls. We never heard of them again in England’”: They were one of the world’s first “all-female” rock bands – then they disappeared. But the Rolling Stones and the Beatles never forgot them
The ’60s saw the emergence of the Liverbirds, the pioneering Liverpudlian band that toured relentlessly across Europe and beyond, even gaining a residency at the legendary Star-Club in Hamburg – but never quite got the recognition they deserved
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“My dad said, ‘What happened to you?’ In six months I’d gone from a college-looking kid to looking like a real rock star”: From inventing the Quad Guitar to fast times with Yngwie, Michael Angelo Batio has stories for days – and no regrets
Determined to be a star from age 10, his highlights include seeing Yngwie Malmsteen’s first US show, joining Manowar, being saved from a stage fail by Billy Corgan, and inventing the double guitar, Quad Guitar, and over 20 signature models
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“He was never comfortable with it. He wanted a group”: Why George Harrison wasn’t keen on being a solo artist
Harrison was the first Beatle to release a solo record, yet preferred to be part of a group…
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Metallica Sphere residency CONFIRMED
The metal legends will host four no-repeat weekends for their Life Burns Faster residency in October 2026.
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“We played at the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert with the Foo Fighters. After we finished our set, everyone was encouraging us to go back on tour”: Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee look back on the moment that sparked the idea for a Rush reunion
Rush have just announced an extension to their Fifty Something Tour, with new dates in the UK, Europe and South America
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“We hope that this project advances the broader recognition he so richly deserves”: Gibson honors Mick Ronson with limited-edition recreation of his iconic David Bowie Les Paul
The release is limited to just 100 copies, celebrating that guitarist that helped immortalize a rock ’n’ roll icon
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Michael Anthony thinks Alex Van Halen’s archival Van Halen album should be purely instrumental, “if they wanted to do it justice”
Without a singer involved, the bassist feels it will make for a great nod to Eddie Van Halen and his legacy.
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“Most Fender colors were inspired by automotive trends. Candy Apple Red stood out because it came from the hot-rod scene”: Why Leo Fender’s favorite custom color finish still drives guitarists wild
As this small selection from a very large vintage collection proves, Candy Apple Red looks fantastic on any Fender guitar – but the process of applying it changed over the years