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Longtime Tower Of Power bassist Francis “Rocco” Prestia dies at 69
His playing was central to the sound of the band.Flower Pedals launches the Poppy Dual Boost
With some flexibility in its I/O, and heaps of boost.Tsakalis Audio launches the MultiCab MK3 cab simulator & preamp
Need a compact cab-sim solution?Listen to supergroup The Jaded Hearts Club Band’s rendition of I Put A Spell On You
The band features members of Muse, Blue, Jet and more.
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Why Guitar.com Live Is A Celebration Of The Art Of Guitar Building
Away from the stunning line-up of A-list artists, the exciting new virtual guitar show offers a smorgasbord of ways to learn more about the instrument you love.Guitar.com Live shares the secrets of online marketing for guitarists
Looking to jazz up your online presence?Excited about the next generation of guitar players? So is PRS
The brand’s found a new way to encourage emerging talent, thanks to its Pulse Artist program.Why Ernie Ball’s VPJR Tuner represents the future of pedalboard convenience
With its dual-function design, Ernie Ball’s latest pedal innovation points the way to a more streamlined pedalboard future.
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Deerhunter’s fourth album is a lo-fi meditation on memory and nostalgia with fragile and beautiful songs coalescing out of effects-littered soundscapes.The Big Listen: IDLES – Ultra Mono
A third album in four years sees IDLES sharpen both their sound and their knives for an uncompromising attack on austerity, political incompetence and the patriarchy. There’s a lot more resistance than joy here.The Big Review: Fender Vintera Road Worn ’50s Telecaster & ’60s Stratocaster
Fender’s Road Worn guitars return with improved relic’ing and an attractive range of custom colours. Is this the no-brainer guitar purchase of 2020?The Big Listen: Thurston Moore – By The Fire
The former Sonic Youth man blends the accessible and the experimental as he celebrates “the glory of the three- or four-minute rock song” and much more besides.
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Tech Talk: Jazzmaster tuner trouble
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With his unmistakeable fingerstyle playing, Mark Knopfler is in the pantheon of British guitar greats. Here’s a guide to his gear and a playlist that goes beyond the huge hits.The best guitar amplifiers to buy in 2020: 10 best acoustic amps
If your acoustic has a built-in preamp (as many do these days) and you want to amplify your sound, you can plug direct into...100,000 guitarists can’t be wrong? Why Positive Grid’s Spark smart amp is proving a huge hit
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How to play chords like Paul Simon Part 2
Rod Fogg -In part two of our look at the chord shapes and sequences which define Paul Simon’s sound, we focus on his early years as a solo artist.How to play blues like Albert King
Continuing our journey through the guitar styles of the legendary Three Kings, this time it’s the turn of Flying V-toting blue icon Albert.How to play country guitar Part 5 – Putting it all together
In the final part of his intro to country guitar, Nashville sessioneer David Henricksson puts it all together with a pair of solos to master.How to play chords like Paul Simon
Rod Fogg -With a long career involving unpredictable twists, turns and collaborations Paul Simon is one of the most successful songwriters of the last 60 years. We take a look at the chord shapes and sequences which define his sound.
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Longtime Tower Of Power bassist Francis “Rocco” Prestia dies at 69
His playing was central to the sound of the band.Flower Pedals launches the Poppy Dual Boost
With some flexibility in its I/O, and heaps of boost.Tsakalis Audio launches the MultiCab MK3 cab simulator & preamp
Need a compact cab-sim solution?Listen to supergroup The Jaded Hearts Club Band’s rendition of I Put A Spell On You
The band features members of Muse, Blue, Jet and more.
- Features
Why Guitar.com Live Is A Celebration Of The Art Of Guitar Building
Away from the stunning line-up of A-list artists, the exciting new virtual guitar show offers a smorgasbord of ways to learn more about the instrument you love.Guitar.com Live shares the secrets of online marketing for guitarists
Looking to jazz up your online presence?Excited about the next generation of guitar players? So is PRS
The brand’s found a new way to encourage emerging talent, thanks to its Pulse Artist program.Why Ernie Ball’s VPJR Tuner represents the future of pedalboard convenience
With its dual-function design, Ernie Ball’s latest pedal innovation points the way to a more streamlined pedalboard future.
- Reviews
The Genius Of… Halcyon Digest by Deerhunter
Deerhunter’s fourth album is a lo-fi meditation on memory and nostalgia with fragile and beautiful songs coalescing out of effects-littered soundscapes.The Big Listen: IDLES – Ultra Mono
A third album in four years sees IDLES sharpen both their sound and their knives for an uncompromising attack on austerity, political incompetence and the patriarchy. There’s a lot more resistance than joy here.The Big Review: Fender Vintera Road Worn ’50s Telecaster & ’60s Stratocaster
Fender’s Road Worn guitars return with improved relic’ing and an attractive range of custom colours. Is this the no-brainer guitar purchase of 2020?The Big Listen: Thurston Moore – By The Fire
The former Sonic Youth man blends the accessible and the experimental as he celebrates “the glory of the three- or four-minute rock song” and much more besides.
- Guides
Tech Talk: Jazzmaster tuner trouble
Changes in temperature and humidity can play havoc with guitars, from the fretboard to the tuners.Guitar Legends: Mark Knopfler – the guitarist with inimitable touch
With his unmistakeable fingerstyle playing, Mark Knopfler is in the pantheon of British guitar greats. Here’s a guide to his gear and a playlist that goes beyond the huge hits.The best guitar amplifiers to buy in 2020: 10 best acoustic amps
If your acoustic has a built-in preamp (as many do these days) and you want to amplify your sound, you can plug direct into...100,000 guitarists can’t be wrong? Why Positive Grid’s Spark smart amp is proving a huge hit
Back at NAMM 2020 we encountered Positive Grid’s revolutionary Spark smart amp, and in the months since it has become a bona fide phenomenon...
- Learn
How to play chords like Paul Simon Part 2
Rod Fogg -In part two of our look at the chord shapes and sequences which define Paul Simon’s sound, we focus on his early years as a solo artist.How to play blues like Albert King
Continuing our journey through the guitar styles of the legendary Three Kings, this time it’s the turn of Flying V-toting blue icon Albert.How to play country guitar Part 5 – Putting it all together
In the final part of his intro to country guitar, Nashville sessioneer David Henricksson puts it all together with a pair of solos to master.How to play chords like Paul Simon
Rod Fogg -With a long career involving unpredictable twists, turns and collaborations Paul Simon is one of the most successful songwriters of the last 60 years. We take a look at the chord shapes and sequences which define his sound.
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