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Three of Eddie Van Halen’s guitars have sold at auction for $422,000
The guitar icon’s custom Kramer electric fetched top dollar at the event, selling for $231,250.Electro-Harmonix gets wobbly with the Eddy, a bucket-brigade vibrato and chorus pedal
The compact pedal offers a full range of adjustable parameters, plus expression control to boot.Gang Of Four tribute LP for Andy Gill features guests Tom Morello, Serj Tankien and more
The Problem Of Leisure: A Celebration Of Andy Gill And Gang Of Four arrives in May 2021Watch: Andre Antunes turns televangelist Kenneth Copeland’s COVID-19 sermon into a heavy metal banger
“I execute judgement on you, COVID-19!”
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Kevin Morby rediscovers the joy of four-tracks on Sundowner
The prolific Kansas singer-songwriter’s latest LP sees him taking sole charge of guitar duties for the first time. It could be about to usher in a fruitful new chapter.Gear Of The Year: Best acoustic guitar of 2020
From big-name brands like Fender and Taylor to boutique gems from McNally and Atkin Guitars.Gear Of The Year: Best guitar effects pedal of 2020
These are the best new stompboxes of 2020, featuring Walrus Audio, Danelectro and an electrifying fuzz from Latvia.Gear Of The Year: Best guitar gear of 2020
From 2020 with love: the best guitars, amps, pedals and accessories of the year.
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The Genius Of…Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness by Smashing Pumpkins
Billy Corgan’s first great tearing of the script led to a bold and ambitious album that put the guitars up front and loud. Very loud.Review: Cream T Pickups Billy F Gibbons WhiskerBuckers
Hirsute humbuckers modelled on the PAFs in Pearly Gates, the ZZ Top man’s legendary 1959 Les PaulThe Big Listen: Smashing Pumpkins – Cyr
Billy Corgan and company return with escalation the name of the game, but despite the classic line-up, this is not 1995…The Genius Of… Elephant by The White Stripes
We take a look back at Elephant – the duo’s heavy-hitting 2003 garage-rock masterpiece that unleashed rock’s last truly world-conquering riff.
- Guides
Tech Talk: Preparing guitars for a cross-country move
Padding, packing and protection – how to ensure your prized guitars stay safe in a big move.The Ernie Ball Christmas Gift Guide 2020
From eye-catching straps to dual-function pedals that both look the part and free up pedalboard real estate, there’s something for every type of guitar player this festive seasonBlack Friday and Cyber Monday 2020 for guitarists: The best guitar deals to watch out for
The most dangerous time of year for your wallets is here.Guitar Legends: Eric Clapton – the birth of a legend
From upstart beginnings in the early 60s, Eric Clapton soon established himself as one of the decades’ most lauded players. Here’s a Part 1 guide to the man jokingly dubbed Slowhand.
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How to play chords like John Lennon Part 1
Rod Fogg -In the first of a series looking at the chord shapes and sequences used by the Beatles, we get inside the head of John Lennon and find a solid rhythm guitarist with an ear for original chord changes.How to play blues like Freddie King
In our final part of our look at the stylings of the legendary Three Kings, we tackle the searing style of Freddie King.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.
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Three of Eddie Van Halen’s guitars have sold at auction for $422,000
The guitar icon’s custom Kramer electric fetched top dollar at the event, selling for $231,250.Electro-Harmonix gets wobbly with the Eddy, a bucket-brigade vibrato and chorus pedal
The compact pedal offers a full range of adjustable parameters, plus expression control to boot.Gang Of Four tribute LP for Andy Gill features guests Tom Morello, Serj Tankien and more
The Problem Of Leisure: A Celebration Of Andy Gill And Gang Of Four arrives in May 2021Watch: Andre Antunes turns televangelist Kenneth Copeland’s COVID-19 sermon into a heavy metal banger
“I execute judgement on you, COVID-19!”
- Features
Kevin Morby rediscovers the joy of four-tracks on Sundowner
The prolific Kansas singer-songwriter’s latest LP sees him taking sole charge of guitar duties for the first time. It could be about to usher in a fruitful new chapter.Gear Of The Year: Best acoustic guitar of 2020
From big-name brands like Fender and Taylor to boutique gems from McNally and Atkin Guitars.Gear Of The Year: Best guitar effects pedal of 2020
These are the best new stompboxes of 2020, featuring Walrus Audio, Danelectro and an electrifying fuzz from Latvia.Gear Of The Year: Best guitar gear of 2020
From 2020 with love: the best guitars, amps, pedals and accessories of the year.
- Reviews
The Genius Of…Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness by Smashing Pumpkins
Billy Corgan’s first great tearing of the script led to a bold and ambitious album that put the guitars up front and loud. Very loud.Review: Cream T Pickups Billy F Gibbons WhiskerBuckers
Hirsute humbuckers modelled on the PAFs in Pearly Gates, the ZZ Top man’s legendary 1959 Les PaulThe Big Listen: Smashing Pumpkins – Cyr
Billy Corgan and company return with escalation the name of the game, but despite the classic line-up, this is not 1995…The Genius Of… Elephant by The White Stripes
We take a look back at Elephant – the duo’s heavy-hitting 2003 garage-rock masterpiece that unleashed rock’s last truly world-conquering riff.
- Guides
Tech Talk: Preparing guitars for a cross-country move
Padding, packing and protection – how to ensure your prized guitars stay safe in a big move.The Ernie Ball Christmas Gift Guide 2020
From eye-catching straps to dual-function pedals that both look the part and free up pedalboard real estate, there’s something for every type of guitar player this festive seasonBlack Friday and Cyber Monday 2020 for guitarists: The best guitar deals to watch out for
The most dangerous time of year for your wallets is here.Guitar Legends: Eric Clapton – the birth of a legend
From upstart beginnings in the early 60s, Eric Clapton soon established himself as one of the decades’ most lauded players. Here’s a Part 1 guide to the man jokingly dubbed Slowhand.
- Learn
How to play chords like John Lennon Part 1
Rod Fogg -In the first of a series looking at the chord shapes and sequences used by the Beatles, we get inside the head of John Lennon and find a solid rhythm guitarist with an ear for original chord changes.How to play blues like Freddie King
In our final part of our look at the stylings of the legendary Three Kings, we tackle the searing style of Freddie King.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.
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- Magazine
- Guitar.com Live
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