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Gojira release Another World, their first new music in four years
Alongside an apocalyptic music video.Iconic Tennessee venue Songbirds announces permanent closure
The venue was also a vintage guitar museum.Gibson announces the Lukas Nelson ‘56 Les Paul Junior
A faithful recreation of Nelson’s own '56 Les Paul Junior.Elvis’ iconic ‘Sun Sessions’ Martin D-18 sells at auction for $1.3 million
Its price fell short of the expected $2 million to $3 million.
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Bob Taylor on urban tonewoods and sustainability
“Everyone involved with these Taylor models are, in fact, pioneers – from the arborists to the guitar player”.Introducing… The Beths: the NZ four-piece blending punky guitar hooks with four-part harmonies
As the Auckland band release their much-anticipated sophmore record, guitarists Elizabeth Stokes and Jonathan Pierce tell us about how they ditched their jazz destiny, terrible self-modded guitars, and the search for “ultimate jangle”.“I was never any good at chords, I always preferred to play the tune”: Peter Green on guitar, Fleetwood Mac and the Yardbirds
Back in 2007, Peter Green granted us a rare interview just over a decade after the legendary guitarist returned to music after a long absence. Over the course of the discussion, the guitarist would reflect on his wilderness years, his time in Fleetwood Mac ’59 Les Pauls and his love of the blues.“If you’re building guitars you’d want for yourself, you’re more passionate about it”: guitar maker Don Grosh
Riding skateboards and modding BMX bikes in SoCal in the 1970s, Don Grosh grew up in the shadow of some of the world’s biggest guitar manufacturers, but the key for this respected builder lies in keeping it small.
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The Genius Of… A Meeting By The River by Ry Cooder and Vishwa Mohan Bhatt
Two strangers, two different musical cultures, two different slide instruments… one Grammy. Ry Cooder and VM Bhatt’s world-music classic, //A Meeting By The River//, is a lesson in collaboration.Vintage Bench Test: 1963 Gibson J-50
A vintage Gibson acoustic is many a producer’s secret weapon and this gorgeous example certainly has ‘that’ sound.The Big Listen: Fontaines D.C. – A Hero’s Death
The boys in the better land take an axe to their own image on a murky, brooding second album that establishes a new path for the Dublin five-piece.The Big Review: Blackstar JJN-20R MkII Jared James Nichols Signature Combo
Fancy a shot of Bluespower? This affordable signature amp from Blackstar is ready to rock.
- Guides
10 new pedals and effects units: July 2020
Our favourite new stompbox announcements, releases and rumours of the past month.Nine new electric and acoustic amplifiers: July 2020
Our favourite new amp and speaker announcements, releases and rumours of the past month.Tech Talk: How to eliminate rough or sharp edges on tuner posts
Strings breaking at the tuner end? Here’s how to fix it.10 new electric and acoustic guitars: July 2020
Our favourite new electric and acoustic guitar announcements, releases and rumours of the past month.
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How to play chords like Neil Young Pt 2
Rod Fogg -As we continue our look into the chord shapes and patterns that have helped make Neil Young an icon, it’s time to delve into how he adds harmonic richness to seemingly simple progressions.How To Play Blues Like BB King
Or, otherwise known as ‘The importance of delivering the right note at the right time’.How To Play Country Guitar (Part 3) – Doublestops
In his third instalment of his beginner’s guide to country guitar, Nashville sessioneer David Henricksson gets to it on the double.Chord Clinic: How to play chords like Neil Young (Part 1)
Rod Fogg -Master the shapes and patterns that have made Young one of the world’s most beloved and imitated songwriters.
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Gojira release Another World, their first new music in four years
Alongside an apocalyptic music video.Iconic Tennessee venue Songbirds announces permanent closure
The venue was also a vintage guitar museum.Gibson announces the Lukas Nelson ‘56 Les Paul Junior
A faithful recreation of Nelson’s own '56 Les Paul Junior.Elvis’ iconic ‘Sun Sessions’ Martin D-18 sells at auction for $1.3 million
Its price fell short of the expected $2 million to $3 million.
- Features
Bob Taylor on urban tonewoods and sustainability
“Everyone involved with these Taylor models are, in fact, pioneers – from the arborists to the guitar player”.Introducing… The Beths: the NZ four-piece blending punky guitar hooks with four-part harmonies
As the Auckland band release their much-anticipated sophmore record, guitarists Elizabeth Stokes and Jonathan Pierce tell us about how they ditched their jazz destiny, terrible self-modded guitars, and the search for “ultimate jangle”.“I was never any good at chords, I always preferred to play the tune”: Peter Green on guitar, Fleetwood Mac and the Yardbirds
Back in 2007, Peter Green granted us a rare interview just over a decade after the legendary guitarist returned to music after a long absence. Over the course of the discussion, the guitarist would reflect on his wilderness years, his time in Fleetwood Mac ’59 Les Pauls and his love of the blues.“If you’re building guitars you’d want for yourself, you’re more passionate about it”: guitar maker Don Grosh
Riding skateboards and modding BMX bikes in SoCal in the 1970s, Don Grosh grew up in the shadow of some of the world’s biggest guitar manufacturers, but the key for this respected builder lies in keeping it small.
- Reviews