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Gibson’s former Kalamazoo factory will soon become a Hard Rock hotel
The Hard Rock Reverb Kalamazoo is expected to be completed in 2023.An official Jeff Buckley biopic is in the works, co-produced by his mother
Reeve Carney stars as the late singer-songwriter.Gamechanger Audio launches the Light Pedal – an “Optical Spring Reverb”
The pedal is available for new customers to order now.The Fender Custom Shop unveils the 2021 Prestige collection
The Fender Custom Shop, alongside Mike McCready’s signature Stratocaster and the Surf Green With Envy Collection, has revealed the details of the 2021 Prestige...
- Features
Introducing… Black Honey, the indie upstarts trading in wide-screen guitar sounds and cinematic ambitions
The band discuss the retro-fabulous sound of their forthcoming LP, using Jack White’s old amps, and seeing how many fuzz pedals you can stick on a guitar at once.The inside story of David Gilmour’s Martin D-35 signature models
How Martin’s Fred Greene made the Pink Floyd legend’s dream guitars a reality.My Guitar Story: George Glew on his battle-scarred Fender Stratocaster
The Bristol-based songwriter details the story behind his beloved American Deluxe Strat, from swapping it online to why he'll never use gig bags againThe Collection: Bob from Rockbeare Guitars and his 20th-century toys
We head to London to meet a British guitar collector with a penchant for old Gibsons and an eye for detail.
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The Big Listen: Julien Baker – Little Oblivions
After two albums of stark confessionals that cut to the core, Julien Baker faced a dilemma over whether to repeat a winning formula or expand her sound. Her decision making is as astute as her songwriting, it turns out.The Big Listen: Mogwai – As The Love Continues
Stuart Braithwaite finds his voice on the cinematic post-rockers’ 10th album, with the Glaswegians still sounding fresh 25 years on from their first release.The Big Review: Fender American Professional II Telecaster Deluxe
An instrument from a controversial period in Fender’s history gets a modern-day makeover – and we can’t get enough of it.The Genius Of… Murder Ballads by Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds
With its terrifying stories of murder, vengeance and grotesque brutality, Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds’ ninth album is tough going. Yet, 25 years ago, it became a million-selling commercial success thanks in part to an appearance from the princess of pop.
- Guides
13 new pedals and effects units: October 2020
Our favourite new stompbox announcements, releases and rumours of the past month.10 new electric and acoustic guitars: February 2021
Our favourite new electric and acoustic guitar announcements, releases and rumours of the past month.Best software for guitarists in 2021: 10 best apps to learn guitar
Whether you’re a total beginner or lapsed player, these are the best apps and websites to help you learn how to play guitar.Tech Talk: How to set pickup heights
Many players replace their pickups before they’ve even experimented with the way their heights are set. Knowing how to do this could save you some money and unlock some authentic shoegaze tones into the bargain.
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How to play chords like Paul McCartney (Part 2)
Rod Fogg -In the second part of our Paul McCartney lesson we head into a world of moving basslines and slash, seventh and diminished chords as a songwriting genius broadens his horizons.How to play blues like Joe Bonamassa
JoBo’s fusion of blues and rock makes him one of the most fiery and exciting guitar players on the planet – here’s how to nail his style.How to get better at guitar using the CAGED system (Part 1)
In the first of a new series, we examine how this simple and common system for learning the guitar contains hidden depths that could be the key to unlocking your potential as a musician.How to play chords like Paul McCartney (Part 1)
Rod Fogg -Continuing our look at the chord shapes and sequences used by The Beatles, we get inside the head of Paul McCartney and find a songwriting genius with an enthusiasm for minor chords and chords from outside the key.
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- News
Gibson’s former Kalamazoo factory will soon become a Hard Rock hotel
The Hard Rock Reverb Kalamazoo is expected to be completed in 2023.An official Jeff Buckley biopic is in the works, co-produced by his mother
Reeve Carney stars as the late singer-songwriter.Gamechanger Audio launches the Light Pedal – an “Optical Spring Reverb”
The pedal is available for new customers to order now.The Fender Custom Shop unveils the 2021 Prestige collection
The Fender Custom Shop, alongside Mike McCready’s signature Stratocaster and the Surf Green With Envy Collection, has revealed the details of the 2021 Prestige...
- Features
Introducing… Black Honey, the indie upstarts trading in wide-screen guitar sounds and cinematic ambitions
The band discuss the retro-fabulous sound of their forthcoming LP, using Jack White’s old amps, and seeing how many fuzz pedals you can stick on a guitar at once.The inside story of David Gilmour’s Martin D-35 signature models
How Martin’s Fred Greene made the Pink Floyd legend’s dream guitars a reality.My Guitar Story: George Glew on his battle-scarred Fender Stratocaster
The Bristol-based songwriter details the story behind his beloved American Deluxe Strat, from swapping it online to why he'll never use gig bags againThe Collection: Bob from Rockbeare Guitars and his 20th-century toys
We head to London to meet a British guitar collector with a penchant for old Gibsons and an eye for detail.
- Reviews
The Big Listen: Julien Baker – Little Oblivions
After two albums of stark confessionals that cut to the core, Julien Baker faced a dilemma over whether to repeat a winning formula or expand her sound. Her decision making is as astute as her songwriting, it turns out.The Big Listen: Mogwai – As The Love Continues
Stuart Braithwaite finds his voice on the cinematic post-rockers’ 10th album, with the Glaswegians still sounding fresh 25 years on from their first release.The Big Review: Fender American Professional II Telecaster Deluxe
An instrument from a controversial period in Fender’s history gets a modern-day makeover – and we can’t get enough of it.The Genius Of… Murder Ballads by Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds
With its terrifying stories of murder, vengeance and grotesque brutality, Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds’ ninth album is tough going. Yet, 25 years ago, it became a million-selling commercial success thanks in part to an appearance from the princess of pop.
- Guides
13 new pedals and effects units: October 2020
Our favourite new stompbox announcements, releases and rumours of the past month.10 new electric and acoustic guitars: February 2021
Our favourite new electric and acoustic guitar announcements, releases and rumours of the past month.Best software for guitarists in 2021: 10 best apps to learn guitar
Whether you’re a total beginner or lapsed player, these are the best apps and websites to help you learn how to play guitar.Tech Talk: How to set pickup heights
Many players replace their pickups before they’ve even experimented with the way their heights are set. Knowing how to do this could save you some money and unlock some authentic shoegaze tones into the bargain.
- Learn
How to play chords like Paul McCartney (Part 2)
Rod Fogg -In the second part of our Paul McCartney lesson we head into a world of moving basslines and slash, seventh and diminished chords as a songwriting genius broadens his horizons.How to play blues like Joe Bonamassa
JoBo’s fusion of blues and rock makes him one of the most fiery and exciting guitar players on the planet – here’s how to nail his style.How to get better at guitar using the CAGED system (Part 1)
In the first of a new series, we examine how this simple and common system for learning the guitar contains hidden depths that could be the key to unlocking your potential as a musician.How to play chords like Paul McCartney (Part 1)
Rod Fogg -Continuing our look at the chord shapes and sequences used by The Beatles, we get inside the head of Paul McCartney and find a songwriting genius with an enthusiasm for minor chords and chords from outside the key.
- Videos
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- Guitar.com Live