Latest articles by Neville Marten
"I have tremendous problems with some of my own tunes, unless they’re particularly simple": Remembering the musical mind, self-deprecation and wisdom of Allan Holdsworth
We go back to 1987 with one of guitar's true originals: "The basic major7 chord – the first one you probably learn on the guitar – is absolutely offensive to me"
"He wrote it for me, but the record company had the power to prevent any other record coming out and they said, ‘This is a number one smash: Beck doesn’t get this’”: The story of the Stevie Wonder and Jeff Beck connection
Denied the song Stevie Wonder wrote for him, he instead gifted the guitarist a composition that would inspire one of his greatest performances
The harmonic genius of Frey, Felder, Walsh, Henley, Meisner and Leadon: 5 songs you need to hear by The Eagles (that aren't Hotel California)
Great guitar moments from one of the biggest selling bands of all time
The guitar magic of Peter Green, Jeremy Spencer and Danny Kirwan: 5 underrated songs you need to hear by early Fleetwood Mac
Three very different players and an incredible legacy of music
Abbey Road engineer Ken Scott on recording The Beatles: “I was there when Eric Clapton played the solo on While My Guitar Gently Weeps, but it was just another day at the office so it didn't mean anything at the time”
Best of 2023: On working with Lennon and McCartney: “Paul was exceedingly patient, and would keep on going until it was the way he wanted it, whereas John would prefer to get it over with as quickly as possible”
Happy 80th birthday Mick Jagger: here's 5 of the Stones' finest moments on record
Nobody has moves like Jagger – follow his evolution in The World’s Greatest Rock ‘N’ Roll Band
4 songs guitarists need to hear by… The Beatles
Guitar gems from the most famous band ever
“I definitely felt something special in the air that day” – the story of recording Van Morrison's Brown Eyed Girl
Session guitarists Hugh McCracken and Al Gorgoni recalled their memories and vital contributions
Classic interview: Rory Gallagher - "Jimmy Page makes a point of it and congratulations to him and Keith Richards, some of their best notes are the ones that are fluffed"
In 1987 Guitarist magazine met with the bluesman to discuss his forthcoming Defender album, but learned much more
Fender American Professional Stratocaster HSS Shawbucker
As of 2017, the American Standards are dead. Long live the all-new American Professional series.
5 songs guitarists need to hear by… Paul Kossoff with Free
Highlights of the short but sweet career of one of the greatest British blues-rock bands, and their tragically overlooked guitarist
What strings do you use, Derek Trucks?
From the Guitar Techniques archive, we ask a great guitarist all those little questions you really do want the answers to. Here's slide supremo Derek Trucks...
Duane Eddy on a legendary life: "I remember Buddy Holly said, 'I wanna try your guitar'"
The guitar instrumental icon on his guest appearance for a new Johnny Cash album and a remarkable career in music
What Strings Does Gov't Mule's Warren Haynes Use?
We ask a famous guitarist all those little questions you really do want the answers to…
Guthrie Govan: "The older, wiser player knows in a deep, intuitive way that it’s the quality of the playing that counts"
One of the world's foremost players waxes lyrical on playing tips, rating guitarists and his weaknesses as a musician
Gretsch G6659TG Players Edition Broadkaster Jr
A new Gretsch with classic looks but a modern twist or two
