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Latest guitars news
Wolgang Van Halen finding it "fu**ing exhausting" having to justify not playing Van Halen songs
The musician has had numerous spats online over why he'll never play his father's hits in Mammoth WVH
Best online guitar lessons 2021: improve your playing with Fender Play, Guitar Tricks, JustinGuitar and more
From beginners to pros, and everything in between, give your playing a boost with these recommended online guitar lesson sites and apps
Decking out your studio with acoustic treatment has just got a whole lot easier
Everything you need to know, no matter the budget
Gibson hails rock 'n' roll with Custom Shop Murphy Lab Chuck Berry ES-355
The limited edition replica will be limited to 100 pieces worldwide
Tom Morello defends friendship with Ted Nugent: "I reserve the right to be friends with anybody"
The two guitar icons have opposing political views
Russian Circles have had their guitar, bass and drum gear stolen ahead of dates supporting System Of A Down
The post-rock instrumental trio are appealing for help and have issued a list of the stolen guitars, pedals and more
5 songs guitarists need to hear by… Nirvana
Now if you wouldn't mind, we would like to choose
Master the six-string this Rocktober with $80 off an annual Guitar Tricks online guitar lessons subscription
This brilliant Rocktober promotion will see you take a deep dive into classic riffs from the likes of AC/DC, ZZ Top, The Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd and many more
Latest guitars tuition
Try these 5 inspiring slash guitar chords to learn
Partial shape chords that are great for rock
25 great blues-rock guitar licks you need to know
Play in the style of Clapton, SRV, Hendrix, Gilmour, the three Kings, John Mayer and more
Alter Bridge guitar lesson: 6 ways to play like Mark Tremonti and Myles Kennedy
Altered tunings, passing notes and jazzy scales - let's take it to the Bridge in style
Play better barre chords in 20 minutes with this guitar lesson
Pass the barre and improve your rhythm guitar playing
The 10 best blues guitar chords - and how to use them
Our guide to the essential shapes plus John Mayer and Eric Clapton-style chord progression lessons
Your first blues guitar lesson: essential chords, techniques, scales and players
A great introduction to the essentials
5 easy ways to liven up your guitar chords
Take your playing beyond the basics with this tab and audio-equipped lesson
3 Richie Kotzen-style guitar licks to learn
Legato, string bends and the power of fingerstyle
Latest guitars reviews
Spector NS Ethos 4SFB review
- £1555
- €1777
- $1799
A feelgood bass at a feelgood price, complete with Aguilar pickups and preamp
Kala KA-15S ukulele review
- £59
- €59
- $69
Entry-level itsy-bitsy soprano from one of the big names in ukuleles
Takamine PTU441-MTB review
- £1499
A limited run electro-acoustic that rises to a moment in which parlour guitars are having players see the value in a smaller-bodied instrument
Epiphone USA Collection E230TD Casino review
- £2399
- €2690
- $2699
An iconic guitar with the weight of pop-cultural history behind it, the Casino epitomises Epiphone's capacity for high-end guitar making
Epiphone USA Collection FT110 Frontier review
- £3619
- €3990
- $3999
Built in the USA, steeped in heritage, this square-shouldered dread' might well be most attractive flat-top on the market
Line 6 Pod Go Wireless review
- £549
- €598
- $599
Line 6’s travel and stage friendly amp modeller loses the wires and expands the reach of those classy Helix sounds
Eastman Romeo LA review
- £1499
- $1399
A hot-rodded relative for an Eastman semi-hollow favourite that's got tones to burn and movie star looks
Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal 2 HH HT review
- £959
- €888
- $949
A 21st-century T-type designed and built for all occasions
Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HSH 2PT CM Mahogany review
- £1059
- €979
- $1249
A grown-up Superstrat that offers a grown-up take on the high-performance electric guitar
