The surprising history of the Fender Telecaster By Jamie Dickson, Rod Brakes published 23 September 22 In-depth on the birth of the first - and just maybe the greatest - solidbody electric guitar
3 top guitar pedal makers on the secrets of truly great gain tone By Jamie Dickson published 8 September 22 We asked the experts to share their guitar tone tips - and some common pitfalls to avoid
Happy Mondays' Paul Ryder: "I never learned to slap, but there’s a single pop on Kinky Afro" By Bass Guitar Magazine last updated 15 July 22 The Manchester bassist talks so hip...
The 19 best song intros of all time By The MusicRadar team last updated 8 July 22 The greatest track openings
Jazzy Jeff’s 6 top tips for scratch DJs By Roy Spencer last updated 25 April 22 The legendary hip-hop DJ breaks down some hard-learned hints and tips that’ll have you cutting it up like a pro in no time.
Classic guitars: Gibson Les Paul Special profiled By Rod Brakes published 8 March 22 The last in (and first out of) Gibson’s original Les Paul line-up...
Classic interview: Tommy Thayer - my top 10 KISS songs By Jonathan Horsley published 1 March 22 The Spaceman names his favourite guitar tracks and deep cuts
Classic interview: KISS' Gene Simmons - “Studio bassists who play with their fingers live have no idea that we can’t hear what they’re playing” By Hywel Davies published 23 February 22 The bass icon on bass rigs, riches and 50 years of music
Tommy Emmanuel: my 10 guitar heroes By Tommy Emmanuel last updated 22 February 22 Acoustic guitar virtuoso pays tribute to his playing idols
Why Queen's John Deacon is a bass hero By Mike Brooks published 21 February 22 We salute the career, gear and accomplishments of the low-end legend