Hollywood’s Les Paul Recording Studio amplifies legacy of a guitar god

Man leaning on a recording console

About 80 years ago, guitarist and inventor Les Paul built a home recording studio in his Hollywood garage on North Curson Avenue and began developing his “new sound,” which incorporated cutting-edge recording techniques such as […]

RAINBOW Legend JOE LYNN TURNER Joins Guitar Virtuoso MARCUS NAND For Cover Of BLUES IMAGE Classic

RAINBOW Legend JOE LYNN TURNER Joins Guitar Virtuoso MARCUS NAND For Cover Of BLUES IMAGE Classic

Joe Lynn Turner needs no introduction. Long before he launched his solo career in 1985, his years fronting Ritchie Blackmore‘s RAINBOW (“Difficult To Cure”, “Straight Between The Eyes”, “Bent Out Of Shape”) established him among […]

Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy Names 10 Guitar Songs He Tries to Sound Like

Surprise! Guitar Week keeps strumming as Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy names 10 guitar songs that have influenced his own playing. Check out his list, and then make sure you peep our lists of the 100 Best […]

SERJ TANKIAN Announces ‘Foundations’ Les Paul Modern Guitar And Experience Package

SERJ TANKIAN Announces 'Foundations' Les Paul Modern Guitar And Experience Package

Gibson, the iconic, global instrument brand, has announced the Serj Tankian “Foundations” Les Paul Modern, a unique guitar and experience package inspired by the SYSTEM OF A DOWN singer’s “Foundations” solo EP, released last fall […]

JOE SATRIANI And BONVILLAIN DESIGN STUDIO Collaborate On Their Third Charity Guitar

JOE SATRIANI And BONVILLAIN DESIGN STUDIO Collaborate On Their Third Charity Guitar

A collaborative project between legendary guitarist Joe Satriani and Colorado-based artist David Bonvillain has resulted in their third charity guitar. Continuing the trend that started with their first charity piece in 2023 (donated to Children’s […]

YouTuber joins legendary band last minute to play guitar at ‘Tool in the Sand’ festival

YouTuber joins legendary band last minute to play guitar at ‘Tool in the Sand’ festival

A popular YouTuber stepped in at the last minute to perform with Mastodon after their band member’s unexpected departure. Atlanta progressive metal band Mastodon welcomed YouTube star Ben Eller as a last-minute replacement for founding […]