A couple of years ago, the Aeroband guitar was released. It’s not a standard guitar, but it’s not really a ‘toy’ either. It sits somewhere in between those two product types. I’ve been spending […]
Last year, Fender reworked a number of their most iconic guitar and bass models in the form of the Player II Series. Now, the renowned musical instruments manufacturer has shared a knockout addition to the […]
Consequence’s Guitar Week continues with “Guitar for Beginners.” Be sure to also check out our list of the 100 Best Guitarists of All Time. Post up in Guitar Center to play “Stairway to Heaven,” it’s […]
Consequence’s Guitar Week continues with our list of the Best Guitar Riffs of the 21st Century. For more licks, check out our 50 Greatest Basslines of All Time, and don’t miss our 100 Best Guitarists […]
Last year, Fender unveiled their Player II Series, which featured updated versions of several of their most iconic guitar and bass builds. This week, the legendary guitar brand announced an exciting extension (or, should we […]
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 […]
From the time ancient humans first suspended taut strings over a bowl, we’ve been stumbling towards the guitar. 17th century Europe got pretty close with five courses of strings and a lap-sized body, and over […]
Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett has teamed up with Gibson Publishing to release a new coffee-table book titled The Collection: Kirk Hammett. The 400-page book focuses on the metal legend’s guitar collection, featuring vibrant pictures shot […]
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 […]
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 […]
Getty Image / JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP It has been 18 years since Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock was released and gamers have been struggling with Through the Fire and Flames by DragonForce ever since. Well, […]
Queen legend Brian May has teamed up with Gibson for the new limited-edition SJ-200 12-string acoustic guitar. A run of only 100 of the guitars has been produced. The SJ-200 in 12-String form is rare, […]
Brian Setzer has revealed that he “cannot play guitar” due to an autoimmune disease affecting his hands. “I just wanted to check in with you all,” the Stray Cats co-founder wrote on social media. “Towards […]
KATY Perry looks flushed with success — as she hopes her pan-global tour is a big hit. The Dark Horse singer, 40, posed with a guitar to show her love of toilet humour. 3 Katy […]
COHEED AND CAMBRIA‘s Claudio Sanchez has announced his new guitar The Jackhammer, which will premiere at NAMM this weekend in Los Angeles. “Man Your Own Jackhammer” is a famous line from the COHEED AND CAMBRIA […]
TRIUMPH guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett will release a new book, “Ten Telecaster Tales: Liner Notes For A Guitar And Its Music”, on March 25 via ECW Press. “Ten Telecaster Tales” remakes the idea of the “concept […]
Photo Credit: Lechon Kirb Guitar Center offers to replace instruments and gear destroyed in the Los Angeles wildfires for musicians and music education programs. Guitar Center is offering to replace instruments and gear for musicians […]
Joe Satriani is known for his virtuoso skills on guitar, so any praise he heaps on another guitarist is worth its weight in gold. In a recent interview, Satriani commended Kurt Cobain, calling the late […]
Jimmy Page and Gibson have released the 1969 EDS-1275 Doubleneck VOS electric guitar, a new replica of Page’s legendary doubleneck axe. Following the highly limited (and since sold-out) release of the EDS-1275 Doubleneck Collector’s Edition […]
VIC Flick, the iconic guitarist behind the legendary James Bond theme riff, has sadly passed away following a battle with Alzheimer’s. His son, Kevin, announced on social media that the guitarist star behind the famous […]