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    Author: guitarworld

    “It took me a while to learn that guitarists can’t play bass. It’s about more than just getting the notes right”: How Mike Rutherford’s ‘lead bass’ approach helped demystify the low-end for prog rock cornerstone Genesis

    One intriguing facet of the Brit Rock phenomenon is the number of talents adept at both guitar and bass guitar, Paul McCartney and Ron Wood…

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    guitarworld November 7, 2024
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    “There were nine other bass players. I got the job. Then I was told they were picking me up in three hours for a tour – I had to take it or leave it”: Tony Stevens on his rocky ride with Savoy Brown, Foghat and Midnight Flyer

    In 1968 Tony Stevens joined Kim Simmonds’ Savoy Brown, creating several slabs of blues rock mastery for the ages. Alongside Simmonds (guitars), Chris Youlden (vocals),…

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    guitarworld November 7, 2024
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    “Right before we started the set, Bill Evans called me on a pay phone. He said, ‘I’m bringing somebody to hear you.’ I said, ‘It’s not Miles, is it?’” How jazz guitar legend Mike Stern ended up joining Miles Davis’ band – and had a song named after him

    Over the course of his decorated career, jazz guitar legend Mike Stern has worked with some of the genre’s biggest names, playing alongside the likes…

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    guitarworld November 7, 2024
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    “I took over where Billy Gibbons left off and did my half of the solo, and it was a very rare thing. My wife loves it. She doesn’t love anything I do…” Brian May, Billy Gibbons and Steve Cropper on how the three guitar icons learned to play together

    With respected producer Jon Tiven at the helm, the session icon is back again with Friendlytown, the follow-up to Fire It Up, the critically acclaimed…

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    guitarworld November 7, 2024
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    “Somebody in a trailer park was selling the body – at least it wasn’t a real body”: Nuno Bettencourt explains how his custom Washburn N4 was once stolen from a storage lock-up – and met a grizzly end

    Nuno Bettencourt is unfortunately no stranger when it comes to electric guitar thefts, having recently discussed the time his Washburn N8 double-neck had been pinched…

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    guitarworld November 7, 2024
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    “Prince said, ‘Think more Elton John.’ I was like, ‘Is he clowning? Is he trolling me?’” Session ace Ella Feingold once auditioned to join Prince’s band – but was turned down because her playing was “too funky”

    Session ace Ella Feingold has recalled the time she auditioned to join Prince’s band, but was ultimately turned down because her playing was apparently “too…

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    guitarworld November 7, 2024
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    “A saturated reverb with a boingy, surf-like character – garage and lo-fi pedal junkies are going to flip over its seductively dark and grungy splash”: Anasounds La Grotte Analog Spring Reverb review

    Is there anything Jack White doesn’t have his hands in? The legendary musician, serial collaborator, and entrepreneur has been making hay for his Third Man…

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    guitarworld November 6, 2024
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    “Joe had a semi-truck full of amps and swapped them out every two or three shows. He'd say, ‘What do you think?’ I'd be like, ‘It sounds just like you every time’”: Greg Suran on his time with Joe Walsh – and the Eagle’s passion for tonal tinkering

    The name Greg Suran may not immediately ring a bell, but his incredible CV speaks to his skill and versatility as a guitarist. Suran has…

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    guitarworld November 6, 2024
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    “I remember trying to do pinch harmonics on a 30” Dunable in the studio… it was close to impossible. My fingers were all torn up trying!” Meet Gore guitarist Alex Reyes – the modeler-melting Texan metal player summoning djent riffs from six-strings

    It’s taken 10 months for Texas’ white-hot metal trio Gore. [period intentional] to follow up their beautifully savage debut single, Pray, with an EP, A…

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    guitarworld November 6, 2024
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    “Out of all guitars Sadowsky made for Prince, the purple floral one saw the most use”: Prince’s iconic custom ‘Parade Tour’ guitar, used in the America video, is up for auction – with a price tag of $400,000

    Prince’s iconic custom-made Sadowsky T-type electric guitar – which saw action during the Parade tour in 1986 – is expected to sell for up to…

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    guitarworld November 6, 2024
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