Buddy Guy Turns 90 With a Star-Studded Blues Livestream Tonight
Buddy Guy turns 90 with a livestreamed blues concert featuring Clapton, Mayer, Bonamassa, Gibbons, and more. Here’s why it matters.
Eric Clapton’s Cream Memory, Rick Nielsen’s Five-Neck and More Guitar News
Clapton doubts a Cream classic, Nielsen’s five-neck Hamer hits auction, and Midge Ure revisits key career moments in new interviews.
String Theory #51: The One That Sounds Better at Home
A guitarist’s perfect tone mysteriously improves the moment nobody else hears it.
Keanu Reeves Recounts His First Bass Buy as Dogstar Keeps Rolling
Keanu Reeves recalls buying his first bass at 22, and Dogstar’s new run behind All In Now gives the story fresh meaning for players.
Ritchie Blackmore Looks Back on Deep Purple Reunion as a Return From War
Blackmore reflects on Deep Purple’s reunion, while Brian May and Robin Trower show how classic guitar stories keep evolving.
From Layla to a New Germanium Fuzz: This Week’s Biggest Guitar Stories
Rita Coolidge revisits Layla, Steve Howe recalls odd sessions, and Mad Professor plus Vox unveil new gear for tone chasers.
Dolly Parton’s Fingernails, a Flying V Auction, and Fresh Gear News Shape a Busy Guitar Day
Dolly Parton’s fingernail songwriting, a rare Flying V auction, and new Vox and Jackson gear make for a packed guitar news day.
Fender’s Hum-Canceling Breakthrough and the Week’s Biggest Guitar Stories
Fender’s Silent System, Seymour Duncan’s anniversary set, and major artist news make for a busy week in guitar gear and culture.
Rick Tedesco’s Lost Mick Ronson Les Paul, Fender’s ’62 Deluxe, and More Guitar Headlines
A Mick Ronson Les Paul chase, Fender’s revived ’62 Deluxe, plus new Silvertone and Epiphone guitar reviews for players.
String Theory #50: The Most Important Knob
A guitarist chases tone with one tiny knob tweak, while the cat remains thoroughly unimpressed.