Martin Refreshes Its 16 Series With Bold New Acoustic Shapes
Martin adds five fresh all-solid-wood acoustics to its 16 Series, pairing bolder finishes with less familiar body shapes.
Fender Pulls Back on Strat Copyright Fight as Guitar World Catches the Next Big Gear Moves
Fender eases off its Strat copyright campaign while Gibson, MONO, Ashdown, and Guitar Center all roll out major gear news.
Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s Final Show Heads to Cinemas
Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s final performance heads to cinemas, capturing a historic night and a major lesson for guitar players.
Brian May’s Freddie Mercury Story and Why It Still Matters to Guitar Players
Brian May recalls Freddie Mercury’s final days and the lesson guitar players can take from Queen’s focus on the song.
Emmys Tribute to Dolly Parton Highlights a Night Guitar Fans Won’t Forget
Reba McEntire and Sally Field honored Dolly Parton at the Emmys, highlighting a songwriter whose music still resonates with guitar players.
String Theory #49: It Was The Cable All Along…
A guitarist discovers the one tone fix hiding in plain sight.
The Beatles’ early “Norwegian Wood” tape shows how the sitar changed rock
An early “Norwegian Wood” recording on the Rubber Soul box set spotlights George Harrison’s sitar and its impact on rock.
Pink Floyd’s 18-Carat Gold Guitar Pick Is Real, Playable, and Very Expensive
Pink Floyd and the Royal Mint made a playable 18-carat gold guitar pick. Only 10 exist, and each costs $6,400.
Taylor Expands Its 12-Fret Grand Concert Line With Five New Models
Taylor has launched five new Next Generation 12-fret Grand Concert models, expanding options for players seeking comfort and tone.
Phi Yaan-Zek Breaks Down Melodic Minor Lead Ideas for Guitar Players
Phi Yaan-Zek’s new Guitar Player lesson shows how melodic minor can shape more expressive, Steve Vai-style lead playing.