The guitarist says his song is better known in the U.S for a successful cover version
The Dire Straits legend heard a blues guitarist moving beyond his influences and into something “really powerful”
Clapton left Mayall’s band intending to pursue an even more hardcore form of the blues, only to spend the next three decades taking the long way back
Between the effect's creation and its development as a guitar pedal, interest was kept alive by a trio of fuzz-loving musicians
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The guitar giant says its countersuit is the “expected next step” after Thomann sued over cease-and-desist letters sent to Harley Benton, PRS, Yamaha and other makers of Stratocaster-style guitars.
The latest sale over at Guitar Center delivers seriously good deals for guitar players
From Fender classics, EVH signature models, and metal-ready Jacksons, you'll find healthy discounts on a range of Fender-owned brands at multiple retailers
Taylor’s iconic 514ce gets a modern makeover, combining classic warmth and character with Next Generation innovations designed for exceptional playability, tone and stage performance
The blues guitarist says the heavily modified 1968 Telecaster has become a “secret weapon” thanks to its unlikely Gibson-meets-Fender design.
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Two battle-scarred backup guitars built by longtime tech Zeke Clark carry $50,000 opening bids, while Backstage Auctions says they saw extensive studio use during the 5150 era
Faithful vintage styling, superb playability and versatile electronics make the Vintera III Mid '60s Jazzmaster Fender's most convincing reissue yet
The guitarist bought the 1962 Gibson SG with another guitar for just $120 and famously played it for his guitar solo on Tom Petty's "Runnin' Down a Dream"
The singer says the Who's pioneering use of volume, feedback and Marshall amps laid the foundations for metal years before Black Sabbath arrived.
PRS confirms it received a cease-and-desist letter over the Silver Sky — John Mayer’s massively successful signature model. But does this latest target meet Fender’s copyist criteria?
The album’s roots live on as 'Let It Be,' but Johns says the rest of the band didn’t get McCartney’s “really interesting” idea
Rubber-bridge guitars have changed the sound of acoustic guitar over the past 10 years. And it's all down to one man's invention
He’s recorded and mixed seminal records by some of rock’s biggest artists, and click tracks were always left out in the cold
Presented by Dreamcatcher Events this October, the camp is a hands-on learning experience unlike any other, featuring the acoustic virtuoso and other noted guitarists
The blues guitar star has amassed more than 600 guitars, from rare Les Pauls and Strats to a $400,000 Flying V. But he says the secret to finding a keeper is asking yourself one simple question
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In related news, Spotify says non-human music will be badged and not fed to personal recommendations
Producer Tom Werman admits he was the guilty party: “Pete Townshend was always my main musical inspiration”
Recorded for 1965’s ‘Help!’ album, the track was left in the vault for just over 30 years
Gurf Morlix recalls his journey with Williams that led to her greatest success and his decision to step away
Neal Schon says the classic hit owes a debt to its producers’ unusual request
Hired to produce Behind the Sun in 1985, Collins saw one of rock’s greatest guitarists stuck in a creative rut. Here’s how he challenged Eric Clapton to get off autopilot and start writing again
Rock out with Billy Gibbons and Rick Nielsen at the majestic Mountain Winery in Saratoga, CA., Saturday, August 8
