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Studio legend Glyn Johns on Paul McCartney's shocking request to work on what became the Beatles' final album
By Phil Weller published
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

From Taylor Swift to Phoebe Bridgers and Wilco's Jeff Tweedy — how indie rockers came to adopt a guitar bridge born from parts in Home Depot's toilet aisle
By Phil Weller published
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

Recording engineer Glyn Johns on why he never used click tracks when working with the Stones, Beatles, and Led Zeppelin
By Phil Weller published
He’s recorded and mixed seminal records by some of rock’s biggest artists, and click tracks were always left out in the cold

Tommy Emmanuel reveals everything you need to know about his upcoming Guitar Camp U.S.A.
By Jimmy Leslie published
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

How Larry DiMarzio’s pickup revolution defined the sound of 1970s guitar rock
By Andrew Daly published

New tariffs are having a negative impact on Fender’s credit rating
By Phil Weller last updated
The taxes affect production at Fender’s facilities where guitars, amps, pedals and other electronics are made

Ciari Guitars is rising high as the industry’s premier travel guitar maker
By Art Thompson published
Ciari founder Jonathan Spangler tells the story behind his company's innovative folding guitar design and technology

Paul Reed Smith explains why it doesn’t matter where guitars are made
By Phil Weller published
Calling Carlos Santana and Jimmy Herring up as witnesses, the luthier continues his electric guitar myth-busting streak
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