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I've covered every major guitar sale this year, and Sweetwater’s 4th of July event just blew them all out of the water with $800 off a Gibson, $900 off a Martin, and $1,200 off a crazy synth guitar
By Daryl Robertson last updated
Score up to 60% off big-name brands in Sweetwater's colossal Independence Day sale

Pete Townshend on the Oasis song that made him weep
By Phil Weller published
Oasis are kicking their reunion into gear, and Townshend is among those delighted to see them playing live again

The owners didn't know what they had, but this 1960 Les Paul is now one of Joe Bonamassa's favorites
By Phil Weller published
Bought for £50 in 1967, modified and left unplayed, the Royal Albert Les Paul was acquired for the princely sum of $190,0000

Andy Summers on why Eric Clapton bored him and how his love of jazz fueled the Police
By Phil Weller published
"It’s too simple to play because it’s based on a five-note scale, and I had come way past that," the guitarist says

Buddy Guy on his unconventional means of discovering the joys of feedback
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist said the absence of stages in Chicago's juke joints brought musicians and audiences together, resulting in a lesson in the joys of feedback

Liam Gallagher responds to Green Day fan being kicked offstage for playing "Wonderwall" — and it’s wonderful
By Elizabeth Swann last updated
Turns out Liam and Noel Gallagher have suggested more bands should cover Oasis songs

Eddie Van Halen shot down a film soundtrack near the end of his life, saying he hadn't been playing much
By Phil Weller published
The news confirms Sammy Hagar's comments that the guitarist had lost interest in the instrument

“I know there's gotta be at least another Aerosmith gig.” Joe Perry says the Boston rockers aren’t finished yet
By Phil Weller published
The guiatrist says discussions about a return happen every week... but the situation is complex
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