“I don’t know if I can play like I played back then”: Alex Lifeson discusses how arthritis is affecting his playing – and why returning to the road might not be wise,How Arthritis Affects Alex Lifeson’s Playing: The Impact and Caution of Returning to the Road
10356 The Rush legend is taking “very, very effective” treatments to deal with his arthritis, but concedes his joint issue is “slowly getting worse”, Rush Legend Alex Lifeson Deals with Arthritis Key Points: Legendary guitarist Alex Lifeson of Rush is undergoing treatments for his arthritis. He admits that his joint issue is gradually worsening. The […]
Everything guitar players need to know about reverb, from the history of the effect to how to get the best from your pedals,Reverb Unveiled: A Comprehensive Guide for Guitarists on History, Pedals, and Optimization
10354 Whether you prefer a sprinkle or a soaking, reverb is the master of all musical effects. Here is our comprehensive guide to a guitar essential, The Wonderful World of Reverb: A Guide to Guitar Essential Key Points: Reverb is considered the master of all musical effects and is essential for guitarists. Reverb is created […]
“I think it’s the challenge right now, as it is for a lot of musicians”: Pete Townshend pinpoints the one thing Instagram players get wrong – and reveals who his favorite social media guitarist is,Pete Townshend on Instagram’s music scene challenge and his favorite social media guitarist
10352 The Who icon honed in on an aspect of guitar playing that many social media shredders overlook – but also offered a solution in the process, The Who Icon’s Insight on Guitar Playing Key Points: The Who icon highlights an overlooked aspect of guitar playing Social media shredders often focus only on technical skills […]
Fender Jaguar vs Mustang: What’s the difference?,Fender Jaguar vs Mustang: The Ultimate Comparison Guide
10350 We dive into the nitty gritty of differences and similarities between Fender’s unique Jaguar and Mustang models, Fender’s Unique Jaguar and Mustang Models Fender’s Unique Jaguar and Mustang Models Key Points: Fender’s Jaguar and Mustang models are both unique and beloved guitars in their own right. Despite sharing some similarities, the Jaguar and Mustang […]
Best dreadnought guitars 2024: big body acoustics for powerful tone,Best Dreadnought Guitars 2024: Big Body Acoustics for Powerful Tone
10347 Looking for bassy lows and crystal clear top end from your acoustic? These budget-spanning dreadnoughts all fit the bill, Looking for the Perfect Acoustic Sound? These Dreadnoughts Have Got You Covered! Key Points: Budget-friendly dreadnought guitars Delivers bassy lows and crystal clear top end Wide range of options to suit different budgets Introduction: If […]
NAMM 2024: “Able to capture the essence of what we bring to music” – Neural DSP crushed it with Archetype: Gojira. Now the go-to metal plugin is about to become Quad Cortex compatible,NAMM 2024: Crushing It! Neural DSP’s Archetype: Gojira Goes Quad Cortex Compatible
10345 The Gojira signature plugin is the latest addition to the firm’s updated line of overhauled X plugins, Gojira Signature Plugin: A Beastly Addition to the X Plugin Line Key Points: The Gojira signature plugin is the newest release in the company’s revamped line of X plugins. This plugin is designed specifically for guitarists who […]
The doublestop is a neo-soul guitar staple – learn how it can add harmonies to your solos and spice up your chord transitions,Spice Up Your Solos and Chord Transitions with the Neo-Soul Guitar Staple: Doublestop Harmonies
10342 Neo-soul is one of the hottest guitar trends of the moment – and in this lesson, Pickup Music’s Niklas Myhre gives you a primer on one of its essential approaches, Neo-Soul Guitar: A Primer on the Hottest Trend Key Points: Neo-soul is a rising trend in the guitar world, and this lesson focuses on one […]
“As a kid, I became fascinated: blues, banjo playing, English traditional music, Scots music”: How Martin Simpson is reworking trad Appalachian standards and turning them into folk guitar masterworks,Reworking Trad Appalachian Standards: Martin Simpson’s Folk Guitar Masterworks
10341 The folk maestro’s latest record, Nothing But Green Willow, is a beautiful collection of songs from the Appalachian Mountains. Here he tells us how he breathed new life into them, Nothing But Green Willow: A Folk Maestro’s Breath of Fresh Air Key Points: The latest record from a folk maestro is titled Nothing But Green Willow. The […]
“A great and affordable option for players seeking a stripped-down hot rod shred guitar”: EVH Frankenstein Relic Series review,EVH Frankenstein Relic Series: Affordable Shred Guitar Review
10339 Meet the new Frankenstein, same as the old one, just without the stripes, and with a lived-in feel that’s as comfortable as well-worn denim, Introducing the New Frankenstein: Same Old, But So Much Cooler Key Points: The iconic Frankenstein guitar has been recreated with a new “lived-in” feel The new version of Frankenstein does […]
NAMM 2024: Ibanez introduces 2 handy new pedalboard problem-solvers – and a limited-edition celebratory Tube Screamer,NAMM 2024: Introducing Ibanez’s New Pedalboard Solutions & Limited Edition Tube Screamer
10337 A suave TS808 – as well as new additions to the Pentatone pedal series – have been introduced, A Suave TS808 and New Pedals Added to the Pentatone Series Key Points: A suave TS808 has been introduced to the market. New pedals have been added to the Pentatone series. Details: The guitar world is […]
