GUITAR SHOWCASE 2023: There are many ways to analyse the possibilities of diatonic harmony. Chord scales and modes are two popular choices that spring to mind. Another, often cited by Larry Carlton, ...

“Okay, so I’m not an idiot, I’ve worked out what string bending involves, but, tell me, why bother?” Well, those pesky frets can make things sound a bit lumpy sometimes as there’s a defi nite point ...

Some of the following licks are decidedly unconventional and there is much to explain so, without further ado, let's just dive straight in and have a look at Ex. 1. Want all the hottest music and gear ...

String bends, tapping, vibrato and whammy bars are all techniques that add to the distinctiveness of a lead guitarist's sound, whether it's Clapton, Hendrix, or BB King. Now a guitarist and physicist ...

Every once in a while, an innovation comes along that makes you completely rethink everything you thought you knew about the electric guitar – something that opens your eyes to engineering ...

Schecter has introduced a new-for-2023 electric guitar – dubbed the Sunset Triad – that has been equipped with some intriguing electronic appointments. You’re probably pretty familiar with the pickup ...