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The guitarist believes the group’s new record will launch a renaissance for the thrash-metal giants — but says Megadeth is unlikely to live on as touring avatars
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By Christopher Scapelliti published
The guitarist was at his peak with Dire Straits when Dylan hired him to produce the celebrated album that ended his “born-again” phase

By Phil Weller published
The missive changed his life in two ways and helped him realize a lifelong dream

By Joe Matera published
The ace says he never knew the outcome of a session. ”They would never tell you whether what you played would be kept or not.”

By Matt McCracken last updated
Play your guitar ear-responsibly with these superb headphones from Audio-Technica, Beyerdynamic, Sennheiser, and more

By Ross Holder last updated
My selection of the best patch leads to get your pedalboard tidy, including options from EBS, MXR, Ernie Ball, Mogami, and more

By Matt McCracken last updated
Nail your tuning with our selection of tuners for guitar, bass, and more from the likes of TC Electronic, Boss, Korg, and D’Addario

By Connor Godfrey last updated
From affordable stompboxes that deliver classic reverberations to sophisticated FX processors, these are the best reverb pedals for guitar

By Phil Weller published
Luthier Tanya Shpachuk says the guitar is symbolic of her nation‘s defiance in the face of Russian aggression

By Richard Blenkinsop last updated
Our pick of the best guitars for kids; electrics and acoustics from the likes of Yamaha, Squier, Taylor and more

By Art Thompson published
It’s a hip, affordable choice for players seeking classic Gretsch vibes with a modern edge

By Phil Weller published
The 1950s guitar was perhaps regretfully sold, with one Tele obsessive the beneficiary of a bad decision

By Elizabeth Swann published
The Queen and Black Sabbath guitar gods have been close for decades, with May calling Iommi his "dearest friend in the business"

By Phil Weller published
He’s most commonly associated with Les Pauls and Strats, which makes Paul Reed Smith’s revelation even juicier

By Connor Godfrey published
Take your acoustic tone to the next level with my top pedal picks, from DIs to delays

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

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

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

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

By Andrew Daly published

By Phil Weller last updated
The taxes affect production at Fender’s facilities where guitars, amps, pedals and other electronics are made

By Art Thompson published
Ciari founder Jonathan Spangler tells the story behind his company's innovative folding guitar design and technology

By Shane Theriot published
Inspired by Joe Walsh and bebop, these examples are perfect for a range of genres, including rock, blues and jazz

By Jimmy Leslie published
James Taylor wears them. So does Sonny Landreth and Kaki King.

By Ross Holder published
Gibson heritage meets the modern, gamified guitar learning experience in an immersive method that keeps you moving forward

By Elizabeth Swann published
Titled ‘Guitarmageddon,’ the 18-track album is his first new music in 20 years. But you'll have to shell out $200 per track — plus shipping — to hear it

By Jimmy Leslie published
The Italian guitar phenom makes a rare trip stateside and performs at stunning Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara on Tuesday, January 27

By Christopher Scapelliti last updated
Producer Tony Visconti reveals how Robert Fripp’s guitar work made the 1977 song a timeless anthem

By Phil Weller published
Read one of Guitar Player's top stories of 2025

By Christopher Scapelliti published
Read one of Guitar Player's top stories of 2025

By Christopher Scapelliti published
Read one of Guitar Player's top stories of 2025

By Jas Obrecht published
The Eagles guitarist told us what rocked his boat from these classics across the decades of rock and roll

By Gary Graff published
“It was a spiritual download that just flowed through me”: guitarist Graeham Goble explains how learning this extended chord unlocked LRB's “pinnacle song” in half an hour