Arteconciencias: Brian May explains why he uses sixpences instead of picks

“Picks were too bendy. I couldn’t feel what was happening as the thing touched the string”: Brian May explains why he uses sixpences instead of picks | A lost Dumble Overdrive Special that's been called “possibly the greatest amplifier ever made“ has resurfaced after 40 years | 5-string Strandbergs and 11-minute djent epics: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

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July 14, 2023

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“Picks were too bendy. I couldn’t feel what was happening as the thing touched the string”: Brian May explains why he uses sixpences instead of picks

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The Queen hero has used a sixpence to craft his most iconic solos and riffs – here's why

A lost Dumble Overdrive Special that's been called "possibly the greatest amplifier ever made" has resurfaced after 40 years

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Formerly owned by producer/guitarist Dennis Herring – known for his work with Bonnie Raitt and Buddy Guy – the amp now belongs to Jason Isbell

5-string Strandbergs and 11-minute djent epics: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

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Features

Rik Emmett: "If I wrote a pop tune, the guys wanted to make it heavy. I'd put more power chords in and Townshend it up. For a while, it worked"

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The former Triumph guitarist looks back on the Canadian rock phenomenon, addresses those Rush comparisons, and reveals how they kept the Rock & Roll Machine running – until it ground to a halt

Larkin Poe's Rebecca Lovell reveals what's on her pedalboard – and the cab sim she swears by

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The Poe's resident Strat wrangler introduces us to her custom-built 'board – a workhorse setup with a few familiar faces

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From Guitar Player

Fender unveils its new US-built Suona Collection models

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Featuring a trio of Violin Burst-finished Thinline instruments, the collection represents one of Fender's most upscale launches of the summer

Eric Clapton, Brad Paisley, and Doc Watson have all played Wayne Henderson instruments – listen to the master luthier's fascinating interview on the latest episode of the No Guitar Is Safe podcast

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Henderson – a highly talented player in his own right – reveals how he developed his world-class guitar building craft

Buyer's Guides

Guitar World deals of the week: 6 mega Prime Day deals you can still grab

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Amazon Prime Day is done and dusted for another year, but a small handful of our favorite deals are still there for the taking

Lessons

Funk up your blues with these rhythmic solo ideas

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A little rhythmic variety in your phrasing will take your blues playing to the next level

Reviews

IK Multimedia TONEX Pedal review

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Game-changer alert! This AI modeling pedal allows you to capture the sound of any amp or overdrive, then take it to the stage – and it's affordable, too