Arteconciencias: “I hate admitting this but I started bawling like a baby”: Kirk Hammett says his iconic ‘Greeny’ Les Paul recently had another gut-wrenching injury

For 30 years, this Japanese guitarist has dedicated his life to becoming Jimmy Page – watch the first trailer for Mr. Jimmy, a documentary about his incredible story | “Every meeting we have, we talk about the Model T”: A reissue of Sunn's most iconic amp is in the works – and it might be more affordable than you think | “An absolute groundbreaker as a player”: His Telecaster mastery was the backbone of records by Elvis Presley, Ricky Nelson, and countless others – watch James Burton demonstrate his incredible chicken pickin’ technique

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August 18, 2023

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“I hate admitting this but I started bawling like a baby”: Kirk Hammett says his iconic ‘Greeny’ Les Paul recently had another gut-wrenching injury

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Another footnote has just been added to the iconic Les Paul's long medical history – but, as the Metallica maestro explained to Rick Beato, it could have been a whole lot worse

For 30 years, this Japanese guitarist has dedicated his life to becoming Jimmy Page – watch the first trailer for Mr. Jimmy, a documentary about his incredible story

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See the remarkable tale of Akio Sakurai, who recreated Led Zeppelin concerts note-for-note in small Tokyo clubs, until a meeting with Page changed his life forever

"Every meeting we have, we talk about the Model T": A reissue of Sunn's most iconic amp is in the works – and it might be more affordable than you think

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The return of Sunn Amplification was greeted with great joy and a little confusion as players asked where the legendary Model T was. Turns out, it's coming...

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"An absolute groundbreaker as a player": His Telecaster mastery was the backbone of records by Elvis Presley, Ricky Nelson, and countless others – watch James Burton demonstrate his incredible chicken pickin' technique

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Beloved by Paul McCartney, Keith Richards, Pete Townshend, Brian May, and innumerable other rock guitar giants, Burton's skill and list of stage and studio credits are mind-boggling

"I'd love to have all vintage stuff. There's just something different about using an original version of a legendary pedal": John Notto reveals what's on his pedalboard

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The Dirty Honey guitarist shares his overdrive philosophy, give loves to the POG, and explains why the SoloDallas TSR is a pedal for life

	Add A Touch of Class To Your Fretboard Kyser's new Abalone capo is their classiest look yet. You'll love the iridescent tones and luminous colors that transform from every angle. Elevate the look of your guitar with the new Abalone Kyser® Quick-Change® Capo for Acoustic Guitars. Learn More

From Guitar Player

"The reality is, the most expensive guitar in the world isn't going to improve your playing": Nili Brosh's top tips for guitarists

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The versatile virtuoso has performed with the likes of Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert, and Jennifer Batten, and has some choice bits of wisdom to share with players

Watch Freddie King set the gold standard in Gibson PAF humbucker tone

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In this classic video, the blues master demonstrates his unbridled mastery of the Gibson ES-345

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Buyer's Guides

Guitar World deals of the week: score massive savings on Fender guitars, hearty discounts on drum gear, and so much more

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We've been scouring the web for more killer deals this week, and have found heavily discounted Fender guitars, cut-price electronic drum kits, and more

Lessons

His liquid jazz-blues playing style made him one of the most sought-after session guitarists of all time – learn the secrets behind Larry Carlton's most memorable solos

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Famed for his work with Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, and Michael Jackson, Carlton is a true guitar legend who can switch codes between jazz, blues, and pop then back again like there was nothing to it – and now you can learn how to do it, too

Reviews

Epiphone Dave Mustaine Flying V Prophecy review

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Is this Fishman-loaded monster the most versatile Dave Mustaine signature ever made? You'd better believe it, and it comes with an Aged Dark Red Burst finish unique to this guitar