Arteconciencias: “I had an operation and the doctor told me, ‘No more heavy guitars.’ He rattled off a ton I couldn't play – I said, ‘Doc, what can I play?!’” Mark Farner on what led him to the Parker Fly – and what’s preventing a Grand Funk Railroad reunion

"That song was going in the trash until I played on it": Andy Summers is locked in a "contentious" battle with Sting over Every Breath You Take's songwriting credits | “A fresh face”: The latest PRS drop brings back one of the most distinctive guitars in its history – and it’s only available as an SE | “Let me know if you like it or you think I ruined it!” Dire Straits’ Sultans of Swing becomes Sultans of Shred as Sophie Lloyd gives the guitar anthem a high-gain makeover

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October 11, 2023

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"That song was going in the trash until I played on it": Andy Summers is locked in a "contentious" battle with Sting over Every Breath You Take's songwriting credits

(Martin Philbey/Redferns)

Though coy about details of the dispute, the Police guitarist told listeners of The Jeremy White Show to "watch the press" in the coming year

"A fresh face": The latest PRS drop brings back one of the most distinctive guitars in its history – and it's only available as an SE

(PRS Guitars)

The firm's affordable line has been bolstered by two attention-grabbing bolt-ons and a stunning Quilted Maple Custom 24

"Let me know if you like it or you think I ruined it!" Dire Straits' Sultans of Swing becomes Sultans of Shred as Sophie Lloyd gives the guitar anthem a high-gain makeover

(Sophie Lloyd/YouTube)

Mark Knopfler's sultry single-coil runs are given a generous injection of searing shred tones in Lloyd's latest cover

Features

"I had an operation and the doctor told me, 'No more heavy guitars.' He rattled off a ton I couldn't play – I said, 'Doc, what can I play?!'" Mark Farner on what led him to the Parker Fly – and what's preventing a Grand Funk Railroad reunion

(Press)

The Grand Funk legend discusses the rock icons’ legacy, his thoughts on Bruce Kulick taking the band’s lead guitar spot, and why he doesn’t regret giving away his songwriting credit to We’re an American Band

"For me, Gibson and Epiphone are one and the same. But there's a richness within the Epiphone – you can get it and not be afraid to take it on the road": Meet Abraham Alexander, Gibson's first-ever Marquee Artist

(Crystal Wise/Fort Worth Magazine)

The Texan singer-songwriter on collaborating with Gary Clark Jr., why he considers the guitar both a shield and a weapon, and how he found strength in vulnerability as he opens up on his stellar debut album, SEA/SONS

From Guitar Player

"Everybody was going crazy about Yngwie Malmsteen. Joe Satriani told me, 'Don't get too into him...'" Alex Skolnick's top 5 tips to becoming a better guitarist

(Kevin Wilson)

The Testament guitar-slinger dishes on why you should be honest with yourself, never listen to negativity, and focus on creating your own identity as a guitar player

"Your solos are terrible!" How Todd Rundgren's harsh advice helped The Pursuit of Happiness' She's So Young become a power-pop smash

(Jim Steinfeldt/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Moe Berg looks back on what shaped the snappy yet wistful 1988 hit

Buyer's Guides

We thought Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale was a dud until they slashed the price of these Boss and Roland favorites – and yes, it includes the Katana!

(Boss)

Save big on everything from the Katana to Boss compact pedals, synths, and electronic drum kits

Lessons

The blues jam session is a rite of passage for every guitarist – here are 5 ways to improve your blues guitar solos

(Harry Herd/Redferns)

Hone your phrasing and learn how to express your musical self with this lesson

Reviews

Squier Paranormal Custom Nashville Stratocaster review

(Olly Curtis/Future)

While this amalgamation of two Fender top dogs certainly isn't an entirely new species, it's an intriguing hybrid that more than delivers on playability and tone