Arteconciencias: “They said they invited us to perform at that show. I never got a phone call. They just said that to sell tickets”: Despite reports, Ace Frehley says he hasn’t heard from Paul Stanley or Gene Simmons about joining Kiss’s last-ever gig

Hear Neil Young showcase his savage overdriven tones and channel Hendrix in the most menacing solo rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner you’ve ever heard | “A faithful recreation of my ‘Number 1’”: Jimmy Page’s latest Sundragon signature amp is here – and it’s a meticulous recreation of the modded ‘68 Marshall Super Bass that became his main Led Zeppelin amp | Not changing your amp settings when you leave your rehearsal space for the stage? You're doing EQ wrong

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November 29, 2023

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“They said they invited us to perform at that show. I never got a phone call. They just said that to sell tickets”: Despite reports, Ace Frehley says he hasn’t heard from Paul Stanley or Gene Simmons about joining Kiss’s last-ever gig

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The glam rock heroes will take to the stage for the last time ever later this week – but Frehley won't be there

Hear Neil Young showcase his savage overdriven tones and channel Hendrix in the most menacing solo rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner you've ever heard

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Wielding his legendary 1953 Gibson Les Paul, Old Black, Young put his own spin on the US national anthem, nodding to a certain Woodstock performance along the way

"A faithful recreation of my 'Number 1'": Jimmy Page's latest Sundragon signature amp is here – and it's a meticulous recreation of the modded '68 Marshall Super Bass that became his main Led Zeppelin amp

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The second Sundragon amp turns its attention to Page's go-to modded Marshall, which became the guitar god's no. 1 studio and stage amp from 1969 onwards

Marr's Guitars On Sale Now

Go behind the scenes with guitar icon Johnny Marr in this stunning photographic collection of the guitars that defined the distinctive sounds and style of his groundbreaking career. Learn More

Features

Not changing your amp settings when you leave your rehearsal space for the stage? You're doing EQ wrong

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It's called equalization for a reason: adjustments keep your sound consistent from venue to venue. These are the tweaks you need to keep in mind for top-quality guitar tone

"Because I started on the piano, my dexterity was already developed. I loved playing scales, so it was fun to whip my fingers all over the neck of the guitar": Meet Annie Shred, the former pianist who's revolutionizing guitar

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How the irresistible world of shred guitar claimed yet another former piano player in Annie Grunwald, the Berklee-trained virtuoso behind Shadow Cliq's "future metal" sound

	Marr's Guitars On Sale Now A captivating celebration of a timeless guitar collection and the incredible music they helped to create, Marr's Guitars is the perfect holiday gift for the musician or music fan on your list this year. Learn More

From Guitar Player

Eddie Van Halen soloing on I Fought The Law, joined by John Mellencamp, Bryan Adams, Richie Sambora, Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge, and more? Watch "the greatest garage band ever assembled"...

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"The show that was never supposed to be seen." Watch an all-star lineup perform classics by The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, and more in this little-seen show from 1996

"You son of a b****, you're playing a Fender?" Watch Keith Richards and Les Paul jam in rare footage from 2000

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For one night only, an electric guitar pioneer met a Rolling Stone when Les Paul and Keith Richards shared the stage for a memorable performance at NYC's Iridium Jazz Club

Buyer's Guides

These 38 epic Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are still live – with discounts on electric guitars, acoustics, pedals, amps, and software

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Missed out on a Cyber Weekend deal? You can still save big on a whole host of brilliant guitar gear

Lessons

Your acoustic blues playing will improve by leaps and bounds with new fingerpicking patterns – here are 10 you need to know

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Ditch the pick and dive into these fingerpicking style guitar patterns modeled on some of blues guitar's finest fingerstylists, including Eric Bibb, Rory Gallagher, and Leo Kottke