Jimmy Page Hints at New Material: "It's Time to Play Again"
As we reported Saturday, Jimmy Page was in Boston over the weekend to receive an honorary doctor of music degree — and to deliver the commencement address — at Berklee College of Music.While he was in...
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Gibson Introduces Memory Cable with Built-in Recorder
Gibson has introduced the Memory Cable, a 16-foot cable with a built-in, solid-state recorder designed by TASCAM’s engineers.From the company, courtesy of Craig Anderton:Inspiration is fragile....
View ArticleBeatles Multitracks Reveal True "A Hard Day's Night" Chord — Video
The ametrical opening chord of the Beatles'"A Hard Day's Night" is the most beguiling in the band's history. People have been trying to figure it out and/or reproduce it for five decades.However, the...
View ArticleEd's Shed: How to Tell If Your Guitar’s Neck Needs to be Adjusted
One of my recent columns dealt with some of the things that can go wrong with your guitar’s top nut. Big slots, thin strings; the perfect recipe for horrible buzzes and rattles. I realize you’re eager...
View ArticleNeil Young and Jack White Record Vinyl Record Live on 'The Tonight Show'— Video
Last night on NBC's The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Neil Young and Jack White demonstrated the method they used to record Young's new album of covers, A Letter Home.During the show, Young entered...
View ArticleVideo Interview: Ukulele Master Jake Shimabukuro
I’ve always fantasized about playing the ukulele. I’m not sure why.Perhaps because it’s such a small and delightful instrument. Perhaps because when I watch someone like Jake Shimabukuro play one, it’s...
View ArticleMarshall AS50D Acoustic Combo Amp — Demo Video
Guitar Center recently started creating "product spotlight" videos for gear that happens to be available at their stores. This week's demo video showcases the 50-watt, 2x8" Marshall AS50D acoustic...
View ArticleMushroomhead's J Mann and Church Discuss New Album, 'The Righteous & The...
Mushroomhead fans can rejoice! The influential industrial metal band are celebrating their 20th anniversary with a new studio album, The Righteous & The Butterfly. The offering also features the...
View ArticleRodrigo y Gabriela Rock the Hollywood Palladium — Photos
As part of their current U.S. tour, Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela performed to a capacity crowd at the Hollywood Palladium on May 7. They played a 90-minute set that included a large chunk of...
View ArticleSession Guitar: Another Day in the Studio
Greetings!I thought I would do another blog about a typical day in the studio. I'll be describing, in very quick detail, all of my thoughts, actions and concerns on making it through the day.I start...
View ArticleTake ESP Guitars' ESP USA Factory Tour — Video
Thanks to this just-posted video, you can take a tour of ESP's new ESP USA factory, which is in North Hollywood, California. You also can see how the company's new ESP USA models are built by hand by...
View ArticleTommy Emmanuel Gear Rundown — Video
In the new video below, virtuoso Australian guitarist Tommy Emmanuel shows off his live gear setup before a recent show in Chelyabinsk, Siberia, Russia.Enjoy!To see what Emmanuel is up to now, visit...
View ArticleSlayer "War Ensemble" Ukelele Cover with Solos — Video
Check out this brand-new video — posted May 12 — of guitarist Rob Scallon's epic ukelele cover of Slayer's "War Ensemble"— complete with all the solos.Says Scallon: "I took the original recordings and...
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Takamine Adds New Models to G Series Lineup
Takamine today announced the addition of four new models to its acclaimed G Series line of guitars: the GN10, GN10CE, GN20CE and GD20CE.Upholding the Takamine G Series tradition of offering high...
View ArticleRecording King Announces Their “PERFECT 10” Sweepstakes
Recording King is giving away ten all-solid 10 Series guitars in 10 minutes on June 10 in their massive “Perfect 10” sweepstakes! Players can enter and win one of four different body shapes, the...
View ArticleDown, "We Knew Him Well"— Music Video Premiere
Yesterday, Down premiered their new music video for "We Knew Him Well" via Billboard.You can check out the official clip below. Be sure to tell us what you think of it — and the song — in the comments...
View ArticleJune 2014 Guitar World: Motley Crue's Mick Mars and Nikki Sixx, Pantera,...
The all-new June 2014 issue of Guitar World is available now!In the new June issue, we interview Motley Crue. After more than 30 years together, the Crue are calling it quits. Mick Mars and Nikki Sixx...
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'Inferno': Marty Friedman Talks New Album, American Fans and Working with...
This is an excerpt from the June 2014 issue of Guitar World. For the rest of this story (and Friedman's new Full Shred lesson column), plus features on Mick Mars, Nikki Sixx, Pantera, Carlos Santana,...
View ArticleJudas Priest, "March of the Damned"— Video Preview
Judas Priest have premiered a brief preview video for a new song, "March of the Damned"— and you can check it out below.The legendary U.K. metal band will release their new album (their 17th), Redeemer...
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Betcha Can't Play This with Guitarist Glen Drover — Video
Check out this Betcha Can't Play This lesson video (and tab) with former Megadeth guitarist Glen Drover. With this blazing run in B natural minor, Drover shows you how to create striking contrasts...
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