THE CUTTING-EDGE

From major stars to cult heroes, these players are experimenting across multiple genres, from jazz to metal and beyond.

THE CURIOUS GUITAR OF Bill frisell

He treats every note as a question. It's an approach that's made him a favorite of artists across the spectrum. GP asks the guitar legend a few questions of our own.

STEEL-DRIVING MAN

As Crazy Horse drop their latest, World Record, Nils Lofgren reflects on his tenure with Neil Young, his new tour with Bruce, and his latest obsession: the pedal steel.

Mutt Clang

It has a baseball bat neck and a virtually flat fretboard, but this 1964 Greenburst \"Jetstar\" M.I.J. mongrel mash-up is loud and ready to rock.

Dress-Down Culture

The Lima brothers put their personal style on a selection of classical standards.

B-List Beauty

This 1964 Gretsch Corvette Model 6135 brings vintage bling to those on a budget.

MY CAREER IN FIVE SONGS

With over 40 years as Bryan Adams' guitarist, Keith Scott knows the tales behind the Songwriters Hall of Fame nominee's best tracks.

TIP SHEET

From fingerboards to guitar etiquette Jeff \"Skunk\" Baxter offers advice to make you a better (and more chill) guitarist.

FULLY CHARGED

Blues-soul firebrand Eddie 9V conjures up the ghosts of Macon's fabled Capricorn Studios on his electrifying new release.

SHORE THING

Well known for his hugely detailed and exquisite custom builds, Seth Baccus is expanding his output starting with this bolt-on Shoreline.

How I Wrote..."867-5309/ Jenny"

Jim Keller recalls how he helped dial in Tommy Tutone's 1982 smash hit.

FLYING HIGH AGAIN

On the 40th anniversary of Randy Rhoads' death, we celebrate his metal mastery with a lesson devoted to his genre-defining style.

GAME ON

Chris Scruggs and Craig Smith explore the licks that make Game Changer a winner.

THE EVOLUTION OF JIM LAUDERDALE

His main goal has always been to write great songs. As he drops his 35th album, Game Changer, the Americana stalwart is learning to be a better guitarist.

THE LORDS OF LO-FI

GA-20's stripped-down, lo-fi approach has propelled them to the top of the blues charts. As they release their latest album, Crackdown, guitarists Matt Stubbs and Pat Faherty show us the gear that fuels their authentic blues-rock tone.

GOING HORIZONTAL

Want to give the lap steel a go? Here are Megan Lovell's four tips to help you get started.

RIFFING ON CLASSICS

Rebecca and Megan Lovell reveal the secrets behind Larkin Poe's alchemical magic for turning classic blues riffs into modern fuzzed-out blues-rock hooks.

TAKE FIVE

Kingfish delivers his top guitar tips.

SOMETHING IN THE WATER

Hailing from Clarksdale, Mississippi, Christone \"Kingfish\" Ingram is a born and bred blues guitarist. Just don't call him a purist.

SIX OF ONE

Marcus delivers a half-dozen tips to help you become a singular guitarist.

LEARNING TO BREATHE

Eight years into his career, Marcus King has shown he has what it takes to go the distance. With Young Blood, his latest solo excursion, he does it with all six strings blazing.

PLAYING by the RULES

Known his work as a guitarist, writer and producer with artists like Kacey Musgraves and Brett Eldredge, Daniel Tashian follows three guidelines on his newest solo set. The result is an album's worth of gems.

Raw Power

The Beatles' 1970 swan song finds its groove in this 2003 redux.

You Dirty Rat

Introduced in 1979, the ProCo Rat Distortion Pedal is the OG overdrive.

MY CAREER IN FIVE SONGS

With more than five decades of road behind him, George Thorogood picks a handful of tunes that brought smiles to the miles.

TIP SHEET

Slide virtuoso Sonny Landreth delivers 10 pointers for everyone from beginners to pros.

CARDINAL VIRTUE

As he puts his old band back together for their debut album, blues guitarist Chris Buck emphasizes playing for the song.

RED ALERT

Salvaged old-growth redwood finds new life in Grez Guitars models like this Mendocino DC.

EARTHQUAKER DEVICES

Special Cranker

BOSS - Dual Cube LX

ROLAND LAUNCHED THE Cube in 1978, and since then, the compact amp has been offered in more than 50 different models that deliver great sound and features in durable enclosures.