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Five Minutes Alone Samantha Fish
The blues guitarist and singer-songwriter talks feeling, soul, authenticity – and putting the fun back into record shopping
Opeth Return
A new Opeth album is always a cause for celebration as, along with the usual selection of surprises from the Swedish progressive maestros, there’s always a feast of great tones, searing leads and lush harmonies to be found within their unique compositions.
The Playlist
Former Reuben man Jamie Lenman talks ThunderCats, The Four Horsemen and being triggered by Gun
Gibson 2019 Modern Collection
With Gibson hitting the headlines for reasons good and, well, not so good, it’s time to see if its iconic electric guitars are equally as newsworthy…
Fionn Regan
On Sixth Album, Cala, Fionn Regan Recalls the Starker, Acoustic-led Sound of His Debut, Yet He Tells Us the Wheel Still Keeps Turning…
30 All-Star Lessons
We feel privileged here at TG Towers to have interviewed hundreds of guitar greats over the years, most offering advice and, frankly, great wisdom that could potentially change the way you play the humble six-string. With that in mind, this month we’ve chosen 30 of our favourite slices of inspiration from recent times so you can learn from the stars in their own words. There’s a mix of rhythm and lead techniques and inspiring ideas to help you develop your playing and branch out into new musical pastures. Grab your guitar and let’s rock!
Dream Theater
John Petrucci welcomes TG onstage at Hammersmith Apollo for the Images And Words 25th anniversary tour
Start Busking!
Stash the nerves, charge up your multi-fx and go entertain the masses
Gary Moore Parisienne WalkWays
Improve your intonation, play searing string bends and test your power of sustain with Moore’s fiery performance
Lewis Watson
The One-time Teenage Troubadour Has Cast-off the Commercial Cuffs, Channeling His Liberation From a Major Label Into Second Album Midnight
Rockschool - Bryan Adams Run To You
Master the arpeggios and easy open chords of this classic 80s tune by the Canadian rocker
George Harrison - My Sweet Lord
Kick start your slide technique and capo chords with the sweet sounds of the ex-Beatle’s debut solo single.
William Tyler
After Reinvigorating Instrumental Americana On Modern Country, William Tyler Is Now Setting His Eyes On The Sunset With His Acoustic-Led Latest, Goes West.
D'Angelico Premier Bedford
A solidbody debut with a twist in the hardtail.
Robin Trower
Crank your amp and stand back as TG looks at some of the finest blues-rock licks to come out of Southend.
Mad Professor Kosmos
We boldly journey to the Professor’s cosmic realm...
Jazz-Blues
It’s blues but not as we know it! Try out the slick sounds of jazz-blues greats like Robben Ford and Larry Carlton.
Boss Katana-Air
A different kind of air guitar…
The Way Home
He’s 20 Years Into His Career And Australia’s Biggest Independent Artist, But That Doesn’t Mean John Butler Is Afraid To Step Into The Unknown As A Musician. He Guides Us On His Inspiring Journey To New Album, Home, Via India, Ipad Demos And Stargazing.
Ibanez Artwood Vintage Avd11 Thermo Aged
A pre-aged dread with looks to dry for.
Five Minutes Alone - Bruce Soord
The Pineapple Thief prog mastermind on his early days, overcoming obstacles and the power of self-belief
Line 6 HX Stomp
The power of the full-fat Helix in stompbox form. Surely not!
Marcus King
The young South Carolina blues ace invites TG into his world of tone…
On The Up
Sardonic scouser penning indie-pop bangers
Five Minutes Alone - Gus G
The Greek maverick on being inspired by Frampton, playing with Ozzy and his newest Strat…
David Gray
The Songwriter Goes Prospecting For Creative Frontiers And Is Reborn Anew On Gold In A Brass Age
The Raconteurs - Steady, As She Goes
As White, Benson and co re-unite for their first album since 2008, TG and Rockschool look at the band’s biggest tune to date
Getting Started With… Colourful Chords
Sweeter chords are just a finger move away. Improve your sound with TG’s easy lesson
Shock-Rock
Plug in, max out the gain and don your Flattus Maximus costume as you jam along to this month’s horrifying track
Robben Ford
Add a jazz flavour to your solos with TG’s look at the style of one of California’s greatest players