Jason Isbell’s new Martin signatures revive his prized pre-war acoustic – and it wasn’t an easy task

The Martin 0-17 Jason Isbell ($4,999), limited to just 50 units, looks to echo the magic of pre-war Martins. Its body is ...

For John McLaughlin, it all comes back to Montreux – this is how he took his playing there to the 4th Dimension one last time

The six-string legend is signing off with a live album that chronicles one of the greatest shows of his stellar career, but his journey with guitar is far from over ...

David Crosby once oicked the “best singer-songwriter album” ever made

David Crosby, an icon of rock, discusses the impact of the greatest songwriters of all time, including Joni Mitchell, Graham Nash, James Taylor and more.

The guitarist that Paul Stanley said did “the impossible”

For all of the great guitar licks Kiss had in their arsenal, Paul Stanley could recognise a true original when he saw one.
New Atlas

All That Jazzmaster: Ode to an icon that luckily missed its mark

How did a guitar that failed to grab its intended market – the market it was literally named after – end up becoming the instrument of choice across surf-rock, post-punk, new wave, power pop, shoegaze ...

Kathleen Edwards’ new album returns to roots, with some help from Jason Isbell

Kathleen Edwards recorded her new album, ‘Billionares,’ with production and guitar contributions from Jason Isbell.
The Quietus

The EFG London Jazz Festival Previewed

EFG London Jazz Festival returns this November with ten days of concerts across concert halls and clubs, churches and ...
John Malecki on MSN

How a Guitar Was Built From Bullets and Epoxy

I teamed up with Mat Best to create one of my wildest builds yet—a fully playable guitar made from spent bullets and epoxy.
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The Greatest Guitar Solo Ever Played

Step into the legend of one of the greatest guitar solos ever played. Discover the story of George Clinton, Eddie Hazel, and ...