Total Guitar - April 2023

In this issue

18 Ways To Improve Your Tone.

The Les Paul Buyer’s Guide.

Rockschool
Bon Jovi – You Give Love A Bad Name..

Tom Verlaine 1949-2023

The cult hero who guitar music reconfigured and inspired generations of alternative rock acts

8 mins

“WE HAVE THREE GUITARISTS BECAUSE WE CAN'T HAVE FOUR!"

Inside the new album from Periphery, where progressive metal meets smooth jazz - with wacky tunings,  ridiculous solos and more...

8 mins

"It sounds pretty insane!"

With the new remix album from Code Orange, it’s hard to tell which noises are guitars. “It’s cool to have a little curiosity going on,” says guitarist Reba Meyers

8 mins

18 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR TONE

It’s the most hotly-debated aspect of guitar playing! Read on as we look at the best ways to optimise your setup and get more TONE!

6 mins

"IT SOUNDED PERFECT...LIKE A GIFT FROM ON HIGH!"

At the age of 21, with a 1959 replica Les Paul in his hands, Slash lit up Guns N’ Roses’ classic debut album Appetite For Destruction. Now, as a connoisseur with hundreds of guitars in his collection, he picks out the ones he treasures the most – and reveals how his love for Les Pauls has inspired and shaped him as a player...

10+ mins

"I hit an E chord and felt all this power"

For blues-rock star Jared James Nichols, it’s all about expression – and a Les Paul is “the best tool for the job”

4 mins

"WHEN I WANT THAT BIG, HEAVY SOUND, I GRAB A LES PAUL"

Joe Bonamassa has a dazzling array of guitars – but he always goes back to the ’59 LP he describes as “perfect” for him...

3 mins

"if It's the Right Les Paul, It Feels Right in Every Way"

Aerosmith legend Joe Perry plays vintage classics and his own signature models. As he puts it: “Les Paul and Gibson just hit the nail on the head”

7 mins

"It's Obscenely Heavy and Growls Like Nothing Else!"

Al Di Meola discusses his famous Les Paul – and his friendship with the man himself

4 mins

"I can't imagine using any other guitar live"

John Notto of Dirty Honey chose a Les Paul to rock like his heroes Page and Slash

2 mins

"I PLAY MORE AGGRESSIVELY ON A LES PAUL"

Ally Venable delivers “modern blues that has a bite to it” – with a guitar she calls the ‘Wounded Warrior’

3 mins

EPIPHONE ADAM JONES SILVERBURST LES PAUL CUSTOM £1149

The latest signature for the Tool guitarist sees sights and sounds collide

4 mins

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Total Guitar Magazine Description:

Total Guitar Magazine is a monthly magazine published by Future. The magazine is aimed at guitarists of all levels, from beginners to professionals. Total Guitar Magazine features articles on a wide range of topics, including:

* Guitar reviews: The magazine reviews new and used guitars from all major manufacturers.
* Guitar lessons: Total Guitar Magazine provides guitar lessons on a variety of topics, such as scales, chords, and techniques.
* Guitar amps and effects: The magazine reviews new and used guitar amps and effects pedals.
* Guitar gear: Total Guitar Magazine covers all aspects of guitar gear, such as strings, picks, and cases.
* Guitar interviews: The magazine features interviews with guitarists from all genres of music.

Total Guitar Magazine is a must-read for anyone who is passionate about the guitar. The magazine is known for its high-quality journalism, its informative and engaging articles, and its commitment to providing its readers with the latest news and information about the guitar world.