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IT'S ALL A BLUR...

The rise and fall of Britpop, the Nineties' other massive, guitar-based movement

DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

The retro designs, digital innovations and misfit toys that defined guitar gear and technology in the Nineties

BRIAN VANDER ARK

Determined as he moves out of the shadow of his past, the guitarist recounts the origins of the Verve Pipe and the recording of a definitive Nineties anthem, \"The Freshmen\"

KIM THAYIL

The mighty Soundgarden guitarist looks back on his most iconic riffs and solos, as well as the gear and tunings that guided him deep into the creative superunknown

"I Wanted to Go Weirder"

Singer-songwriter Grace Potter is putting a new spin on rootsy Americana – with famous friends, oddball gear and a borrowed vintage Martin she wanted to steal…

KACEY MUSGRAVES

This month Stuart Ryan shows you the melodic fingerpicking style of a six-time Grammy-winning modern country superstar from Golden, Texas!

JOÃO PERNAMBUCO Sons de Carrilhoes

Declan Zapala brings us the perfect upbeat Brazilian choro for a hot summer's day-guaranteed to have your friends and family up dancing at your next barbeque.

TERRY SYREK 6 Prog Rock Licks!

John Wheatcroft brings you an exclusive video lesson from virtuoso Terry Shrek, showcasing his phenomenal prog-rock picking and fretting chops.

THE CROSSROADS Greg Koch

This month down at the Crossroads, John Wheatcroft looks at a fantastic showman, funny guy, and a player with a staggering command of a huge range of styles.

DIMEBAG DARRELL

This month Charlie Griffiths examines the exciting style of the man who made hs name in Pantera, but died a tragic death in Damageplan.

TASTY SOLOING

This month, Andy G Jones gets to grips with the extraordinary, topsy-turvy playing style of one of the greats of modern blues-rock guitar.

JUSTIN SANDERCOE

The founder of justinguitar.com lends GT his insight as one of the world's most successful guitar teachers. This Month: AI Teachers

THE LEMON TWIGS

A minute’s all it takes to find out what makes a great guitarist tick. Before he jumped into his limo for the airport we grabbed a quick with Brian D’Addario, guitarist from this sensational US vocal harmony group.

MATTEO MANCUSO

Guitar instrumentals have supplied some of music's most evocative moments. Jason Sidwell asks top guitarists for their take on this iconic movement. This month a finger stylist who is stunning everyone from Steve Vai to Al Di Meola.

MITCH DALTON

The studio guitarist's guide to happiness and personal fulfilment, as related by our resident session ace. This month: \"I Heard You On The Wireless\"

VIDEO MASTERCLASS Oz Noy

This month, the fusion legend graces GT with a great solo over Jason's grooving blues, Streetwalk. For classic guitar vocabulary with a jazzy twist, Jon Bishop is your guide.

TOM VERLAINE

Martin Cooper checks out the sound of the recently departed Tom Verlaine, one of the most influetial of the alt rock and new wave players.

JIMI HENDRIX

This month Phil Short examines the bluesy side of a game-changing guitarist who many still rank as the greatest and most important of all time.

IMPROVE YOUR

This month Simon Barnard guides you through a number of approaches to using your guitar's whammy bar across a diverse range of genres.

40 POWER PENTATONIC LICKS!

Take your rock and blues chops to the next level with a veritable arsenal of amazing licks, join David Gerrish as he explores how to get the most from this cornerstone of guitar music.

A rule-breaker breaks through

On the heels of her 2021 number-two album, blues phenom Ally Venable steps up to the big leagues with Real Gone.

PAST PLEASURES FUTURE SHOCKS

As he releases his expanded Star Fleet Project box set, Brian May expounds on Eddie Van Halen's role in it, the future of Queen and the dangers Al poses for music in the coming year.

Thick and Thin

Pick pointers with bluegrass master Gary Brewer of the Kentucky Ramblers

PEAVEY

6505 1992 Original

A TELE TRIBUTE WITH A TWIST

To build his hollowbody Tribute, Tim Bram turned to a vintage Fender from his youth. The result is a remarkably versatile jazz box.

THE DRAGON TAMER

Simon McBride's fire-breathing tube tones power a new era of Deep Purple.

BREWER'S CHOICE

To cut House of Axes, bluegrass ambassador Gary Brewer picked a half-dozen vintage Martins from his collection of more than 100 - including a 19th century model among the rarest of the rare.

EARTHQUAKER DEVICES

Ledges Tri-Dimensional Reverberation Machine

SEVEN STRINGS TO SWING

As he drops Stage & Screen, John Pizzarelli celebrates his 40th year of recording and reflects on the lessons he learned from his father, Bucky.

ON FIRE

Van Halen might not have been the same group without Ted Templeman, the producer who discovered and signed them, then produced their greatest albums. He tells Guitar Player how it all began with a friendly tip: \"Ted, these guys are hot!\"