GuitarWorld.com
- “Starting out as a singer, I realized the guitar was the closest instrument to the human voice in terms of expression”: Judith Hill on her journey from backing singer for Michael Jackson, Prince and Stevie Wonder to picking up guitar in her own band
The 20 Feet From Stardom singer worked with –and learned from – the biggest names in pop before she seized a six-string and formed her own group
- “Tabletop titans”: Harley Benton introduces the $42 JAMster amp – one of the most affordable desktop amps to hit the market yet
Joined by an equally affordable and flexible bass amp, the JAMster Guitar offers Clean and Overdrive channels and Bluetooth connectivity
- “When I brought up that I wanted to do another signature, P-90s became the obvious choice”: Warren Haynes has two signature Gibsons in the works – including a triple P-90 Firebird
The upcoming builds will see the Allman Brothers Band icon swap his tried-and-trusted humbuckers for something a little more left-field
- “Designed to handle virtually any style of music you throw at it”: How Ibanez pioneered the high-performance workhorse bass guitar with the SR series – and made low-end more accessible than ever before
Guitarists and beginner bassists looking to embark on their first low-end adventures have options in today’s Ibanez catalog with the GIO Series GSR200 a budget powerhouse and the ergonomic SR300 the nexus of playability and versatility
- “McLaughlin’s ferocious picking and mastery of the fretboard raised the bar for what could be achieved on the guitar”: Learn the trailblazing style of John McLaughlin, one of the true pioneers of jazz-rock fusion
McLaughlin's experiments with complex harmony, Eastern scales, and chromaticism – in conjunction with the rigs associated with the rock and proto-metal players of the late 1960s and early 70s – cemented his position as the well-spring of fusion guitar at a crucial moment
Guitar.com
- Steve Cradock says he smoked shavings of Jimi Hendrix’s Strat: “We used a page from the Bible as the paper to roll it up with”
“We got a nice verse out of Psalms and skinned-up the guitar.” The post Steve Cradock says he smoked shavings of Jimi Hendrix’s Strat: “We used a page from the Bible as the paper to roll it up with” appeared first on Guitar.com | All Things Guitar.
- “It was a mess… it was difficult to hold together”: Brian May reflects on the “tough times” recording Queen’s debut album
“Tapes got jumbled up and lost, and there was a discontinuity.” The post “It was a mess… it was difficult to hold together”: Brian May reflects on the “tough times” recording Queen’s debut album appeared first on Guitar.com | All Things Guitar.
- “I think they’re f** king ugly!”: Mikael Åkerfeldt names the guitar he “wouldn’t be caught dead with”
That said, he used this guitar exclusively on Opeth's forthcoming album, The Last Will and Testament... The post “I think they’re f** king ugly!”: Mikael Åkerfeldt names the guitar he “wouldn’t be caught dead with” appeared first on Guitar.com | All Things Guitar.
- Effigies of Noel and Liam Gallagher burned following Ticketmaster dynamic pricing scandal
“No one likes being taken advantage of,” says effigy artist Andrea Deans. The post Effigies of Noel and Liam Gallagher burned following Ticketmaster dynamic pricing scandal appeared first on Guitar.com | All Things Guitar.
- The best early Black Friday deals 2024 – hand-picked guitar savings you can get right now
Looking to save on guitar gear across Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024? We’ve got you covered, as we search far and wide for the best deals out there from the top brands. The post The best early Black Friday deals 2024 – hand-picked guitar savings you can get right now appeared first on Guitar.com | All Things Guitar.
Fretboard Journal
- The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 140
It’s the 140th episode of the Truth About Vintage Amps podcast, where amp tech Skip Simmons eventually fields your questions on all-things-tube amps! As always, use all advice at your own risk. Want to be a part of our show? Just email us a question or voice memo to podcast@fretboardjournal.com. Some of the topics The post The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 140 first appeared on Fretboard Journal.
- Jordan Tice – “Tryin’ to Get to Heaven”
Jordan Tice covers Bob Dylan’s “Tryin’ to Get to Heaven” here at the Fretboard Journal’s Seattle headquarters. In addition to being a solo artist and producer, Tice is a member of bluegrass supergroup Hawktail. He also just released an album of traditional tunes with mandolinist Andrew Marlin and fiddle player Christian Sedelmyer called ‘Wild Rose The post Jordan Tice – “Tryin’ to Get to Heaven” first appeared on Fretboard Journal.
- Podcast 480: Trevor Boone (Emerald City Guitars)
This week, we’re joined by Trevor Boone of Seattle’s Emerald City Guitars. This Seattle guitar store is like no other, where you’ll often find multiple Dumble amplifiers, original ‘Bursts and impossibly rare Fenders alongside players’ grade guitars and amps. They’ve also taken a unique approach to marketing and storytelling by hiring a full-time videographer to The post Podcast 480: Trevor Boone (Emerald City Guitars) first appeared on Fretboard Journal.
- The FJ Presents: Sofia Wolfson in Seattle and Portland
Singer-songwriter Sofia Wolfson was an MVP at the 2024 Fretboard Summit. She led a workshop on songwriting that attendees are still talking about and then went on to perform a solo set from her gorgeous 2024 album, Imposing on a Hometown. Beyond that, Sofia has been a guest on our podcast and has more recently The post The FJ Presents: Sofia Wolfson in Seattle and Portland first appeared on Fretboard Journal.
- Meet The Contributors: Brian Lynch (Bonus Episode)
This week, we’re launching a new monthly series called Meet the Contributors. It’s where you can meet some of the many creative people who help make the magazine, podcasts and our events possible. We’ll profile the writers, photographers, filmmakers and creatives who make the FJ special…and hear about what else they’re working on. This month, The post Meet The Contributors: Brian Lynch (Bonus Episode) first appeared on Fretboard Journal.
Gibson Gazette
- Master a guitar chord progression used in tons of hits
In this Gibson App video, Irene Ketikidi guides you through a common chord progression, focusing on smooth transitions
- The dos and don’ts of gigging with acoustic guitars
Read this essential advice before gigging with an acoustic guitar to ensure a smooth experience and killer performance
- Video: Can you play metal with P-90 pickups?
In this video from the Gibson Gear Guide, you'll learn how to set up your guitar amp to extract a metal tone from P-90 pickups
- Music Forward and Gibson Gives announce recipients of LGBTQ+ Emerging Artist Award scholarships
The Music Forward Foundation partnered with Gibson Gives to announce the ten recipients of the 2024 LGBTQ+ Emerging Artist Awards
- Video: Check out the premiere episode of the Gibson TV en Español series Mi Epiphone
The premiere episode of Mi Epiphone features Fer Casillas who shares why the incredibly versatile Epiphone Wildkat is her go-to choice