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“There is a lot of jargon, much of it in Spanish, and an entire vocabulary of new techniques to learn”: Interested in nylon-string guitar but don’t know where to start? Three experts give an introductory guide for the perplexed
Three masters from the International Guitar Foundation explain the differences between classical and flamenco guitars, and talk through the essential techniques and terminology
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“Khruangbin has made a huge mark on music. They blend cultures and eras into something entirely their own”: For the first time, Fender has launched a signature guitar and bass for the same band simultaneously – with new Mark Speer and Laura Lee models
Limited-edition models promise to deliver Khruangbin’s celebrated genre-blending tones – with DiMarzio pickups complementing the classic designs and specs
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Gibson brings back its wild Les Paul acoustic hybrid for the first time in more than 20 years – and it’s unlike any other version that came before it
The firm’s third attempt at converting its iconic single-cut shape into a campfire companion settles on a parlor design reminiscent of a scaled-down SJ-200
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“We worked at Guitar Center – There’s an air about people who tell you about their glory days. They’ll play the most expensive guitar for hours, then leave without buying anything!”: The Callous Daoboys on calculated chaos, and their secret “horrid” pedal
Maddie Caffrey and Daniel Hodsdon say they’ve outgrown “knockoff Dillinger Escape Plan” comparisons as they discuss the tonal delights of their new album, I Don’t Want to See You in Heaven
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“To scare Randy, I pulled the gun and fired it into the ceiling, thinking that would make him leave. He charged right at me”: Kelly Garni on how a drunken fight with Randy Rhoads spelled the end of his Quiet Riot career
Rhoads became an integral part of Ozzy Osbourne's sound and legacy, but his earlier stint with Quiet Riot – the band he co-founded with Garni – was marked by tension
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“He’s gesturing wildly to us and finally he gets the courage to come over. He says, ‘You guys are sitting on the pyro!’” The time Ozzy Osbourne almost blew up Tom Morello and Slash
The two guitar heroes had signed up to play some classics with the Prince of Darkness – but nearly got more than they bargained for
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“Ever dreamed of owning a piece of Nirvana’s legacy?” A Kurt Cobain guitar pick previously sold for more than $14k – now his MTV Unplugged plectrum is being raffled off for much, much less
The raffle will help raise funds for the Royal College of Music – and it offers the chance to own a slice of music history for just the price of a coffee
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Missed out on tickets to Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s last-ever live gig? Here’s how you can still watch the “greatest heavy metal show ever”
The blockbuster event – which features a who’s who of the heavy metal elite – will be live streamed for fans who can’t attend in person
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“Rory Gallagher and many more legends have relied on this useful effect for just this reason – so don’t be put off by the name”: 20 ways to get more from your pedals
From tone-tailoring to buying what’s rightfor you, here’s our guideto putting more of what counts onyour ’board
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“To my utter horror I heard myself noodling all the way through our chat. On Brian’s own guitar!”: The first time I met Brian May – and we were both wearing clogs
It was 1985, and Brian May was the most high-profile musician our own Neville Marten had yet interviewed. He had a fresh tape. He left in plenty of time. But it didn't quite go to plan... Luckily, the Queen guitarist was a good sport
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“When I saw Meat Loaf, I said, ‘This is a spoof of Bruce Springsteen, and that’s why I’m doing it’”: Todd Rundgren produced The Band, Grand Funk Railroad and The New York Dolls –but his most successful collaboration was born to poke fun
Despite his past guitar theatrics, he chose production over playing decades ago – and you won’t believe how minimal his touring rig has become
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“At some point in time, we may have to get our head around the fact that these things we trade will be worth absolutely nothing”: Joe Bonamassa on the one thing you should never do when buying a guitar
Bonamassa says there are certain parameters a guitar should meet – and clear ones to be avoided
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“Nike tried to go direct and pull back from retailers. It got crushed”: Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto may be facing new competition from Fender and Gibson in the retail space – but it isn’t phasing him
New Gibson and Fender stores on three continents present fresh challenges for the store, but Dalporto says “bring the competition on”
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“That’s one of the first things Phil said to me, ‘You’re in, but we gotta change that guitar’”: Scott Gorham may have passed his Thin Lizzy audition – but his budget Les Paul copy certainly didn’t
The Irish rockers finally found their man after auditioning 24 hopefuls when Gorham turned up for his turn – but Phil Lynott was left underwhelmed by his choice of instrument
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“I’ll list them on eBay or Reverb”: Kirk Hammett doesn’t want his guitars to go unplayed – so he’s been secretly selling them online
Bought a used guitar online? It might – just might – have belonged to the Metallica guitarist
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“I have the memories”: Wolfgang Van Halen says he’s stopped listening to his dad’s music
The Mammoth multi-instrumentalist has discussed why he no longer listens to his late father’s Van Halen back catalog
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“The perpetrator is in custody now”: Nancy Wilson confirms a man has been arrested for the theft of “one-of-a-kind” Heart instruments – but the instruments are nowhere to be found
The instruments were stolen before the band’s show at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City last week, and the police have issued a plea for their return
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“We teased it as an April Fools. It was intentional to keep people guessing”: Strandberg is working on a headless acoustic guitar – and you may have already seen a prototype
The firm unveiled what many believed to be a gag instrument a few years back – but it turns out it wasn’t just for laughs
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“He was like, ‘Dude, you need to give me guitar lessons!’”: Tetrarch's Diamond Rowe reveals the metal legend who asked her for guitar pointers
She’s made history with her Jackson signature... Now, she’s trading tips with metal pioneers and gifting guitars to her biggest influence
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“There's a great picture of Eddie, Pat Thrall, and myself backstage. Oh man, we look awesome. Three guitar players, just 24 years old”: Pat Travers recalls the best show he ever played – with Aerosmith, AC/DC, and Van Halen all on the same bill
The legendary gig also saw Travers meet Steven Tyler for the first time – and a comical encounter ensued...
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