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PLAYER SPOTLIGHT "For me, playing the guitar is a way to say things that I do not have words for. It's a way to connect with people, and they could be from a completely different culture in a different country, but music speaks to everyone. The guitar is a way to tap into that universal language." A. McKee for musicradar.com It’s a time for new beginnings and what better way to break into 2022 than... read more.

For many, the start of a new year is a reflective and contemplative time. People look back at the year just passed, assess what went well and what didn’t, and make resolutions for the year ahead.If you fall into this category, then you might well be thinking about what you would like to achieve on the guitar in 2022. And if you are like the vast majority of guitar players out there, you won’t just... read more.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT "My biggest fear is when I die my wife will sell my entire guitar collection for what I told her I paid for them!" H. B. Marvin - Guitar Story BBC2 Merry Christmas and happy New Year to readers one & all! 🔔 🍃What better way to begin 2022 than with a standout guitar hero that single-handedly revolutionised electric guitar. A player that has become so iconic he is generally cited as an... read more.

The world of guitar slides is not easy to navigate. As is often the case with guitar gear, when it comes to picking the right guitar slide, there is an overwhelming amount of choice. Not only do slides come in different shapes, sizes and thicknesses; they are all made from different materials.Each of these elements affects their tone and playability, and as such they are important to consider. In my last article I covered the... read more.