Digging Deeper: Curtis Mayfield
A unique tuning, ingenious use of intervals, and some deft wah work all combine to create some of the most soulful rhythm parts ever recorded.
Read more » Riff Rundown: Young the Giant’s “Waves”
Guitarist Jacob Tilley details the simple-but-catchy fingerpicking pattern behind their single off of Mind Over Matter.
Read more » Eclectic Effecting 101: How to Use Stock Pedals to Unlock New Sounds
A hands-on guide to using chains of pedals to create enigmatic, spooky, and downright crazy sounds.
Read more » Rhythm Rules: 8 Ways to Navigate a 12-Bar Blues
These inventive riffs might make your next blues jam a bit more exciting.
Read more »New Tool Album Recording Sessions Moved Up To March?
Guitarist Adam Jones edited his Instagram post to change the word “April” to “March.” The post New Tool Album Recording Sessions Moved Up To March? appeared first on MetalSucks.
Read more » Beat Portraits: Burns Volume 1
In early 2009, VG columnist Peter Stuart Kohman turned his focus on Burns, the pioneering British guitar builder. We’ve compiled the first three installments for a special edition of VG…
Read more » Beat Portraits: Burns Volume 2
In early 2009, VG columnist Peter Stuart Kohman turned his focus on Burns, the pioneering British guitar builder. We’ve compiled the first three installments for a special edition of VG…
Read more » Beat Portraits: Burns Volume 3
In early 2009, VG columnist Peter Stuart Kohman turned his focus on Burns, the pioneering British guitar builder. We’ve compiled the first three installments for a special edition of VG…
Read more » Beat Portraits: Burns Volume 4
In early 2009, VG columnist Peter Stuart Kohman turned his focus on Burns, the pioneering British guitar builder. We’ve compiled installments 4, 5, and 6 for this special edition of…
Read more » Manouche Latcho Drom Swing 42
In the galaxy of Gypsy jazz guitars, the Modèle Special Chorus made by Sicilian-born, Parisian-based Antoine Di Mauro was something special. Departing from the standard Selmer grande and petite bouche…
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