Guitarists

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Hooked: Russian Circles' Mike Sullivan on Van Halen's "Panama"

June 16, 2020

Thanks to an older brother and the iconic 1984 album, the post-rock instrumentalist reminisces about his first "gig" on his parent's porch with a tee-ball stand and tennis racket.

Tommy Emmanuel on the Art of Solo Guitar

June 15, 2020

Jason Shadrick and Andy Ellis

The debut episode of the Chasing Frets podcast features Emmanuel sharing his process and approach to solo guitar—while demonstrating his trickiest tunes.

Sadler Vaden Anybody Out There? Riff Rundown

Riff Rundown: Sadler Vaden's "Anybody Out There?"

June 14, 2020

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The axman for Jason Isbell's 400 Unit rips through the pentatonic lick that's the foundation of the title track from his 2020 album.

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Willie Nelson’s First Rose of Spring Might Be the Album We All Need Right Now

June 11, 2020

Bill Murphy

Brimming with poignant ballads and the indelible sound of his trusty guitar, Trigger, Nelson’s 70th solo album is a milestone the 87-year-old outlaw country legend doesn’t think too much about, because he’s busy planning his next one. But with the world in a state of turmoil, Willie’s warmth and humanity shines extra bright.

John McLaughlin Reunites the 4th Dimension for Charity Single

June 10, 2020

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All proceeds from "Lockdown Blues" will benefit the Jazz Foundation of America.

Rig Rundown: Luke Schneider

June 10, 2020

Chris Kies

The hippie-cowboy pedal steeler for Orville Peck and Margo Price breaks out modulation mutators and synth stomps for a solo mission full of ethereal bends and sublime swells combining cosmic country and ambient new wave.

Wong Notes Episode 2: John Scofield

June 10, 2020

Cory Wong and Jason Shadrick

The jazz-funk guru sits down to talk about his approach to rhythm, playing with Miles, and working in both the jazz and jam scenes.

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Hooked: Nick Reinhart on Weezer's "Undone — The Sweater Song"

June 9, 2020

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The wacky guitar wizard revisits the summer of '94 when goosebumps rushed over him while first hearing the "Blue Album"'s lead single and pinpoints falling in love with the "wrong" notes.

Riff Rundown: Irist's "Creation"

June 7, 2020

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Crushing metalheads Pablo Davila and Adam Mitchell showcase the fingertapped melodies and chunky chords that are the bedrock for the Order of the Mind track.

Thorbjørn Risager’s Scandinavian Blues with a Twister

June 4, 2020

David Von Bader

The leader of Danish band the Black Tornado distills a range of influences from B.B. King to JJ Cale into a modern take on a classic genre.

Rig Rundown: Eric Krasno

June 3, 2020

Chris Kies

The co-founding guitarist for Soulive and Lettuce, Grammy-winning bandmate in Tedeschi Trucks, and producer for Norah Jones and 50 Cent welcomes PG into his new California home studio for a tour of his tone treats.

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Hooked: Tyler Bryant on Tom Petty's "Honey Bee"

June 2, 2020

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The blues rocker fondly remembers getting out of a speeding ticket because of the swaggering Wildflowers hit and eventually sharing a bill with the Heartbreakers in Hyde Park.

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Wrath Reborn: Lamb of God's Willie Adler, Mark Morton & John Campbell

May 28, 2020

Freddy Villano

Despite parting ways with founding drummer (and brother) Chris Adler and the uncertain fate of a summer tour with Megadeth, the trio discusses their eponymous 10th LP’s triumphant declaration of identity.

Rig Rundown: Emily Wolfe

May 27, 2020

Chris Kies

How “Hot for Teacher,” a homemade mic, and a B.B. King-inspired signature axe factor into a repertoire that mixes Queens of the Stone Age sizzle with modern pop hooks.

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Hooked: Jared James Nichols' on Black Sabbath's "Electric Funeral"

May 26, 2020

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Mr. Blues Power remembers his inner Iommi being awakened when first nailing the haunting Paranoid classic.

Rig Rundown Best Ofs: Most Iconic Guitars

May 22, 2020

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From Angus’ SG to Tom’s “Arm the Homeless” axe—the most recognizable 6-strings from our catalog of nearly 500 Rundowns.

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Rig Rundown: Brian Fallon

May 20, 2020

Perry Bean

The former Gaslight Anthem frontman shares amp-mod electrocution tales, and shows off both impressive Mark Knopfler chops and his thick-necked custom Teles.