Latest articles by Neville Marten
R.I.P. Les Paul
What a sad day it is for the guitar world. One of music's greatest innovators, inventors and performers, Les Paul has passed on.
Nev's top guitar solos...
We know this is contentious, but is that not what blogging is all about? A while ago I was asked to contribute 15 solos to a Top 100 that Total Guitar was compiling.
Guitar Techniques now available in selected Sainsbury's stores
Yes, from GT178, on sale from April 24, we are delighted to announce that GT will be available in 52 Sainsbury's stores throughout the UK.
Classical Column Back In Guitar Techniques!
So popular is our classical contributor Bridget Mermikedes that we've brought her on board for a regular monthly classical spot.
Learn Genesis's Amazing Track Ripples....
Very rarely in guitar magazines do the great prog tracks get tabbed. Well, here at Guitar Techniques we're all for a bit of odd time signature nonsense from time to time.
Fender Eric Johnson Stratocaster
A true aficionado of vintage Strats, Johnson is someone who knows better than most how the world's favourite electric guitar could be 'improved'.
Gibson 57 Les Paul Custom VOS
The reissued '57 looks gorgeous, but is it good enough to justify its hefty price?
Issue 149
Look what's in GT149! Fans of rock and roll mustn't miss February's fest of quifftastic songs from Elvis, Buddy Holly and Bill Haley. And we have a fabulous video tutorial from the one and only Brian Setzer to round things off. There's great Blues with Big Bill Broonzy and Duke Robillard; Modern metal is covered with a look at Killswitch Engage; Classic rock meets Humble Pie's Steve Marriott; Indie rock targets Snow Patrol! Plus the usual brilliant Creative Rock and Jazz tutorials from Shaun Baxter and Pete Callard...
Guthrie Govan masterclass and gig at IGF...
The International Guitar Festival (IGF) has confirmed that Guthrie Govan will be giving a workshop as part of the IGF and Summer School rock programme this August.
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