On April 22, 2025, the music community paused in concern as guitar icon Carlos Santana was hospitalized in San Antonio, Texas, after collapsing during a soundcheck for his “Oneness Tour 2025” at the Majestic Theatre. The 77-year-old legend, known for his soulful riffs in hits like “Black Magic Woman” and 🎸
Mastering the electric guitar is a rewarding journey that combines creativity, technical skill, and discipline. Whether you’re a beginner or an intermediate player, a structured guitar daily practice routine can accelerate your progress and help you achieve your musical goals. This comprehensive guide outlines an effective daily practice routine designed 🎸
The 7 Deadly Sins of Guitar As a guitar player, it’s implicit that you know the 7 rules a guitarist should never break. There are certain things you just can’t do if you want to play with others or for others. You may not have known they had a name, 🎸
Stevie Ray Vaughan (SRV) remains a towering figure in blues-rock, his searing Stratocaster tone immortalized in tracks like “Pride and Joy” and “Texas Flood.” For guitarists in their 40s to 60s, who grew up with SRV’s electrifying performances and the golden era of guitar-driven music, capturing his soulful, gritty sound 🎸
The guitar world is buzzing with excitement as PRS Guitars unveils an updated version of its iconic MT 15 amplifier. The PRS MT 15 amp is a compact, two-channel tube amp, designed in collaboration with Alter Bridge guitarist Mark Tremonti. It now features refreshed aesthetics and a new push/pull overdrive 🎸
Introduction Strumming is the heartbeat of acoustic guitar playing, turning simple chords into music that feels alive. For beginners, mastering strumming patterns for acoustic guitar can seem daunting, but it’s the key to making your playing sound polished and professional from the start. Whether you’re dreaming of strumming along to 🎸
Embarking on a guitar-playing journey is a thrilling adventure, especially for adults in their 40s to 60s who are reconnecting with the music that shaped their lives—think the gritty riffs of Nirvana, the soulful strums of Eric Clapton, or the anthemic chords of U2. Coming up with a “Best guitars 🎸
Crafting a captivating guitar tone is a pursuit that resonates with musicians who value creativity and expression. Whether you’re strumming in a bedroom studio or performing on a local stage, the quality of your sound can elevate your music and connect with listeners. In 2025, you don’t need to spend 🎸
As a Gen Xer, you’ve lived through the evolution of music—from the gritty grunge riffs of the ’90s to the polished digital sounds of today. Your love for guitar gear runs deep, whether it’s the warm hum of a tube amp or the tactile thrill of a perfectly dialed-in pedal. 🎸
Unleashing Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Legendary Tone: Your Guide to Blues Mastery If you’re a Gen X guy chasing that iconic Stevie Ray Vaughan tone, you’re in for a treat. SRV’s tone—gritty, soulful, and electrified—was a masterclass in blues magic, built on his trusty guitar, Fender amps, and the legendary Ibanez 🎸
The Dr Watson Lion Tamer came to me by accident at a time that helped me avert great personal tragedy. No, it doesn’t treat any serious illness or brace a sprained wrist. It saves your personal relationship with my coveted amp, which I love to hate. Note: For any purchases 🎸
For those of you who love the warm sound of the Fender ‘57 Blues Deluxe Reissue blasts, balanced with its drive, presence, and spring reverb, you’ll be disappointed when it begins to cut out after long periods of play at higher than normal volumes. The Blues Deluxe Reissue is a 🎸
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been struggling with GAS (guitar acquisition syndrome) during the COVID-19 pandemic for two years already. It’s really hard not to go out and buy new gear or barter a gear trade. But I have to be strong! I can’t let myself succumb to 🎸
No, it isn’t ok to drill holes in someone else’s guitar. This is unless they specifically authorize you to do so, whether it be for a repair or an improvement. If you’re the owner, do what you want, but be informed that your expensive vintage guitar may no longer be 🎸
The Dilemma: To buy or not to buy another guitar (based on a photo) My son called me in a panic a few days before Christmas. He saw an amazing guitar that he felt compelled to acquire (this may be the start of his GAS). I reminded him that it 🎸
A real gem of a solid-state amp by Marshall. I mean, when my guitar slinger friend Neil came over and saw that I fix amps (I was rebuilding my Fender Blues Deluxe ’57 reissue at the time) he exclaimed, “Geez, I have this early-eighties Marshall amp that I love but 🎸
When it comes to guitar pedals, the Dunlop Crybaby is a classic. And while it’s great for those traditional wah sounds, it can be used for so much more. In this blog post, I’m going to show you how to easily mod the voice of your GCB95 pedal for even 🎸
If you’re a guitar player who loves the iconic Fender Blues Deluxe amp, but it’s time for a tube replacement, then this blog post is for you. In this article, we’ll provide some information on what tubes to use in your Blues Deluxe, and how to go about replacing them. 🎸
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