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- “It can never be a bad thing to know your triads and inversions!” Rush’s Alex Lifeson was a master of first-inversion chords – here are 5 voicings you can use in your playing today
Don't be intimidated by the terminology. First-inversion chords is the fancy name for slash chords and they can add some range and spice to your songwriting
- “I’m not trying to copy the classics”: The VP-1 Dark Fang is a space-age Super Guitar that introduces a wild new fretboard capable of ‘outward string bending’
Inspired by the Indian sitar and Chinese pipa, the The VP-1 Dark Fang looks to facilitate an entirely new way of playing the guitar
- “I was playing a U2 song, and I hear drums behind me. I turn around and it was him. He and I jammed without speaking for 30 minutes”: Ozzy Osbourne collaborator Andrew Watt on the pop star who helped kickstart his production career
Watt is now a first-call producer for the biggest names in music, including the Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam, Elton John, Iggy Pop and Lady Gaga
- “The authentic broken-in feel players love about vintage Fenders”: Fender’s Road Worn guitars have become a dying breed – but now they're back as limited-edition Vintera II guitars
An all-new aging process that offers a subtle 'closet classic' vibe is paired with era-correct pickups and authentic neck shapes
- “I will never forget it as long as I live. I got to play Blackbird with him”: Paul Mescal had to learn guitar left-handed to play Paul McCartney in the upcoming Beatles biopic – but also got to jam with him
Mescal is set to star alongside Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, and Joseph Quinn as George Harrison in the highly-anticipated four-part Beatles biopic
Guitar.com
- Gibson partners with Marc Jacobs on super-limited Les Pauls
“Music and fashion have long been inseparable as forms of self-expression.” The post Gibson partners with Marc Jacobs on super-limited Les Pauls appeared first on Guitar.com | All Things Guitar.
- Nigel Tufnel uses BIG EAR Pedals’ Slice Of Pie fuzz in Spinal Tap II – can you work out the other pedals across his three ‘boards?
“Apparently our pedal was one of two pedals that were specifically written into the script!” says BIG EAR. The post Nigel Tufnel uses BIG EAR Pedals’ Slice Of Pie fuzz in Spinal Tap II – can you work out the other pedals across his three ‘boards? appeared first on Guitar.com | All Things Guitar.
- David Gilmour is open to a Pink Floyd avatar show at the Las Vegas Sphere: “I’m hoping to go there and watch myself… So I don’t actually have to get up and do it”
If Floyd were to transform into avatars they’d be following on from Kiss, who are due to launch a new virtual era in 2027. The post David Gilmour is open to a Pink Floyd avatar show at the Las Vegas Sphere: “I’m hoping to go there and watch myself… So I don’t actually have to get up and do it” appeared first on Guitar.com | All Things Guitar.
- “I don’t think I would have ever been able to live it down”: Wolfgang Van Halen on why he was worried playing his father’s songs could have “ruined my life”
The young Van Halen shares why stepping into Eddie’s shadow, even for a moment, feels like a life-or-death decision. The post “I don’t think I would have ever been able to live it down”: Wolfgang Van Halen on why he was worried playing his father’s songs could have “ruined my life” appeared first on Guitar.com | All Things Guitar.
- “It’s ironic that 80-year-old people are still suing each other”: John Fogerty reflects on decades of lawsuits with Creedence Clearwater Revival
“I have been sued innumerable times by my former bandmates, let me put it that way.” The post “It’s ironic that 80-year-old people are still suing each other”: John Fogerty reflects on decades of lawsuits with Creedence Clearwater Revival appeared first on Guitar.com | All Things Guitar.
Fretboard Journal
- Podcast 515: Ryan Richter, Dylan Day, and Harrison Whitford (Live from the 2025 Fretboard Summit)
Ryan Richter, Dylan Day, and Harrison Whitford are three wildly creative guitarists who happen to play with some of the most-streamed artists of the last few years, including Ed Sheeran (Dylan), Phoebe Bridgers (Harrison), and Lizzy McAlpine (Ryan). They are all based in Los Angeles. At the 2025 Fretboard Summit, we sit down with The post Podcast 515: Ryan Richter, Dylan Day, and Harrison Whitford (Live from the 2025 Fretboard Summit) first appeared on Fretboard Journal.
- The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 152
Support our sponsors: Amplified Parts; Grez Guitars; Better Help, and Emerald City Guitars! It’s the 152nd episode of the Truth About Vintage Amps! Thanks, as always, for being a part of the world’s finest call-in tube amp repair show. Want amp tech Skip Simmons’ advice on your DIY guitar amp projects? Join us by sending your The post The Truth About Vintage Amps, Ep. 152 first appeared on Fretboard Journal.
- Podcast 514: Guitar Retail in 2025 (Fretboard Summit Panel)
Do guitars still sell in 2025? Is there a glut of unsold instruments? How have tariffs affected the high-end musical instrument space? At this year’s Fretboard Summit, we asked a handful of guitar retailers for their unfiltered thoughts on selling instruments in 2025. Included were Rebecca Jasso (Old Town School of Folk Music retail The post Podcast 514: Guitar Retail in 2025 (Fretboard Summit Panel) first appeared on Fretboard Journal.
- Luthier on Luthier: TJ Thompson
For episode 105 of the Luthier on Luthier podcast, my guest is TJ Thompson — widely regarded as the foremost authority on vintage Martins and a master guitar maker in his own right. In our conversation, TJ reflects on why he builds guitars, why he sometimes feels unsuited to the work, and he shares The post Luthier on Luthier: TJ Thompson first appeared on Fretboard Journal.
- Podcast 513: Jayne Henderson on the Asheville Guitar Project
One last Fretboard Summit 2025 announcement: Jayne Henderson (EJ Henderson Guitars and Ukuleles) stops by the Fretboard Journal to tell us about the Asheville Guitar Project group build that she’ll be unveiling at our annual guitar gathering. This group guitar build – combining the talents of Asheville-based luthiers Jayne, Kyle Landers, and Judson Riviere The post Podcast 513: Jayne Henderson on the Asheville Guitar Project first appeared on Fretboard Journal.
Avada
- 12 Avada Studio Content Blocks For Web Design [Collection 32]
Avada Studio is an expansive library of multi-use content blocks professionally designed to speed up your web design workflow. In addition, Avada's intuitive interface makes it easy for you to live preview any content before importing directly into your content with a click. The Avada Studio is, by design, a creative resource for anyone building ...
- Version 7.13.2 Security Update
We have released Avada 7.13.2, fixing a minor security issue: SECURITY: Fixed Contributor+ level CSRF and broken access control, which could lead authenticated users to disable plugins from the Avada plugins page. This is disclosed in our Changelog and our Important Update Info help file. Like WordPress and any entity that develops software, ...
- Avada Roadmap: September (2025) Progress Update
It’s been another productive month, with progress made on many fronts—not just on Avada 8. In this roadmap post, and following on from the August progress update, we’re excited to share details about Avada 7.13, introduce Avada AI, and give you a quick teaser of what’s coming next in Avada 8. Avada 7.13 Released ...
- How to Use The Avada Dynamic Data Element
The Avada Dynamic Data Element is a powerful Avada Inline Element. It can make a big difference when building flexible, content-rich websites. It lets you insert live, updating information into text blocks across your site. You don’t have to manually edit details like product sales, author names, or post dates. Instead, the Dynamic Data Element ...
- How to Use The Avada Text Path Element
The Avada Text Path Element is a creative Design Element that allows you to place text along a predefined or custom path. Instead of being limited to straight lines, your text can curve, spiral, or wrap around shapes—perfect for creating eye-catching designs that stand out. In this guide, we’ll walk through the settings, customization options, ...
