Learning to play guitar is a lot of fun (and easier than ever), but somewhere around my 500 th attempt at the main riff from “Black Sunshine” I got frustrated. I was playing the right notes, but it ...

The wah pedal has been responsible for some truly iconic moments in electric guitar; that 'talking' sound you've heard from players including Jimi Hendrix and Richie Sambora on classic songs. Listen ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Z.Vex's ’59 Sound pedal, which aims to capture the essence of the 1959 Tweed Fender Bassman, is ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Whether you’re a regular shredder or you’re just beginning to ...

"The World's Biggest Pedal Board" appeared on Facebook Dec. 30, courtesy of ex-Cult/Guns N' Roses/Velvet Revolver drummer Matt Sorum. Taking a page from Dave Grohl's tome, Matt Sorum's Fierce Joy ...

These tiny guitar effects pedals from GMF Music will fit on any pedalboard or stage setup thanks to their unique, top-loading design. Sure, they’re small, but boy do they pack a powerful punch. All ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Elsie Roymans/Getty Images Gary Holt may be one of the most recognizable names in thrash ...

CROSSWALK CAME FROM TWO STUDENTS THERE. ED: FROM SOME OF THE WORLD’S BIGGEST ROCK BANDS TO THE MOST SUCCESSFUL GLOBAL BUSINESS THEY MANY HAVE STARTED IN A GARAGE. MARIA: ONE LOCAL COMPANY THAT’S ...

AMES, Iowa — Keith Richards’ opening guitar riff to “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” has sent throngs of Rolling Stones crowds into screaming fits since the song debuted nearly 60 years ago. The riff ...

“My pedalboard is my paint pallet — my color pallet,” explained Two Tons of Steel guitarist Will Owen Gage. “This is what I’m using to paint my pictures.” Gage and blues guitar hotshot Ruben V are ...