Tom Morello recalls his “Nightmare” Performance
RaTM at Reading 1993. Tom Morello, the acclaimed guitarist known for his work with Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave, is revered for his technical prowess and innovative use of…
StoriesRaTM at Reading 1993. Tom Morello, the acclaimed guitarist known for his work with Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave, is revered for his technical prowess and innovative use of…
StoriesWhen it comes to vintage Les Paul Standards, there are really three years that everyone is after - 1958, 1959, and 1960. However, 1959 is the magic year, and guitars…
Interesting GuitarsJust this morning, I woke up with an invitation to join the DALL·E platform. In case you're not familiar with what this is - it's OpenAI's innovative AI system that…
Tech WorldNo doubt that "Stairway to Heaven" is one of the songs that most of us still remember as the anthem of the time long gone, and likely the one that…
StoriesThis is a list of the most expensive guitars ever sold. A couple of notes before we begin - most of the guitars on this list were sold through auction,…
MemorabiliaSince the Red Hot Chili Peppers announced that John Frusciante will be rejoining the band, every gearhead has been wondering what kind of gear will he use. Fortunately, we finally…
PedalboardsNo doubt, the original recording of "Layla" featuring Duane Allman is one of the most iconic songs in the history of rock and roll music. Yet, a song that was…
Iconic RecordingsEver since I stumbled upon Yoni Schlesinger's cover of Dire Strait's Brothers in Arms, I've been a fan and a subscriber. Apparently, he did this cover as an YouTube ad…
YouTube DiscoveriesSomeone you know is a guitarist, and he or she is celebrating some special occasion. You're supposed to show up with a gift in your hands, but no good ideas are coming…
Gift IdeasThe lawsuit that argued that Led Zeppelin's mega-hit Stairway to Heaven was basically a result of Jimmy Page ripping of the chord progression from Spirit's song Taurus, finally came to…
NewsWhether you are playing guitar, or just lurking the internet for some rock and roll-inspired movies, here's our list to help you get started. Since this is probably not the…
Movies & TVAs a surprise to pretty much everyone aside from the band members themselves, Flea recently announced on his Instagram account that the Red Hot Chili Peppers are about to make…
NewsWe recently had a chance to chat with Thierry Raynaud, whose hobby really caught our attention. Thierry is a miniature guitar maker and someone who is really passionate about what…
InterviewsAs part of me encouraging people to point out my mistakes and share their own stories over at GroundGuitar's Gear Page, on lucky occasions, I get contacted by people who…
Interesting GuitarsIt's understandable that this is a little bit touchy subject, knowing how hard is to come up with the ultimate list of anything in general, not to talk about something like best…
Top ListsAC/DC is one of the few bands that just avoid doing any sort of an Unplugged version of their songs. An AC/DC song pretty much always sounds exactly like it…
YouTube DiscoveriesJimi Hendrix is someone who, for one reason or another, we didn't often see playing acoustic guitars. Obviously, the late 60s were all about electrics, and there were usually no…
YouTube DiscoveriesDistortion pedals are a tricky subject for a few reasons. First, distortion as an effect is a spectrum, and there's no clear definition of what's the right 'amount' of distortion.…
ReviewYouTube can be an amazing place sometimes. One can occasionally stumble upon an unexpected treasure - amazing talent exhibited by people both known and unknown. One such treasure I stumbled…
YouTube DiscoveriesWhat's worse than brand new white plastic hardware on my Stratocaster? Brand new plastic hardware that's supposed to look old, but doesn't. Yes, I know that relicing and aging guitars…
GuidesRecently I got into the habit of cleaning every single vinyl record that I buy with a simple trick - wood glue. I often by records on the local flea…
How-ToGiven that you're on a website that deals mainly with guitars and music from the past century, some introduction to who exactly Post Malone is certainly needed. Malone is a Hip-hop and…
StoriesGiven that Live at Slane Castle by the Red Hot Chili Peppers is one of the most iconic modern Rock concerts recorded on film, probably a lot of young guitarists…
Iconic ConcertsYou would be surprised how often a piece of gear pops up for sale with the seller claiming it used to belong to one of the huge rock stars of the past…
MemorabiliaAs with many bands that found themselves surrounded by sudden success and fame, Red Hot Chili Peppers had their problems – especially after the release of the Blood Sugar Sex…
StoriesIf you ever took the time to explore and learn about the world of guitar techs, the name that will often pop up is that of Rene Martinez. As of…
StoriesDani California is one of the first singles released from the Red Hot Chili Peppers' 2006 album Stadium Arcadium - which ended up being the last one to feature John Frusciante on…
From the StudioLots of unusual stuff can be seen in the late hours at Walmart stores all over the US, but more often than not, they make you lose all hope in humanity and…
From the WebAs part of the new BBC Four program, James May (formerly of Top Gear, currently working on The Grand Tour available on Amazon's Prime Video) took the challenge of assembling…
TV ShowsIn 1993 Johnny Depp and Gibby Haynes, the lead singer of the Butthole Surfers, decided to do a short documentary about a young guitarist who went from being an internationally…
Movies & TVIn 2012 one of Kurt Cobain's alleged guitars appeared on a Discovery Channel tv-show dubbed "Final Offer". Investigating guitars is pretty much the theme of this website, so I thought I'd try to…
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