Guitar Interviews

Roger McGuinn Interview: The Byrds, Martin Guitars and Home Recording

Posted May 20, 2025

The Bryds were fronted by Roger McGuinn on vocals and his chimey 12-string Rickenbacker. The group laid down the gauntlet with a string of singles with McGuinn’s signature “jingle jangle” guitar work shining through with strong melodic undercurrents.

Guitar News

Performance Artist And Painter Knox Chandler To Release The Sound on His Blue Elastic Label (May 30)

Posted May 9, 2025

Guitarist / producer / arranger / painter Knox Chandler (Psychedelic Furs, Siouxsie and the Banshees) is releasing his solo debut, The Sound with an interview, feature. This project is a musical / visual memoir depicting the shift in his surroundings from the urban to the rural, specifically the Connecticut shoreline off the Long Island Sound

Guitar Lessons

Oz Noy to Release New Triple Play Album Oct. 27

Posted October 2, 2023

For the tenth album to bear his name, guitarist, bandleader, and educator, Oz Noy, opted for the most demanding possible context: An absolutely unvarnished concert recording, capturing his trio with virtuosi Jimmy Haslip (bass) and Dennis Chambers (drums) without the benefit of overdubs or post-production sweetening.

Guitar Reviews

Positive Grid Spark Go Review: A Compact Powerhouse for Guitarists

Posted April 17, 2024

Spark Go works as an audio interface (1 In x 2 Out, 16-bit/44.1 kHz) when connected to a computer via USB. This feature allows users to record guitar performances directly into recording software with high-quality sound. It’s a practical tool for home recording setups, providing a straightforward way to capture musical ideas and create professional-quality recordings.