Total Guitar

Total Guitar is Europe’s best-selling guitar magazine, crammed full of songs to learn plus backing tracks. From the latest metal and indie hits to classic rock from the likes of Led Zeppelin and AC/DC, TG has more songs than ANY other guitar magazine!. Please note: This digital version of the magazine does not currently include the covermount items or content you would find on printed newsstand copies

Total Guitar

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HEADLESS NORSEMAN • Strandberg unveils its most affordable guitar to date with the Boden Essential, and at this price, it might be time to lose your head

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THE CAGED SYSTEM • Pickup Music’s lesson on the CAGED system will have you flying around the fretboard in no time at all!

“SO MANY AMAZING PLAYERS IN ONE ZONE!” • Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes is the all-star charity project featuring an array of legendary players – and the final recording by Jeff Beck. One famous name who played his part is Steve Lukather of Toto. “It was an honour,” he says. “And a lot of fun.”

LET’S GEEK OUT! THAT’S WHAT US GUITAR PLAYERS DO, RIGHT?” • The Black Crowes’ guitarist Rich Robinson has a pure and simple approach to playing classic rock ’n’ roll. As he says, “Less can be more.” But not when it comes to collecting vintage gear…

“TALK LESS AND JUST PLAY. THAT’S WHAT YOU SHOULD DO IN BANDS” • Ahead of The Gaslight Anthem’s UK tour, guitarist/vocalist Brian Fallon and lead player Alex Rosamilia discuss their unique chemistry – and how their influences run all the way from Nirvana to Def Leppard

“HOW WE DO GUITARS FEELS SO NATURAL” • With their final album and tour, Sum 41 are going out with a bang. And while metalhead lead guitarist Dave Baksh provides the shred, frontman Deryck Whibley has rediscovered his pop-punk mojo and got his hands on his dream guitar…

100 Shades Of Blue • THE RESULTS OF THE TG READERS’ POLL REVEALED!

“HYPNOTIC GROOVES. SLIPPERY JANGLE. BREATHTAKING LEADS.” • The ever-evolving art of blues guitar in 12 landmark albums from across the decades

“I JUST LOVE MAKING NOISE. MY OWN NOISE” • In a powerful and experimental new album, Gary Clark Jr. is channelling the pioneering spirit of the blues greats. “With music and gear,” he says, “it’s cool to paint with all the colours…”

BLUES JR. • It’s a case of ‘blues, but not as we know it’ on Gary Clark Jr.’s latest album JPEG RAW. Here’s a brief look at some of Gary’s musical approaches

“I DON’T NEED MUCH TO GET MY POINT ACROSS” • Cedric Burnside’s style of blues is deep and deceptively complex. But with gear, he keeps it simple…

10 LEGENDARY BLUES GUITARS • Behind every great blues player is a great guitar, and they don’t come more iconic than this

BLUES ICONS • Get inside the styles of 15 blues greats, complete with scale shapes to show you how it’s done

PINK FLOYD HEY YOU • It’s time to scale The Wall with Pink Floyd’s twin-guitar epic, featuring flatpicked acoustic, plus David Gilmour’s liquid leads and beautiful bends

OPEN-MIC SONGBOOK JAKE BUGG KISS LIKE THE SUN • Jake Bugg shines a light on open G tuning, acoustic riffs, and some easy slide lines

THE GAS STATION REAL WORLD REVIEWS OF THE BEST NEW GEAR • Welcome to the GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome*) Station! Every issue, TG scours the market for the hottest new gear and brings you transparent reviews that you can trust. From the smallest of accessories that make your life easier, to big investments, such as brand new guitars, amps and effects pedals – if it’s worth your attention, you’ll find it here!

BOSS RV-200 REVERB • It’s one of Boss’s most eagerly anticipated pedals ever – but is this featured-packed reverb worth the wait?

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