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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SONIC BOOM • Squier’s entry-level range offers classic Fender designs on a budget

“EVERY ROCK BAND WANTS THEIR OWN SEVEN NATION ARMY RIFF!” • SKINDRED GUITARIST MIKEY DEMUS ON THE POWER OF SIMPLICITY – AND HIS “WEIRD” PEDALS

THE FX FACTOR • ESSENTIAL EFFECTS FOR YOUR PEDALBOARD

THE HIVES Countdown To Shutdown

USE THE MIXOLYDIAN MODE • Everything from feelgood rock to funk gets better with Mixolydian

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS EVOLUTION OF SOUND • TG traces the RHCP guitar sound with a look at the styles of five key players

The 50 Greatest Acoustic Guitar Songs Of All Time • AS VOTED BY TOTAL GUITAR READERS

The Iconoclast • How Jimmy Page redefined the role of acoustic guitar in rock

“THE INABILITY TO PLAY MUSIC WAS QUITE FRIGHTENING” • BEN HOWARD feared the worst after suffering two mini-strokes. Now he returns with his most adventurous album to date. “The guitars,” he says, “are doing weird things…”

“THE FIRST STEP FOR ME IS FINDING THE GUITAR TONE THAT SPEAKS” • For rising star MEHRO, every song begins with an acoustic. His method, “Being open, being in tune and channeling the inspiration”

“I’M AS SELF-TAUGHT AS YOU CAN BE IN THE 21ST CENTURY” • How NAT MYERS made a beautiful old-school blues album – with help from Dan Auerbach, and just one acoustic guitar

Acoustic Gig Tips • Get gig-ready with TG’s guide to creating the perfect onstage acoustic guitar set-up

12 COOL CHORDS TO PLAY ON ACOUSTIC GUITAR • Have a go at 12 open-string chords that we think will fire up your creativity!

FINGERSTYLE TRAINER • Take your fingerpicking skills to the next level with TG’s straightforward drills and workouts

AC/DC SHOOT TO THRILL • Discover the secrets of AC/DC’s tone and technique with TG’s tab of one of the band’s best-loved tracks

OPEN-MIC SONGBOOK BILLIE EILISH TV • Five easy chords with a gently-strummed acoustic guitar are at the heart of Billie Eilish and Finneas’ ballad

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!

START ME UP! • Five awesome new products to get your gear engine revving this month…

BLACKSTAR DEBUT 50R • A simple amp for any situation that won’t bust the bank

DAVE MUSTAINE 2023 FLYING Vs • The Megadeth man’s mouth-watering new signature models from Epiphone and Kramer undergo the TG test treatment

“FLYING Vs ARE AS METAL AS IT GETS!” • You’ve read the review! Now MEGADETH main man Dave Mustaine talks us through the design and specs for his latest signature Flying Vs

DANELECTRO BLACKOUT ’59M NOS+ • A moody version of the lil’ guitar with a huge sound

FENDER GOLD FOIL TELECASTER • Fender leaps on the Gold Foil bandwagon with this stunning pawnshop prize

ELECTRO-HARMONIX LIZARD QUEEN • Queen of the tone age?

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