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

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GAME OF TONES • Fender brings its Tone Master digital modelling to a comprehensive floor‑based solution

RIVAL SONS • Sweet Life

“BLUES IS LIFE” • Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram is digging deep into the blues, with influences ranging from the old masters to Eric Gales and Prince. His golden rule as a guitarist: “Don’t place too much emphasis on perfection…”

Kingfish’s Blues Icons • Want to play the blues like Christone? Then learn the way he did as we look at the styles of five of his biggest influences

“I’ve been told that I play guitar wrong!” • A self-taught player, Serena Cherry of Svalbard is a key figure in modern metal

“IF I PLAYED THROUGH CLAPTON’S RIG, I’D STILL SOUND LIKE ME” • Handy tips for better tone – by bluesman Danny Bryant

“TASTES MIGHT CHANGE, BUT A GREAT GUITAR IS A GREAT GUITAR!” • Gear Acquisition Syndrome is a way of life for Black Stone Cherry guitarists Chris Robertson and Ben Wells

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“You just jump on the riff and it plays you!” • THE ROLLING STONES’ 50 GREATEST RIFFS REVEALED – PLUS AN IN-DEPTH GUIDE TO HOW THE VERY BEST OF THEM WERE CREATED

“THERE ARE GUITARS EVERYWHERE. EVEN JAGGER GETS IN ON THE STRUMMING!” • Track by track, lick by lick: inside The Rolling Stones’ new album Hackney Diamonds

Honky Tonk Riffin’ • Try out some licks employed by The Human Riff himself, courtesy of his trademark open G tuning

Start Me Up! • HOW TO SOUND LIKE THE ROLLING STONES – WITHOUT LOSING YOUR SHIRT ON THE OVERHEATED VINTAGE MARKET

“Understanding what creates a groove is fundamental to rhythm playing” • Richard Fortus, rhythm guitarist in Guns N’ Roses, reveals how he acts as a foil for Slash – and how an education in funk makes him a better player

“Everybody has to find their spot” • How the Foo Fighters’ three guitarists combine for maximum riffing effect – by Chris Shiflett

21 WAYS TO BETTER RHYTHM • Master different styles of music and improve your timing with TG’s massive lesson

QUEEN KEEP YOURSELF ALIVE • Travel back half a century to 1973 and learn Queen’s first single and opening track from their debut self-titled album

QUEEN KEEP YOURSELF ALIVE

THE POLICE EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE • Master Andy Summers’ arpeggios or jam along with barre chords – it’s up to you!

TAB GUIDE • Get more from TG by understanding our easy-to-follow musical terms and signs

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…

SHERGOLD TELSTAR STANDARD ST14 • The ’70s Brit-brand drops a new boutique-style solidbody at a very tempting price

SQUIER SONIC SERIES • The Bullet is back – but is it better than before?

FINAL VERDICT • Which Sonic will you choose?

BOSS DM-101 DELAY MACHINE • Vintage analogue delay like you’ve never heard before

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