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

Welcome…

“I USED TO MAKE MY SOUND THICK – NOW, IT’S THE OPPOSITE” • HOW POWER TRIO BRUTUS FOUND A NEW FOCUS

FENDER ACOUSTASONIC PLAYER JAZZMASTER

WARM AUDIO CENTAVO AND WARMDRIVE

POSITIVE GRID OMNYSS

MIGHTY BOSS TONE • A classic distortion pedal becomes the next-level Boss

DISTURBED • Unstoppable

ROCK ’N’ ROLL BENDING • Continuing his lessons in lead guitar, Paul is guided through some essential string bending techniques

THE TOTAL GUITAR CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE 2022 • What do you get the player who has everything? Well, more stuff, duh! With a price ceiling of £150, we found 10 presents for the guitarist in your life

“The band is shifting tonalities all the time” • Three guitarists among 25 musicians playing instrumental jazz-funk: the unlikely success story of Snarky Puppy

“IT’S COOL TO PLAY WITH DIFFERENT PEOPLE” • How the guitarists from My Chemical Romance and Coheed And Cambria find new inspiration in joint project L.S. Dunes

“The solo is very much in the moment” • Brian May reveals the story behind Queen’s ‘lost’ classic – and the epic guitar solo he created for it

QUEEN UNBOXED! • The highlights from The Miracle Sessions

10 STEPS TO ELECTRIC GUITAR MASTERY • Become a better guitarist with our range of styles and techniques

RIFFS! RIFFS! RIFFS! • We take a look at five riffs from the biggest releases of the last few months

“GUITAR IS A MEANS TO AN END - THE END BEING GOOD MUSIC” • Two virtuosos, no rules: how Polyphia are redefining the possibilities for guitar music

“THE BASS IS SO LOUD. GUITAR IS THE TEXTURE.” • How the Nova Twins created their heavy and unique sound – and why their pedalboards remain a closely-guarded secret

“I’D NEVER HEARD ANYONE DO THIS BEFORE” • Inside the strange world of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, the most eclectic and prolific rock band on Earth...

OUTLIERS • From major stars to cult heroes, cutting edge players are experimenting across multiple genres, from jazz to metal and beyond...

IRON MAIDEN RUN TO THE HILLS • Gallop your way to guitar stardom with the mighty Maiden’s classic slice of 80s British heavy metal

STING SHAPE OF MY HEART • TG takes a look at Rockschool’s Grade Six arrangement of Sting’s masterpiece from 1993’s Ten Summoner’s Tales

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…

MAGNETO ERIC GALES RD3 SIGNATURE £849 • A fine slice of blues... and bling!

EPIPHONE POWER PLAYERS SG AND LES PAUL • Epiphone are here to help kids fulfil their rockstar potential with two pint-sized guitar legends

CHAPMAN ML1 MODERN SPECIAL RUN £649 • The best Chapman ML1 Modern model to date?

HARLEY BENTON EVIL TWIN £69 • Double value?

ALEX BISHOP LONGHEADS