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James Hetfield performing with Metallica in Tokyo, 1986, photo by Koh Hasebe/Shinko Music via Getty Images

The Story of ‘Carl’: James Hetfield’s most sentimental guitar – a custom axe made of reclaimed wood from Metallica’s first rehearsal space

Guitarist playing a blue electric guitar, photo by We Are/Getty Images

Cause & Effects: Can new gear really make you a better guitar player?

What does the future hold for the NAMM Show after 2024?

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Why the Guild Polara Deluxe offers the best of both worlds for fans of offbeat guitars

Neil Young performing in London in 1976, photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images

Five Neil Young songs that guitarists need to hear

The Beatles performing in 1965, photo by Les Lee/Express via Getty Images

From the Beatles to Prince, posthumous releases have been the story of 2023 – but should we be okay with them?

The five greatest guitar moments in Rockstar games – from GTA to Red Dead Redemption and more

The Beach Boys performing onstage in California, 1964, photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

The hidden guitar genius of the Beach Boys: five essential tracks for guitar lovers

Guided By Voices performing live onstage, photo by Anthony Pidgeon/Redferns via Getty Images

Five Guided By Voices tracks that guitarists need to hear

Guitar pedals on the floor, photo by Photoboyko/Getty Images

Cause & Effects: How to maximise what you can learn about guitar pedals from YouTube video demos

R.E.M. in 1984 by Paul Natkin/Getty Images

Five essential R.E.M. songs that guitarists need to hear

A guitarist operating a rack of guitar effects pedals

Cause & Effects: An effects builder’s guide to getting experimental with guitar pedals

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