Rock doesn't always need lyrics, and these classic instrumentals from Led Zeppelin, Santana, Van Halen, and more show how!

The shred, math-rock and prog-metal guitarists pushing technical boundaries and taking instrumental guitar in thrilling new directions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Future/Phil Barker A while ago, growing bored of familiar tunes, we asked British jump ...

In this feature, we are taking an in-depth look at some key instrumental innovators. The rock ’n’ roll and surf guitar styles first came to prominence in postwar America, but quickly made their way ...

Today is the birthdate of audio and electric guitar innovator Les Paul. Paul was "instrumental" in the invention of the solid-body electric guitar. Let's celebrate his birthdate with your favorite ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Brandon Gullion Frank Hannon is known for his ’80s rock stylings with Tesla, but he’s not ...

Drew Bentley of Greensburg is a self-confessed “tone freak” when it comes to guitars. “I think it took me a lot of time to find a voice that is unique and worthy of being recorded,” he said of the ...

“I FELL in love with this tiny little parlour guitar,” explains Anthony Toner of how playing the Hooklet, a handmade small body acoustic from Hook Guitars in Bangor, inspired his first ever collection ...

Today’s pop music is so dependent on the human voice—whether singing or rapping—that it’s hard to imagine a time when instrumentals could be mainstream hits. In fact, no instrumental has topped the ...

A while ago, growing bored of familiar tunes, we asked British jump blues guitarist Chris Corcoran for his recommendations: “Check out LA LOM,” was his unhesitating reply. We did so and weren’t ...