"I find Les Pauls too heavy – they're not comfortable

"I find Les Pauls too heavy – they're not comfortable to play! I just stick with the Yamaha models because of the sound and the relationship I have with them": Matteo Mancuso talks tone, technique and Guthrie Govan's key to improvising

The Sicilian guitar prodigy discusses the fingerstyle techniques, arpeggios and gear choices that have made him one of the most exciting names in modern guitar

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