Industry Jun 2, 2026
Matteo Mancuso on the Current State of Guitar Playing
The fusion maestro says we might be living in golden age of guitar virtuosity but this is not time for “guitar battles”
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MusicRadar
Guitarist Matteo Mancuso suggested that the current era may be a golden age for guitar virtuosity, stating that players today have ample resources for technical improvement. However, the fusion artist cautioned against excessive "guitar battles." Mancuso believes that with modern tools and information, there are "no excuses to have bad technique." Originally reported by MusicRadar.