Classic Rock Guitar
Classic rock is the sound of the 70s and 80s: big guitar tones, memorable hooks and songs that have stood the test of time. These are the tracks you hear on every rock radio station, and for good reason. They're brilliantly written and satisfying to play.
Boston, Journey, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Creedence Clearwater Revival anchor our classic rock collection. Expect clean-to-crunch tones, tasteful solos and singalong choruses.
Bad Company 2
Baker Street 1
Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band 4
Boston 7
Carol of the Bells 1
Christmas Song 1
Creedence Clearwater Revival 4
Dick Dale 1
Dust in the Wind 1
Eddie Cochran 1
James Bond Theme Song 1
Stairway To Heaven 2
Classic Rock Guitar Sound
Classic rock sits in the sweet spot between clean and heavy. The tone is warm, slightly overdriven, with plenty of midrange. Think cranked tube amps with a bit of natural breakup rather than high-gain pedals. Les Pauls and Stratocasters are the go-to guitars.
More Than a Feeling is a masterclass in arpeggiated chords and layered guitar parts. Sweet Home Alabama teaches you one of the most recognizable chord progressions in rock. Don't Stop Believin' shows how a simple piano-style riff translates beautifully to guitar.
Explore related styles: Southern Rock, Blues Rock. Or dive into the 70s and the 80s for the era that made these songs.