September 2011
GP classic interviews with
Eddie Van Halen from 1980, and
John Scofield from 1987! Plus
Roy Rogers, we review the
Fender Pawnshop Series and
60th Anniversary Telecaster, lessons from
Tommy Emmanuel,
Alex Machacek &
TrueFire, and three FREE song transcriptions from
Foo Fighters,
Seether &
Jackson Browne.
Nashville Session Roundtable! Classic interviews with
Billy Gibbons &
Paul Gilbert! We review the new
Seymour Duncan Thirty Five! Lessons from
Lee Ritenour and
Jake Hertzog,
TrueFire powered lessons, and THREE FREE song transcriptions from
Bad Company,
Loggins & Messina &
Jefferson Airplane!
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July 2011

From the Vault: classic
GP interviews with
Ry Cooder &
Jimmy Page! Catch up with
Soundgarden's
Kim Thayil! We review the
PRS Recording Amplifier! A lessons from
Bill Frisell & a studio log from session ace
Tommy Tedesco, plus
TrueFire powered lessons and three FREE song transcriptions from
Papa Roach,
Eric Clapton &
Nickelback!
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June 2011

Frank Zappa Classic Interview! Plus more with Steve Vai and Wes Montgomery from the GP archives, and we catch up with Testament's Alex Skolnick! We review the L.R. Baggs Anthem internal mic system, offer a soloing seminar from Jean-Marc Belkadi, and present three FREE song transcriptions from Gordon Lightfoot, Plain White T’s & Barenaked Ladies!
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May 2011

GP Classic Interviews with
Chet Atkins,
Cream &
Junior Barnard! We review the new
Line 6 DT50 &
HD500, show you how to
Play Blues like Johnny Winter, and expose you to
Rusty Cooley’s Single Note Brutality! Plus
TrueFire powered lessons, and FREE song transcriptions from
Vampire Weekend,
The Cars and
OK GO!
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April 2011

Classic
GP interviews with
Jeff Beck &
Robert Fripp, plus
Peppino D'Agostino!
Godin Icon 2 reviewed!
Howard Roberts on playing chord sequences smoothly, and
Andy Timmons on chord melodies, plus
TrueFire Lessons, and three FREE song transcriptions from
The Black Crowes,
Joni Mitchell &
Cake!
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March 2011
Classic interviews with Rick Nielsen, Gary Moore & The Edge! Catch up with California Guitar Trio. We review the new Squier Strat (hint: there's a lot more to it than meets the eye). Lessons from Jimmy Herring & Dale Turner, and TrueFire powered sessions! All this plus three FREE song tanscriptions from Lifehouse, Radiohead, and Yes!
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January / February 2011
Al Di Meiola &
Metallica Classic Interviews! Plus
Lawrence Juber,
Bryan Sutton &
Jason Becker; reviews of
Reverend Guitars' new
Reeves Gabrels models; lessons on reinventing 4/4 timing, reinvigorating tired triads, and three FREE song transcriptions from
The Shins,
The Hold Steady &
The Grateful Dead!
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December 2010
Classic Interview with Neal Schon, on Santana, Journey & Beyond! Featured artist Stone Sour, plus more classic interviews with Ry Cooder from 1972, and Lindsay Buckingham from 2003. Get to know a whole galaxy of effects pedals from Tech 21! Finger Picking Flash and Open G lessons, as well as interactive sessions powered by TrueFire, and FREE song transcriptions from Pink Floyd, Creed, and A Fine Frenzy!
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November 2010
The '80s Are Back! The best in tones, tunes & gear from the Me Decade. Lyle Workman, and a GP Classic Interview with The Rolling Stones' Ron Wood from 1975. We review 19 sexy stompboxes. A lesson on Voodoo Harmonics. Plus TrueFire powered interactive sessions, and three FREE song transcriptions from Skillet, The Doobie Brothers & Greensleeves.
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October 2010
Guitar Player's Guitar Superstar 2010 Coverage! Robby Krieger, and classic interviews with Matrin Barre (1971) and Randy Bachman (1974). Highes & Kettner Coreblade amp & Santa Cruz Otis Taylor acoustic reviewed! Jimmy Bruno on jazz improv, Mattias Jabs interprets Hendrix's "All Along The Watchtower" solo, plus three FREE song transcriptions from Van Morrison, Rush & Simple Plan. All this and much more!
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September 2010
23 Strat Masters, including Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton, Curtis Mayfield, and many more! Lee Ritenour, Bert Jansch, and classic interviews with Rick Derringer (1975) & Pat Martino (1973). Posh vs. Poor approaches to copping Brian Setzer's sound, five things about bridges, and Taylor Built to Order! Andreas Olberg & Martin Taylor lessons, TrueFire powered interactive sessions, and FREE complete transcriptions from R.E.M., Damageplan, & Sly and The Family Stone!
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August 2010
Eleven Les Paul Legends! A look at 11 legendary champions of this truly classic guitar. Plus... Features on
Kaki King,
Michael Paget, and
Steve Hillage, as well as a classic 1974 interview with
Robin Trower! Stompbox Fever covers the
Boss ME-25, and we take a
Posh vs. Poor approach in gearing up to get the
Jimmy Page sound. Lessons from
Bob Brozman on Open-G Shapes and
Martin Taylor on Melodic Improvisation, plus interactive sessions powered by
TrueFire, and three FREE song transcriptions from
Jeff Beck,
Gordon Lightfoot, and
James Michael & Nikki Sixx!
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July 2010
Guitar Player looks at
10 Titans of the Telecaster — iconic players and a truly iconic guitar!
Johnny Lang,
Slayer's
Kerry King, and a classic
GP interview with
Leo Fender from 1971! A
GP overview of
Lag Guitars, a killer stompbox roundup; lessons from
Andreas Oberg and
GP's own
Matt Blackett,
TrueFire interactive lessons, FREE full song transcriptions from
America,
12 Stones &
Pantera; and much more!
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June 2010
10 Heroic Guitar Lessons! Tips & tricks from
Jimmy Page,
Stevie Ray Vaughn,
Randy Rhodes,
Dick Dale & more!
Sheryl Bailey &
Albert Lee features, plus a classic
GP interview with
Peter Frampton from 1977!
Way Huge &
MXR pedals reviewed,
Joe Bonamassa gives a
Danny Gatton lesson, and FREE complete song transcriptions from
Lifehouse,
Green Day &
Randy Newman /
Three Dog Night!
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May 2010
10 Great Guitar Albums from 1967! Guitar Player's
Guitar Superstar! Classic
GP Interviews with
The Rolling Stones'
Keith Richards &
Ron Wood!
Garage Tone Pedals give us Stompbox Fever, and we run down the
Zoom Q3 Video Recorder! FREE song transcriptions from
Theory Of A Deadman,
Trapt &
Deftones! Plus interactive sessions from
Truefire!
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April 2010

25 Forgotten Albums Every Guitarist Should Own! The Guitar Player editors dig up “some under the radar” treasures.
Ritchie Kotzen on funking up rock, The Cribs'
Gary Jarman on punk bass, Hitmaker
Diane Warren on songwriting, and Five Reasons Your Mix Sucks! A GP Classic Interview with
Carlos Santana from 1970! Peavey PXD series, and 10 cool stompboxes reviewed! Masterclasses with
Jonny Lang &
Joe Bonamassa! Plus Interactive Lessons Powered by
TrueFire!
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March 2010

Get into the studio:
30 Ways to Record Killer Guitar Tracks! Plus...
Allison Robertson on playing covers with
Chelsea Girls;
Mark Egan answers reader questions;
Paul Shaffer on his Late Show with David Letterman gig; and we revisit a
GP Classic with
Jeff Beck from November 1975! Check out a
Vintage Roundup, and learn how to tame reverb!
Vinnie Moore &
Joe Perry masterclasses, and Interactive lessons powered by
TrueFire!
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February 2010
25 Ways to Sound Better! Guitar Stars and Gear Makers Reveal Their Top Tone Secrets! Artist features:
Tony Iommi on being heavier than hell,
Kasim Sulton on
Todd Rundgren, and more! A
GP classic interview with
Brian Setzer from September '83!
Hanson Guitar Roundup! Uli Jon Roth masterclass, Interactive Sessions powered by the fine folks at
TrueFire, And much more!
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January 2010
Play Better Blues Now, feauring tips from
Buddy Guy,
B.B. King,
Robben Ford and lots more! Enjoy a
GP classic
Sonny Sharrock interview from 1990, dig into a Mid-power
Combo Amp Roundup, take a
Prince masterclass from GIT's Jude Gold, and dig into interactive session powered by
TrueFire!
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December 2009
A Player’s Guide to Extreme Guitar, featuring
Adrian Belew,
David Torn & more! Interviews with
Alice in Chains,
Def Leppard and a classic interview with
Jerry Garcia from 1978! Plus
GP's
Winter Gear Guide, a
John Chappell Fingerstyle Blues master class, and
TrueFire powered interactive lesson sessions!
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November 2009
Pete Townshend - The Godfather Speaks! Gear Roundup:
5 Multi-Effects Pedals Reviewed! Metal Monsters
Alex Skolnick,
Will Adler & more! Classic Interview with
Albert Collins from 1979!
TrueFire powered sessions & tons more!
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October 2009
Raphael Moreira on Social Networking Your Way to Success.
Muse's
Matt Bellamy, plus all the action from Guitar Player LIVE 2009! We review
Seven Hot Hollowbody guitars, Art Thompson's
Tube Tasting Clinic. A masterclass lesson from
Earl Slick, and interactive lesson sessions powered by
TrueFire!
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September 2009
Solid Body Roundup! 10 Budget Solid Bodies reviewed. More new gear:
Native Instruments Guitar Rig Mobile,
Rocktron Hush Pro &
Patchmate Loop 8.
Vernon Reid,
Sonic Youth, a classic
Brian May interview from '83 & more!
Van Halen &
Tommy Emmanuel, plus
TrueFire powered sessions, and more of the best guitar lessons on the planet!
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August 2009
Music City Madness! New Gear from
Summer NAMM '09. Remastering
The Beatles. Interviews with
Megadeth,
Tommy Iommi,
Ace Frehley & more!
PRS amps, masterclasses on
Metallica,
Jeff Beck &
Paul Gilbert.
TrueFire powered lessons sessions!
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July 2009
The Art of Noise! 21 Distortion Pedals reviewed. Learn
All About Whammy Bars,
Fuzz & Amp Wattage. Interviews with
Chickenfoot,
Otis Taylor,
B.B. King,
Jeff Beck & more! Acoustic, blues, rock, metal & jazz lessons. Plus a
Pentatonic Pyrotechnics soloing seminar & interactive lessons powered by
TrueFire!
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June 2009
WAH pedal roundup! Reviews of
Taylor's
T3/B,
Fender's
Road Worn Series & more.
Mastodon,
Nile Rodgers, and classic
GP interviews with
Chuck Berry,
Chet Atkins & more. The best guitar lessons on the planet.
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May 2009
Stompbox Fever! 39 effects pedals reviewed.
Slipknot,
Keith Richards,
Wes Montgomery & more! Learn
All About Speakers,
Scale Length,
Classic Tube Amps &
Flat-Top Acoustics. Master class lessons from
Kaki King,
Robben Ford,
Pete Townshend, PLUS interactive lessons by
TrueFire.
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April 2009
Roundup: Five affordable flat-tops! Meshuggah,
Jeff Beck,
George Benson &
George Lynch! Reviews of
Egnater's
Rebel-20,
Roland's
Mobile Cube &
Cube Street,
EVHWolfgang guitar, PLUS
All About... Pickups! ‘80s Rock Boot Camp lessons, and
Truefire's interactive lesson madness!
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