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How the Beach Boys' Dumble Overdrive Special ended up in Hawaii, and the celebrity who’s now recording with it
By Phil Weller published
One of three Dumbles built for the band, it’s been hidden in the Aloha State for 35 years

Jerry Cantrell on his friendship with Eddie Van Halen and how the rare guitar Ed gave him went missing
By Phil Weller published
Getting his ultra-rare Music Man was a saga that lasted nearly two decades

Jimmy Page on the Beatle who inspired Led Zeppelin’s most beautiful song — and why it owes a debt to James Taylor
By Christopher Scapelliti last updated
At least one of the Fab Four was no fan of loud guitar rock.

Jimi Hendrix bandmates Mitch Mitchell and Noel Redding sue Sony over lost royalties
By Phil Weller published
The pair signed away the rights to their music in the 1970s, but London’s High Court has allowed their lawsuit to continue

Win tickets to see the Johnny A. Trio at a special Guitar Player Presents event in Oakland, California
By Jimmy Leslie published
The Boston Music Hall of Famer returns to California to play a rare trio show at Yoshi’s in Jack London Square on Wednesday, January 7

Steve Morse says 95% of his ideas for Deep Purple were dismissed, but he found a kindred spirit in one member
By Phil Weller published
He’s Deep Purple’s longest-serving guitarist, but his creativity wasn’t always utilized

Vince Gill on the guitar that launched his career, and the vintage treasures that have inspired his muse
By Richard Bienstock published
Purchased at a bluegrass festival in the 1970s, the Martin D-28 Herringbone has play a keyed role in his music

Strymon launches its new Series A line of analog pedals with the Fairfax, a “full tube amp circuit” in a pedal
By Elizabeth Swann published
Based on the Herzog tube drive created for guitarist Randy Bachman in the 1970s, the Fairfax is made with only analog components and comes out today
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