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“Christmas came early!” Brian May gifted Tony Iommi a left-handed Red Special. But what's this special modification?
By Elizabeth Swann published
The Queen and Black Sabbath guitar gods have been close for decades, with May calling Iommi his "dearest friend in the business"

The guitarist behind the 1960s pop hitmakers who sold more records than the Beatles and Rolling Stones combined
By Joe Matera published
Louie Shelton played on the original recordings for the Monkees, establishing the sound that would help them become one of America's biggest pop groups

Jason Isbell says this is what you need to know about guitars made south of the border
By Phil Weller published
Two of his signature Fender and Martin guitars are made in Mexico

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
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