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Alex Lifeson on his first guitar, tonal curiosity, and a gear lesson from Jack White
By Phil Weller published
The prog legend wants to be surprised by what leftfield gear choices can bring to a song

“That would be very challenging.” Jake E. Lee says he may be unable to play his biggest hit with Ozzy at Back to the Beginning
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist is set for one last hurrah with his former boss and bandmate, but they may have to pivot to plan B

How Ben Harper got a rare Dumble belonging to the Beach Boys from a yard sale
By Phil Weller published
The chance find might be the most miraculous Dumble discovery yet

How a modded Fender Mustang changed Zakk Wylde’s sound for the better
By Phil Weller published
Before he was Ozzy’s right-hand man he was a guitar teacher, and when a student came in with the unassuming Fender, what he knew about tone was flipped on its head

Jimmy Page on how playing with the Black Crowes redefined the Led Zeppelin live experience
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist has reunited with the Robinson brothers for a special short film remembering their explosive album 'Live at the Greek'

Lita Ford on the one thing young guitarists should be doing... and what they shouldn't
By Phil Weller published
The former Runaway guitarist has some things to say about Google and YouTube, and how young guitarists learn today

Zakk Wylde says other guitarists viewed the chance of being in Ozzy’s band as a cash grab
By Phil Weller published
He says that, unlike the other guitarists who auditioned in 1987, he wasn't focused on the job as a career move

Joe Bonamassa on the one thing you should look for when buying a guitar
By Phil Weller published
Following trends or buying for bragging rights leads to regret. Take Joe's advice and do it this way

Win tickets to Little Feat and Pure Prairie League at Guitar Player Presents in Napa, California
By Jimmy Leslie published
Little Feat is supporting a spirited new album featuring guitarists Scott Sharrard and Fred Tackett, and they’ll have country rockers Pure Prairie League in tow for a GP Presents/Blue Note show at the Meritage in Napa on Saturday, June 14
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