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The Immediate Family, 2021

Esteemed Supergroup the Immediate Family Unveil New EP ‘Live From Telefunken Soundstage’

Rod Brakes, Guitar Player Staff published 13 May 22

Session vets Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel, Russ Kunkel, Leland Sklar and Steve Postell drop six-song live recording.

Red Fender Stratocaster leaning against a vintage amp

Best Stratocasters 2022: 9 Top-Rated Fender Strats For All Players

James Farmer published 13 May 22

Love the Fender Stratocaster? Check out our favorite Fender and Squier models of this iconic double-cut

Lava Music Blue Lava

Lava Music Launches New Smart Guitar – the Blue Lava

Rod Brakes published 12 May 22

This latest offering sees the high-tech firm’s range of futuristic instruments expand yet again.

Billy Duffy of The Cult performs during the Revolution 3 Tour at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre on July 24, 2018 in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

The Cult Announce "We Own The Night" North American Tour Dates

Rod Brakes, Guitar Player Staff published 12 May 22

Billy Duffy and crew will return to the road this summer with Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and Zola Jesus.

Gibson Dave Mustaine Songwriter

Gibson Unveils Their First 24-Fret Acoustic Guitar – the Dave Mustaine Songwriter

Rod Brakes published 11 May 22

The founder of Grammy-winning, multi-Platinum thrash metallers Megadeth makes guitar-building history.

Jude Gold's 'No Guitar Is Safe' podcast still features Philip Sayce

Watch Philip Sayce’s Insane Human Whammy Demonstration

Rod Brakes, Jude Gold published 11 May 22

Video The Jeff Healey guitarist shows us how to execute this attention-grabbing technique on Jude Gold’s fantastic ‘No Guitar Is Safe’ Guitar Player podcast.

From One-Hit Boy Wonder to the Nazz of Glam and the album that made it all happen: 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars.'
“We Had to Make an Album in Two Weeks!” Legendary Engineer and Producer Ken Scott Recalls the Ascent of David Bowie From One-Hit Boy Wonder to the Nazz of Glam and the album that made it all happen: 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars.'
Cop some straight up wisdom from the late, great guitar genius.
Three of Frank Zappa's Timeless Guitar Playing Tips Cop some straight up wisdom from the late, great guitar genius.
Read how this classic album was bestowed with some of the best guitar tones in hard rock history.
“I'll Always Leave the Mistakes In”: Jimmy Page Talks Recording Led Zeppelin’s Debut in this Vintage GP Interview Read how this classic album was bestowed with some of the best guitar tones in hard rock history.
We’ve pulled out some of the blues-rock legend’s best pointers from the GP archives.
Five of Johnny Winter’s Top Tips for Guitar Players We’ve pulled out some of the blues-rock legend’s best pointers from the GP archives.
Considering a Martin? Here's Guitar Player’s pick of Martin acoustics for every type of player
Best Martin Guitars 2022: 11 Top Choices From Budget To Premium Considering a Martin? Here's Guitar Player’s pick of Martin acoustics for every type of player
Love the Fender Stratocaster? Check out our favorite Fender and Squier models of this iconic double-cut
Best Stratocasters 2022: 9 Top-Rated Fender Strats For All Players Love the Fender Stratocaster? Check out our favorite Fender and Squier models of this iconic double-cut

Players

Kirk Fletcher

Watch Kirk Fletcher Demonstrate His Favorite Blues Shuffles and Gospel Licks

By Rod Brakes, Jude Gold, Art Thompson published 13 May 22

Video Take away some knowhow from one of the greatest blues guitarists around.

Video
Larry McCray

After 20 Years in the Wilderness, Larry McCray Returns in Style With 'Blues Without You'

By Mark McStea published 12 May 22

Thanks to a restart and a new album his future looks brighter than ever.

Muddy Waters at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL on May 23, 1981.

Watch the Rolling Stones Performing "Hoochie Coochie Man" with Blues Legend Muddy Waters

By Rod Brakes, Guitar Player Staff published 6 May 22

Video Keith Richards plays the Chess Records blues standard with his guitar "god."

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Roy Buchanan

Five of Roy Buchanan’s Best Tips for Guitar Players

By Guitar Player Staff published 5 May 22

Cop a bunch of five knockout pointers from the Telecaster master.

Vicki Peterson of The Bangles performs onstage during KEarth's Totally 80's Show at Honda Center on January 26, 2018 in Anaheim, California.

The Bangles Co-Founder Vicki Peterson Reveals Her Top Five Career-Defining Tracks

By Vinnie DeMasi published 5 May 22

The most memorable cuts from more than four decades of playing, singing and songwriting.

Lessons

guitarist Steve Morse of Deep Purple perform live on stage at Hard Rock Live in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on February 10, 2022

Five of Steve Morse’s Best Tips for Guitar Players

By Guitar Player Staff published 10 May 22

The Dixie Dregs and Deep Purple axeman dishes out some of his finest advice.

Bonnie Raitt performs on stage at Hammersmith Odeon, London, England, on August 6th, 1977

Learn to Play Slide Like Bonnie Raitt

By Jeff Jacobson published 3 May 22

An in-depth look at the subtle artistic and technical elements behind her celebrated and highly emotive slide playing.

Jimmy Leslie performing with Spirit Hustler

Writing and Recording Acoustic Rock, Part 1

By Jimmy Leslie published 21 April 22

Frets Editor Jimmy Leslie shares the lessons he learned creating Spirit Hustler’s inspired recording “The Spirit of ’69.”

Blues guitarist Walter Trout

Need to Add Some Spice to Your Melodies and Solos? This Lesson on Chromaticism Will Give You Food for Thought

By Scott Mercer published 20 April 22

Learn how to use non-diatonic “outside” notes for tastier licks in jazz and other styles.

The cover of Guitar Player's forthcoming June 2022 issue

June 2022 Guitar Player Lesson Audio

By Guitar Player Staff published 14 April 22

Gear

Ronson's 'Ziggy Stardust' guitar as photographed by Lisa S. Johnson and featured in her book '108 Rock Star Guitars.' The body still shows signs of Ronson's message and signature from when he gave it to the Hard Rock Cafe. Johnson's latest book is 'Immortal Axes: Guitars That Rock,' edited by Brad Tolinski.

The Incredible Story of Mick Ronson’s 'Ziggy Stardust'-Era 1968 Gibson Les Paul Custom

By Christopher Scapelliti published 13 May 22

How Rick Tedesco found and lost his dream guitar.

1969 Gibson Les Paul Custom in all-gold finish

Does This Guitar Look Familiar? Look Again

By Rod Brakes published 10 May 22

This 1969 Gibson Les Paul Custom with a ‘50s-style all-gold finish is a one-off custom order.

Close up of Jimmy Page Telecaster strings

Best Electric Guitar Strings 2022: Freshen Up Your Sound

By Matt McCracken published 6 May 22

Get your guitar playing to its potential with our pick of the best electric strings for all styles and budgets

George Harrison's Bartell fretless

The Mysterious History of George Harrison’s “Mad” Bartell Fretless

By Christopher Scapelliti published 5 May 22

'Finding Fretless' Author Paul Brett reveals how his relentless sleuthing uncovered a most unusual Beatles guitar.

Fender Rosewood Telecaster

George Harrison and the History of the Fender Rosewood Telecaster

By Rod Brakes published 5 May 22

We retrace the fascinating story of this iconic model with Fender historian Martin Kelly and a gorgeous 1969 original from its first, all-too-brief run.

Gibson ES-225TD

The Gibson ES-225 Remains One of the Most Overlooked Golden Era Guitars

By Dave Hunter published 4 May 22

This classic design was a major stepping-stone in the storied evolution of thinline electrics.

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