Burns Guitars to Relaunch Under New Ownership Jackson Maxwell The company is currently working on re-engineering its existing vintage designs to meet more modern standards.
Taylor Guitars Launches New American Dream Series Jackson Maxwell The AD17, AD17 Blacktop and AD27 feature Grand Pacific body shapes and V-Class bracing.
Eventide Announces New PowerMINI, PowerMINI EXP, PowerMAX rev 2 Power Supplies Jackson Maxwell The new universal power supply units and expander are the company's latest collabs with Danish manufacturer Cioks.
PRS Unveils New SE Hollowbody II Piezo Guitar Jackson Maxwell This is the first piezo-equipped guitar in the company's SE Series.
Prince's “Blue Angel” Cloud Guitar Sells for $563,500 at Auction Jackson Maxwell The heavily-worn guitar was the Purple One's main stage instrument from 1984 - 1993.
Kurt Cobain's "MTV Unplugged" Martin D-18E Sells for Over $6 Million Jackson Maxwell The ultra-rare 1959 model smashed the world record, previously held by David Gilmour’s Black Strat, to become the most expensive guitar ever sold at auction.
Jeff Beck Discusses the Yardbirds, Telecasters, Clapton & Hendrix in 1968 GP Interview By John Sharkey "I am about ready to develop my new thing," Beck promises in this rare archival interview.
Robert Cray on Growing Up on Gospel and Soul, Inspirations and Why Good Players Need to Be Good Listeners By Art Thompson Paying tribute to the sound of Sam Cooke's records, Robert Cray revitalizes R&B, soul and funk on 'That's What I Heard.'
Randy Bachman: How I Wrote "American Woman" By Joe Bosso Randy Bachman on the making of the Guess Who hit and its iconic guitar tone.
Béla Fleck on Cross-Cultural Collabs, Debunking Stereotypes and How Earl Scruggs Made Him a Banjo Player for Life By Jimmy Leslie Exploring the banjo’s African origins, Béla Fleck discovers connections both cultural and personal.
Watch Paul McCartney and David Gilmour Play a Beatles Classic at the Cavern in 1999 By Damian Fanelli Two rock legends join forces at an equally legendary club.
How to Use Position Shifts for Maximum Speed Like Yngwie Malmsteen By David Brewster These shifts will help you create plenty of new licks and phrases and will sharpen several areas of your playing.
Five Tips for Layering Guitars By Craig Anderton There’s more than one way to layer guitars, and these tips will help you choose the right approach.
No More Boring Solos! Master the Minor Pentatonic Scale By Mac Randall Learn three techniques that can completely alter the way you approach the minor pentatonic.
Fatten Up Your Blues Licks with Double-Stops By Guitar Player Staff Mastering this technique is a cherished goal for all aspiring blues guitar heroes.
Make Scale-Based Licks Sound Unique with Octave Displacement By Jean Marc Belkadi Give your lines a more personal spin with this technique.
The Kauer Banshee Deluxe Takes the Edge off the Reverse-Bodied Classic Axe By Dave Hunter The 'Bird is the word for Doug Kauer as he presents a familiar favorite with a stunning flame maple top.
How to Fix a Rubbery, Sticky Guitar Neck By Gary Brawer Don't like the sticky, tacky feel that's common on finished necks? Try out some of these solutions.
The History of the Fender Duo-Sonic By Dave Hunter Designed for students, the Fender Duo-Sonic nevertheless attracted the likes of Hendrix, Bloomfield and Gallagher.
The Story of Bill Asher and Don Moser's Amazing Dr. John Night Tripper Guitar By Art Thompson Learn about a very special Telecaster, customized in tribute to the late Malcolm John Rebennack Jr.
Why Teisco's 1960s TRG-1 Guitar Rules By Terry Carleton Besides having a body shaped like a lopsided pear and a headstock like a hitchhiker’s thumb, this guitar has a friggin’ amp built into it!
Faux Nashville Tuning is Just a Few Computer Clicks Away By Craig Anderton Like Nashville tuning but can't abide those string changes? Here's our guide to a smart computer-based workaround.
