Fender Launches the Triple Pickup-Equipped Troublemaker Tele Deluxe Bigsby Sam Roche It's the third in the guitar giant's line of LP-inspired Teles, and the latest addition to its Parallel Universe Volume II series.
Epiphone Announces Reimagined Versions of Classic '60s Hollowbodies, the Casino And Riviera Sam Roche The guitar giant revives two classic rock 'n' roll machines with new spec sheets and worn finishes.
All-Star Peter Green Tribute Concert Film to Be Released in 2021 Jackson Maxwell The concert – which took place at the London Palladium on February 25, 2020 – featured Kirk Hammett, Billy Gibbons, David Gilmour, Pete Townshend, and many more.
One of Chuck Berry's 1967 Gibson ES-345s is Headed to Auction Jackson Maxwell The signed guitar came from Berry's personal collection, and was used at a private performance in 2002.
Boss to Reissue HM-2 Heavy Metal Pedal Jackson Maxwell The death-metal (and David Gilmour) favorite will soon get the Waza Craft treatment.
Mithans Unveils New T'roots, T'leafes Guitars Jackson Maxwell These unique semi-hollows pack Bare Knuckle pickups, Gotoh bridges, and other premium features.
Acoustic Icon Leo Kottke on Miking, Reunions, and How to Play Well with Others By Jimmy Leslie With bassist Mike Gordon rejoining him on new album 'Noon,' Kottke unpacks the writing and recording process.
Five Killer Guitar Solos by Duane Allman By GP Editors Five highlights from Skydog's brief but brilliant career as a session player and lead guitarist with the Allman Brothers Band.
Steve Lukather Talks His New Solo Album, Reforming Toto and Going Viral at Age 63 By Richard Bienstock “I'm not trying to be the biggest, best at anything anymore,” Luke says, “I just want to have a good time and have a few laughs.”
Kurt Rosenwinkel Discusses Sound, Technique and Approaching Jazz Guitar Like a Pianist By Bill Milkowski The Philadelphia-born jazz virtuoso returns to a trio setting to remind us why he is one of today's most influential players.
Kirk Fletcher Talks Strats, Influences and Finding Different Grooves for the Blues By Art Thompson On 'My Blues Pathway,' the California blues specialist pays back a debt to the forces that shaped his ferocious style.
How to Solo With Chords Like the Jazz Greats By Milton Mermikides Working chord progressions into your lead playing helps fill out the mix, a crucial skill for small ensemble performances.
String-Bending Masterclass: How to Make Your Guitar Wail and Sing Like the Pros By Tom Kolb If you want to express yourself on the guitar, you've got to get your string-bending game on point.
Paul Gilbert's Three Essential Technique Tips By Paul Gilbert The maestro on three things that beginners and remedial players should watch for when developing their skill sets.
Brian May Talks About His Gear and Shows How to Play Queen's Hits By Guitar Player Staff Red Special in hand, May discusses his equipment and techniques, and demonstrates a number of his most legendary solos.
How to Pluck an Acoustic Guitar Without a Pick By Jimmy Leslie Your path to finger freedom continues with a lesson in using the thumb or index fingernail like a plectrum.
The 25 Ugliest Headstocks of All Time By Jackson Maxwell Jared Dines collects the biggest swing-and-a-miss headstocks from Gibson, Fender, Yamaha, Vox and more.
How Frequency Selective Compression Can Liven Up Your Guitar Sound By Craig Anderton If your recordings sound dull, consider selective compression as an alternative to wholesale EQ adjustments.
The Heaviest-Gauge Guitar String That Fits in a Standard Tuning Peg By Damian Fanelli Find out just how heavy you can go!
Gibson PAF Humbuckers: Why Are They So Revered, and How Do They Really Sound? By Dave Hunter Is the PAF’s purported “magic” just hype, the inflated elitism brought on by the laws of supply and demand?
Classic Gear: Gold-Foil Pickups By Dave Hunter Dismissed for their budget-guitar origins, Rowe/DeArmond gold-foil pickups are now coveted for their tone.
K.K. Downing Shows Off His Classic Judas Priest Guitars By Guitar Player Staff Get a personal tour of the metal guitar legend's collection.
