Don’t Miss Indie Blues Trailblazer Troy Redfern’s Blistering New Single, “Come On” Rod Brakes published 29 June 22 Video The “king of slide guitar” straps on his DeArmond goldfoil-fitted 1930s Dobro in this hard rocking music video.
Gibson Unveils the Cat Stevens J-180 Collector’s Edition Rod Brakes published 29 June 22 Based on the vintage Everly Brothers’ J-180, this signature signature model appears in a limited run of only 50 instruments
GP Presents the Waybacks feat. James Nash in Berkeley, CA – Win Tickets! Jimmy Leslie published 29 June 22 Guitar Player welcomes the Americana maestros to the Bay Area’s legendary folk venue, the Freight & Salvage, next Friday, July 8.
Watch Nile Rodgers Tear it Up on Steve Vai's Ibanez JEM Jackson Maxwell published 28 June 22 Though the Chic legend's iconic Hitmaker Strat was nearby, Rodgers took Vai's own number-one axe for a spin during the sessions for the Halo 2 soundtrack, and sounded right at home.
Watch Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen and Dave Grohl Trading Solos on a Beatles Classic Tom Poak published 27 June 22 Paul McCartney became Glastonbury's oldest headliner at the weekend and invited some special guests along to help celebrate, including… John Lennon?
Producer Ken Scott Worked With The Beatles, Jeff Beck, Bowie and Mahavishnu Orchestra. But His Favorite Guitarist? He Didn’t Play For Any of Those… Scott Rowley published 24 June 22 Producer Ken Scott reveals “the best guitarist” he’s ever worked with and the secrets of the Mick Ronson sound in new podcast interview…
“Energy and Ideas Override Technology”: Bob Dylan, Neil Young and U2 Producer Daniel Lanois Says You Don't Need Big Money to Make Big Music By Joe Gore published 23 June 22 The 6-string wizard dishes out some priceless advice on recording guitars in this interview from the GP archive.
Watch Todd Rundgren’s Buck Wild "No. 1 Lowest Common Denominator" Guitar Solo By Rod Brakes published 22 June 22 Video The Renaissance man of rock paints a surreal sonic landscape in this furious performance.
“I Hate the Way I Play Guitar. I Hate the Way I Sing”: Joe Bonamassa Opens Up in His Most Brutally Honest Interview Ever By Joe Bosso published 16 June 22 Find out why "the man in the suit" thinks he is understood and misunderstood in equal measure.
Phil Collen Names His Top Five Career-Defining Tracks By Mark McStea published 16 June 22 The guitarist reveals the tales behind his deepest cuts, from the U.K. glam-metal scene to Def Leppard’s blockbuster hits.
Watch Greg Howe Shred on the GP ‘No Guitar is Safe’ Podcast By Rod Brakes, Jude Gold published 16 June 22 Video The formidable virtuoso unleashes a barrage of licks and tricks from his considerable arsenal.
Turn Mighty Drum Grooves Into Driving Rhythm Riffs By Jesse Gress published 14 June 22 Any rudiment or drum beat can inspire a hotbed of guitar ideas – here’s how to make it work for you.
Jazz Guru Bill Frisell’s Top Ten Tips For Guitarists By Rod Brakes published 8 June 22 The Grammy-winning master offers some of the best wisdom any musician could hope to hear.
Discover the Secrets of Steve Vai’s Rhythm Guitar Prowess By Chris Buono published 7 June 22 Learn the virtuoso’s highly appealing and inventive rhythm playing approaches on his masterpiece, 'Passion & Warfare.'
Writing and Recording Acoustic Rock, Part 2 By Jimmy Leslie published 3 June 22 How revelations with tuning, guitars and friends inspired the Spirit Hustler track “Circlin’ the Sun.”
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Guitar Amps of the 1970s By Rod Brakes, Chris Gill, Art Thompson published 14 June 22 Take a trip down memory lane with the decade’s brightest (and dullest) hopefuls.
This Could Be the Funkiest Finish on a Vintage Archtop You’ve Ever Seen By Rod Brakes published 13 June 22 This rare 1964 custom color Gibson Super 400 is top-of-the-line and looking fine!
5 of Jack White’s Coolest Guitars By James Volpe Rotondi published 13 June 22 From vintage and rare to customized modern classics, these are the maestro’s essential tools.
“I’m Excited to Keep Honing the Tone”: Warpaint’s Theresa Wayman On Her Ever-Evolving Live Sound By Rod Brakes published 10 June 22 GP catches up with the guitarist on tour following the release of new album, ‘Radiate Like This.’
Played by Jimmy Page, Andy Summers, Pat Metheny and More, Roland’s Quirky GR Guitar Synths Were Surprisingly Versatile Creative Tools By Dave Hunter published 9 June 22 Guitar synths didn’t dominate popular music, but it wasn’t for Roland’s lack of trying.
Take a Close Look at Jack White’s Insanely Cool Pedalboard By James Volpe Rotondi published 9 June 22 With a penchant for peculiar pedals the White Stripes guitarist has taken stompboxes to another level.
