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30th January 1969: British rock group the Beatles performing their last live public concert on the rooftop of the Apple Organization building for director Michael Lindsey-Hogg's film documentary, 'Let It Be,' on Savile Row, London, England. Drummer Ringo Starr sits behind his kit. Singer/songwriters Paul McCartney and John Lennon perform at their microphones, and guitarist George Harrison (1943 - 2001) stands behind them. Lennon's wife Yoko Ono sits at right.

New Mixes of the Beatles’ Legendary Rooftop Performance Announced

Rod Brakes published 27 January 22

Anniversary celebrations of the band’s historical 1969 event kick off in style.

Epiphone Joan Jett Olympic Special

If You Love Rock ‘N’ Roll then Check Out the Epiphone Joan Jett Olympic Special

Rod Brakes published 26 January 22

This bare bones vintage-style solidbody is a fresh canvass for your own sonic signature.

Steve Vai tears it up on a fan's Parker Fly guitar

Watch Steve Vai Play "The Audience is Listening" on a Fan's Parker Fly Guitar

Jackson Maxwell published 24 January 22

This 2015 video is a classic of the always-fun 'guitar heroes sounding just like themselves on gear they'd never normally go near' genre.

John McLaughlin performs at the Park West in Chicago, Illinois on April 4, 1985

'John McLaughlin: The Montreux Years' Live Album Announced

Jackson Maxwell published 24 January 22

Collecting the best of the guitar master's performances at the Montreux Jazz Festival between 1978 and 2016, the album is set for a March 4 release.

Monty's Guitars' Bethnal Green humbuckers

Monty's Guitars Promises an Ultra-Accurate Replication of Peter Green’s "Out-of-Phase" Tone with New Bethnal Green Humbuckers

Jackson Maxwell published 24 January 22

The PAF set was designed based on hands-on, in person analysis of "Greeny," the Fleetwood Mac co-founder's legendary '59 Les Paul.

Eric Johnson (left) and Howard Alexander Dumble

Eric Johnson on Howard Alexander Dumble: There Will "Never be Another One Like Him"

Jackson Maxwell published 21 January 22

The guitar great shared a touching tribute to the legendary amp maker on social media, describing him as "one of a kind."

Back on the road, the Spaceman is still struttin’. — “God's Pulling the Strings and Playing the Whole Thing”: Ace Frehley Talks Life Before, During, and After Kiss Back on the road, the Spaceman is still struttin’.

Collecting the best of the guitar master's performances at the Montreux Jazz Festival between 1978 and 2016, the album is set for a March 4 release. — 'John McLaughlin: The Montreux Years' Live Album Announced Collecting the best of the guitar master's performances at the Montreux Jazz Festival between 1978 and 2016, the album is set for a March 4 release.

The PAF set was designed based on hands-on, in person analysis of "Greeny," the Fleetwood Mac co-founder's legendary '59 Les Paul. — Monty's Guitars Promises an Ultra-Accurate Replication of Peter Green’s "Out-of-Phase" Tone with New Bethnal Green Humbuckers The PAF set was designed based on hands-on, in person analysis of "Greeny," the Fleetwood Mac co-founder's legendary '59 Les Paul.

The experimental and highly prolific Norwegian guitarist discusses his latest musical endeavors. — Eivind Aarset Explores the Guitar’s Full Sonic Potential With His Group of Telepathic Jazzers The experimental and highly prolific Norwegian guitarist discusses his latest musical endeavors.

The guitar great shared a touching tribute to the legendary amp maker on social media, describing him as "one of a kind." — Eric Johnson on Howard Alexander Dumble: There Will "Never be Another One Like Him" The guitar great shared a touching tribute to the legendary amp maker on social media, describing him as "one of a kind."

The suspect successfully swiped a Custom Shop 60th Anniversary ’59 Les Paul Standard from Cosmo Music in Richmond Hill, Ontario. — Canadian Regional Police Seek Information on Man who Stole $8,000 Les Paul by Hiding it in His Pants The suspect successfully swiped a Custom Shop 60th Anniversary ’59 Les Paul Standard from Cosmo Music in Richmond Hill, Ontario.

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Joey Santiago, 2004

Joey Santiago Picks Five Career-Defining Cuts From the Pixies Catalog

By Joe Bosso published 27 January 22

He’s the first to admit that his playing style probably wouldn’t fit most other outfits – and that’s just the way he likes it!

Naia Izumi attends the Ed Asner Family Center's first annual "A Night of Dreams" gala at Exchange LA on November 15, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.

“The Way We Talk is Never in 4/4”: Naia Izumi Speaks His Unique Musical Language on ‘A Residency in the Los Angeles Area’

By Michael Ross published 27 January 22

This compelling pop masterwork brings original style and showcases stellar guitar talent.

Fernando Perdomo

“I Can Say So Much More With My Guitar Than Lyrics”: Miami Maestro Fernando Perdomo Explores the Art of Instrumentals

By Nikki O'Neil published 27 January 22

The fiery guitarist puts his versatility on display with the Carmine Appice collaborative album ‘Energy Overload.’

Myles Kennedy

“I Really Wanted to Explore My Relationship to the Guitar”: Myles Kennedy Reveals the Inspiration Behind His Latest Solo Release

By Richard Bienstock published 26 January 22

The Alter Bridge and Slash singer has the guitar spot all to himself on his album ‘The Ides of March.’

Samantha Fish performs at the Neighborhood Theatre on December 07, 2021

Samantha Fish’s Top Five Tips for Inspired Soloing

By Jim Beaugez published 25 January 22

The blues chanteuse offers these pointers to help your guitar solos stand out.

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Lessons

Stevie Ray Vaughan

Expand Your Blues Vocabulary With These Essential Tunings, Scales and Chords

By Guitar Player Staff published 26 January 22

No guitarist should miss out on these blues staples.

BB Playing a 1960s Gibson ES-330TD

Here’s Some Blues You Can Really Use

By Rob Laing, Jon Bishop, Chris Bird published 26 January 22

Improve your playing with this master class on everything you need to know for better blues.

Human brain waves

Prepare to Have Your Learning Reality Altered With This Enigmatic Scale

By Chris Buono published 20 January 22

A fresh approach for mastering the altered scale, the elusive 7th mode of melodic minor.

Philip Shouse, Ace Frehley, Gene Simmons, Ryan Cook and Jeremy Asbrock perform at The Children Matter Benefit Concert Featuring Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, Don Felder And Cheap Trick on September 2, 2017 at CHS Field Stadium in St Paul, Minnesota.

How a Trio of Hardcore Kiss Fans Became the Guitar Frontline of Both Gene Simmons’ and Ace Frehley’s Touring Bands

By James Volpe Rotondi published 17 January 22

Ryan Spencer Cook, Jeremy Asbrock and Philip Shouse – aka the Talismen – gave Gene and Ace their grooves back.

Lego

How to Finish a Song After Inspiration Strikes

By Jeff Jacobson published 13 January 22

An alternative approach for creating those elusive intro and bridge sections.

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Gear

Dr. Know of Bad Brains, 2017

How Do You Get the Sickest Punk Guitar Tones? Dr. Know Offers His Best Advice

By Tom Beaujour published 25 January 22

The pioneering guitarist reveals the gear behind Bad Brains' groundbreaking sound.

Ampeg Reverberocket 2 GS-12-R

The Ampeg Reverberocket is a Reverb-o-File’s Dream

By Dave Hunter published 19 January 22

This classic amp was a new weapon in the war between jazz and rock.

Best Gear of 2021

The Best Gear of 2021: Our Roundup of the Year’s Top Guitars, Amps and Pedals

By Dave Hunter, Jimmy Leslie, James Volpe Rotondi, Christopher Scapelliti, Art Thompson published 19 January 22

What in the world of guitar gear got us excited in 2021? Guitar Player's editors and reviewers pick their favorites.

New for 2022

New for ’22! Look Out for This Tasty Line-Up of Guitar Gear in the Months Ahead

By Guitar Player Staff published 18 January 22

We take a glimpse at the hoard of great guitars, amps, pedals and accessories the New Year brings.

Alexander Howard Dumble

“When the Air Becomes Electric, That's the Right Sound”: Howard Alexander Dumble’s 1985 ‘Guitar Player’ Interview in Full

By Dan Forte published 18 January 22

In this in-depth article from the GP archive the master craftsman discusses his approach to designing a legacy of world class guitar amplifiers.

Baranik B-1

Mike Baranik’s B-1 is a Retro-Modern Marvel

By Dave Hunter published 14 January 22

The acclaimed luthier’s high-end solidbody brings 1960s-inspired guitar design to the boutique market.

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