Latest articles by Art Thompson
“An inspiring guitar to handle just about any style.” We review the Gretsch Streamliner Hollow Body electric
With eye-catching style, lively acoustic resonance and versatile BT3S pickups, Gretsch’s Streamliner Hollow Body delivers classic tones and impressive performance for the price.
Inside Prince’s band: fines, fear and one incredible guitar lesson
Mike Scott remembers the relentless standards and tough love of Prince, who died 10 years ago on April 21
We review the Gretsch Electromatic CVT Double-Cut with Wraparound Tailpiece
It’s a hip, affordable choice for players seeking classic Gretsch vibes with a modern edge
We review the Fender Player II Modified Telecaster
From traditional Tele sparkle to a beefier, series-wired tone, it's designed for those who want classic tones and style with modern amenities
“It’s one of the most capable two-channel amps around.” We review the PRS Archon 50 Classic head
An update of the original 2013 model, the Archon 50 Classic proves versatile across genres, making it a straightforward, reliable amp for stage and studio.
We reviewed the Decker Hummingbird 15 tube combo and decided less is definitely more
Boasting top-notch build and minimal features, it's an ideal pedal platform and a solid performer that morphs from rhythm to lead via your picking or guitar volume
“Despite its metal leanings, it can handle anything you throw at it.” We review the Jackson Pro Series Lee Malia LM-87
Its pair of potent Jackson pickups — a humbucker in the bridge and a P90 in the neck position — retain their power even in split-coil mode
“When I was making effects for Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck and Jimi Hendrix, I was one of their best-kept secrets” — Roger Mayer
The inventor described in detail how he crafted effects for Page and Hendrix based on their needs
We review the PRS SE Studio Standard and find a guitar that's one of the best choices around for working players
From its pickups to its light weight and excellent playability, it's an inspiring guitar, and well deserving of a five-star review
"The tuning is E to E but an octave higher than standard." Can this little guitar make you sound like you’re playing mandolin? Meet Ellis Guitars’ Soprano TX
The unique Mando-guitar hybrid delivers the sweet tones of a mandolin without requiring you to learn new fingerings
The Jackson Pro Series Signature Diamond Rowe Monarkh is a superb rock machine. The EverTune bridge makes it invincible
Created for Diamond Rowe, co-founder and lead guitarist for Tetrarch, this new Jackson model is versatile enough to work for rock, blues and country
Meet 30 players who tapped, twanged, sweep-picked and shredded the 1980s to its greatest glory
From Eddie Van Halen and Stevie Ray Vaughan to Daniel Ash and Jamie West-Oram, we present the decades' greatest players across the genres
Ciari Guitars is rising high as the industry’s premier travel guitar maker
Ciari founder Jonathan Spangler tells the story behind his company's innovative folding guitar design and technology
Guitar Player presents 50 badass blues guitar solos you must hear
From the players of old to the guitarists shaping the blues scene, this list serves up a cross section of the genre’s finest solos from across nearly a century of guitar blues
"Cover just about anything." We review the PRS SE Custom 24 Semihollow Piezo
The new addition to the PRS lineup raises the performance bar for this icon of six-string artistry
The DOD 250 Overdrive/Pre gets an appealing 50th anniversary makeover
This welcome revision of an American classic is limited to just 1,974 copies
Tom Petty shared his greatest advice on rhythm guitar playing in a long-lost 1997 interview
The guitarist, who died on October 2, 2017, also gave his insights on Telecasters and Rickenbackers and the art of songwriting
“A satisfying pedal that’s loaded with cool distortion textures”: Danelectro Nichols 1966 review
A reissue of a stompbox that company owner and Foxx founder Steve Ridinger designed and started making when he was just 14, the Nichols 1966 has plenty of retro flavor, with just as many modern applications
“The ne plus ultra of LP Junior–style axes”: Knaggs SSC-J Steve Stevens Signature review
This well-built, sonically-pleasing six-string has become, the Billy Idol guitarist tells us, Steve Stevens' recording guitar of choice
Back from the brink, Dean Guitars is here to bring the ruckus to guitar craftsmanship
After years of external and internal legal battles – some of which remain ongoing – Dean is back with a new lease on life, fresh ideas, and an even more rebellious attitude
Before he became a reliable rock hitmaker, Steve Miller was a child protégé of Les Paul
In an interview with GP, the Steve Miller Band leader recalled the monumental impression Paul left on him as a youngster
Fender 70th Anniversary Ultra Stratocaster HSS review
Graced with a stunning, sports car-like finish, this guitar is a versatile salute to the genius of Leo Fender
Keeley Electronics Super Rodent, Muse Driver, Blues Disorder and Angry Orange review
The ability to mix and match different drive and tone stacks on these pedals gives them impressive sonic range and flexibility
