Barry ClevelandSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Barry Cleveland Sharon Isbin: "The ability to improvise is something that is a part of all of us, but when it’s developed to the fullest in artists like Steve Morse or Steve Vai, who can just create music on the spot, it’s truly something to marvel at" By Barry Cleveland published 6 November 23 In this vintage GP interview, the classical guitar maestro reveals how she took improv inspiration from Heart's Nancy Wilson – and how players can improve their dynamics – and discusses the benefits of practicing guitar pieces... without the guitar “He Swept Us All Aside and Put Us in a Bin”: Jeff Beck On Jimi Hendrix By Barry Cleveland published 20 April 23 In this fascinating interview extract from the ‘GP’ vault, Beck recalls the impact of Hendrix among his peers Pedalboards: How to Build the Perfect System from Start to Finish By Barry Cleveland last updated 24 June 22 We unravel the mysteries behind pedalboard design and building Leslie West Decodes His “Mississippi Queen” Tone By Barry Cleveland published 22 October 20 Leslie West gives GP the skinny on how he got his "Mississippi Queen" sound. Buck Curran on Arborea's Avant-Folk Aesthetics By Barry Cleveland published 1 January 18 MOST READ1“When I got the role of Keith Partridge, they knew I could play and sing because I played Voodoo Child before my screen test”: David Cassidy on seeing Hendrix, learning from the session guitar greats, and jamming with Paul McCartney and John Lennon2“A bombshell guitar that can front any band”: Martin and Reverb unite for an exclusive non-cutaway Grand Performance acoustic 3“I was inspired by one of my favorite players, Mr. Paul Gilbert”: Matteo Mancuso pays homage to one of his heroes with new track, Paul Position 4“A vintage-sounding, modern-featured roaring head inspired by the legendary 1967/1968 Plexi Super Lead 100”: Joe Satriani’s custom Eddie Van Halen-flavored 3rd Power amp is now available as a plugin – with real amps on the way 5“All these pieces of wood gradually become in harmony with each other over years of playing”: David Gilmour explains his preference for vintage guitars, and demos his 1945 Martin D-18
Sharon Isbin: "The ability to improvise is something that is a part of all of us, but when it’s developed to the fullest in artists like Steve Morse or Steve Vai, who can just create music on the spot, it’s truly something to marvel at" By Barry Cleveland published 6 November 23 In this vintage GP interview, the classical guitar maestro reveals how she took improv inspiration from Heart's Nancy Wilson – and how players can improve their dynamics – and discusses the benefits of practicing guitar pieces... without the guitar
“He Swept Us All Aside and Put Us in a Bin”: Jeff Beck On Jimi Hendrix By Barry Cleveland published 20 April 23 In this fascinating interview extract from the ‘GP’ vault, Beck recalls the impact of Hendrix among his peers
Pedalboards: How to Build the Perfect System from Start to Finish By Barry Cleveland last updated 24 June 22 We unravel the mysteries behind pedalboard design and building
Leslie West Decodes His “Mississippi Queen” Tone By Barry Cleveland published 22 October 20 Leslie West gives GP the skinny on how he got his "Mississippi Queen" sound.