Grid List Latest articles by Christopher Scapelliti Get Your Mojo Workin' Pro-Style By Christopher Scapelliti 10 blues guitar giants share the magic behind their six-string technique. Hear Jimi Hendrix’s Final Performance By Christopher Scapelliti On September 16, 1970, just two days before his death, Hendrix joined War onstage at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London. Watch Tommy Emmanuel Shred Jimi Hendrix and a Stevie Ray Vaughan-Style Blues on an Acoustic Guitar By Christopher Scapelliti “If you like guitar playing, it simply doesn't get any better than Tommy,” Jason Isbell once said of Tommy Emmanuel. This clip shows exactly what he means. See Rory Gallagher’s Famous Strat and Other Guitars Up Close By Christopher Scapelliti The sunburst Stratocaster – Gallagher's workhorse guitar throughout his career – was reportedly the first Stratocaster in Ireland. Watch Steve Vai Shred for Eight Minutes at Donington By Christopher Scapelliti The "Seven-String Sorcerer" steals the show at the 1990 Monsters of Rock Festival. Hear Eddie Van Halen Play Clapton's "Crossroads" Solos By Christopher Scapelliti The man who redefined virtuoso guitar soloing tips his cap to one of his great influences. B.B. King Called This One of His Best Performances By Christopher Scapelliti On Thanksgiving Day 1972 at Sing Sing prison, the King was in incredible form. Unsung Guitar Heroes: Phil Baugh Played Shred Before It Had a Name By Christopher Scapelliti This guitar genius paved the way for modern pickers like John 5, Steve Morse, and Brad Paisley. Watch Fender “Pickup Artist” Abigail Ybarra Hand Wind an Esquire Bridge By Christopher Scapelliti Meet the woman behind 57 years of guitar tone. Get an Up-Close Look at Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Number One” Strat in This Historic Video By Christopher Scapelliti A detailed look at the guitar SRV called his "first wife." Watch Gary Moore and B.B. King Play “The Thrill Is Gone” in 1992 By Christopher Scapelliti The amazing 10-minute performance was recorded at the Town and Country Club in London. Watch Randy Rhoads Perform with Quiet Riot in 1979 By Christopher Scapelliti This show – which you can watch an hour of here – marked the first time Rhoads ever used his now-legendary custom black-and-white polka-dot Flying V. Watch Django Reinhardt Perform with the Hot Club in 1938 Film Short By Christopher Scapelliti The promo film features some great shots of Reinhardt's fretting hand performing some blazing runs. Watch CeDell Davis Play Slide with a Butter Knife By Christopher Scapelliti This distinctive and impressive Delta bluesman played like no one else. Watch B.B. King Change His String Onstage Without Stopping the Song By Christopher Scapelliti They sure didn't call him the King for nothing. George Harrison's Four Key Late-’60s Guitars By Christopher Scapelliti Learn more about a quartet of George Harrison's favorite guitars from The Beatles' final years. Go Inside Ritchie Blackmore's Guitar Collection By Christopher Scapelliti The Deep Purple legend shows off a number of his favorite guitars in this fascinating video. Boss OC-5 Octave Review By Christopher Scapelliti Does this compact stompbox set a new standard for octave pedals? Warm Audio Jet Phaser Review By Christopher Scapelliti Nail that 1970s vibe with “a shag carpet–era effect“ that adds some fuzz to the swirl, and magic to your solos. Eventide Blackhole Review By Christopher Scapelliti That classic Eventide reverb algorithm enjoys a standalone release – and it could take your tone into the next dimension. Watch Neil Young Give Meryl Streep a Guitar Lesson By Christopher Scapelliti “All I did was I turned everything all the way up,” Young told Streep. “That’s what you always do.” Chaos, Violence and Rock and Roll: the Story of the Rolling Stones' 1969 U.S. Tour By Christopher Scapelliti The shows were bigger, louder and more spectacular than ever. But success came with a body count. The Key to Peter Green's “Magic” 1959 Les Paul Tone By Christopher Scapelliti How Peter Green got the incredible out-of-phase sound on his legendary 1959 Les Paul, "Greeny." Eddie Van Halen’s “Unchained” Guitar – Isolated By Christopher Scapelliti Have a listen to Ed’s bracing wake-up call in all its isolated glory. John Lennon’s Weirdest Guitar: The Sardonyx By Christopher Scapelliti Check out the bizarre guitar John Lennon used on his last solo album. 12Next Guitar Player Newsletter Get the latest news, reviews and product advice straight to your inbox. 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Get Your Mojo Workin' Pro-Style By Christopher Scapelliti 10 blues guitar giants share the magic behind their six-string technique.
Hear Jimi Hendrix’s Final Performance By Christopher Scapelliti On September 16, 1970, just two days before his death, Hendrix joined War onstage at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London.
Watch Tommy Emmanuel Shred Jimi Hendrix and a Stevie Ray Vaughan-Style Blues on an Acoustic Guitar By Christopher Scapelliti “If you like guitar playing, it simply doesn't get any better than Tommy,” Jason Isbell once said of Tommy Emmanuel. This clip shows exactly what he means.
See Rory Gallagher’s Famous Strat and Other Guitars Up Close By Christopher Scapelliti The sunburst Stratocaster – Gallagher's workhorse guitar throughout his career – was reportedly the first Stratocaster in Ireland.
Watch Steve Vai Shred for Eight Minutes at Donington By Christopher Scapelliti The "Seven-String Sorcerer" steals the show at the 1990 Monsters of Rock Festival.
Hear Eddie Van Halen Play Clapton's "Crossroads" Solos By Christopher Scapelliti The man who redefined virtuoso guitar soloing tips his cap to one of his great influences.
B.B. King Called This One of His Best Performances By Christopher Scapelliti On Thanksgiving Day 1972 at Sing Sing prison, the King was in incredible form.
Unsung Guitar Heroes: Phil Baugh Played Shred Before It Had a Name By Christopher Scapelliti This guitar genius paved the way for modern pickers like John 5, Steve Morse, and Brad Paisley.
Watch Fender “Pickup Artist” Abigail Ybarra Hand Wind an Esquire Bridge By Christopher Scapelliti Meet the woman behind 57 years of guitar tone.
Get an Up-Close Look at Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Number One” Strat in This Historic Video By Christopher Scapelliti A detailed look at the guitar SRV called his "first wife."
Watch Gary Moore and B.B. King Play “The Thrill Is Gone” in 1992 By Christopher Scapelliti The amazing 10-minute performance was recorded at the Town and Country Club in London.
Watch Randy Rhoads Perform with Quiet Riot in 1979 By Christopher Scapelliti This show – which you can watch an hour of here – marked the first time Rhoads ever used his now-legendary custom black-and-white polka-dot Flying V.
Watch Django Reinhardt Perform with the Hot Club in 1938 Film Short By Christopher Scapelliti The promo film features some great shots of Reinhardt's fretting hand performing some blazing runs.
Watch CeDell Davis Play Slide with a Butter Knife By Christopher Scapelliti This distinctive and impressive Delta bluesman played like no one else.
Watch B.B. King Change His String Onstage Without Stopping the Song By Christopher Scapelliti They sure didn't call him the King for nothing.
George Harrison's Four Key Late-’60s Guitars By Christopher Scapelliti Learn more about a quartet of George Harrison's favorite guitars from The Beatles' final years.
Go Inside Ritchie Blackmore's Guitar Collection By Christopher Scapelliti The Deep Purple legend shows off a number of his favorite guitars in this fascinating video.
Boss OC-5 Octave Review By Christopher Scapelliti Does this compact stompbox set a new standard for octave pedals?
Warm Audio Jet Phaser Review By Christopher Scapelliti Nail that 1970s vibe with “a shag carpet–era effect“ that adds some fuzz to the swirl, and magic to your solos.
Eventide Blackhole Review By Christopher Scapelliti That classic Eventide reverb algorithm enjoys a standalone release – and it could take your tone into the next dimension.
Watch Neil Young Give Meryl Streep a Guitar Lesson By Christopher Scapelliti “All I did was I turned everything all the way up,” Young told Streep. “That’s what you always do.”
Chaos, Violence and Rock and Roll: the Story of the Rolling Stones' 1969 U.S. Tour By Christopher Scapelliti The shows were bigger, louder and more spectacular than ever. But success came with a body count.
The Key to Peter Green's “Magic” 1959 Les Paul Tone By Christopher Scapelliti How Peter Green got the incredible out-of-phase sound on his legendary 1959 Les Paul, "Greeny."
Eddie Van Halen’s “Unchained” Guitar – Isolated By Christopher Scapelliti Have a listen to Ed’s bracing wake-up call in all its isolated glory.
John Lennon’s Weirdest Guitar: The Sardonyx By Christopher Scapelliti Check out the bizarre guitar John Lennon used on his last solo album.
