Christopher Scapelliti
Christopher Scapelliti is editor-in-chief of GuitarPlayer.com and the former editor of Guitar Player, the world’s longest-running guitar magazine, founded in 1967. In his extensive career, he has authored in-depth interviews with such guitarists as Pete Townshend, Slash, Billy Corgan, Jack White, Elvis Costello and Todd Rundgren, and audio professionals including Beatles engineers Geoff Emerick and Ken Scott. He is the co-author of Guitar Aficionado: The Collections: The Most Famous, Rare, and Valuable Guitars in the World, a founding editor of Guitar Aficionado magazine, and a former editor with Guitar World, Guitar for the Practicing Musician and Maximum Guitar. Apart from guitars, he maintains a collection of more than 30 vintage analog synthesizers.
Latest articles by Christopher Scapelliti
Eventide Blackhole Review
By Christopher Scapelliti published
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 published
“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 published
The shows were bigger, louder and more spectacular than ever. But success came with a body count.
An Oral History of Derek and the Dominos' 'Layla'
By Christopher Scapelliti last updated
Eric Clapton's anguished valentine to his best friend's wife reinvented his career and remains a rock and roll milestone 50 years later.
Eddie Van Halen’s “Unchained” Guitar – Isolated
By Christopher Scapelliti published
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 published
Check out the bizarre guitar John Lennon used on his last solo album.
Watch Eddie Van Halen Show Off His Elephant and Horse Tricks
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Eddie clowns around, and demonstrates some of his most famous guitar tricks, in this 1986 MTV clip.
Tascam Model 12 Mixer Review
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Has Tascam just released the affordable mixer of the year?
See the DuoLectar Two-Neck "Touch Guitar" in Action Circa 1960
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Learn more about a double-neck like no other.
How Slash Found - and Lost - Joe Perry's 1959 Les Paul
By Christopher Scapelliti published
It "was the coolest guitar I had ever seen,” Slash says.
Hear Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Isolated “Pride and Joy” Guitar Track
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Hear for yourself what made SRV such a unique and inspiring guitarist.
"The Alex Lifeson Chord” - and Why It's John Petrucci's Favorite
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The prog-metal maestro on why this particular favorite of Lifeson's is his "desert island chord."
These Two Magic Fusion Chords Work with Any Bass Note
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Learn these two fantastic, movable chords and how you can use them.
The Guitar Gear Behind Derek & the Dominos' 'Layla'
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Examine the guitars and amps that powered a rock and roll milestone.
Watch B.B. King and Johnny Winter Jam Together on TV
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Two legends talk about the blues, share their insights and - best of all - play together.
Watch Steve Vai and Joe Satriani Jam for 40 Minutes at Steve’s Studio
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Two masters - and old friends - cut loose together.
Hear Jeff Beck Team Up with Dion on “Can’t Start Over Again”
By Christopher Scapelliti published
GP's got an exclusive on this new single from Dion’s star-studded new album, 'Blues With Friends.'
EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath V3 Review
By Christopher Scapelliti published
One of the best ambient reverb pedals just got better.
David Bowie: Nine Guitar Greats Who Shaped His Music
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The guitarists behind The Thin White Duke's greatest songs
Guitar-Smashing Comedian Kenny Moore Recalls Infamous Heckling Moment
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The story behind the legendary 12-string smashing scene.
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