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Roy Clark plays a Fender Jaguar in 1964 on 'The Jimmy Dean Show'

Watch Roy Clark’s Mesmerizing Rendition of “Folsom Prison Blues” on ‘The Jimmy Dean Show’

By Guitar Player Staff published 22 February 23

Video The guitar star makes great use of a Fender Jaguar to nail his own interpretation of Johnny Cash’s signature song in this classic TV moment from 1964

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Listen to Memphis Minnie & Kansas Joe’s 1929 Original “When the Levee Breaks”

By Guitar Player Staff published 22 February 23

Here’s why the artist born Lizzie Douglas remains a blues guitar legend

“The ‘Marquee Moon’ Album Really Set Me off as a Musician”: the Edge Reveals How Television Inspired U2 in the Early Days

By Guitar Player Staff published 9 February 23

“I still love turning guitar players on to it,” says the guitarist

Gary Moore performs onstage at the Hammersmith Apollo on May 2, 2009 in London

"I've Tried to Get a Modern, Less High-Gain Version of that Natural Sound that Clapton Had in the ’60s": Gary Moore Details His Latter-Day Guitar Rig

By Guitar Player Staff published 6 February 23

In this candid 2009 GP interview, the late guitar legend discusses how the sounds of Clapton, Peter Green, Albert Collins – and his own hard-rocking touch – shaped his setup.

Jimmy Page adorns the cover of the March 2023 issue of Guitar Player

March 2023 Guitar Player Lesson Audio

By Guitar Player Staff published 23 January 23

Jimi Hendrix performs live in the late 1960s

“It Was Just so Shocking”: Bill Frisell Recalls Seeing Jimi Hendrix Perform in 1968

By Bill Milkowski, Guitar Player Staff published 18 January 23

“It was just too much to comprehend,” says the jazz guru

Julian Lage performs at Love Supreme Jazz Festival 2022 at Glynde Place on July 02, 2022 in Lewes, England.

Watch Julian Lage’s Enthralling "Study for Electric Guitar" Solo Performance

By Guitar Player Staff published 18 January 23

Video The master of improvisation stretches a Telecaster to its limits

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L-R: Jason Richardson, Plini, Jakub Zytecki, Lari Basilio and Sarah Lipstate

Five Cutting-Edge Guitarists You Need to Know About

By Guitar Player Staff published 17 January 23

Here’s how Sarah Lipstate, Lari Basilio, Jakub Zytecki, Jason Richardson and Plini are taking the instrument forward

St. Vincent performs onstage during Austin City Limits Festival at Zilker Park on October 03, 2021 in Austin, Texas.

Watch St. Vincent’s Mesmerizing "Down" Performance on Austin City Limits

By Guitar Player Staff published 17 January 23

Video Here’s why Grammy winner Annie Clark remains at the cutting-edge of guitar playing

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Watch Modern Guitar Trailblazer Ichika Nito Demonstrate How to “Impress a Girl” in 20 Seconds With a Guitar

By Guitar Player Staff published 13 January 23

Video With well over 2 million YouTube subscribers, the Ibanez signature artist is an internet sensation

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Watch Mateus Asato’s Virtuosic Solo Rendition of the Beatles’ “Let It Be”

By Guitar Player Staff published 12 January 23

Video The quintessential 21st century guitar hero teeters between the restrained and the spectacular

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Real or Fake?! Witness the Mind-Blowing Right-Hand Technique of Manuel Gardner Fernandes

By Guitar Player Staff published 12 January 23

Video This solo performance of the virtuoso’s instrumental track “Right Hand King” is humbling

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Tom Misch performs at Love Supreme Jazz Festival 2022 at Glynde Place on July 02, 2022 in Lewes, England

Watch Jazz Guitar Scholar Tom Misch Produce a Track in Ten Minutes

By Guitar Player Staff published 11 January 23

Video This fun video shows that being enthralled by technology doesn’t have to limit your musical expression

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L-R: Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana and Kurt Cobain

The 40 Most Important Guitar Solos of the 20th Century

By Guitar Player Staff published 28 December 22

From bluesy beginnings to metallic peaks, we trace the evolution of the electric rock solo

The 50 Greatest Rhythm Guitar Players of All Time

By Guitar Player Staff published 27 December 22

The players who don't hog the limelight but do lay down the best chords and riffs in guitar history

Bill Frisell adorns the cover of Guitar Player's February 2023 issue

February 2023 Guitar Player Lesson Audio

By Guitar Player Staff published 23 December 22

Six Simple Ways to Become a Better Guitarist

By Guitar Player Staff published 23 December 22

This is some of the best all-round advice for guitar players on offer

Save Up to 60% on Guitars, Amps, Accessories and More in Fender’s End of Year Sale

By Guitar Player Staff published 22 December 22

Masses of money-saving deals are now live on the Fender website

Fender Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI in Black and 3-Color Sunburst finishes

Save a Massive 20% on a Bass VI in Fender's Festive '12 Days of Deals' Online Sale

By Guitar Player Staff published 8 December 22

Get $100 off a Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI while you can in Black or Sunburst finish

John Frusciante of Red Hot Chili Peppers performs at Nissan Stadium on August 12, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.

The Vintage Fender Stratocasters of John Frusciante

By Richard Bienstock, Guitar Player Staff published 7 December 22

Four rare Strats from the Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist’s collection of classics

Get 30% Off Fender Acoustic Guitars in Their Epic ’12 Days of Deals’ Event

By Guitar Player Staff published 7 December 22

Bag a bargain on a Fender flat-top in this festive online sale

Watch Neo-Psychedelic Visionary Nick McCabe Demonstrate His Lucem Paradox Guitar

By Mark McStea, Guitar Player Staff published 6 December 22

Video The Verve and Black Submarine guitarist is a master of dreamy soundscapes

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Get Up to 60% Off Fender Guitar Accessories and Merch

By Guitar Player Staff published 6 December 22

Day 6 of Fender’s 12 Days of Deals sale includes some of their most generous offers this year

Best Acoustic Guitar Pedals 2023: 12 Pedals Acoustic Players Should Check Out

By Guitar Player Staff last updated 6 December 22

12 outstanding pedals to take your acoustic guitar tone to the next level

Get a Massive 35% Off This Squier Stratocaster Pack in Fender’s ‘12 Days of Deals’ Sale

By Guitar Player Staff last updated 5 December 22

Save over $100 now on Day 2 of Fender’s seasonal sale as more bargains are revealed

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“I didn’t want to be the flashy lead player. Whether it was Keith Richards, Pete Townshend, David Crosby or Richie Havens, what the left hand was doing was more fascinating to me than what the right hand was doing": The Paul Stanley interview
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The iconic Batwing-shaped axe made famous by Soundgarden: the new Guild Polara Kim Thayil Signature reviewed
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“Any good guitar player will tell you his vibrato is as sweet as honey…” Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, Joe Perry, Tom Morello and many more on what Paul Stanley’s playing brought to Kiss
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Learn to play like Snarky Puppy's Mark Lettieri with the ultimate funk baritone guitar lesson