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The cover of Guitar Player's May 2022 issue

May 2022 Guitar Player Lesson Audio

By Guitar Player Staff published 25 March 22

Hendrix, Van Halen Lead List of Gear Innovators Inside the New Issue of Guitar Player

By Guitar Player Staff published 11 March 22

PLUS Skip James’ Bentonia blues legacy, John McLaughlin, Steve Morse, Jake Shimabukuro, Mike McCready, and Sonny Landreth on the late Howard Alexander Dumble. Plus – 2 unique covers!

A selection of gain pedals from Walrus Audio, TC Electronic, Blackstar, Boss, JHS, Wampler and Vertex Effects

10 New Gain Pedals You Need to Know About

By Guitar Player Staff published 3 March 22

We dig the dirt on the latest from Vertex, Boss, TC Electronic, Blackstar, Walrus, JHS and Wampler.

Kevin Shields of My Bloody Valentine poses with a collection of Fender Jazzmaster and Fender Jaguar guitars, London, 1990

Here’s Why Kevin Shields is a Cornerstone of Alternative Rock Guitar

By Guitar Player Staff, Rod Brakes published 22 February 22

Synonymous with the Fender Jazzmaster the My Bloody Valentine guitarist created his own sound.

Learn the Basics of Acoustic Guitar Maintenance

By Guitar Player Staff published 16 February 22

Rob Magargal at the Taylor Guitars repair facility shares some basic guitar maintenance. Learn how they restring acoustic guitars after cleaning.

Watch The Cure’s Spellbinding Live Performance of “The Forest” from 1981

By Guitar Player Staff published 15 February 22

Video Synonymous with the Fender Jazzmaster, Robert Smith is one of the most underrated guitar players of the modern era.

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The cover of Guitar Player's forthcoming April 2022 issue

April 2022 Guitar Player Lesson Audio

By Guitar Player Staff published 15 February 22

“My Records Always Sound Like Me – Slightly Shambolic and About to Break”: Graham Coxon on His Unique Style

By Guitar Player Staff published 10 February 22

Video The Blur guitarist take us deep inside “Song 2” with producer Warren Huart.

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Lee Ranaldo and Thurston Moore perform with Sonic Youth in London

Here’s Why Sonic Youth Remain a Touchstone of Alternative Rock

By Guitar Player Staff last updated 10 February 22

Godfathers of alt-rock guitar Lee Ranaldo and Thurston Moore were a missing link.

Richard Lloyd and Tom Verlaine perform with Television at CBGB in New York

Listen to Television's Edgy “Marquee Moon” Performance Just Before the Band Split in 1978

By Guitar Player Staff published 10 February 22

Richard Lloyd and Tom Verlaine’s “telepathic” guitar interplay was an art-rock tour de force.

Kurt Cobain, Nirvana, performing on stage, Paradiso, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 25th November 1991.

Watch Kurt Cobain Slay Amsterdam’s Paradiso Club as Nirvana Spearhead a New Chapter in Rock ‘n’ Roll History

By Guitar Player Staff published 9 February 22

Video This 1991 live clip of the song “Lithium” perfectly captures the energy and immediacy of a band that brought integrity back to the mainstream.

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Lou Reed (left) and Sterling Morrison, 1970

Here’s How The Velvet Underground Created a Template for Alternative Rock

By Guitar Player Staff published 8 February 22

Guitarists Lou Reed and Sterling Morrison were the prototype for alt-rock guitar tandems.

“The Ear and the Heart are King”: St. Vincent Talks Style and Inspiration

By Guitar Player Staff published 3 February 22

One of alt-rocks greatest guitarists has reshaped the instrument in form and function.

Kfir Ochaion Showcases the Donner Seeker Series DST-400 Electric Guitar

By Guitar Player Staff published 2 February 22

Supported The YouTube sensation has teamed up with the innovative company to play his new single Ride the Dragon.

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Expand Your Blues Vocabulary With These Essential Tunings, Scales and Chords

By Guitar Player Staff published 26 January 22

No guitarist should miss out on these blues staples.

Inductee Ricky Byrd of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts speaks onstage during the 30th Annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Public Hall on April 18, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Listen to Ricky Byrd’s Favorite Under-the-Radar Guitar Solos

By Guitar Player Staff last updated 21 January 22

The Joan Jett and the Blackhearts guitarist reveals some rock ‘n’ roll he truly loves.

Dean DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots performs onstage during the second annual Rock for Recovery benefit concert at The Fonda Theatre on September 16, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.

Dean DeLeo Names His Top Five Most Underrated Solos

By Guitar Player Staff published 20 January 22

The Stone Temple Pilots guitarist and songwriter shines some light on these lesser-known gems.

The cover of Guitar Player's March 2022 issue

March 2022 Guitar Player Lesson Audio

By Guitar Player Staff published 19 January 22

New for ’22! Look Out for This Tasty Line-Up of Guitar Gear in the Months Ahead

By Guitar Player Staff published 18 January 22

We take a glimpse at the hoard of great guitars, amps, pedals and accessories the New Year brings.

Gretchen Menn of Zepparella perform onstage during the 3rd annual Malibu Guitar Festival at Casa Escobar on May 19, 2017 in Malibu, California.

“They Make Me Shake My Head and Laugh Because They’re Just That Amazing”: Gretchen Menn Reveals Her Favorite Guitar Solos

By Guitar Player Staff published 7 January 22

The award-winning guitarist names three lesser-known strokes of genius.

Zakk Wylde performs during the Generation Axe tour at The Fillmore on November 21, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan.

The Cars, Aldo Nova and Pat Benatar – Zakk Wylde Tips His Hat to these Unlikely Inspirations

By Guitar Player Staff published 7 January 22

The Ozzy Osbourne and Black Label Society shredder names his top three under-the-radar guitar solos.

Alex Skolnick of Testament performs on the Gibson Guitar stage during Day 2 of the Download 2008 Festival on June 14, 2008 in Donington Park in Castle Donington, England.

“A Lesson in Deep Expression”: Alex Skolnick Talks Allan Holdsworth and More

By Guitar Player Staff published 7 January 22

Testament’s primo axeman digs out some essential listens with a list of his top five lesser-known guitar solos.

“He Conjures Up a Surreal Sonic Landscape”: Reeves Gabrels on Todd Rundgren and More

By Guitar Player Staff published 6 January 22

The Cure and David Bowie guitar maverick reveals his inspirations.

Steve Stevens performs onstage during the second annual Above Ground concert benefiting MusiCares at The Fonda Theatre on September 16, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.

Steve Stevens Recommends Listening to These Five Guitar Solos

By Guitar Player Staff published 5 January 22

The Billy Idol guitarist names his top five lesser-known favorites.

Satchel of Steel Panther performs at The Roundhouse on February 10, 2019 in London, England

Steel Panther’s Satchel Names His Top Five Guitar Solos

By Guitar Player Staff published 4 January 22

The glam metal merchant reveals his lesser-known personal favorites.

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