Guitar Player Staff
Guitar Player is the world’s most comprehensive, trusted and insightful guitar publication for passionate guitarists and active musicians of all ages. Guitar Player magazine is published 13 times a year in print and digital formats. The magazine was established in 1967 and is the world's oldest guitar magazine. When "Guitar Player Staff" is credited as the author, it's usually because more than one author on the team has created the story.
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Who says amps have to be boring black boxes? This stylish and compact tube amp is versatile and more affordable than ever.

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30 classic acoustic albums handpicked to inspire your playing.

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A dedicated blues artist she cut her debut solo record at the age of 60.

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Donner’s new guitar design streamlines the learning process for adults and children alike

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His superlative technique and lifelong commitment to music remains an inspiration.

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The Titan of Twang is an original guitar hero of the highest order.

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Welcome to the American Dream, a trio of Grand Pacific guitars from Taylor featuring all-solid tonewoods and V-Class bracing at an exceptional value.

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Known as “The Humbler” and “the world’s greatest unknown guitarist” he was adored by his peers.

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The Canned Heat founder helped bring Son House out of retirement and was dubbed “the greatest harmonica player ever” by John Lee Hooker.

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When it’s an Uber-Rare Ryder ES-16.

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What’s the greatest guitar solo of all time? Here’s your chance to tell us!

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The renaissance man who helped spark the punk revolution.

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Explore the main techniques behind Randy Rhoads' outstanding, unforgettable guitar playing.

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Guns N' Roses 'Use Your Illusion' albums came out in September 1991. Slash told Guitar Player how he got his sound in this insightful interview from the archive.

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From borrowing his neighbor’s guitar to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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The “First Lady of the Guitar” is a classical master.

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John Petrucci, Paul Gilbert, Sonny Landreth, and five other axe slingers reveal the gear they use every day.

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In this quick acoustic lesson, learn how to create a driving groove underneath a strong melody to take your compositions to the next level
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