Latest articles by Rod Brakes
Eric Clapton, Brad Paisley and Doc Watson Have All Played Wayne Henderson Instruments – Listen to the Master Luthier’s Fascinating Interview Here on Our Latest ‘No Guitar Is Safe’ Podcast
A highly talented player in his own right, Wayne Henderson reveals how he learned his world-class guitar building craft
You May Know the Fender VI, Gibson EB-6 and Danelectro UB-2, But Have You Ever Seen a Mosrite Six-String Bass?
Dating to 1966, this sparkle-finish rarity could be the only instrument of its kind in the world
“I Could’ve Bought a House or These Three-Quarter-Million-Dollar Guitars": Joe Bonamassa Talks 'Burst Les Pauls and Collecting Other Rare Guitars in This Fascinating Interview From the Vault
“I chose the guitars in a heartbeat,” said the blues rock titan
"There Was This Feeling That Women Don’t Play Certain Instruments, Like Guitar and Banjo": Feminist Icon Peggy Seeger Looks Back on Her Pioneering Musical Career
"I’d love to see a new river of women playing differently and not trying to imitate male bands," says the folk legend
New Documentary ‘Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd’ Hits Theaters This Month – Watch the Trailer
Video A must-see for any fan, the film features new interviews with Syd Barrett’s family, friends and lovers, plus Pink Floyd bandmates Roger Waters, David Gilmour, and Nick Mason
Watch Jeff Beck Play Jimi Hendrix’s “Little Wing” and Blow TV Host's Mind
Video The audience is left stunned while the presenter is rendered speechless by this awesome display of guitar-playing talent
The All-American Acoustic Guitar: This Rare Sunburst D-18 From 1936 Represents a Pinnacle of Martin’s Craftsmanship
Pre-war Martins are among the most collectible flat-tops in the world – and this stunning example is one of the cleanest we’ve seen
Five of George Harrison's Most Iconic Beatles-Era Guitars
From the Grestch Duo Jet used in the Beatles’ earliest recordings to the late '60s prototype Fender Rosewood Telecaster, here are five of George Harrison's most celebrated guitars
“I Didn’t Have to Worry About Trying to Prove Myself”: John Frusciante Retraces His Path to Musical Excellence on Fellow Red Hot Chili Pepper Flea’s ‘This Little Light’ Podcast
Hosted by Flea, this fascinating podcast episode reveals how John Frusciante “really found his voice as a musician”
“It’s the Greatest Accolade You Could Hope for”: Guns N’ Roses Guitarist Richard Fortus Champions Independent U.K. Boutique Builder Ivison Guitars
Talented British luthier Neil Ivison gives ‘Guitar Player’ the inside scoop on his now world-famous Dakota electric guitar played by Guns N’ Roses’ longest-serving guitarist
Watch Tedeschi Trucks Band’s Spine-Tingling “I Am the Moon” Red Rocks Performance
Video With tone, technique and passion in abundance, Derek Trucks’ slide guitar solo is breathtaking to behold
John Frusciante Called This Album “Beautiful” While John Petrucci Played It “Over and Over and Over”: Here’s Why Yes’s ‘Close to the Edge’ Remains a Prog Rock Masterpiece
“It’s astounding. Even I can see that,” said Steve Howe
Watch the Remastered 4K Version of David Bowie’s Monumental “Ziggy Stardust” Hammersmith Odeon Performance
Video This newly upgraded film celebrating the concert’s 50th anniversary captures guitarist Mick Ronson’s anthemic riff-mastery at its finest in the heyday of glam rock
A Favorite of Jimmy Page, Don Felder and Slash, the Gibson EDS-1275 Double-Neck Solidbody Started out Here
This rare, custom-order 1957 Gibson Double 12 features six- and 12-string necks
Ten Mind-Blowing Rock Guitar Solos Every Player Needs to Know About
From Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page to Stevie Ray Vaughan and Slash, here are some of the greatest rock guitar solos ever committed to record
Warm Audio Releases the ODD Box V1 and Mutation Phasor II
This hard-clipping overdrive and vintage-style phaser are inspired by some pedalboard classics
Rediscover Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ With Our Insightful Listening Guide
‘Guitar Player’ editor-in-chief Christopher Scapelliti takes us on a track-by-track tour of the landmark album on its 50th anniversary
Listen to Jeff Beck’s Newly Released “Superstition” Live Recording Ahead of the Epic Beck, Bogert & Appice Boxed Set
Revisited by Jeff Beck prior to his death, the ‘Live in Japan 1973, Live in London 1974’ boxed set showcases previously unreleased live performances from his legendary power trio
“There’s Guitar Madness All Over This”: Prince Talks Gear, Recording and His Creative Process in This Essential Interview From the ‘Guitar Player’ Vault
The Artist spoke to ‘GP’ from Paisley Park’s Studio A at a milestone moment in his guitar playing career
Sting, James Taylor and Elton John Have Covered George Harrison's "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)" – Here's Why Every Acoustic Guitarist Needs to Learn It
50 years ago, this campfire classic was at the top of the charts
If You Like Analog Delay You’ll Love the New Boss DM-101 Delay Machine
Featuring a CPU-controlled analog circuit boasting eight BBDs, this powerful stompbox is a smorgasbord of classic echo
Half a Century of Killer Guitar Tone and Now More Popular Than the Beatles, Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones on Spotify, Queen Are Still Delivering their Unique Kind of Magic
50 years on from the release of Queen’s self-titled debut album, Brian May remains an inspiration to guitarists of all ages
The History of Rickenbacker 360/365/370/375 Capris
Rickenbacker’s Deluxe semi-hollow electrics exhibited the full artistry of master luthier Roger Rossmeisl
