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Ace Frehley performs at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas at The LINQ Promenade on March 6, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Ace Frehley recalled his Kiss audition and revealed the amp setting that works every time

By Steve Rosen published

The Space Ace also shared details about his modified Les Pauls and guitar solos in his classic 1979 interview

Guitarists
Nancy Wilson performs with Heart at the Rockford Speedway in Rockford, Illinois on July 27, 1980

Heart's Nancy Wilson on rhythm guitar, and the mistake acoustic players often make when playing electric

By Jackson Maxwell published

In a 1979 chat with GP, Wilson reflected on the importance of rhythm playing, and how she imbued it – her acoustic work in particular – with more than enough attitude to go 'round

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Keith Richards plays Doug Young custom built guitar

“It Was Simply a Fine Instrument”: Keith Richards Talks Boutique Guitars in this Vintage Interview

By Rod Brakes, Tom Wheeler published

The Rolling Stone reveals his hands-off approach to ordering custom-built solidbodies in this hidden gem from the GP archive.

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Albert Lee, 1979

“It Sounded So Live, So Electric”: Albert Lee Talks Telecasters

By Rod Brakes, Steve Fishell, Tom Wheeler last updated

The Grammy-winning guitarist discusses his love for Fender’s original solidbody electric guitar in this archive interview from the GP vault.

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Keith RICHARDS and Ron WOOD

“Sometimes You Can't Really Tell Who's Playing”: Keith Richards On His and Ronnie Wood's Rare Musical Chemistry

By Rod Brakes, Tom Wheeler published

This classic interview from the GP archive reveals some fascinating insights into the Rolling Stones’ twin guitar sound.

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