News Kirk Hammett Purchases Ultra-Rare Black 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard Custom-ordered by a jazz guitarist (who, ironically, couldn't afford the then-pricier Les Paul Custom) to match his tuxedo, the guitar was sold to the Metallica axeman by Carter Vintage Guitars. Wolfgang Van Halen Unveils Mammoth WVH's “Another Celebration at the End of the World” Music Video This “high-energy rocker” appears ahead of the band’s new album, ‘Mammoth II’ Positive Grid’s New Spark GO is No Ordinary Guitar and Bass Amp Packed with amazing features, this pocket-sized rig is available at a special pre-order price with over 25% off Grid List Latest news Joe Bonamassa Regularly Apologizes to Eric Johnson for "Stealing" His Style By Jackson Maxwell published 20 March 23 "He's easily one of the best out there and has been for a long time," Bonamassa said of one of his guitar heroes. "He can cover any style or whatever he needs to. He's a joy to watch and listen to." Spring Into Big Savings With Up To $180 Off Fender Player Series Guitar Bundles By Matt McCracken published 20 March 23 These excellent value-for-money guitar bundles offer big savings on guitars with some amazing accessories Joe Perry Says He Recorded the Majority of Aerosmith's Early Material with Fender Stratocasters By Jackson Maxwell published 20 March 23 "I always loved having the vibrato arm, and it seemed easier to get different tones out of a Strat,” the guitar great explained. Mojo Hand FX Partners With Non-Profit Program Girls Rock! Grand Rapids (GR!GR) on Limited Edition Stompbox, the GRRRocker Overdrive By Rod Brakes published 16 March 23 A nod to the Riot Grrrl movement, this unique effects pedal has a special sound and story Steve Vai’s Practice Rig for Sale on Reverb By Rod Brakes published 16 March 23 This rare collection includes an Ibanez JEM7V-WH and a Fender Stratocaster signed by Steve Vai, Tosin Abasi, Nuno Bettencourt, Zakk Wylde, and Yngwie Malmsteen Watch Malina Moye’s Fuzzed up Music Video, “F.I.N.E (F*ck’d up, Insecure, Neurotic, and Emotionally Unstable)” By Rod Brakes published 14 March 23 Video "I wanted to play a song that reflected the emotional roller coaster ride that is America," says the guitarist Video Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton’s Top Ten Tips for Guitarists By Rod Brakes published 14 March 23 With their debut collaborative album, ‘Death Wish Blues,’ ready to drop, the powerhouse duo shares some priceless pointers for fellow guitarists 'GP’ Presents Oz Noy & Ozone Squeeze on March 20 in Oakland – Win Tickets! By Jimmy Leslie published 14 March 23 ‘Guitar Player’ welcomes the New York jazz cat back to the East Bay with Ozone Squeeze Watch John Mayer Reunite with the John Mayer Trio – and His Jimi Hendrix Monterey Stratocaster By Jackson Maxwell published 13 March 23 With session legend Pino Palladino and now-Rolling Stones drummer Steve Jordan behind him, Mayer served up some superb leads at the Beacon Theatre. Orianthi Teases SE Version of $11,000 PRS Signature Private Stock Model By Jackson Maxwell published 13 March 23 A much more affordable version of the hard-rock guitar titan's stunning PRS signature appears to be in the cards. 123456789Archives Get The Pick Newsletter Name: Your Email Address : Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for signing up to GuitarPlayer. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST READ1Wolfgang Van Halen Unveils Mammoth WVH's “Another Celebration at the End of the World” Music Video210 of George Harrison’s Best Tracks 3Here’s How to Customize Your Own Dub-Inspired Delays Using a DAW (Without Having to Buy Another Plug-In!)4Positive Grid’s New Spark GO is No Ordinary Guitar and Bass Amp5“I’ve Been Privileged to Play on so Many Great and Important Records”: Session Veteran Waddy Wachtel Reveals His Top Six Career-Defining Tracks
Joe Bonamassa Regularly Apologizes to Eric Johnson for "Stealing" His Style By Jackson Maxwell published 20 March 23 "He's easily one of the best out there and has been for a long time," Bonamassa said of one of his guitar heroes. "He can cover any style or whatever he needs to. He's a joy to watch and listen to."
Spring Into Big Savings With Up To $180 Off Fender Player Series Guitar Bundles By Matt McCracken published 20 March 23 These excellent value-for-money guitar bundles offer big savings on guitars with some amazing accessories
Joe Perry Says He Recorded the Majority of Aerosmith's Early Material with Fender Stratocasters By Jackson Maxwell published 20 March 23 "I always loved having the vibrato arm, and it seemed easier to get different tones out of a Strat,” the guitar great explained.
Mojo Hand FX Partners With Non-Profit Program Girls Rock! Grand Rapids (GR!GR) on Limited Edition Stompbox, the GRRRocker Overdrive By Rod Brakes published 16 March 23 A nod to the Riot Grrrl movement, this unique effects pedal has a special sound and story
Steve Vai’s Practice Rig for Sale on Reverb By Rod Brakes published 16 March 23 This rare collection includes an Ibanez JEM7V-WH and a Fender Stratocaster signed by Steve Vai, Tosin Abasi, Nuno Bettencourt, Zakk Wylde, and Yngwie Malmsteen
Watch Malina Moye’s Fuzzed up Music Video, “F.I.N.E (F*ck’d up, Insecure, Neurotic, and Emotionally Unstable)” By Rod Brakes published 14 March 23 Video "I wanted to play a song that reflected the emotional roller coaster ride that is America," says the guitarist
Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton’s Top Ten Tips for Guitarists By Rod Brakes published 14 March 23 With their debut collaborative album, ‘Death Wish Blues,’ ready to drop, the powerhouse duo shares some priceless pointers for fellow guitarists
'GP’ Presents Oz Noy & Ozone Squeeze on March 20 in Oakland – Win Tickets! By Jimmy Leslie published 14 March 23 ‘Guitar Player’ welcomes the New York jazz cat back to the East Bay with Ozone Squeeze
Watch John Mayer Reunite with the John Mayer Trio – and His Jimi Hendrix Monterey Stratocaster By Jackson Maxwell published 13 March 23 With session legend Pino Palladino and now-Rolling Stones drummer Steve Jordan behind him, Mayer served up some superb leads at the Beacon Theatre.
Orianthi Teases SE Version of $11,000 PRS Signature Private Stock Model By Jackson Maxwell published 13 March 23 A much more affordable version of the hard-rock guitar titan's stunning PRS signature appears to be in the cards.
