News Watch Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Eric Johnson shred “Crossroads” — plus details of their new G3 album The three guitar virtuosos perform the blues-rock classic from this year's sold-out G3 reunion tour Bob Ezrin reveals David Gilmour's most important guitar technique The Pink Floyd producer offered his insights while sharing details about recording Gilmour's most famous solo People say, ‘Do you think you'll be able to go out for 10 days'?" Peter Frampton gives health update as he gets his Rock Hall induction The guitarist, who uses a cane and sits while performing, says he's determined to "play for as long as I'm able" Latest news Fender's new American Ultra II series boasts faster necks, advanced pickups and fresh contours to modernize its recipes By Phil Weller published 19 October 24 Strats, Teles, Meteoras and a trio of bass guitars all get the “sports car” treatment as Fender looks to its sister firms to refine the speed and comfort of its instruments “An addictively responsive gem of a humbucker.” Bare Knuckle releases a PAF-style humbucker set in collaboration with producer Adam ‘Nolly’ Getgood By Phil Weller published 19 October 24 Inspired by classic PAF pickups but refined with a modern edge, the Alnico 5 pickups are made with 100% vintage correct parts “Eddie asked me to show the solo to him, because he’d forgotten it”: Jennifer Batten recalls re-teaching EVH his 'Beat It' solo By Jackson Maxwell published 19 October 24 “Not the most relaxed situation for me,” the former Michael Jackson guitarist told GP in a 1989 interview “Eddie asked me to show the solo to him, because he’d forgotten it”: Jennifer Batten recalls re-teaching EVH his 'Beat It' solo By Jackson Maxwell published 19 October 24 “Not the most relaxed situation for me,” the former Michael Jackson guitarist told GP in a 1989 interview "I'm gonna live this for the next year." Jerry Cantrell on the future of Alice in Chains and his heavy new solo album By Richard Bienstock published 18 October 24 Cantrell, who teamed up with Duff McKagan and other pals for his new record, tells Guitar Player, "It’s no secret where my loyalty lies" George Harrison names the “greatest guitar solo of all time” and the player who left a lasting impression on him By Phil Weller last updated 18 October 24 From influencing his guitar choices to inspiring chord changes and lead lines, one guitarist stood above the rest for the Quiet Beatle Steve Cropper says his guitar playing “sucks” — but he knows what sells By Phil Weller published 17 October 24 Steve Cropper has worked with some of the world’s top musicians but believes it’s more important to be versatile than virtuosic "it was stolen right off the stage while the lights were down. Somebody walked right out the door with it." Nuno Bettencourt reveals the mysterious journey of his lost Washburn double-neck guitar By Phil Weller published 17 October 24 The Extreme guitarist’s beloved showpiece was the victim of an elaborate theft that took place while the band was onstage Alex Van Halen talks his and Ed's secret jams with Chris Cornell, the Ozzy-fronted Van Halen album and why the David Lee Roth EVH tribute shows fell apart By Phil Weller published 17 October 24 The Van Halen drummer unveils fascinating details about three failed Van Halen projects Former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Jake E. Lee shot in Las Vegas By Guitar Player Staff published 16 October 24 The former Osbourne guitarist was shot multiple times. He is currently in the ICU and expected to make a full recovery 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1“Slamming away with Joe and Eric on this track creates a rich atmosphere of crushing guitar delight.” Steve Vai, Joe Satriani and Eric Johnson shred “Crossroads” onstage in this exclusive new video and share details of their upcoming album2“It started as a personal quest to make the smallest, lightest and loudest possible amp.” Fuchs' ODH hybrid tube/solid-state amp is a gig-worthy tone machine at an approachable price 3"If you gave that guy a ukulele and a Pignose amp, he'd make it sound like the solo in 'Comfortably Numb.'" Bob Ezrin reveals David Gilmour's most important — and least known — guitar technique4People say, ‘Do you think you'll be able to go out for 10 days'? I'm like, 'I can't tell you.’ ” Peter Frampton gives health update as he gets his Rock Hall induction5“Designed to push boundaries for traditionalists and those exploring more intricate playing styles.” Fender's new American Ultra II series boasts faster necks, advanced pickups and fresh contours to modernize its recipes
Fender's new American Ultra II series boasts faster necks, advanced pickups and fresh contours to modernize its recipes By Phil Weller published 19 October 24 Strats, Teles, Meteoras and a trio of bass guitars all get the “sports car” treatment as Fender looks to its sister firms to refine the speed and comfort of its instruments
“An addictively responsive gem of a humbucker.” Bare Knuckle releases a PAF-style humbucker set in collaboration with producer Adam ‘Nolly’ Getgood By Phil Weller published 19 October 24 Inspired by classic PAF pickups but refined with a modern edge, the Alnico 5 pickups are made with 100% vintage correct parts
“Eddie asked me to show the solo to him, because he’d forgotten it”: Jennifer Batten recalls re-teaching EVH his 'Beat It' solo By Jackson Maxwell published 19 October 24 “Not the most relaxed situation for me,” the former Michael Jackson guitarist told GP in a 1989 interview
“Eddie asked me to show the solo to him, because he’d forgotten it”: Jennifer Batten recalls re-teaching EVH his 'Beat It' solo By Jackson Maxwell published 19 October 24 “Not the most relaxed situation for me,” the former Michael Jackson guitarist told GP in a 1989 interview
"I'm gonna live this for the next year." Jerry Cantrell on the future of Alice in Chains and his heavy new solo album By Richard Bienstock published 18 October 24 Cantrell, who teamed up with Duff McKagan and other pals for his new record, tells Guitar Player, "It’s no secret where my loyalty lies"
George Harrison names the “greatest guitar solo of all time” and the player who left a lasting impression on him By Phil Weller last updated 18 October 24 From influencing his guitar choices to inspiring chord changes and lead lines, one guitarist stood above the rest for the Quiet Beatle
Steve Cropper says his guitar playing “sucks” — but he knows what sells By Phil Weller published 17 October 24 Steve Cropper has worked with some of the world’s top musicians but believes it’s more important to be versatile than virtuosic
"it was stolen right off the stage while the lights were down. Somebody walked right out the door with it." Nuno Bettencourt reveals the mysterious journey of his lost Washburn double-neck guitar By Phil Weller published 17 October 24 The Extreme guitarist’s beloved showpiece was the victim of an elaborate theft that took place while the band was onstage
Alex Van Halen talks his and Ed's secret jams with Chris Cornell, the Ozzy-fronted Van Halen album and why the David Lee Roth EVH tribute shows fell apart By Phil Weller published 17 October 24 The Van Halen drummer unveils fascinating details about three failed Van Halen projects
Former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Jake E. Lee shot in Las Vegas By Guitar Player Staff published 16 October 24 The former Osbourne guitarist was shot multiple times. He is currently in the ICU and expected to make a full recovery