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Tommy Emmanuel on the challenging guitar technique Chet Atkins taught him in a dream

By Christopher Scapelliti Published

Emmanuel was just 11 when he found solace in Chet Atkins’ albums. Years later, the guitarist appeared in a dream and taught him the technique he couldn’t figure out in waking life

Guitarists
Don Felder of the Eagles performs with the KLOS All Star Band at the 95.5 KLOS Christmas Show held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on December 13, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.
Why former Eagle Don Felder mods his Gibson double-neck guitars – and how Chet Atkins inspired it

By Phil Weller Published

The challenge of how to play the song live forced the guitarist to new extremes of modification

Guitarists
Free guitarist Paul Kossoff
10 Under-the-Radar Albums Every Guitar Player Needs to Hear

By Guitar Player Staff Published

From Chet Atkins and Merle Haggard to Jellyfish and the Creation, these hidden gems resonate with just as much passion and flair as the stock desert-island disc picks

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Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit perform on stage at Sentrum Scene on November 07, 2022 in Oslo, Norway. (
Jason Isbell’s Top Five Life-Changing Riffs

By Jim Beaugez Published

Video The multiple Grammy-winning maestro's journey intersected some serious guitar techniques

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L-R: Chet Atkins, George Harrison, Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen
Master the Mixolydian Mode Like Chet Atkins, George Harrison, Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen and Many More

By Tom Kolb Published

Harness this powerful and versatile mode with 20 riffs inspired by famous guitarists

Lessons
Guitar Sounds From Lenny Breau album artwork
Listen to the Limitless Guitar Playing Talent of Lenny Breau

By Jim Campilongo Published

Produced by Chet Atkins, Lenny’s second album is a stirring testament to his remarkable gifts

Music
Scotty Moore
“It Was Just Like an Atomic Bomb Going Off”: Elvis Presley Guitarist Scotty Moore Recounts the Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll

By Douglas Green last updated

The pioneering guitar player reveals the seminal moments of his groundbreaking career in this incredible interview from the GP archives.

Guitarists
1959 Gretsch Double Anniversary
The Gretsch Double Anniversary is a Budget Ride to Atkins Country

By Dave Hunter last updated

The “sports car” of the line represents much of the best of Gretsch’s golden years.

Guitars
Standel Custom
The Best Vintage Guitar Brand You’ve Never Heard Of

By Terry Carleton Published

Despite a brief flirtation with some big names, Standel guitars, like this 1967 Custom, never got the love.

Guitars
Chet Atkins
Here’s Why Chet Atkins was a Humbucking Pickup Pioneer

By Dave Hunter Published

Mr Guitar was performing with the Gretsch Filter’Tron before the Gibson PAF appeared on guitars.

Gear
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