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Why the mods Eric Johnson made to his ‘54 Strat were pivotal to his early success
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist made extensive revisions to the guitar's electronics and hardware that became central to his signature smooth tone

"Not too clever!" Rory Gallagher was honored with a statue in Belfast. But they got a key detail wrong
By Phil Weller published
A Melody Maker magazine cover shot provided the inspiration for the tribute to the Irish guitar icon

It's ugly and beat to hell, but Adrian Belew's Stratocaster is behind landmark albums
By Andrew Daly published
The guitarist told us the history of his Strat, which he bought off the wall after his previous axe disappeared

"She made it look so effortless.” Watch Amy Winehouse stun audiences with her voice and a Stratocaster
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Known for her singular voice, Winehouse was also a talented guitarist

Jimmie Vaughan tells the stories behind five key songs from his career
By Mark McStea published
The Austin legend shared his thoughts with us this past year while discussing guitar highlights from his deep catalog

Rory Gallagher delivers a master class in blues in Guitar Player’s 1978 interview
By Stefan Grossman last updated
The Irish guitar hero discusses the albums that inspired him, and the gear and techniques that made him one of the all-time greats

Jeff “Skunk” Baxter recalls the questionable deal he made with Jimi Hendrix in the mid 1960s
By Phil Weller published
The guitar icon says the swap angered his bosses, but it started a friendship with a guitarist that he knew was destined for bigger things

This Limited Edition Player II Strat is discounted $240 and going fast at Fender’s Cyber Monday sale
By Christopher Scapelliti published
It's one of nearly 80 guitars on sale at Fender right now
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