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Jeff Cotton

Watch Captain Beefheart Guitarist Jeff Cotton’s New “Does It Work for You?” Music Video

By Rod Brakes published

Video “Magic Band fans will like the song,” says the guitarist fka Antennae Jimmy Semens.

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Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band

Captain Beefheart Guitarist Jeff Cotton Shares 5 Insightful Tips for Guitar Players

By Rod Brakes published

The artist FKA Antennae Jimmy Semens offers some sage advice.

Steve Vai

“It All Starts In the Mind”: Steve Vai Shares Some Words of Wisdom for Guitarists

By Rod Brakes, Matt Blackett published

We get in the zone with Vai in this interview excerpt from the GP archives.

Frank Zappa, 1983

Three of Frank Zappa's Timeless Guitar Playing Tips

By Rod Brakes, Guitar Player Staff published

Cop some straight up wisdom from the late, great guitar genius.

George Harrison's Bartell fretless

The Mysterious History of George Harrison’s “Mad” Bartell Fretless

By Christopher Scapelliti published

'Finding Fretless' Author Paul Brett reveals how his relentless sleuthing uncovered a most unusual Beatles guitar.

TWA Mk. III Triskelion Harmonic Energizer

TWA Mk. III Triskelion Harmonic Energizer Review

By Art Thompson published

Evolving from the Systech Harmonic Energizer as used by Frank Zappa, this parametric midrange filter boasts adjustable peak control and obscene amounts of gain.

Oz Noy, 2018

GP Presents Oz Noy this Thursday, March 24, in Oakland – Win Tickets!

By Jimmy Leslie published

Guitar Player welcomes the fusion master to the East Bay for a Thursday night throwdown with his trio featuring Dennis Chambers and Jimmy Haslip.

Satchel of Steel Panther performs at The Roundhouse on February 10, 2019 in London, England

Steel Panther’s Satchel Names His Top Five Guitar Solos

By Guitar Player Staff published

The glam metal merchant reveals his lesser-known personal favorites.

Frank Zappa, 1988

Watch Frank Zappa Play One of His Greatest Solos On His Final Tour

By Rod Brakes published

Video Dweezil Zappa deemed this brilliant and emotive solo to be his father’s finest.

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Dweezil Zappa

Zappa Talks Zappa: Inside the Mind of Guitar Genius

By Jimmy Leslie published

Dweezil Zappa explains the art of the guitar solo and reveals how he culled his favorites to create his 'Live in The Moment II' album.

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