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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.

Frank Zappa performs at Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento, California on November 18, 1977

Watch Frank Zappa at his Fingerboard Shredding Finest

By Rod Brakes published

VIDEO Masterful technique and wild improvisation collide in this classic live clip.

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Singer/Songwriter Frank Zappa plays DJ for a day at WKLS 96 Rock in Atlanta Georgia. October 25, 1981

A Beginner’s Guide to Frank Zappa

By Gary MacKenzie published

Five career-spanning albums from the pioneering guitarist's extensive back catalog.

Frank Zappa

Dweezil Zappa on Frank Zappa‘s Guitar Legacy and Why He Sees His Father as More Classical Than Prog

By Art Thompson published

The quicksilver genius of Frank Zappa's playing defied categorization, but it alerted a generation of progressive guitarists to push the boundaries of their instrument.

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