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“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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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