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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.

Amps
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.

Pedals & Pedalboards
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.

Guitarists
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.

Guitarists
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.

Video
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.

Guitarists
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.

VIDEO
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.

Music
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.

Guitarists
Tosin Abasi, Alex Lifeson, and Steve Morse
Progressive Rock's Most Pioneering Guitarists – In Their Own Words

By Guitar Player Staff Published

Robert Fripp, John McLaughlin, Steve Howe, and many more share insights into their craft.

Guitarists
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