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All You Need to Know About John Lennon's Favorite Rickenbacker Model By Dave Hunter published 7 December 21 The Beatles legend's discovery of the 325 model launched Rickenbacker's British Invasion-era success.
Five Storied Guitars from George Harrison’s 'Concert for Bangladesh' By Nikki O'Neil published 7 December 21 Featuring Bob Dylan's Martin D-28, a rare Gibson Explorer, a mystery Fender Stratocaster and more...
How George Harrison Made the Epic Concert for Bangladesh Happen with a Little Help From His Friends By Nikki O'Neil published 19 November 21 In the summer of 1971, Harrison corralled his musical friends to answer the call for humanitarian aid to Bangladesh. Two of his closest companions nearly left him hanging.
The Gear Behind the Beatles’ ‘Let It Be’ By Christopher Scapelliti published 10 November 21 In the days before the release of the 'Get Back' documentary, we look back at the guitars and gear that defined the Fab Four's long, cold, lonely winter of 1969.
The Casino: Epiphone’s Iconic Beatles Guitar By Dave Hunter published 3 November 21 All you need to know about John, Paul, and George’s Epi of choice.
If You Think the Vast Majority of Rock Riffs Are In Minor Keys Then Think Again! By Tom Kolb published 3 November 21 This lesson on how to craft cool riffs in the style of legendary players using the Ionian and Lydian modes will have you covered.
The Curious Tale of the Talk Box: Where Man and Woman Meets Machine. By Rod Brakes published 26 October 21 From the pioneers of electric jazz to classic rock we take a look at one of the guitar world’s oldest effects.
Five Reasons Jeff Healey Is a Guitar Legend By Guitar Player Staff published 25 October 21 His superlative technique and lifelong commitment to music remains an inspiration.
Meet the Beatles Guitars By Richard Bienstock published 25 October 21 Collector Chip Sgro reveals the stories behind a half dozen Beatles-inspired pieces.
Watch Steve Lukather Shred The Beatles By Rod Brakes published 21 October 21 Video Luke lets rip on “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” with Toto.