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Axl Rose and Richard Fortus of Guns N' Roses perform as the band headline the Pyramid Stage at Day 4 of Glastonbury Festival 2023 on June 24, 2023.
“It’s the Greatest Accolade You Could Hope for”: Guns N’ Roses Guitarist Richard Fortus Champions Independent U.K. Boutique Builder Ivison Guitars

By Rod Brakes Published

Talented British luthier Neil Ivison gives ‘Guitar Player’ the inside scoop on his now world-famous Dakota electric guitar played by Guns N’ Roses’ longest-serving guitarist

Electric Guitars
Jimmy Page performs live on stage in Germany in March 1973. He is using a Gibson EDS-1275 double-neck 12- and 6-string solidbody electric guitar.
Ten Mind-Blowing Rock Guitar Solos Every Player Needs to Know About

By Guitar Player Staff Published

From Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page to Stevie Ray Vaughan and Slash, here are some of the greatest rock guitar solos ever committed to record

Guitarists
Slash and 'Victoria' Gibson Les Paul goldtop
The Slash Guitar Collection: 8 Rare Treasures From Guns N’ Roses History

By Richard Bienstock Published

Slash selects the models he treasures most and traces their journeys through his career and hits

Guitarists
Richard Fortus
“My Tribute to One of the Greatest That Ever Lived”: Guns N’ Roses' Richard Fortus Shares Epic Paul Kossoff-Inspired Guitar Solo

By Rod Brakes Published

Listen to this impeccable example of pure ‘Burst tone

Amps
Slash
"I Sold My Soul to the Guitar”: Slash Explains How He Got Started

By Guitar Player Staff Published

The Guns N’ Roses star recalls the trials and tribulations of his formative years as a guitarist in this classic interview extract from the GP archive.

Guitarists
Gibson Master Artisan Leo Scala Super ‘58 Flying V
“It’s About Celebrating People’s Skills, Experience and Depth of Knowledge”: Cesar Gueikian on Gibson’s Groundbreaking Master Artisan Collection

By Rod Brakes Published

The iconic firm’s brand president discusses their new Leo Scala Super ‘58 Flying V guitars.

Music
Andrew Watt, 2019
“Collaboration is Key to Evolution”: Star Producer Andrew Watt Reveals His Top Five Career-Defining Records

By Richard Bienstock Published

The master collaborator picks the tracks that have defined his role as guitarist and producer to stars old and new.

Music
Richard Fortus
Gretsch Collaboration with Guns N’ Roses’ Richard Fortus Lifts Off with New Semi-Hollowbody Falcon Signature Models

By Rod Brakes Published

Get the lowdown on these advanced designs from one of hard rock’s greatest guitarists.

Guitars
Guns N' Roses 'Use Your Illusion I' and 'Use Your Illusion II' album cover artwork
"I'm a Guitar Freak. I Spend my Money on Snakes, Cars and Guitars": How I Recorded Use Your Illusion by Slash

By Guitar Player Staff Published

Guns N' Roses 'Use Your Illusion' albums came out in September 1991. Slash told Guitar Player how he got his sound in this insightful interview from the archive.

Music
Peal Jam 'Ten'
Pearl Jam Celebrates 30th Anniversary of ‘Ten’ and 25th Anniversary of ‘No Code’ Today

By Rod Brakes Published

Video Relive the magic of these classic albums with new mixes and a free streaming event this weekend.

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