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“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

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

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

“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

"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.

“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.

“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.

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.

"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.
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