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How Alvino Rey Introduced the Guitar World to Effects in the 1930s by Making His Instrument Talk
By Christopher Scapelliti published
It started as a novelty effect for a WWII-era talking puppet and became the ear-grabbing sound behind some of the 1970s’ biggest rock hits.

“We All Try to Copy the People We Love... But You Have to Believe in Yourself”: Bill Frisell and John Scofield Talk Developing Your Own Style
By James Volpe Rotondi published
The jazz guitar legends dish out some timeless advice in this classic interview from the ‘Guitar Player’ vault.

“You Pick Up a Les Paul and It's Heavy and It Really Means Something – It Means Business”: Jeff Beck on His Les Paul Love Affair
By Guitar Player Staff published
Video Watch His Matchless Technique Up Close in this Jaw-Dropping Performance of the Beatles’ “She’s a Woman.”

“The Biggest Thrill Was When I Got Two Warranty Cards from Jeff Beck”: Watch Guitar Innovator Tom Scholz’s Intriguing Mini-Doc
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Video The Boston founder’s Rockman invention was the precursor to amp sims and multi-effects.

The History of the Fender Telecaster
By Richard Smith published
How Fender’s seminal solidbody helped ignite a cultural revolution.

Watch Jeff Beck and Jennifer Batten’s Dazzling Display of Guitar Wizardry on ‘Letterman’
By Lisa Sharken published
Video “He's like the Miles Davis of rock guitar” Batten told us back in 1999.

Five Times Famous Musicians Stole from Chuck Berry
By Christopher Scapelliti, Denny Ilett last updated
The Beatles, Jeff Beck and the Beach Boys were all guilty of thieving from the Berry patch.

Here's Why Pat Martino’s ‘Joyous Lake’ Remains an Essential Listen from the Golden Age of Fusion
By Jim Campilongo published
The late, great guitarist took a stirring voyage on fusion’s treacherous waters with this classic album.
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