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Jimmie Vaughan says Stevie Ray would agree there's no tone difference between maple and rosewood fretboards
By Phil Weller published
It’s a light/dark battle that has raged since the first Stratocasters went into production, but the Vaughan family's opinions go against the grain

The story of Joe Satriani’s showstopping Crystal Planet Ibanez JS prototype — which has just sold for $10,000
By Phil Weller published
The custom-built prototype takes see-through specs to a whole new level, making it one of the most intriguing JS models in ever made

For Pete Thorn, making stars’ dreams come true is the secret to success
By Joe Bosso published
As the veteran sideman to countless artists, Thorn says, “You have to be Clark Kent most of the time, but onstage you get to be Superman for short periods”

Joe Satriani on the Eddie Van Halen song that proved his biggest challenge
By Phil Weller published
As the guitarist prepares for the Van Halen tribute's Las Vegas residency, he shared the numerous difficulties he faced getting himself and his gear up to speed

Meet 30 players who tapped, twanged, sweep-picked and shredded the 1980s to its greatest glory
By GP Editors last updated
From Eddie Van Halen and Stevie Ray Vaughan to Daniel Ash and Jamie West-Oram, we present the decades' greatest players across the genres

Did Joe Satriani's deal with Peavey cause Eddie to leave for Fender?
By Phil Weller published
The late virtuoso departed the firm in 2004 before starting up EVH with Fender. But his time with Peavey benefited the gear maker in more ways than one

Joe Satriani: "She can shred any guy out there"
By Elizabeth Swann published
Satch points to Alyssa Day as an example of how the digital age has leveled the playing field for women and others who once had to rely on record labels for success

Joe Satriani reveals that a G3 tour with Jeff Beck nearly happened – only for him to pull out last minute and suggest Prince filled his spot
By Phil Weller published
Satriani has recruited some of the biggest-name players in the world on his virtuosic merry-go-round tours, but there’s one name he’s never been able to cross off his bucket list
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