Johnny Marr
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Johnny Marr trashes the satin-finished neck trend. Here's why you should go with gloss
By Phil Weller published
Satin necks have increased in popularity, offering a worn-in feel, but Marr believes all that players need is a gloss neck and a little elbow grease

Johnny Marr’s The The-era '62 American Vintage Strat reissue to be auctioned off
By Phil Weller published
The instrument will be sold alongside the Mesa Boogie touring rig Marr used on the post-punk band’s 1989-90 world tour

“From its bling to its stereo electronics, Gibson’s ES-355 launched the semihollow format to swank new heights in 1958”: Favored by everyone from B.B. King to Johnny Marr, here's what makes the ES-355 so special
By Dave Hunter published
Gibson's upgrade to the ES-335, the ES-355 was fancy but a little too fussy for some…

“People like Yngwie Malmsteen should be forgotten as soon as possible. It’s got very little to do with music...” A classic and very frank interview with Johnny Marr
By Joe Gore published
At the start of the 90s, Guitar Player sat down with Johnny Marr to talk about The Smiths, his influences, and his attitude to guitar playing and so-called guitar heroes…

The Ultimate Johnny Marr Guitar Lesson
By Patrick Brennan published
Capture Johnny Marr's signature lead-rhythm style by learning arpeggiated chords, open-string licks and unusual progressions in the style of the former Smiths guitarist

How the Smiths and R.E.M. Gave Rickenbacker Guitars Renewed Appeal in the Early ‘80s
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Johnny Marr and Peter Buck’s standout tones heralded the arrival of alternative rock

Heard on Classic Records by the Cult, the Smiths, Frank Zappa, David Bowie, Metallica, Talking Heads, King Crimson and More, the Boss and Roland Chorus Sounds Are a Mainstay of Rock
By Dave Hunter published
A brief history of artists’ affection for Boss and Roland’s industry-leading chorus effects

The 50 Greatest Rhythm Guitar Players of All Time
By Guitar Player Staff published
The players who don't hog the limelight but do lay down the best chords and riffs in guitar history
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