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Jared James Nichols’ Top Ten Tips for Guitarists By Rod Brakes published 5 January 23 The Gibson ambassador offers his best advice for fellow guitar players
The 40 Most Important Guitar Solos of the 20th Century By Guitar Player Staff published 28 December 22 From bluesy beginnings to metallic peaks, we trace the evolution of the electric rock solo
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Best Epiphone Les Pauls 2023: 10 Wallet-Friendly Single-Cuts That Give Gibson A Run For Its Money By Daryl Robertson last updated 6 December 22 This epic guide to the best Epiphone Les Pauls proves you don't need to spend big to get those legendary rock tones
"I’ve Had an Amazing, Unbelievable Career”: Elton John Guitarist Davey Johnstone Names His Top Five Tracks By Joe Bosso published 14 September 22 With a new solo album – 'Deeper Than My Roots' – under his belt, Elton’s primo axe slinger picks out the deepest cuts from his glittering musical legacy
Joey Santiago Picks Five Career-Defining Cuts From the Pixies Catalog By Joe Bosso last updated 13 September 22 He’s the first to admit that his playing style probably wouldn’t fit most other outfits – and that’s just the way he likes it!
Watch a 21-Year-Old George Benson Ripping Up a Gibson Les Paul Standard in 1964 By Rod Brakes last updated 26 August 22 Video Here’s why the ‘Burst is far more than just a blues-rock machine.
“It Was Just Like an Atomic Bomb Going Off”: Elvis Presley Guitarist Scotty Moore Recounts the Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll By Douglas Green last updated 10 August 22 The pioneering guitar player reveals the seminal moments of his groundbreaking career in this incredible interview from the GP archives.
Watch Guitar Legends Les Paul and Mary Ford Demonstrate Their Pioneering Multitrack Recording Techniques By Rod Brakes published 7 July 22 Video This entertaining TV clip from 1953 proves the duo were way ahead of the game.
Here’s How to Replicate the Magic of the Blues Greats By Art Thompson published 30 June 22 Get in the tone zone of Eric Clapton, Albert Collins, Albert King, B.B. King, T-Bone Walker and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
