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The Incredible Story of Les Paul's "Lover" – the Breakthrough Multitrack Recording That Changed the World, Part 1
By Martin McQuade published
In 1948, Les Paul turned the recording industry on its head with “Lover” and its “space-age” guitars

Jared James Nichols’ Top Ten Tips for Guitarists
By Rod Brakes published
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
From bluesy beginnings to metallic peaks, we trace the evolution of the electric rock solo

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

"I’ve Had an Amazing, Unbelievable Career”: Elton John Guitarist Davey Johnstone Names His Top Five Tracks
By Joe Bosso published
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
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
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
The pioneering guitar player reveals the seminal moments of his groundbreaking career in this incredible interview from the GP archives.
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