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After 20 Years in the Wilderness, Larry McCray Returns in Style With 'Blues Without You'
By Mark McStea published
Thanks to a restart and a new album his future looks brighter than ever.

Does This Guitar Look Familiar? Look Again
By Rod Brakes published
This 1969 Gibson Les Paul Custom with a ‘50s-style all-gold finish is a one-off custom order.

The Bad News: It’s Totally Unplayable. The Good News: It’s Worth a Fortune
By Rod Brakes last updated
Headed for refurbishment after decades in the closet this rare Gibson Les Paul Standard dubbed "Dirty 'Burst" was a shock for all.

Five of Roy Buchanan’s Best Tips for Guitar Players
By Guitar Player Staff published
Cop a bunch of five knockout pointers from the Telecaster master.

The Gibson ES-225 Remains One of the Most Overlooked Golden Era Guitars
By Dave Hunter published
This classic design was a major stepping-stone in the storied evolution of thinline electrics.

The Extraordinary Les Paul Lineage of Peter Green, Gary Moore and Kirk Hammett
By Rod Brakes, Guitar Player Staff published
The torch of 'Greeny' has been handed to guitar luminaries since 1959.

“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.”

Here’s Why Jerry Garcia Was an Electric Guitar Innovator
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The Grateful Dead legend was a pioneering pilgrim of custom guitars and rack amps and effects.
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