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Hendrix, Van Halen Lead List of Gear Innovators Inside the New Issue of Guitar Player By Guitar Player Staff published 11 March 22 PLUS Skip James’ Bentonia blues legacy, John McLaughlin, Steve Morse, Jake Shimabukuro, Mike McCready, and Sonny Landreth on the late Howard Alexander Dumble. Plus – 2 unique covers!
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