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Samantha Fish performing live at the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, February 28, 2026.
Samantha Fish on the guitar trick behind her most distinctive sound

By Phil Weller Published

The modern blues great discovered the trick while trying to kick a bad habit

Guitarists
Buddy Emmons 'Emmons Guitar Inc.' album artwork
Known as the Black Album, Celebrated Pedal Steel Innovator Buddy Emmons’ ‘Emmons Guitar Inc.’ Is Shrouded in Mystery

By Jim Campilongo Published

Jim Campilongo explains why this enigmatic record remains a hot country jazz favorite

Music
Johnny Paycheck 'Live at Carnegie' album artwork
Spectacular Pedal Steel and Virtuosic Vocals: Here’s Why Johnny Paycheck’s ‘At Carnegie Hall’ Is a ’60s Country Classic

By Jim Campilongo Published

Along with recordings by the likes of Merle Travis, Willie Nelson and Ray Price, Johnny Paycheck albums remain sonic templates

Music
Nils Lofgren performs at the 30th Annual Bridge School Benefit at Shoreline Amphitheatre on October 22, 2016 in Mountain View, CA
“I’m in Two Great Bands, so It’s Complicated”: Nils Lofgren Reflects on His Tenure With Neil Young, His New Tour With Bruce Springsteen, and His Latest Obsession: Pedal Steel

By Gary Graff Published

The rock ‘n’ roll veteran reveals what’s going on behind the scenes as Crazy Horse drop their latest, ‘World Record’

Pedals & Pedalboards
Bending strings
Learn the Faux Pedal Steel Technique

By Jesse Gress Published

Here's how to emulate the weeping sounds of this signature country-music instrument on a guitar

Lessons
Daniel Tashian
“Every Artist Wants to Get Something Done That They’re Proud of”: Daniel Tashian Follows Three Guidelines on His Latest Solo Record, ‘Night After Night’

By Joe Bosso Published

Known for his work as a guitarist, writer and producer with artists like Kacey Musgraves and Brett Eldredge, the result is an album’s worth of gems

Music
Jim Lauderdale with Coco, the 1994 Collings D2H A that is his number one.
“No Matter Where You’re at in Life: There’s so Much to Learn”: Revered Singer-Songwriter Jim Lauderdale Opens up About His Decades-Long Musical Evolution

By Jim Beaugez Published

As he drops his 35th album, ‘Game Changer,’ the Americana stalwart is learning to be a better musician

Music
Taj Mahal
The Gospel According to Taj Mahal Part 2: From North America to Hawaii

By Jimmy Leslie, Jules Leyhe Published

In part two of Guitar Player's interview with Mahal, he tells us how the 12-string came into his life, talks slide guitar, Ben Harper and more.

Guitarists
Joe Walsh performing with Eagles in 1974 (note the Heil Talk Box hose)
The Curious Tale of the Talk Box: Where Man and Woman Meets Machine.

By Rod Brakes Published

From the pioneers of electric jazz to classic rock we take a look at one of the guitar world’s oldest effects.

Pedals & Pedalboards
Zack Feinberg (left) and Ed Williams, 2019
The Revivalists’ Guitar Duo Zack Feinberg and Ed Williams Talk Creativity in the Wake of Success

By Jim Beaugez Published

The New Orleans stars discuss their unique musical kinship and the making of their latest long-player ‘Take Good Care.’

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