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Bob Marley and the Wailers perform onstage at the Odeon, Birmingham, United Kingdom, July 18, 1975.
"Every guitar that had been in Jamaica had to be pulled apart and rebuilt." Roger Mayer on salvaging Bob Marley's guitars for 'Exodus'

By Andrew Daly Published

The electronics legend also explains how Junior Marvin brought a rock vibe that gave Bob the "international sound" he craved

Guitarists
LEFT: English guitarist Jeff Beck performing at a Crystal Palace Garden Party event, Crystal Palace Bowl, London, 1972; RIGHT: Jimmy Page performing live onstage at K.B. Hallen, playing Gibson Les Paul guitar
“When I was making effects for Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck and Jimi Hendrix, I was one of their best-kept secrets” — Roger Mayer

By Art Thompson Published

The inventor described in detail how he crafted effects for Page and Hendrix based on their needs

Pedals & Pedalboards
Junior Marvin of The Wailers performing on the main stage during Kendal Calling 2018 at Lowther Deer Park on July 29, 2018 in Kendal, England. Bob Marley and The Wailers perform on stage at the Odeon, Birmingham, United Kingdom, 18 July 1975.
Junior Marvin on being picked by Bob Marley as his lead guitarist on 'Exodus,' the album that brought reggae to the world

By Andrew Daly Last updated

Marvin says engineer Roger Mayer brought him a Strat from Manny’s in New York specifically chosen for album sessions

Music
Jeff Beck in the Mojave Desert
“He’s the Best Guitar-Playing Mechanic You’ll Ever Hear”: Roger Mayer Looks Back On Jeff Beck’s Formative Years in the Surrey Delta

By Rod Brakes Published

From leafy England to the streets of New York and back, the gear innovator shares some heart-warming stories about his unique relationship with the late guitar hero

Pedals & Pedalboards
The Beatles on a trip in the U.S., 1965
Here’s How Guitarists Revolutionized Music in the Mid-‘60s

By Guitar Player Staff Published

From 1965 onwards, rock ‘n’ roll was never the same

Guitarists
Jimi Hendrix, 1969
Listen to Jimi Hendrix’s Awe-Inspiring “Purple Haze” Performance From New Live Album

By Art Thompson Published

Video This amazing rendition of the psychedelic rock masterpiece appears ahead of forthcoming ‘Los Angeles Forum: April 26, 1969’ LP

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Eric Clapton Gibson SG 'The Fool'
Take a Mindbending Journey Into the Adventurous and Experimental Style of Psychedelic Guitar

By Jeff Jacobson Published

Tune up and turn on as we explore the far-out sonic landscapes created by legendary players such as George Harrison, Keith Richards, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix and more

Lessons
Roger Mayer pedals including the 2022 Visage, Axis, Spitfire and Voodoo Blues
What Might Hendrix's Pedalboard Look Like If He Were Alive Today? Roger Mayer Reveals His Thoughts and Talks New Jimi-Inspired Effects Pedals

By Rod Brakes Published

The guitar pedal and studio guru releases revamped versions of his Axis, Spitfire, Visage and Voodoo Blues stompboxes.

Pedals & Pedalboards
Jimi HENDRIX, performing live onstage at The Speakeasy in Margaret Street London W1
“It’s Like Holding a Candle Up Between Two Mirrors”: Roger Mayer Talks Bringing Jimi Hendrix’s Sound Into Another Dimension

By Rod Brakes, Art Thompson Published

Video The guitar effects guru tells the story of his groundbreaking Octavia invention.

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Roger Mayer Octavia
Classic Gear: Roger Mayer’s Octavia Pedal

By Dave Hunter Published

Mayer’s rocket-inspired pedal launched the sound of rock guitar into the stratosphere.

Pedals & Pedalboards