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1957 Guyatone LG-40 “Hi-Tone”
Played by the Likes of Hank Marvin and Rory Gallagher, Guyatones Are Among the Best Japanese Vintage Guitars Around

By Terry Carleton Published

Still in business today, Guyatone is one of Japan’s earliest guitar makers

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Rory Gallagher Fans Are in for a Treat With Forthcoming 'Deuce' Releases

By Rod Brakes Published

The blues-rock legend’s sophomore album gets a fresh mix in celebration of its 50th anniversary.

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Rory Gallagher, 1973
Rory Gallagher’s School of Blues

By Rod Brakes, Stefan Grossman Published

This archive gem could be the best free guitar lesson you’ve ever had.

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Rory Gallagher's legendary Strat
See Rory Gallagher’s Famous Strat and Other Guitars Up Close

By Christopher Scapelliti Last updated

The sunburst Stratocaster – Gallagher's workhorse guitar throughout his career – was reportedly the first Stratocaster in Ireland.

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Brian May, Freddie Mercury of Queen, photo session for 'Music Life' magazine, at Hotel Pacific Tokyo on their Night At The Opera Japan tour, Tokyo, Japan, 21 March 1976
“I Said I Would Like to, Effectively, Sing a Verse On The Guitar”: Brian May Reveals the Studio Secrets of His Legendary “Bohemian Rhapsody” Solo

By Guitar Player Staff Published

The Queen guitarist explains how he made the melody fit so perfectly with Mercury’s masterpiece.

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Rory Gallagher performs at the Omni Coliseum on February 8, 1976 in Atlanta, Georgia
Watch Rory Gallagher’s Mind-Blowing Slide Guitar Skills in Action

By Rod Brakes, Jamie Dickson Published

Video This heavily modded 1959 Fender Esquire was the Irish blues-rock legend’s go-to slide guitar.

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Watch the Rory Gallagher Livestream Show

By Rod Brakes Published

Video Band Of Friends celebrate ‘Rory Gallagher 50th Anniversary’ release with tribute gig.

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Watch Rory Gallagher Define Classic Blues Rock Stratocaster Tone

By Rod Brakes Last updated

Video This stunning performance at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970 shows the Irishman at his rawest.

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Rory Gallagher Voted Ireland’s Greatest Music Artist

By Rod Brakes Published

Video The accolade arrives ahead of the iconic guitarist’s 50th anniversary debut album releases.

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Irish blues guitarist Rory Gallagher performs at the Omni Coliseum on February 8, 1976 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Live, Rare & Unreleased Rory Gallagher Tracks Finally See the Light of Day

By Rod Brakes Published

Video Eponymous debut album release celebrates 50th anniversary with treasure trove of rarities.

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