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1954 Fender Stratocaster

“Once You Could Get Your Ideas Across to Him, He Could Make It”: Bill Carson on Designing the Strat With Leo Fender

By Rod Brakes published

Video The "test pilot of the Stratocaster" explains how the world’s most popular solidbody electric came into being in this revealing interview.

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1963 Fender Stratocaster in sparkle finish (ex- Eddie Bertrand)

This Rare Vintage Sparkle Finish Fender Stratocaster is the Epitome of Surf-Rock

By Rod Brakes published

Take a close look at the unique axe of surf legend Eddie Bertrand of the Bel-Airs and Eddie & the Showmen

B.B. King (1925-2015), Stevie Ray Vaughan (1954-1990) and Albert Collins (1932-1993) perform together on stage on the riverboat SS President in New Orleans during the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on 22 April 1988.

Here’s How to Replicate the Magic of the Blues Greats

By Art Thompson published

Get in the tone zone of Eric Clapton, Albert Collins, Albert King, B.B. King, T-Bone Walker and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Jeff Beck (left) and Jimmy Page perform at the 24th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Public Hall on April 4, 2009

Watch Jimmy Page & Jeff Beck’s Epic Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame Performance

By Rod Brakes, Steve Rosen published

Video The ex-Yardbirds guitarists hit the stage with a fierce rendition of “Immigrant Song.”

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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.

Eric Johnson

Listen to Eric Johnson’s New Dual Single Releases

By Rod Brakes published

The Grammy-award winning guitarist says his latest material has a “certain personal magic.”

Steve Dawson

With 3 Solo Albums in 2 Years, Steve Dawson Hasn’t Let a Worldwide Health Disaster Slow Him Down

By Michael Ross published

The Canadian artist, engineer, producer and podcaster has found the early '20s to be some of his most productive years.

Nile Rodgers Hitmaker Stratocaster

“I Only Play One Guitar”: Nile Rodgers Riffs On His Famed Hitmaker

By Art Thompson published

As Fender releases a limited-edition replica, we talk to the man himself about the axe that defines his career.

Ry Cooder and Taj Mahal

“It’s Okay to Sound Different from the Record”: Ry Cooder Reveals His Stage and Studio Secrets

By Jimmy Leslie published

Discover the source of the authentic guitar tones heard on his new album with Taj Mahal, ‘Get On Board: The Songs of Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee.’

Jimmie Vaughan performs at the Blues Music Festival 1998 at Shoreline Amphitheatre on August 14, 1998 in Mountain View California.

Jimmie Vaughan Reveals His Guitar Tone Secrets

By Art Thompson published

From pickups to mics, the Texas blues legend shares some priceless pointers in this classic interview from the GP archive.

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