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“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.

“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 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.

The New Song From "Musician's Musician" Delicate Steve is a Love Letter to the Sound of the Strat
By Rod Brakes last updated
Video Liked the slick 80s sounds of John Mayer's Sob Rock? Then you might like this…

Watch Blues Hotshot Albert Cummings’ New Performance Video, “Meet the Man”
By Rod Brakes last updated
Video The Stratocaster-wielding bluesman drops second single from high-flying 'Ten' album.

Electric Guitar Necks: the Basics
By Guitar Player Staff published
Get the lowdown on materials, truss rods, scale lengths and joints with this simple guide.

“I Am Just a Punk Kid Trying to Get a Sound Out of a Guitar That I Couldn't Buy Off the Rack”: a 23-Year-Old Eddie Van Halen Talks Building His Own Guitars
By Rod Brakes, Jas Obrecht published
Screwdrivers, chisels, drills and chainsaws – the young prodigy reveals all in this amazing interview from the GP archive.

Watch Kirk Fletcher Demonstrate His Favorite Blues Shuffles and Gospel Licks
By Rod Brakes, Jude Gold, Art Thompson published
Video Take away some knowhow from one of the greatest blues guitarists around.
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