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Mandel performs during the South Bay Blues Awards in Santa Clara, California, November 15, 1992.

“Nobody Can Be the Best Guitar Player. There’s No Such Thing”: Mind-Blowing Guitarist Harvey Mandel Riffs With ‘GP’ on His Music, Guitar Technique and a Certain Player by the Name of Eddie Van Halen

By Bill Milkowski published

Fifty-five years since his solo bow, “The Sustain King” shows no sign of slowing down on his latest, ‘Who’s Calling’

Guitarists
Joe Walsh performs at the 2023 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala at the New York Marriott Marquis on June 15, 2023 in New York City

Joe Walsh, Jeff Lynne, Glen Ballard, and More Highlight Electrifying 2023 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

By Robert Dye published

The 52nd annual star-studded event honored a melting pot of songwriters from multiple genres

Electric Guitars
Dutch-born American Rock musician Eddie Van Halen (1955 - 2020), of the group Van Halen, performs onstage at the Jacksonville Coliseum, Jacksonville, Florida, January 18, 1984.

Watch the Epic ‘Van Halen 1984 Documentary’ Miniseries for Free! First Two Episodes Out Today

By Rod Brakes published

Video Don’t miss this essential five-part fan-made rockumentary debuting today on YouTube

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Wolfgang Van Halen

Wolfgang Van Halen Unveils Mammoth WVH's “Another Celebration at the End of the World” Music Video

By Rod Brakes published

Video This “high-energy rocker” appears ahead of the band’s new album, ‘Mammoth II’

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Soldano SLO 100

Endorsed by Eric Clapton and Eddie Van Halen, the Soldano SLO 100 Became an Amp of the Guitar Gods

By Dave Hunter published

Michael Soldano’s Super Lead Overdrive 100-watter is a formidable fire breather that exhibits a personality all its own

Amps
L-R: Chet Atkins, George Harrison, Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen

Master the Mixolydian Mode Like Chet Atkins, George Harrison, Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen and Many More

By Tom Kolb published

Harness this powerful and versatile mode with 20 riffs inspired by famous guitarists

Lessons
Wolfgang Van Halen plays the original Frankenstein guitar at 5150 Studios in Los Angeles

Watch Wolfgang Van Halen Play "Eruption" on the Original Frankenstein in Newly Released Studio Footage

By Jackson Maxwell published

Wolfgang released the footage – which was shot in 2015 – to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the recording of the iconic instrumental.

Guitarists
Eddie Van Halen from American rock group Van Halen performs live on stage at the Rainbow Theatre in Finsbury Park, London on 22nd October 1978.

“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.

Guitarists
Seymour Duncan vintage humbuckers, the Green Magic, '78 Model and High Voltage

Seymour Duncan Offers Legendary Humbucker Tone with the 78 Model, Green Magic and High Voltage

By Rod Brakes published

If you’re looking to up your ‘bucker game then check out these vintage-style builds.

Guitars
Eddie Van Halen, 1979

Here’s Why Eddie Van Halen was a Guitar Gear Pioneer

By Christopher Scapelliti published

A master of technique and tone, the six-string innovator turned us on to the Strat ‘bucker and Floyd Rose.

Guitars
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