Guitar Player Staff

Guitar Player is the world’s most comprehensive, trusted and insightful guitar publication for passionate guitarists and active musicians of all ages. Guitar Player magazine is published 13 times a year in print and digital formats. The magazine was established in 1967 and is the world's oldest guitar magazine. When "Guitar Player Staff" is credited as the author, it's usually because more than one author on the team has created the story.

Latest articles by Guitar Player Staff

Manuel Gardner Fernandes

Real or Fake?! Witness the Mind-Blowing Right-Hand Technique of Manuel Gardner Fernandes

By Guitar Player Staff published

Video This solo performance of the virtuoso’s instrumental track “Right Hand King” is humbling

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Tom Misch performs at Love Supreme Jazz Festival 2022 at Glynde Place on July 02, 2022 in Lewes, England

Watch Jazz Guitar Scholar Tom Misch Produce a Track in Ten Minutes

By Guitar Player Staff published

Video This fun video shows that being enthralled by technology doesn’t have to limit your musical expression

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L-R: Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana and Kurt Cobain

The 40 Most Important Guitar Solos of the 20th Century

By Guitar Player Staff published

From bluesy beginnings to metallic peaks, we trace the evolution of the electric rock solo

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The 50 Greatest Rhythm Guitar Players of All Time

By Guitar Player Staff published

The players who don't hog the limelight but do lay down the best chords and riffs in guitar history

Bill Frisell adorns the cover of Guitar Player's February 2023 issue

February 2023 Guitar Player Lesson Audio

By Guitar Player Staff published

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Six Simple Ways to Become a Better Guitarist

By Guitar Player Staff published

This is some of the best all-round advice for guitar players on offer

Fender End of Year Sale

Save Up to 60% on Guitars, Amps, Accessories and More in Fender’s End of Year Sale

By Guitar Player Staff published

Masses of money-saving deals are now live on the Fender website

Fender Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI in Black and 3-Color Sunburst finishes

Save a Massive 20% on a Bass VI in Fender's Festive '12 Days of Deals' Online Sale

By Guitar Player Staff published

Get $100 off a Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI while you can in Black or Sunburst finish

John Frusciante of Red Hot Chili Peppers performs at Nissan Stadium on August 12, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.

The Vintage Fender Stratocasters of John Frusciante

By Richard Bienstock, Guitar Player Staff published

Four rare Strats from the Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist’s collection of classics

Fender flat-tops

Get 30% Off Fender Acoustic Guitars in Their Epic ’12 Days of Deals’ Event

By Guitar Player Staff published

Bag a bargain on a Fender flat-top in this festive online sale

Lucem Paradox Custom

Watch Neo-Psychedelic Visionary Nick McCabe Demonstrate His Lucem Paradox Guitar

By Mark McStea, Guitar Player Staff published

Video The Verve and Black Submarine guitarist is a master of dreamy soundscapes

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Fender 12 Days of Deals

Get Up to 60% Off Fender Guitar Accessories and Merch

By Guitar Player Staff published

Day 6 of Fender’s 12 Days of Deals sale includes some of their most generous offers this year

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Best Acoustic Guitar Pedals: 12 Pedals Acoustic Players Should Check Out

By Guitar Player Staff last updated

12 outstanding pedals to take your acoustic guitar tone to the next level

Fender Squier Stratocaster Pack

Get a Massive 35% Off This Squier Stratocaster Pack in Fender’s ‘12 Days of Deals’ Sale

By Guitar Player Staff last updated

Save over $100 now on Day 2 of Fender’s seasonal sale as more bargains are revealed

Fender Squier 40th Anniversary Telecaster, Vintage Edition in Satin Blone, Satin Dakota Red and Satin Mocha

Save 40% on 40th Anniversary Telecasters in Fender’s Amazing '12 Days of Deals' Sale

By Guitar Player Staff last updated

Get $240 off in this fine selection of Vintage Edition commemorative Squiers

Chad Smith, and John Frusciante of Red Hot Chili Peppers perform at SoFi Stadium on July 31, 2022 in Inglewood, California.

Get a Close Look at John Frusciante’s Rare Gretsch White Falcon

By Richard Bienstock, Guitar Player Staff published

The Red Hot Chili Pepper reveals another classic guitar from his collection

John Frusciante (right) and Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers perform during the ACL Music festival 2022 at Zilker Park on October 09, 2022 in Austin, Texas.

Hear John Frusciante’s Fender Telecaster Custom in Action in This New Red Hot Chili Peppers Live Film

By Richard Bienstock, Guitar Player Staff published

VIDEO See this vintage guitar and more from the Red Hot Chili Peppers arsenal in our latest issue, including rare Fender Stratocasters, a Martin 00-15 and a Gretsch White Falcon

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Musician's Gear 30' guitar cables

Save 35% on Guitar Cables in Guitar Center’s Epic Cyber Monday Deal

By Guitar Player Staff published

Grab it while you can – the clock is ticking on this “one-day-only deal” at Guitar Center

Ernie Ball Slinky 4 Packs

Get 16% Off Ernie Ball Regular Slinky and Super Slinky Strings in This Money-Saving Cyber Monday 2022 Deal

By Guitar Player Staff published

Stock up on cheap Ernie Ball electric guitar strings while you can in this awesome Amazon offer

Egnater tube amps

Save up to $600 on Egnater Guitar Amps in Sweetwater’s Cyber Monday 2022 Sale

By Guitar Player Staff published

While supplies last, you can save hundreds of dollars in one of Sweetwater’s hottest tube amp deals

Boss pedals HM-2w Heavy Metal, FZ-1w Fuzz and IR-200 Amp & IR Cabinet

Get Up to 33% Off Boss Gear in Sweetwater’s Epic Cyber Weekend Sale

By Guitar Player Staff published

It’s bargains galore on effects and amps over at Sweetwater now

Breedlove acoustic guitars

Get up to $550 Off Breedlove Acoustic Guitars in Sweetwater’s Cyber Weekend Sale

By Guitar Player Staff published

These gorgeous acoustics and many more are on offer right now in Sweetwater's "Hottest Deals"

Fender Newporter Player, Fender CN-140SCE and Fender CP-60S Parlor acoustic guitars in Natural finish

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals Continue at Fender With $$$ Off Acoustic Guitars

By Guitar Player Staff last updated

Save up to 50% in this diverse range of small-bodied flat-tops, this Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend

Martin Special Dreadnought Cutaway 11E Road Series, Special Dreadnought All-HPL, Special 000 All-HPL and GPC Special Koa X Series Grand Performance acoustic guitars

Save up to $160 on Martin Acoustics in Guitar Center’s Epic Sale This Cyber Weekend

By Guitar Player Staff published

Bag any of these Martins now for well under a grand

Behringer SF300 Super Fuzz

At $14, the Question Is: Can You Afford NOT to Buy the Behringer SF300 Super Fuzz in Sweetwater’s Black Friday Deal?

By Guitar Player Staff published

Get some classic Japanese fuzz flavor on your pedalboard right now for the price of a pack of strings

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