Latest articles by Guitar Player Staff
Understanding the Basics of Electric Guitar Bridges
Fixed or vibrato, this brief guide should have you up to speed in under ten minutes.
How we test at Guitar Player
The lowdown on our independent reviewing process, and the criteria we uses to assess guitars, amps and pedals
Electric Guitar Necks: the Basics
Get the lowdown on materials, truss rods, scale lengths and joints with this simple guide.
A Rough Guide to Solidbody Electric Guitar Tonewood
Electric guitar bodies come in a huge variety of shapes, sizes and tonewoods; here are the basics every player needs to know.
Esteemed Supergroup the Immediate Family Unveil New EP ‘Live From Telefunken Soundstage’
Session vets Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel, Russ Kunkel, Leland Sklar and Steve Postell drop six-song live recording.
Five of Johnny Winter’s Top Tips for Guitar Players
We’ve pulled out some of the blues-rock legend’s best pointers from the GP archives.
The Cult Announce "We Own The Night" North American Tour Dates
Billy Duffy and crew will return to the road this summer with Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and Zola Jesus.
Three of Frank Zappa's Timeless Guitar Playing Tips
Cop some straight up wisdom from the late, great guitar genius.
Watch the Rolling Stones Performing "Hoochie Coochie Man" with Blues Legend Muddy Waters
Video Keith Richards plays the Chess Records blues standard with his guitar "god."
Five of Roy Buchanan’s Best Tips for Guitar Players
Cop a bunch of five knockout pointers from the Telecaster master.
Martin's No Limits Challenge Might Just Change The Way You Think About Acoustic Playing
From AC/DC to Destiny's Child, Martin's new challenge is pushing acoustic playing to its limits
The Extraordinary Les Paul Lineage of Peter Green, Gary Moore and Kirk Hammett
The torch of 'Greeny' has been handed to guitar luminaries since 1959.
“You Pick Up a Les Paul and It's Heavy and It Really Means Something – It Means Business”: Jeff Beck on His Les Paul Love Affair
Video Watch His Matchless Technique Up Close in this Jaw-Dropping Performance of the Beatles’ “She’s a Woman.”
Sonny Landreth Shares Some Sweet Memories of "Colorful Genius" Howard Alexander Dumble
The slide statesman remembers the world class custom amp builder who passed away January 16, 2022, at age 77.
Hendrix, Van Halen Lead List of Gear Innovators Inside the New Issue of Guitar Player
PLUS Skip James’ Bentonia blues legacy, John McLaughlin, Steve Morse, Jake Shimabukuro, Mike McCready, and Sonny Landreth on the late Howard Alexander Dumble. Plus – 2 unique covers!
10 New Gain Pedals You Need to Know About
We dig the dirt on the latest from Vertex, Boss, TC Electronic, Blackstar, Walrus, JHS and Wampler.
Here’s Why Kevin Shields is a Cornerstone of Alternative Rock Guitar
Synonymous with the Fender Jazzmaster the My Bloody Valentine guitarist created his own sound.
Learn the Basics of Acoustic Guitar Maintenance
Rob Magargal at the Taylor Guitars repair facility shares some basic guitar maintenance. Learn how they restring acoustic guitars after cleaning.
Watch The Cure’s Spellbinding Live Performance of “The Forest” from 1981
Video Synonymous with the Fender Jazzmaster, Robert Smith is one of the most underrated guitar players of the modern era.
