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Save Up to 43% on MXR Effects Pedals
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Fender Returns to Form Again With the American Vintage II Series
Built to original specs, the new line comprises twelve of the most iconic Fender guitar and bass models from the '50s, '60s and '70s
Watch Led Zeppelin and Aerosmith’s Epic Live Performance at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Video The hard rock titans unite on stage for a knockout show at the 1995 Induction Ceremony
Watch Loretta Lynn’s Iconic “Coal Miner’s Daughter” Performances on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’
Video These early ‘70s renditions capture the "First Lady of Country Music" during her hitmaking prime
Andrew Watt Joins Forces With Guitar Center for Guitar-a-Thon 2022
The "greatest guitar event on Earth” kicks off in style with hundreds of bargains now available
Watch Finland Blues-Rock Sensation Erja Lyytinen’s “Waiting for the Daylight” Music Video
Video The Black Sabbath-infused title track appears today upon the release of her new album
“I Wanted to Sound Like Eric Clapton”: Joe Bonamassa Teams up With Epiphone to Create the 1962 ES-335
The blues-rock titan’s latest signature model is based on one of his most cherished electric guitars
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Boss’s Best-Selling Pedal Gets Waza Crafted With the DS-1W Distortion
Made in Japan, this souped-up version of a modern classic offers enhanced functionality and sound
Watch GP Reader Bill Hall’s Stunning Solo Acoustic Performance of Pink Floyd’s “The Great Gig in the Sky”
Video This incredible rendition of 'The Dark Side of the Moon' classic using a Breedlove Pursuit showcases some impressive improv
Watch Bluegrass Virtuoso Billy Strings’ “Long Journey Home” Music Video
Video "Not doing this record scared me," says the award-winning guitarist as he prepares for new father & son LP release, ‘Me/and/Dad’
Listen to The Beatles’ New Release: “Tomorrow Never Knows (Take 1)”
Video This rare track appears ahead of the newly mixed and expanded ‘Revolver’ Special Editions
Joe Bonamassa Reveals His Most-Used Effects Pedal of All Time
Whether he’s playing Fender or Gibson guitars, JB says this box is usable in almost any situation and with almost any amp
“I Shouldn’t Have Done ‘Blow by Blow’”: Jeff Beck Reveals His Regrets in This Hilarious Interview
Discover why the legendary guitarist thought his platinum-selling LP was “just mistakes on record”
You've Heard of Rosewood and Mahogany, but Do You Know What Urban Ironbark Is?
The new heart of the 500 Series, Urban Ironbark – aka red ironbark – is the second responsibly sourced urban wood to appear in the Taylor line after Urban Ash
“I’ve Got a Hole in My Finger”: Stevie Ray Vaughan on the Trials and Tribulations of Heavy Strings
Video Read this revealing GP interview and watch guitar tech ninja René Martinez in action
Watch a Young Robert Fripp Putting a New King Crimson Lineup Through Its Paces with “Larks' Tongues in Aspic”
Video This live studio rendition for German TV show ‘Beat-Club’ is vintage prog rock at its finest
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jeff Beck Talk Shop in This Classic GP Interview
Read this fascinating extract and watch unmissable clips as the Strat legends usher in a new decade
Marshall Records Artist Laurence Jones Explains How to Write a Stadium Rock Fist-Pumper
Video The British blues virtuoso breaks down his “Can't Keep from Loving You” single in this exclusive video
Martin Unveils the 000JR-10E Shawn Mendes Custom Artist Edition Acoustic Guitar
This eco-friendly model is Martin’s largest production run of 100% FSC-certified instruments
“My Tribute to One of the Greatest That Ever Lived”: Guns N’ Roses' Richard Fortus Shares Epic Paul Kossoff-Inspired Guitar Solo
Listen to this impeccable example of pure ‘Burst tone
Jackson's New “Fast as F**k” American Series Soloist SL3 Is a Top Gun Shred Machine
Video Watch GP's exclusive videos featuring Anthrax’s Scott Ian, Black Dahlia Murder shredder Brandon Ellis, and Jackson/Charvel's Jon Romanowski
Save $$ on the New Positive Grid Spark Mini Amp in This Special Pre-Order Deal
Get in on this limited sale by pre-ordering the Spark Mini and app with alternate crimson grille.
