1966
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You May Know the Fender VI, Gibson EB-6 and Danelectro UB-2, But Have You Ever Seen a Mosrite Six-String Bass?
By Rod Brakes published
Dating to 1966, this sparkle-finish rarity could be the only instrument of its kind in the world

“We Were One of the Early Heavy Metal Bands Without Knowing It”: How Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker Turbo-Charged the Blues With Cream
By Guitar Player Staff published
The original supergroup pioneered a fusion of blues-rock that directly influenced a generation of musicians

With Captivating Stories of Loneliness, Desire, Regret and Freedom, Red Simpson’s ‘Roll Truck Roll’ Epitomizes the Electrified Bakersfield Sound
By Jim Campilongo published
Featuring “Doctor of Guitars” Gene Moles, you don’t have to drive a truck to appreciate this 1960s country classic

Here’s How Guitarists Revolutionized Music in the Mid-‘60s
By Guitar Player Staff published
From 1965 onwards, rock ‘n’ roll was never the same

Watch the Byrds’ Epic Instrumental Rendition of Their Breakthrough Psychedelic Masterpiece, "Eight Miles High"
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Video Roger McGuinn channels the spirit of John Coltrane in this expansive 1970 performance at the legendary Fillmore East venue

Get 22% Off the Beatles’ New ‘Revolver’ Special Edition 5CD Box Set
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Remixed in stereo, this expanded version of the psychedelic rock masterpiece is available now at a special introductory price

“I Think It Comes From Their Fingers and the Guitars”: Listen to Tracks From the Beatles’ New ‘Revolver’ Releases and Read Giles Martin’s Unmissable Interview on Re-Mixing (and De-Mixing!) the Landmark Album
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Wielding a sonic scalpel, the producer presents the Beatles’ 1966 milestone recording as you’ve never heard it

“This Is the Quintessential L-Series Stratocaster”: Johnny A. Reveals the Secrets Behind His Unique Signature Model
By Rod Brakes published
A Master Built Strat for a masterful player, here’s how a connoisseur of tone puts a signature guitar together with Fender’s esteemed Custom Shop
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