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“It’s Okay to Sound Different from the Record”: Ry Cooder Reveals His Stage and Studio Secrets
By Jimmy Leslie published
Discover the source of the authentic guitar tones heard on his new album with Taj Mahal, ‘Get On Board: The Songs of Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee.’
Jimmie Vaughan Reveals His Guitar Tone Secrets
By Art Thompson published
From pickups to mics, the Texas blues legend shares some priceless pointers in this classic interview from the GP archive.
Watch Samantha Fish Up Close Performing “Gone for Good” on a Gibson Firebird
By Rod Brakes, Jude Gold published
Video Cop some moves from the blues-shredding firebrand in this classic 'No Guitar Is Safe' podcast episode.
Watch Blues Hotshot Albert Cummings’ New Performance Video, “Meet the Man”
By Rod Brakes last updated
Video The Stratocaster-wielding bluesman drops second single from high-flying 'Ten' album.
Watch Kirk Fletcher Demonstrate His Favorite Blues Shuffles and Gospel Licks
By Rod Brakes, Jude Gold, Art Thompson published
Video Take away some knowhow from one of the greatest blues guitarists around.
Kirk Fletcher Talks Strats, Influences and Finding Different Grooves for the Blues
By Art Thompson last updated
On 'My Blues Pathway,' the California blues specialist pays back a debt to the forces that shaped his ferocious style.
After 20 Years in the Wilderness, Larry McCray Returns in Style With 'Blues Without You'
By Mark McStea published
Thanks to a restart and a new album his future looks brighter than ever.
Five of Johnny Winter’s Top Tips for Guitar Players
By Rod Brakes, Guitar Player Staff published
We’ve pulled out some of the blues-rock legend’s best pointers from the GP archives.
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