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Boss Unveils New SDE-3000EVH Dual Digital Delay, a Feature-Packed Pedal Preloaded with the Settings of Eddie Van Halen's Roland SDE-3000 Rackmount Unit
By Jackson Maxwell published
The pedal was announced in tandem with the SDE-3000D, a more standard recreation of the legendary '80s-era rack delay.

Wolfgang Van Halen Unveils Mammoth WVH's “Another Celebration at the End of the World” Music Video
By Rod Brakes published
Video This “high-energy rocker” appears ahead of the band’s new album, ‘Mammoth II’

Have You Exhausted the Possibilities of Open Chords and Barre Chords? Here’s How to Make Your Progressions Sound More Interesting
By Patrick Brennan published
Learn the art of ‘voice leading’ with examples inspired by Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads and more

Endorsed by Eric Clapton and Eddie Van Halen, the Soldano SLO 100 Became an Amp of the Guitar Gods
By Dave Hunter published
Michael Soldano’s Super Lead Overdrive 100-watter is a formidable fire breather that exhibits a personality all its own

Master the Mixolydian Mode Like Chet Atkins, George Harrison, Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen and Many More
By Tom Kolb published
Harness this powerful and versatile mode with 20 riffs inspired by famous guitarists

Don’t Miss Steve Rosen’s Long-Awaited Eddie Van Halen Book, ‘Tonechaser’
By Rod Brakes published
This insightful account "captures the heart and creativity" of EVH and is a must-read for fans and guitar players alike

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

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

“A Lot of What I’ve Wound up Having to Say Has to Do With Vulnerability”: John Frusciante Gives His Most Revealing Interview Yet
By Richard Bienstock published
The Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist comes clean about his love of Eddie Van Halen, his attraction to clean tones and the importance of staying vulnerable
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