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Why the mods Eric Johnson made to his ‘54 Strat were pivotal to his early success
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist made extensive revisions to the guitar's electronics and hardware that became central to his signature smooth tone
David Gilmour talks soloing in Guitar Player's guide to the Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time
By Guitar Player Staff published
Behold the genius of Gilmour, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, Brian May and many more — as voted by the readers of Guitar Player
Watch Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Eric Johnson shred “Crossroads” — plus details of their new G3 album
By GP Editors published
The three virtuosos perform the blues-rock classic from this year's sold-out tour
“If Seven Worlds had come out at the time it was ready, instead of being held back, he would have been as big as Jeff Beck”: Stevie Ray Vaughan details his friendship with Eric Johnson
By Jackson Maxwell published
As fellow Austin, Texas-based, up-and-coming guitarists in the 1970s and '80s, Vaughan and Johnson developed a close friendship, and had great admiration for one another
How to Advance Your Hybrid-Picking Technique in Four Easy Steps
By Jimmy Leslie published
Make the most of these simple exercises and tips and you’ll have a million songs in myriad styles at your fingertips
Tap Into the Barre Chord Magic of Allan Holdsworth, Steve Vai and Eric Johnson Using This Five-Minute Lesson
By Shane Theriot published
Use your finger like a mobile capo, revoice power chords, and create beautiful dissonance with these simple tips
Develop Amazing Fretboard Skills Using These Simple Tips From Some of the Best Players in the Business
By Dale Turner published
Steve Vai, Mark Tremonti, Joe Bonamassa, Mike Stern, Yngwie Malmsteen, Paul Gilbert, Alex Skolnick, Joe Satriani and Eric Johnson offer these easy-to-follow exercises that will help you become a better guitarist
Watch Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Eric Johnson’s Knockout “Going Down” Performance
By Christopher Scapelliti published
Video This incredible clip featuring the classic G3 lineup is a lesson in electric guitar virtuosity
10 Under-the-Radar Albums Every Guitar Player Needs to Hear
By Guitar Player Staff published
From Chet Atkins and Merle Haggard to Jellyfish and the Creation, these hidden gems resonate with just as much passion and flair as the stock desert-island disc picks
Joe Bonamassa Regularly Apologizes to Eric Johnson for "Stealing" His Style
By Jackson Maxwell published
"He's easily one of the best out there and has been for a long time," Bonamassa said of one of his guitar heroes. "He can cover any style or whatever he needs to. He's a joy to watch and listen to."
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