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“You Pick Up a Les Paul and It's Heavy and It Really Means Something – It Means Business”: Jeff Beck on His Les Paul Love Affair
By Guitar Player Staff published
Video Watch His Matchless Technique Up Close in this Jaw-Dropping Performance of the Beatles’ “She’s a Woman.”
Here’s Why Jerry Garcia Was an Electric Guitar Innovator
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The Grateful Dead legend was a pioneering pilgrim of custom guitars and rack amps and effects.
“I Have a Problem. I’ve Got to Make My Guitar Louder”: Les Paul on His Eureka Moment
By Art Thompson published
Video Learn the truth about Les’s fledgling idea in this Musicians Hall of Fame interview and discover how his tenacity and vision became Gibson’s greatest success story.
This Unique Pair of Vintage Goldtops Has Some Extra-Special Bling
By Rod Brakes published
Find out what this uber-rare dual P-90 1956 Les Paul and PAF-loaded 1957 model have in common with David Davidson of Well Strung Guitars.
Here’s Why Eddie Van Halen was a Guitar Gear Pioneer
By Christopher Scapelliti published
A master of technique and tone, the six-string innovator turned us on to the Strat ‘bucker and Floyd Rose.
“My Music is a Reflection of My Life, Which Has Been a Little Bit All Over the Place”: Jesse Cook Talks Diverse New Album ‘Libre’
By Jimmy Leslie published
The nylon-string maestro finds release in electronic beats with his latest fret-burning effort.
Hendrix, Van Halen Lead List of Gear Innovators Inside the New Issue of Guitar Player
By Guitar Player Staff published
PLUS Skip James’ Bentonia blues legacy, John McLaughlin, Steve Morse, Jake Shimabukuro, Mike McCready, and Sonny Landreth on the late Howard Alexander Dumble. Plus – 2 unique covers!
Watch Neil Young’s Fiery Jam with Led Zeppelin at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
By Rod Brakes published
Video This rare moment captures Robert Plant also strapping on a Les Paul for “When the Levee Breaks.”
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