Los Shapis Latest about Los Shapis “I Love Santana. But I Think That It’s Vital for People to Recognize That There Are Many Other Important Players”: Beto Martinez Talks Inspiration By James Volpe Rotondi published 8 June 22 From chunk to chicha, Latin rock's leading light reveals his most important influences. Guitarists Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1“Every guitar that had been in Jamaica had to be pulled apart and rebuilt because of what the humidity there did to the electronics.” Pedal legend Roger Mayer reveals how he perfected Bob Marley's guitar tone for 'Exodus,' his global breakthrough 2“That opened up a whole world for me. You realize that it's all there.” Derek Trucks reveals how fretboard visualization helped him find harmonic possibilities all over the fretboard3“Lack of use, plus three bouts of COVID, probably phased out the plectrum for me”: Mark Knopfler tells why he’s ditched the pick in favor of fingerpicking 4"I thought it was about the lamest song I ever wrote in my life.” Eddie Van Halen on guitar solos, the music teacher who slapped his face, and his all-time worst song 5“I went out to have a cigarette. The door opens and it’s the producer. He looks at me and says, ‘You feel like playing?’”: Steve Hunter tells how he spontaneously tracked the guitar solo for Aerosmith's "Train Kept a Rollin' "
“I Love Santana. But I Think That It’s Vital for People to Recognize That There Are Many Other Important Players”: Beto Martinez Talks Inspiration By James Volpe Rotondi published 8 June 22 From chunk to chicha, Latin rock's leading light reveals his most important influences.
