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Cowbell can turn a good rock song into a great one. Really!

More Cowbell! 10 Rock Guitar Classics That Bring the 'Bell

By Guitar Player Staff published

Laugh all you want, but that distinctive 'tonk' can mean the difference between a good rock song and a great one.

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Carlos Santana

Carlos Santana's Magical 1968 Gibson Les Paul Custom

By Alan di Perna published

This holy grail of Santana guitars defined the supernatural sound on ‘Abraxas’ and beyond.

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Carlos Santana

How Santana Took Their Blues-Rock Jazz Fusion to Exotic New Realms with 'Abraxas'

By Nikki O'Neil published

Over 50 years later, Carlos Santana sits down with GP to reflect on one of his most enduring, influential works.

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Stevie Ray Vaughan performs with Carlos Santana, Jimmie Vaughan, Cesar Rosas and more in 1988.

Watch Stevie Ray Vaughan (Playing a Doubleneck Guitar) Jam with Carlos Santana

By Damian Fanelli published

Santana exchanges solos with Stevie Ray, Jimmie Vaughan and Cesar Rosas, all of whom are in top form.

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