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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

Watch Wolfgang Van Halen Play "Eruption" on the Original Frankenstein in Newly Released Studio Footage
By Jackson Maxwell published
Wolfgang released the footage – which was shot in 2015 – to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the recording of the iconic instrumental.

“I Am Just a Punk Kid Trying to Get a Sound Out of a Guitar That I Couldn't Buy Off the Rack”: a 23-Year-Old Eddie Van Halen Talks Building His Own Guitars
By Rod Brakes, Jas Obrecht published
Screwdrivers, chisels, drills and chainsaws – the young prodigy reveals all in this amazing interview from the GP archive.

Seymour Duncan Offers Legendary Humbucker Tone with the 78 Model, Green Magic and High Voltage
By Rod Brakes published
If you’re looking to up your ‘bucker game then check out these vintage-style builds.

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.

“I Have a Whole Career That’s Based Around Crazy Ideas”: Sammy Hagar Reveals How Inspiration Struck Him and Eddie Van Halen
By Joe Bosso published
The Red Rocker tells the inspiring tale behind Van Halen’s enduring hit “Right Now.”

Watch Van Halen Breaking Big on Japanese TV in 1978 with “You Really Got Me”
By Rod Brakes published
Video This cool vintage clip shows the band on the verge of international stardom as they make “Van Halen the future of rock ‘n’ roll.”
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