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Stevie Ray Vaughan – "He is going to shake the world!"

In the early 80s, when Eric Clapton first heard Stevie Ray Vaughan play, it took his breath away. What David Bowie heard was the most exciting guitarist since Jeff Beck…

THE CROSSROADS - Lage Lund: Soloing with Intervals

Down at the Crossroads this month, John Wheatcroft checks out an incredible Norwegian virtuoso, and one of the brightest stars from today's world of jazz guitar.

PLAY LIKE...ERIC CLAPTON

This month Andy Saphir examines the various styles of one of the most revered and influential blues-rock guitarists of them all, the legendary 'Slowhand' himself.

SCOTT LEPAGE

Guitar instrumentals have supplied some of music's most evocative moments. Jason Sidwell asks top guitarists for their take on this iconic movement. This month: one half of the guitar duo that fronts Polyphia.

MITCH DALTON

The studio guitarist's guide to happiness and personal fulfilment, as related by our resident session ace. This month: Profile, Shmofile.

NAPOLÉON COSTE Barcarolle

This month we're floating along the canals of Venice with this chirpy French take on a gondolier's song, prepared for us by resident classical guru, Declan Zapala.

SAMANTHA FISH

A minute's all it takes to discover what makes a great guitarist tick. Before she jumped into her limo for the airport, we grabbed a quick chat with this hard-working American blues phenomenon.

VIDEO MASTERCLASS - Allen Hinds

We welcome the stunning US guitarist, Allen Hinds to demonstrate his sophisticated legato lead work over Jason Sidwell's track, Glow To Grow. Jon Bishop is your guide.

SONS OF APOLLO

Martin Cooper checks out the sound of rock supergroup Sons Of Apollo, featuring the amazing Ron Thal, aka Bumblefoot.

RICHIE SAMBORA

Phil Short looks back to an 80s icon, a guitar hero who not only played with rockers Bon Jovi but always showed great blues chops!

JUSTIN SANDERCOE

The founder of justinguitar.com lends GT his insight as one of the world's most successful guitar teachers. This Month: Tipping The Scales

How I Wrote..."Undun"

Randy Bachman reveals the influence of Lenny Breau, Bob Dylan and the Zombies in the Guess Who's 1969 hit.

BEGINNER'S PLUCK

Peter Buck and Krist Novoselic pick their gigs carefully. Cuban blues hound Hector Tellez Jr. got them both - for his debut.

MAGIC BUS

Arielle takes a sonic tour of the classic rock era with songs and guitar tones inspired by the spirit of ’73.

THE ART OF WAR

Three albums into their career, U2 found their triumphant sound and activist voice. Forty years on, The Edge and producer Steve Lillywhite discuss the album on which the group built its legacy.

TIP SHEET

These habits have helped “Captain” Kirk Douglas stay on course with the Roots and their Tonight Show gig.

Hybrid Heaven

As ALO drop their first studio album in eight years, Dan \"Lebo\" Lebowitz reveals his secrets to achieving glorious amplified acoustic tone.

GUY TALK

As he prepares to exit the world stage, blues guitar original Buddy Guy entertains Guitar Player with a dozen tales from his nearly 70-year career.

Take a Stand

Inspirations for upping your stand game (you know you need it!).

IN THE NAME OF LOVE

When it came to remaking 40 classic U2 tracks for Songs of Surrender, The Edge was guided by his heart and one grand idea: “to make intimacy the new version of punk rock.”

PEAK PERFORMER

Martin Guitar’s SC line reaches its zenith with the limited-edition Custom Shop SC-2022, a masterful combination of form and function.

SOUND & VISION

Timeless in tone and style, yet built with advanced luthiery techniques, Furch Guitars deserves your serious attention. We travel to the Czech Republic to find out more.

American Dream

José Feliciano filtered pop through Spanish Harlem roots on his 1968 debut.

LINE DANCE

He moves between Def Leppard and Last in Line without missing a step. But Vivian Campbell says he put the wrong foot forward with Ronnie James Dio.

UNEARTHED 'BURST

This undocumented one-owner vintage Les Paul recently arrived at Vintage 'n' Rare Guitars from South Africa. We take 'Sunny' for a spin...

MARTY STUART

As he readies his first studio album in six years, the country legend reflects on being a road dog, surviving Covid, his favourite memories of Johnny Cash and why heartbreak will never go out of fashion

Super 70s

Compared to the hallowed 50s or the swingin’ 60s, when it comes to guitars, the 1970s has long suffered from an image problem.

Longtermers

A few months’ gigging, recording and everything that goes with it – welcome to Guitarist ’s longterm test report

GIMME SHELTER

Many British guitar heroes of the 60s started out on budget archtops, and models associated with the early careers of stars retain nostalgia-value today. But what if you thought you had found Keef's actual guitar?

Supreme Team

Blackstar’s latest Amped product adds built-in effects to its 100-watt head – which is small enough to sit on a pedalboard or studio desktop. And it’s set to be another game-changer