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The Vintage Acoustic Maker No One Talks About Today
In the early 1920s, Lyon & Healy rivaled Martin with X-braced tops and plenty of bling.
MY CAREER IN FIVE SONGS
Kansas founding guitarist Rich Williams picks his greatest cuts from the group's 50-year history.
TIP SHEET
\"Put the guitar down.\" On his solo recordings or with Jason Isbell, Sadler Vaden lives by these pointers.
AN AMERICANA SALUTE TO VETS AND LIFE BUDDIES
Nashville's Billy Dawson makes a musical tribute that supports soldiers and service dogs, with help from Billy Sheehan and others.
DUANE BETTS STEPS OUT SOLO
The guitarist makes his full-length debut with Wild & Precious Life, featuring guests Derek Trucks and Marcus King.
MESA'S GREATEST HITS
The company's Mark VII 1x12 combo puts the long-running amp maker's best-loved circuits in one compact rig.
LARGER THAN LIFE
He's played on records by Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond and Donovan. As he drops his latest solo effort, Jonny Polonsky reflects on how he spun a few homemade cassettes into a remarkably varied music career.
MY CAREER IN FIVE SONGS
Billy Squier reveals secrets behind key tracks that span his solo career.
TIP SHEET
Feeling stuck in rut? Steve Morse has five ways to get you back in action and playing better than ever.
ASSISTED STRETCHING
Taylor Goldsmith talks Dawes' latest genre-extending effort and the benefits of bringing a hired guitarslinger on tour.
BACK IN BLACK
Angela Petrilli emerges from grief with a new band, a new EP and an inspired outlook on guitar.
SMALL WONDERS
Having nailed the vintage-style bolt-neck guitar, K-Line attempts golden age–inspired 1x12 combos. How do the Bevo and Manchester measure up?
How I Wrote... "Reminiscing"
Little River Band's Graeham Goble reflects on the group's 1978 hit and its famous fan - John Lennon.
KISS MY STRINGS
JAM Offset and Telecaster Bridges
VERTEX EFFECTS
Boost MK II + Volume/Expression Insert T
BOSS Katana-50 MkII EX
THE KATANA SERIES amps from Boss recently expanded with the introduction of three new Mkll models: a 50-watt 1x12, a 100-watt head and a 2x12 cabinet with Boss Waza speakers.
Open & Shut
How to liven up progressions by combining open and closed chords.
ACOUSTIC WAVES
The 2023 NAMM show was surging with innovative and environmentally savvy gear for acoustic players. We did a little surfing.
BEST SHOTS
As he savors his Rock Hall induction and raves for the musical Invincible, Neil Giraldo reflects on the highlights of his career — from Rick Derringer to Pat Benatar and beyond.
Still Killing
Fifty-five years since his solo bow, Harvey Mandel shows no sign of slowing down on his latest, Who's Calling. \"The Sustain King\" riffs with GP on his music, guitar technique and a certain player by the name of Eddie.
THE BLACK STRAT
An iconic instrument heard on Pink Floyd albums, including The Dark Side of the Moon, David Gilmour’s Black Strat underwent its fair share of modifications over the years. Here we explore its storied life and many mods.
ΜΟΟΝ RISE
As The Dark Side of the Moon turns 50, we go behind the scenes of Pink Floyd’s masterpiece, from its live origins to its studio metamorphosis, to explore David Gilmour’s gear and tone, and the stories behind every track.
How I Wrote..."Undun"
Randy Bachman reveals the influence of Lenny Breau, Bob Dylan and the Zombies in the Guess Who's 1969 hit.
Take a Stand
Inspirations for upping your stand game (you know you need it!).
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.
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.
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.”
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.
American Dream
José Feliciano filtered pop through Spanish Harlem roots on his 1968 debut.