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Guitar Player

Jul 01 2020
Magazine

The only magazine committed to the most experienced and serious guitar players. Get Guitar Player digital magazine subscription today for the finest lessons and master classes, interviews with top artists, recording tips, and extensive product reviews.

Keep on Growing • IN THE WORLD of rock music, 1970 was a year of disasters. From the Beatles’ breakup to the deaths of Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin, it felt that year as if the very pillars of rock music were being torn down. Their absence created opportunities for artists new and old to fill the void. Yet in the midst of such profound change, Eric Clapton, then considered one of rock’s most important guitarists, chose to do the unthinkable by retreating from fame.

Guitar Player • Vol. 54 No. 7 JULY 2020

OPENING NOTES

How to Contact Us!

Firebird Sweet • Doug Kauer’s Banshee Deluxe takes the edge off the reverse-bodied classic axe.

String Fever • Best Coast take their SoCal brand of sunny pop-punk to new extremes on Always Tomorrow.

Out on a Limb • On Trio Live 2020, David Grissom takes soloing to the extreme.

My Career in Five Songs • A stolen SG! Lonnie Mack! Robby Krieger reflects on key tracks from his legendary canon.

Clear Favorite • Introduced in 1969, the “see-through” Ampeg Dan Amstrong guitar earned its own modest fan club of top-name guitarists.

You Say You Want a Revolution? • From its guitar tones to John Lennon’s songs, the White Album rocks like no other.

Canned Heat • Inspired by African street musicians, Bohemian’s oil-can guitars are weird, wacky and wonderful.

FOR your LOVE • ERIC CLAPTON GOT BACK TO BASICS TO MAKE LAYLA, AN ANGUISHED VALENTINE TO THE WIFE OF HIS BEST FRIEND. IN THE PROCESS HE REINVENTED HIS CAREER AND MADE AN ALBUM THAT, 50 YEARS ON, REMAINS A ROCK AND ROLL MILE STONE.

LIVE & UNSEEN • Eric Clapton Live History collects previously unpublished photos of Slowhand from the span of his long career.

1957 GIBSON LES PAUL • The introduction of the 1957 Les Paul broadened the sonic palette for future generations of guitarists, including Duane Allman.

FENDER TWEED CHAMP • The tiny amp Clapton reportedly used on Layla predates even the Tele and Strat.

1956 FENDER STRATOCASTER • Eric Clapton forged his sound and style with an example of the guitar he dubbed Brownie.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS • SOME 30 YE ARS AGO, DANNY GATTON GAVE A HAND TO A 1 2-YEAR-OLD GUITAR PRODIGY. JOE BONAMASSA REPAYS THE FAVOR WITH EASY TO BUY, HARD TO SELL, AN INSTRUMENTAL GUITAR ALBUM CUT IN THE HUMBLER’S STYLE.

DREAM MAKER • How John Jorgenson helped Joe Bonmassa’s wish come true.

A PAIR OF ACES • Joe reveals the tales behind two of his vintage Teles.

FENDER BENDERS • THE GUITAR MAKER BL URS THE LINES WITH ITS TWISTED GUITARS OF PARALLEL UNIVERSE VOLUME II.

LONDON CALLING • Thirty years after igniting the acoustic revolution, Tesla head to Abbey Road Studios for a commemorative celebration.

Majestic Roar • An appreciation of the elegantly powerful musical artistry of Stone Temple Pilots guitarist Dean DeLeo.

Melodic Masters, part 2 • We conclude our two-part lesson in the art of tasteful rock lead playing with a look at the styles of David Gilmour, Brian May, Jerry Cantrell and Slash.

Mastering Meter • Three tips for keeping time.

Asken • INTERCOOLER DROPTOP

Positive Grid • SPARK SMART AMP & APP

Fender • AMERICAN ACOUSTASONIC STRATOCASTER

Supro • CONQUISTADOR

JHS Pedals • CHEESE BALL DISTORTION/FUZZ

One Control • BJF-S66

Line 6 • POD GO

“Satch Boogie” • Joe Satriani turned a vision of Gene Krupa into a rock radio hit — and a shred guitar...


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Frequency: Monthly Pages: 100 Publisher: Future Publishing Ltd Edition: Jul 01 2020

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The only magazine committed to the most experienced and serious guitar players. Get Guitar Player digital magazine subscription today for the finest lessons and master classes, interviews with top artists, recording tips, and extensive product reviews.

Keep on Growing • IN THE WORLD of rock music, 1970 was a year of disasters. From the Beatles’ breakup to the deaths of Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin, it felt that year as if the very pillars of rock music were being torn down. Their absence created opportunities for artists new and old to fill the void. Yet in the midst of such profound change, Eric Clapton, then considered one of rock’s most important guitarists, chose to do the unthinkable by retreating from fame.

Guitar Player • Vol. 54 No. 7 JULY 2020

OPENING NOTES

How to Contact Us!

Firebird Sweet • Doug Kauer’s Banshee Deluxe takes the edge off the reverse-bodied classic axe.

String Fever • Best Coast take their SoCal brand of sunny pop-punk to new extremes on Always Tomorrow.

Out on a Limb • On Trio Live 2020, David Grissom takes soloing to the extreme.

My Career in Five Songs • A stolen SG! Lonnie Mack! Robby Krieger reflects on key tracks from his legendary canon.

Clear Favorite • Introduced in 1969, the “see-through” Ampeg Dan Amstrong guitar earned its own modest fan club of top-name guitarists.

You Say You Want a Revolution? • From its guitar tones to John Lennon’s songs, the White Album rocks like no other.

Canned Heat • Inspired by African street musicians, Bohemian’s oil-can guitars are weird, wacky and wonderful.

FOR your LOVE • ERIC CLAPTON GOT BACK TO BASICS TO MAKE LAYLA, AN ANGUISHED VALENTINE TO THE WIFE OF HIS BEST FRIEND. IN THE PROCESS HE REINVENTED HIS CAREER AND MADE AN ALBUM THAT, 50 YEARS ON, REMAINS A ROCK AND ROLL MILE STONE.

LIVE & UNSEEN • Eric Clapton Live History collects previously unpublished photos of Slowhand from the span of his long career.

1957 GIBSON LES PAUL • The introduction of the 1957 Les Paul broadened the sonic palette for future generations of guitarists, including Duane Allman.

FENDER TWEED CHAMP • The tiny amp Clapton reportedly used on Layla predates even the Tele and Strat.

1956 FENDER STRATOCASTER • Eric Clapton forged his sound and style with an example of the guitar he dubbed Brownie.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS • SOME 30 YE ARS AGO, DANNY GATTON GAVE A HAND TO A 1 2-YEAR-OLD GUITAR PRODIGY. JOE BONAMASSA REPAYS THE FAVOR WITH EASY TO BUY, HARD TO SELL, AN INSTRUMENTAL GUITAR ALBUM CUT IN THE HUMBLER’S STYLE.

DREAM MAKER • How John Jorgenson helped Joe Bonmassa’s wish come true.

A PAIR OF ACES • Joe reveals the tales behind two of his vintage Teles.

FENDER BENDERS • THE GUITAR MAKER BL URS THE LINES WITH ITS TWISTED GUITARS OF PARALLEL UNIVERSE VOLUME II.

LONDON CALLING • Thirty years after igniting the acoustic revolution, Tesla head to Abbey Road Studios for a commemorative celebration.

Majestic Roar • An appreciation of the elegantly powerful musical artistry of Stone Temple Pilots guitarist Dean DeLeo.

Melodic Masters, part 2 • We conclude our two-part lesson in the art of tasteful rock lead playing with a look at the styles of David Gilmour, Brian May, Jerry Cantrell and Slash.

Mastering Meter • Three tips for keeping time.

Asken • INTERCOOLER DROPTOP

Positive Grid • SPARK SMART AMP & APP

Fender • AMERICAN ACOUSTASONIC STRATOCASTER

Supro • CONQUISTADOR

JHS Pedals • CHEESE BALL DISTORTION/FUZZ

One Control • BJF-S66

Line 6 • POD GO

“Satch Boogie” • Joe Satriani turned a vision of Gene Krupa into a rock radio hit — and a shred guitar...


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