Guitar Player Magazine - July 2023

In this issue

Terry Carleton’s Whack Job
1968 Yamaha SG-3c.

David Gilmour’s sublime Dark Side of the Moon fretwork.

Kiss My Strings JAM Offset and Telecaster Bridges..

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?

6 mins

BACK IN BLACK

Angela Petrilli emerges from grief with a new band, a new EP and an inspired outlook on guitar.

5 mins

ASSISTED STRETCHING

Taylor Goldsmith talks Dawes' latest genre-extending effort and the benefits of bringing a hired guitarslinger on tour.

5 mins

TIP SHEET

Feeling stuck in rut? Steve Morse has five ways to get you back in action and playing better than ever.

5 mins

MY CAREER IN FIVE SONGS

Billy Squier reveals secrets behind key tracks that span his solo career.

8 mins

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.

9 mins

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.

10+ mins

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.

3 mins

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.

10+ mins

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.

10+ mins

ACOUSTIC WAVES

The 2023 NAMM show was surging with innovative and environmentally savvy gear for acoustic players. We did a little surfing.

9 mins

Open & Shut

How to liven up progressions by combining open and closed chords.

2 mins

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.

3 mins

VERTEX EFFECTS

Boost MK II + Volume/Expression Insert T

4 mins

KISS MY STRINGS

JAM Offset and Telecaster Bridges

3 mins

How I Wrote... "Reminiscing"

Little River Band's Graeham Goble reflects on the group's 1978 hit and its famous fan - John Lennon.

3 mins

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Guitar Player educates, empowers, and inspires obsessed guitarists to sound better and play better. Through its comprehensive print, online, and social-networking media—as well as community-rousing events such as Guitar Superstar—Guitar Player feeds a player’s passion for mastering tone, technique, gear, technology, composition, and live performance. Revered for its insightful artist interviews, multi-faceted music lessons, and trusted product reviews since 1967, Guitar Player has influenced generations of players— including some world-renowned guitar stars—and continues to encourage and motivate serious guitarists of all ages, styles, and skill levels.