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We tip our hats to the players that made 2023 such a defining year in guitar history – and whose achievements well be talking about in years to come

Inspired by Dave Matthews Bands Satellite back in 2008, Mayer crafted a routine that would improve finger dexterity – and in doing so created one of his most popular songs to date

A member of Phish was in the running to be a member of Dead & Company.

Known for his vibrant and high-energy live performances, Cory Wong has risen to prominence within the jam community - incorporating elements of jazz, R&B and funk alongside an all-star band to produce a high-octane, thrilling concert experience for the masses.

Keyboardist Rachel Eckroth will join Mike Gordon on his upcoming summer tour.

“It’s all about our lives, the stuff that I do, there’s music themes, there’s exploring music topics and things like that that I’ve seen done before and I always wanted that to exist.”

Though Page loved the Tele he used on Zeps groundbreaking debut, his needs – both onstage and in the studio – began to rapidly change after that albums tremendous success.

The James Gang icons Les Paul Standard convinced Page to put down the Fender Telecaster he used on Led Zeppelin I and begin a love affair with another single-cut

The Stalwarts of Music podcast has featured the likes of Nathan East, Doyle Bramhall II and Marc Urselli

The jazz virtuoso told Cory Wong how overdrives and other effects interrupt his guitar “choreography”