When Guitar Player launched in 1967, guitarists for the first time had a magazine devoted exclusively to their interests. From the start, Guitar Player has been all about helping guitarists play better and sound better, a goal we achieved by interviewing the best players of the day to learn about the gear, techniques and goals behind their sound and style. Importantly, we've never limited our coverage to one genre. Over the years we've covered rock and roll, hard rock, blues, jazz, classical, prog, metal and punk by sitting down and talking with the world's greatest players: Eric Clapton, Duane Allman, B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt, Eddie Van Halen, Jennifer Batten, Steve Vai, Buddy Guy, Yngwie Malmsteen, Mark Knopfler, Samantha Fish, Joe Satriani, Gary Clark Jr. and Carlos Santana, to name a few. But it's never been enough just to speak with the players. We've also offered in-depth reviews of the latest guitars, amps, pedals, accessories and more. The accuracy and honesty of our reviews is celebrated in the industry, making Guitar Player the most trusted magazine when it comes to reviewing gear. Likewise, from the start we made a point of featuring lessons that help guitarists acquire new skills, improve their fretboard fluency and understand the techniques and styles of their favorite guitarists. Every lesson includes not only accurate transcriptions but also audio, allowing you to hear what you're learning. Importantly, we've grown with the times. Today, Guitar Player represents the diversity of the guitar universe, with coverage of guitarists across the spectrum and eras. Whether you choose a print or digital edition, you're getting the finest magazine devoted to guitarists and gear. If you're serious about guitar playing, Guitar Player remains the magazine of choice.

Christopher Scapelliti, Editor in Chief