1974 Guitar Player - Herb Ellis, Barney Kessel, Charlie Byrd trio - Historic Jazz Trio

Contents: Herb Ellis, Barney Kessel, Charlie Byrd trio - Historic Jazz Trio; Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath; Bill Connors - starting with Chick Corea; Phil Baugh - playing a 6-string with pedals; Link Wray - Still rumblin' on; The Fret - A fascinating history; How to buy a guitar - tips from those who know; Pro's Reply - Ramblin' Jack Elliott; Tom Bradshaw - pedal steel workshop; Jerry Hahn - picking technique; more

1974 October Guitar Player Magazine Back-Issue available at www.GuitarPulp.com

1973 The Essence of George Benson

Contents: The Essence of George Benson; Extending beyond Mahavishnu - John McLaughlin; Brotherhood to Moses - Jerry Hahn is a guitarist whose talents are exposed by Ron Crotty; Roy Buchanan; Fusion - Jazz-Rock-Classical - Mike Bourne reviews the music of 1972; Blindfold Test: Barney Kessel; Caught: Frank Zappa, Cedar Walton, Joe Farrell, Gunther Hampel, Earl Hines; Workshop: Jerry Hahn explains chord progression and some practice techniques; more

1973 June 7 Down Beat Jazz Blues Rock Magazine Back-Issue available at www.GuitarPulp.com

1973 John Cipollina - A Rock Giant

Contents: John Cipollina - Quicksilver to Copperhead; Barney Kessel at Concord - Barney runs a music camp; Jim Sullivan - popular British rocker; Jazz Guitar in College - a panel and an evaluation; Tax Tips - updated hints for guitarists; Glenn Cornick - bassist for Tull and Turkey; The D'Angelico Guitar - and the man behind it; Randy Scruggs - blending bluegrass, blues, rock; more

1973 January/February Guitar Player Magazine Back-Issue available at www.GuitarPulp.com

1986 Steve Vai interview and transcription of his "Big Trouble" guitar solo

Contents: Steve Vai - flashy, funny, and unpredictable, David Lee Roth's guitarist may well be a touchstone for new directions in rock guitar. With Steve's transcription of his "Big Trouble" solo; Pro's Reply- Barney Kessel; NAMM; The Kinetic Scott Henderson; Soundpage Recording - Michael Hedges, "Because It's There"; In Color - Historic Country Guitars; Bassist/Visionary Paul Samwell-Smith; Alex Malheiros of Azymuth; Fingernails - care and feeding; more

1986 October Guitar Player Magazine Back-Issue available at www.GuitarPulp.com

1982The John Entwistle guitar & classic instrument collection - shown: Gretsch Model 6120 Chet Atkins

John Entwistle - although best known as one of the most influential bassists in rock history, the Who's John Entwistle is also a formidable collector. Here he reveals his views on the art of collecting classic instruments.

Contents: Recording Acoustic Guitar; John Entwistle; The Entwistle Collection in full color; Hi-Tech Guitars; Gibson Factory Tour; Essential Listening by Rik Emmett; Barney Kessel; more

1982 May Guitar Player Magazine Back-Issue available at www.GuitarPulp.com

1982 Special Tribute to Charlie Christian 1919-1942

Forty years after his death, Guitar Player presents a special commemorative feature on the electric guitar's first star, with a view of the instrument written by Charlie in 1939, biography, and discography. Also: Remembrances by John Hammond, Benny Goodman, and Barney Kessel, as well as a transcription of Charlie's classic solo in "Honeysuckle Rose."

Contents: Special Tribute to Charlie Christian 1919-1942; Janet Marlow; Custom Solidbodies - Paul Reed Smith; .38 Special, Don Barnes, Jeff Carlisi; Def Leppard, Pete Willis, Steve Clark; Choosing an electric part 1; more

1982 March Guitar Player Magazine Back-Issue available at www.GuitarPulp.com