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

1987 Canadian Guitar Summit - Alex Lifeson, Rik Emmett, Liona Boyd & Ed Bickert together!

Canadian Guitar Summit. A roundtable interview with four of Canada's premier guitarists: Triumph's Rik Emmett, Rush's Alex Lifeson, classicist Liona boyd, and jazzer Ed Bickert.

Contents: Canadian Guitar Summit - Alex Lifeson, Rik Emmett, Liona Boyd & Ed Bickert together!; Free Soundpage Record - "Beyond Borders" - masterminded by Rik Emmett, this fusion showcase includes Alex Lifeson, Rik Emmett, Liona Boyd & Ed Bickert; Pro's Reply - Andy West; Brian Bromberg; Eduardo Fernandez; The Meat Puppets' Curt Kirkwood; Tips for staying in tune; more

1987 July Guitar Player Magazine Back-Issue available at www.GuitarPulp.com

1980 John Williams - Classical Guitar Master Exploring Electric

Cover: John Williams - Classical Guitar Master Exploring Electric

Contents: John Williams - classical virtuoso, contemporary electric stylist; Rik Emmett - Triumph's fiery young lead guitarist; Guitar in American Life pt. 2; Bossa Nova - arranging rhythms for solo guitar; Henry Strzelecki; Up & Coming Bluesmen; Effects Racks; more

1980 November Guitar Player Magazine Back-Issue available at www.GuitarPulp.com

1985 Rik Emmett of Triumph

Cover: Rik Emmett with his Yamaha Rik Emmett Custom doubleneck by Birger Peterson

Contents: Rik Emmett - Triumph's red hot rocker gets serious about guitar education, modern techniques and the changing state of rock guitar; Trevor Rabin - Yes!; Chet Atkins - Soundpage record included of Dizzy Fingers; Peter Buck; Vintage Gibson Amps; Erik Satie for guitar - the futuristic works of this eccentric 19th century composer have become some of the classical guitar repertoire's most haunting pieces; John Collins; Sonny Garrish; more

1985 January Guitar Player Magazine Back-Issue available at www.GuitarPulp.com