Guitar Player May 2026

: The platform remains a primary source for artist interviews , gear reviews , and instructional lessons across rock, blues, jazz, and metal. Historical Significance

: Active print subscribers were automatically transitioned to its sister publication, Guitar World . Guitar Player

: The legacy lives on at GuitarPlayer.com , managed by digital editor-in-chief Christopher Scapelliti. : The platform remains a primary source for

is an American magazine for guitarists that ended its 58-year print run in December 2024 . Founded in 1967 in San Jose, California, by Bud Eastman, it was the world's oldest continuously published magazine dedicated to the instrument. Current Status and Content and instructional lessons across rock

For decades, it was considered the "bible" for serious musicians, featuring iconic covers from Jimi Hendrix to Eddie Van Halen.