It's a jam-packed issue from cover to cover, and it starts with Lenny Kravitz, as he celebrates his new album, 'Blue Electric Light,' and gives us an up-close look at his rare guitar collection. Since his first release, Lenny has been the master of impeccable riffs, perfect guitar tone and genre-melding music. As he releases 'Blue Electric Light,' he tells Guitar Player what drives his passion for tone and shares a deep look at nine of his most prized vintage axes, including his:
• 1953 Gibson Le Paul Goldtop Conversion
• 1959 Gibson Les Paul Custom
• 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard “Plain Top”
• Rare custom color Fender Strats
Plus, Lenny shares the backstories of five hits, including "Mr. Cab Driver" and "Fly Away.”
Also in this issue:
Julian Lage: The jazz virtuoso reveals what led him to meld acoustic and electric on his gorgeous new album, 'Speak to Me.'
Ace Frehley: He may be the Space Ace, but he's never had his head — or his guitar game — more together than on '10,000 Volts,' his shockingly good new album.
Rich Robinson: As the Black Crowes fly again with their first new album in 15 years, Rich tells how music mended his relationship with brother Chris and kept the band true to its origins. Plus, he shares details of how his amp company, Muswell Amplification, has remade his beloved 1968 Marshall Bluesbreaker.
Rosie Frater-Taylor: Combining a jazz-infused guitar-meets-vocal vamping style with an indie-rock approach, Rosie is like no other guitarist today.
Davey Johnstone: After five decades with superstar Elton John, he has valuable tips to help you reach the top of your game.
Guthrie Govan: As the Aristocrats return after a five-year break, the guitar virtuoso explains why humor and guitar virtuosity remain essential to his craft.
How I Wrote... “The Eye of the Tiger”: Frankie Sullivan tells how Sylvester Stallone’s request for a 'Rocky III' theme gave Survivor their signature hit.
J Mascis: After recording a handful of acoustic albums, the Dinosaur Jr founder brings his electric guitars back for a hang on 'What Do We Do Now.'
Chris Spedding: With credits ranging from Robert Gordon to Bryan Ferry, the journeyman guitarist reveals the stories behind his five greatest sessions.
Lesson: Adventures in Fingerstyle Rock Guitar, Part One: The first of our two-part lesson in letting go of the pick to discover new techniques and textures.
All this and more, including reviews of the EBG-6 Jigsaw Crook, UAFX Lion ’68
Super Lead Amp pedal, Jackson American Series Virtuoso, Friedman JEL-20 head, Circa 74 AV150-10 acoustic amplifier and Two Notes Opus Amp Sim & DynIR Engine.
