Guitar Player Magazine Holiday 2020 Eddie Van Halen Tribute (Pre-Order)

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Eddie Van Halen changed guitar and gear — from how the instrument is played to how it's made. In this jam-packed special tribute to the late guitar legend, we remember Ed in his own words and those of his friends and fellow players. It's all here, from his first 1978 interview — for Guitar Player magazine — to his last conversation with a guitar magazine in 2016. Meet Ed on the cusp of fame, when GP editor Jas Obrecht landed the guitarist's debut interview, printed here in its entirety for the very first time. Ed talks about his guitar modifications, early influences and how the band Van Halen landed its record contract despite never approaching a single record label. In his 2016 interview, Ed reveals how the EVH brand of guitars and amps came to define his singular philosophy about guitar design and reliability, sharing stories about his unique — and occasionally dangerous — methods of testing gear. Also in this issue, Steve Vai, Nuno Bettencourt, Joe Satriani, Jennifer Batten, Nile Rodgers, Jason Becker and Sonny Landreth share their perspectives on Ed's life, music, contributions and friendship in statements made expressly for Guitar Player's tribute issue. Plus, we count down Ed's top-10 Van Halen tracks and 10 more songs on which he was a guest artist, and we share a great lesson on Ed's style, complete with TAB and audio. It's all here, along with the latest gear.