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Paul Gilbert poses with his Ibanez Kikusui Fireman, a guitar inspired by a sake bottle
Paul Gilbert names his three favorite guitars – including one that was stolen very recently

By Mark McStea Published

The virtuoso behind Mr. Big and Racer X digs out three stalwarts from his arsenal of Ibanez guitars and explains what makes them cool – oh, and why he puts erasers under his pickups

Guitarists
Paul Gilbert holding his missing Ibanez PGM1000T electric guitar
Paul Gilbert has had guitars worth $12,000 stolen – now the shred icon needs your help to find them

By Matt Parker Published

The instruments, including three distinctive Ibanez signature models, were taken amid Mr. Big’s European tour dates

Guitarists
Paul Gilbert performs onstage with Mr. Big at the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire in London on November 19, 2017
Paul Gilbert thinks freeform guitar solos are “pretty dangerous” – but he’s brought them back for Mr. Big’s farewell tour anyway

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Though the virtuoso has admitted he's “a bit rusty with the artform” of freeform soloing, there's little sign of it in the electrifying examples that have surfaced from the band's ongoing final tour

Concert, Gigs & Tours
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Paul Gilbert reveals the surprising guitars he used to emulate Ronnie James Dio's voice, the lead that took 100 takes and his grand guitar solo plans for Mr. Big's farewell tour

By Andrew Daly Published

The much-loved virtuoso details his approach to tackling parts by Ritchie Blackmore, Tony Iommi and Vivian Campbell for The Dio Album, snapping up vintage Ibanez guitar bargains, and the younger players who are catching his ear

Music Releases
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Paul Gilbert teaches you how to play new song That’s Too Much Like Work! – complete with power tools and opening 'Crazy Lick'

By Jon Bishop Published

In this exclusive video performance and lesson, rock legend Paul Gilbert treats us to a spellbinding guitar solo involving power tools and string skipping. What could possibly go wrong?

Techniques
Brad Gillis and Billy Sheehan
Night Ranger’s Brad Gillis and Mr. Big’s Billy Sheehan announce new Skills project, share debut single, Stop the World

By Matt Owen Published

The track is lifted from Skills' first studio record, Different Worlds, due May 13

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Paul Gilbert Dishes the Dirt on His Audacious New Album, 'Behold Electric Guitar'

By Joe Bosso Published

In our December cover story, Paul Gilbert discusses how his newfound love of jazz, a different outlook on melodies and The Beatles inspired his eclectic new album.

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Paul Gilbert Shows Off His Live Rig

By Guitar World Staff Published

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Paul Gilbert: How to Get the Best Live Guitar Sound

By Guitar World Staff Published

Artist Lessons
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Mr. Big to Appear in Live Streamed Interview

By Guitar World Staff Published

We’ve teamed up with BackStory Events to present an intimate conversation with Eric Martin, Paul Gilbert, Billy Sheehan, Pat Torpey and Matt Starr of Mr. Big!

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