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Paul Pigat: “I took a little lesson from AC/DC on the solos for this record: to make the solo completely different from the rest of the song”

By Alan di Perna published

The Canadian guitarist walks through the retro-rock techniques and tones that inform his unique rockabilly style on Cousin Harley’s new album, Let’s Go!

What's on Paul Pigat's playlist? Find out here!

By Guitar World Staff published

Paul Pigat discusses what he's been listening to as of late

Top 10 Essential Vintage Rockabilly Guitar Solos

By Damian Fanelli published

10 killer vintage rockabilly songs that every rock fan—let alone every guitarist—should know and/or learn how to play.

10 of 2017's Best Roots Albums: Rock, Blues and Country

By Damian Fanelli published

Cousin Harley Premiere"Deep South" from New Merle Travis Tribute Album

By Damian Fanelli published

Canadian rockabilly guitar master Paul Pigat was in the process of recording a new solo album when he suddenly realized the late country guitar virtuoso Merle Travis would've turned 100 this year.

Jeff Beck, Duane Eddy and Gretsch Supply Plenty of Vintage Voltage at NAMM Show

By Damian Fanelli published

Thursday night, January 19—opening night of the 2017 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, California—Gretsch Guitars threw one hell of a rockabilly party for 350 lucky guests.

The Next Bend: B-Blender Turns your Bigsby Vibrato Into a B-Bender Without Routing or Drilling

By Damian Fanelli published

Vintage Guitars Vs. New: When Touring, It's Best to Keep the Retro-Cool Valuables at Home

By Paul Pigat published

Saturday, June 18, Was Gretsch Day in Brooklyn

By Damian Fanelli published

Saturday, June 18 (Paul McCartney's birthday), was Gretsch Day at StreetSounds NYC, a guitar shop in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, N.Y. It's the largest authorized Gretsch guitar dealer in the United States.