Charlie Parra
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“I was close to being kicked out of school. A therapist suggested guitar playing would help me with my behavior and grades…”: Peruvian shredder Charlie Parra had an unlikely path to success – but Eddie Van Halen was always his guiding light
By Andrew Daly published
The Kramer signature artist was raised on pop-punk and nu metal, but there weren't enough guitar solos for his liking. Discovering EVH and Randy Rhoads was “mind-blowing” for the young guitarist – and his career hasn't let up since

Charlie Parra: “I love tapping so much. The main reason I use a V is because there’s basically no wood between my tapping hand and the fretboard”
By Richard Bienstock published
The Peruvian shred whiz discusses the shreddable design of his signature Kramer Nite-V Plus

New Kramer signature artist Charlie Parra shows off his EVH-inspired Nite V guitar with a storming Van Halen medley
By Matt Owen published
Dance the Night Away, Panama, Ain't Talkin' Bout Love and, of course, Eruption all get a run out on the fitting V-style Frankenstrat reincarnate

From dream-pop magic to the next big name in power-metal: here are this week's essential guitar tracks
By Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell, Matt Owen, Sam Roche published
Usher in those warmer temperatures with a hot collection of guitar-heavy tunes from Mdou Moctar, Aziya, BRIDEAR, Horace Bray, St. Vincent, and more…
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