Guitarist of the Year 2020
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Meet 2020's Guitarists of the Year
By Guitar World Staff published
Featuring the best electric and acoustic guitarists, best teacher, and best young guitarist, as picked by GW editors and star judges

Mike Papapavlou named Guitar Teacher of the Year 2020
By Sam Roche published
“With patience, persistence and perseverance, anyone can play, do and accomplish anything on guitar,” the intrepid instructor says

Introducing your 2020 Bassist of the Year, Danny Sapko
By Bass Player Staff published
The 27-year-old funked his way to the well-deserved top spot

Your Electric Guitarist of the Year 2020 winner is Igor Paspalj
By Sam Roche published
The virtuoso bags the top spot for the coveted title

Juho Ranta-Maunus wins Young Guitarist of the Year 2020
By Michael Astley-Brown published
14-year-old Finnish prodigy takes the crown in hotly contested competition

Introducing your Young Guitarist of the Year 2020 finalists
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Vote for your favorite of these unbelievable guitar prodigies

Here are your Bassist of the Year 2020 finalists – vote now!
By Sam Roche published
From 7-string-wielding virtuosos to jazz-fusion wizards, here are the top 5 bass entrants from this year's competition

Vote for the winner of Electric Guitarist of the Year 2020
By Sam Roche published
Have your say on the most talented player of 2020!
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