This May 2006 issue of Guitar Player magazine (Volume 40, Number 5) offers an incredible resource for guitarists eager to improve their skills and tone. The cover story features "99 Ways To Play Better (And Sound Better) Right Now!" with expert tips from legendary guitarists including Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Carlos Santana, Al Di Meola, Tom Morello, Jim Hall, and many others. This issue also contains a special section teaching 5 classic Jimi Hendrix riffs plus a comprehensive roundup testing 20 budget solidbody guitars.

Inside, readers will find in-depth lessons like "Master Class: 6-String Boot Camp," insights into playing styles such as "How to Play Like Eldon Shamblin," and a "Lick Library" dedicated to Jimi Hendrix's most transcendent moments on guitar. Additional content covers artist profiles on Children of Bodom and Johnny Winter, a recording section with production strategies, gear reviews including the Stompbox Fever Seymour Duncan SFX-03, and vintage guitar features. This issue is a must-have for collectors and guitar enthusiasts looking for authoritative guidance and inspiration from top guitar professionals.