WELCOME TO THE WORSHIP GUITAR PLAYER BUYER ’ S GUIDE !
As the publisher of [ WM ] Worship Musician
magazine , I am excited to share with you our editorial team ’ s recommendations on gear and music that is turning our heads . Read through this guide to discover our picks in the world of guitars , amps , pedals , strings , new music , and worship guitar playing itself .
If we were all sitting around a table ( a very large table , mind you ), and you asked us , “ What guitars and gear are you currently impressed with ?”, the Worship Guitar Player Buyer ’ s Guide would be the answer to that question .
Also take notice of the Product Profiles and the advertising in this publication . These companies acknowledge what a large part of the market you are as worship guitar players , and these same companies support [ WM ] Worship Musician magazine in fulfilling our mission all year round : training and equipping worship leaders , worship bands and tech teams to be # BetterBySunday .
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May the Lord bless you as you follow Him ! Bruce Adolph / Publisher
BRUCE ADOLPH
Bruce has published training publications for Christian musicians for over 25 years , he is the co-founder of the Christian Musician Summit conferences and he produces three mainstream guitar festivals / shows in the Northwest . A 40-year veteran of the NAMM industry , Bruce enjoys playing the various guitars in his collection .
DOUG DOPPLER
In addition to being the Editorial Director for [ WM ] Doug studied for 3½ years with with Joe Satriani . Doppler is also a teacher for Dreamcatcher Events and is a regular at guitar camps for Satch , Steve Vai , John Petrucci , and Paul Gilbert . Doug is currently working on a Classic Rock album with Producer / Engineer John Cuniberti .
ERIC DAHL
Gear reviewer for [ WM ], Eric has been a guitar player & collector since he was 5 years old . He has written and been published in over 1,000 articles to date . He has two books out on B . B . King ’ s Lucille and his returning of that famous guitar to the King of the Blues back in 2009 .
GEORGE ROSS
President of CCLI , Inc ., George is a semiprofessional guitar hoarder and home recording enthusiast . Some believe he only got a job in the music industry to justify buying more gear , but in truth he loves being a vital part of helping songwriters have their works sung around the world .
CHRIS ROCHA
Columnist for [ WM ] and [ MA ], Chris is a life long guitar player who ’ s passion for music is only superseded by his Love for God and family . He is a 2 time Dove Award winner & 7 time Grammy Nominated Guitar Player and Producer .
MITCH BOHANNON
Cut Capo columnist for [ WM ], Mitch developed the Short-Cut Capo for Kyser and has been teaching the Cut-Capo guitar playing technique for over 20 years . 2021 brought on a new season for Mitch as he has become the Director of Live Productions for Trinity Baptist Church in Lake Charles , Louisiana .
MICHAEL HODGE
Gear Reviewer for [ WM ], Michael is a record producer , studio musician , songwriter , and staff guitarist at Lakewood Church in Houston . He ’ s known for smiling , and saying things like “ it ’ s gonna be great ,” and “ blessed are the flexible for they shall not be broken .”
DAVID HARSH
Columnist for [ WM ], David has taught thousands of guitar students for over 25 years , and now through GuitarSuccess4U . com , his online membership , he ’ s helping guitarists all over the U . S . to discover or rediscover the instrument with his unique approach . David also enjoys composing , arranging , recording , touring , and leading worship from the guitar .
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