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Jazz Guitar Tone: 1980s

The defining jazz guitar tones of the 1980s. Gear breakdowns, key artists (Eric Johnson, Mike Stern, Scott Henderson), and how to recreate each sound.

Key Artists

Tone in Context: Jazz in the 1980s

The 1980s defined a generation of jazz guitar tone. Explore each artist above for detailed gear breakdowns, signal chains, and budget-matched rig guides.

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