Jeff Jacobson

Jeff Jacobson is a guitarist, songwriter, and veteran guitar transcriber with hundreds of published credits, having created the official note-for-note guitar tab books for artists such as Steve Vai, Metallica, Taylor Swift, Joe Bonamassa, and Pat Metheny. He studied at New York University, and plays with the Undisputed Heavyweights and Sons of Allen St. Find out more at jeffjacobson.net.

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Jeff Jacobson

Masterpiece: Wes Montgomery’s “West Coast Blues”

Thrills abound in Montgomery’s 1960 roller-coaster masterclass in soloing.

Diver Down Gets No Respect at All

The album may not be Van Halen’s pinnacle, but it’s still got more than its share of great moments.

Alex Lifeson in the Limelight

The Rush guitarist’s style beams with shimmering chords, massive riffs, and soaring leads.

The Musical Colors of Andy Summers

Discover a new sonic rainbow as we take a closer look at the Police guitarist’s unique and creative guitar style.

Spider Fingers: Dave Mustaine’s Metal Artistry

Unleashing the Power of the Blues Avengers: B.B., Albert, and Freddie King

Mike Stern’s Epic “Original Rays” Solo

From Guitar Prodigy to Icon: The Randy Rhoads Years

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Jeff Jacobson

Thrills abound in Montgomery’s 1960 roller-coaster masterclass in soloing.

The album may not be Van Halen’s pinnacle, but it’s still got more than its share of great moments.

The Rush guitarist’s style beams with shimmering chords, massive riffs, and soaring leads.

Discover a new sonic rainbow as we take a closer look at the Police guitarist’s unique and creative guitar style.