Latest articles by Rod Brakes
Rickenbacker’s Deluxe semi-hollow electrics exhibited the full artistry of master luthier Roger Rossmeisl
David Davidson of Well Strung Guitars tells the amazing tale of a prototype Bigsby Tele in an unusual sunburst finish
Video The prog rock guitar doyen gives the low-down on some of his most prized instruments
Video The infamous guitarist’s methodical menace is on full show in this classic ‘70s clip
Video The warmth and friendship shared by the iconic songsters is evident in this intimate rendition
Don't miss our latest 'No Guitar Is Safe' podcast featuring the dynamic six-string wizard
Video Brian Setzer reinvigorated the art of virtuoso rock and roll guitar playing and raised the bar for every guitarist who dug a plectrum into rock and roll’s classic catalog
This iconic semi-hollow thinline presented the best of both the solidbody and acoustic worlds
Video This unmissable film offers an intimate look into the life and career of one of today’s most vital blues artists
VIDEO This outstanding live studio rendition showcases a unique meeting of musical minds
We trace the evolution of these superlative guitars with jazzbox expert and author Dr Thomas A. Van Hoose
An under-the-radar vintage gem, here’s why Les Paul’s favorite signature model suffered a similar fate to the now uber-collectible ‘Burst
Available now in Martin’s Standard Series, the 0-18 remains small in stature but big on tone
Video "Toto will never record another studio album," says Luke
Restoration expert and ‘Famous Frets’ author Steve Clarke reveals this surprise from Bonham’s Peter Green Collection
Video The band’s latest single is taken from their sensational new studio album, ‘Mirror to the Sky’
“Could these people actually play with other musicians?” asks the San Francisco funk ace
Video This live performance film accompanies the second single from the guitarist’s new album
Taylor and D’Addario join forces to create an “enhanced level of premium sound and performance”
Video Don’t miss this essential five-part fan-made rockumentary debuting today on YouTube
This new limited edition model captures the spirit of the Mötley Crüe guitarist
In this insightful interview, the guitarist reveals his “biggest influences” and “favorite rock song in history”
Take a close look at this stunning pre-war 000-45 with CF Martin & Co’s museum and archives specialist, Jason Ahner, as he schools us on the history of Martin’s flagship flat-tops
