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Close up of Jimmy Page Telecaster strings

Best Electric Guitar Strings 2022: Freshen Up Your Sound

By Matt McCracken published

Get your guitar playing to its potential with our pick of the best electric strings for all styles and budgets

George Harrison's Bartell fretless

The Mysterious History of George Harrison’s “Mad” Bartell Fretless

By Christopher Scapelliti published

'Finding Fretless' Author Paul Brett reveals how his relentless sleuthing uncovered a most unusual Beatles guitar.

Fender Rosewood Telecaster

George Harrison and the History of the Fender Rosewood Telecaster

By Rod Brakes published

We retrace the fascinating story of this iconic model with Fender historian Martin Kelly and a gorgeous 1969 original from its first, all-too-brief run.

Gibson ES-225TD

The Gibson ES-225 Remains One of the Most Overlooked Golden Era Guitars

By Dave Hunter published

This classic design was a major stepping-stone in the storied evolution of thinline electrics.

1963 Gibson Explorer

The 1963 Gibson Explorer from the '50s

By Rod Brakes published

Beginning life in ’58, this ultra-rare solidbody finally left the factory some five years later.

Chet Atkins

Here’s Why Chet Atkins was a Humbucking Pickup Pioneer

By Dave Hunter published

Mr Guitar was performing with the Gretsch Filter’Tron before the Gibson PAF appeared on guitars.

EBow

How to EBow Like a Pro

By Rod Brakes, Christopher Scapelliti, Art Thompson published

Video Watch guitarists Phil Keaggy and Big Country’s Stuart Adamson demonstrate their mastery of this oft-misunderstood guitar gadget.

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Carlos Santana performs at the Oakland Stadium on July 2, 1977 in Oakland, California.

Watch Carlos Santana Bringing Mesa/Boogie Amps and Yamaha Guitars to the Masses

By Rod Brakes, Dave Hunter published

Video Here’s why the Grammy-winning legend was a guitar gear innovator.

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Prince (1958-2016) performs onstage during the 1984 Purple Rain Tour on November 4, 1984, at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan.

“The Best Plan Was to Make a Guitar I Would Enjoy Playing”: Dave Rusan Reveals the Magic Behind Prince’s Iconic Solidbody

By Art Thompson published

Nearly 40 years on, the Cloud electric guitar is a lasting presence in the gear world firmament.

b3 Telstar

b3 Guitars Delivers the Best of the Big F’s Top Two Timeless Models with the Telstar

By Dave Hunter published

Created by ex-Fender Custom Shop senior master builder Gene Baker, this artful instrument is of fine pedigree.

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