Latest about Electric Guitars
How many pickups is too many? This guitar has 64
Engineer David Wieland’s PolyMap system captures each string at eight points, letting players create “virtual pickups” anywhere along the string
“Something for Gretsch-ogling rockers — as well as budget-conscious players.” We review the Gretsch Electromatic Premier Jet
A reimagined Duo Jet for the modern era, it pairs chambered construction and new humbuckers with classic Gretsch snap, jangle, and attitude.
How Larry Carlton got the ES-335 behind countless hits
As the session ace’s career took off, he needed an upgrade, and the guitar has been by his side ever since
Luthier immortalizes his late wife in a guitar that features her ashes and wedding ring
The tear-jerking build features some incredible detailing as he ensures his wife remains with him forevermore
“I’ve got some bad news, Paul. Our truck was broken into and the bass was stolen.” Ian Horne recalls how he lost Paul McCartney’s Höfner bass
The former Wings sound engineer recalls the events that led to the disappearance of the famous Beatles bass
Zakk Wylde’s beloved Grail Les Paul fell off the back of a truck. Here’s how he got it back
It was the guitar he launched his Ozzy Osbourne career with, but it nearly crashed out of his life forever
The woman who found Paul McCartney’s bass guitar in her attic had no idea a global search for the instrument was going on
Cathy Guest discovered she had the bass after uploading a photo of it to Google Images
“That’s where they f***ed it up.” Why Keith Urban still plays the battered Telecaster behind his biggest hits
The country star says perfection kills soul — and explains why his road-worn “Clarence” Tele still beats newer, better guitars.
