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Lenny Kravitz performs on stage at the Sant Jordi Club on June 3, 2012 in Barcelona, Spain.
Lenny Kravitz on the desperate deal that gave him his number-one guitar

By Christopher Scapelliti Published

The guitarist learned vintage-guitar hunting from Tom Petty and Mike Campbell. Then a chance parking-lot encounter landed him a ’53 Goldtop conversion that's appeared on every album since Are You Gonna Go My Way.

Electric Guitars
A photo of Molly Tuttle with the Martin D-18 Molly Tuttle
We review the Martin D-18 and D-X2E Molly Tuttle acoustics

By Jimmy Leslie Published

Built for Tuttle’s precision flatpicking and clawhammer techniques, these two dreadnoughts are aimed at very different budgets

Acoustic Guitars
Peter Buck performing live onstage at the Palladium, in New York City, June 22, 1984.
“It felt too good to believe, so I bought it.” How a $175 Rickenbacker made Peter Buck a lifelong Rick devotee

By Christopher Scapelliti Published

The R.E.M. guitarist was looking for a cheap replacement after his Telecaster was stolen. What he found instead helped shape the sound of American alternative rock

Electric Guitars
A photo of the Breedlove Roots Concert SRe acoustic
“The best guitar Breedlove has sent my way in more than a decade.” We review the Breedlove Roots Concert SRe acoustic-electric

By Jimmy Leslie Published

Built in Bend, Oregon, the new Roots Concert SRe combines articulate rosewood tone, comfortable modern playability and stage-ready L.R. Baggs electronics

Acoustic Guitars
Calling all flat-top fanatics! Guitar Center just launched the ultimate acoustic guitar sale with an impressive 30% off super strummers from Taylor, Martin, Gibson, Yamaha, and more

By Matt McCracken Published

Time to save big on acoustic guitars with the awesome sale over at Guitar Center

Acoustic Guitars
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 29: Vince Gill performs with the Eagles during SiriusXM presents the Eagles in their first ever concert at the Grand Ole Opry House on October 29, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Vince Gill tells how a tragedy brought him his prized 1959 Gibson Les Paul ’Burst

By Christopher Scapelliti Published

In a 2017 interview with Guitar Aficionado, the country-rock six-string ace revealed how a sad and deeply personal twist of events brought a prized '59 Les Paul into his life

Guitars
A photo of a Watkins Rapier 3 (center red) amid other guitars in the collection of Guitar Player contributing columnist Terry Carleton
“A Beatle touched it.” The vintage charms of Watkins’ Rapier guitar line enticed George Harrison. I understand why

By Terry Carleton Published

This under-appreciated vintage gem is a clean-tone machine — and (for now) a bargain on the vintage market

Electric Guitars
A photo showing the body of the Gretsch Streamliner Hollow Body in Fairlane Blue finish
“An inspiring guitar to handle just about any style.” We review the Gretsch Streamliner Hollow Body electric

By Art Thompson Published

With eye-catching style, lively acoustic resonance and versatile BT3S pickups, Gretsch’s Streamliner Hollow Body delivers classic tones and impressive performance for the price.

Electric Guitars
David Gilmour joins Richard Thompson on stage at his 70th Birthday Celebration Show at the Royal Albert Hall on September 30, 2019 in London, England.
“Everyone goes on about the guitar, but I just love that voice.” Phil Manzanera on working with David Gilmour

By Gary Graff Published

As the Roxy Music guitarist tours the U.S., he recalls helping Gilmour sort through “153 little bits” of music for ‘On an Island’ and assembling Pink Floyd’s ‘The Endless River’

Guitars
A screengrab showing the PolyMap Guitar created by David Wieland of Dark Art Guitars
How many pickups is too many? This guitar has 64

By Elizabeth Swann Published

Engineer David Wieland’s PolyMap system captures each string at eight points, letting players create “virtual pickups” anywhere along the string

Electric Guitars
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