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Eddie Van Halen’s 1982 Kramer expected to fetch $3 million at auction this fall
The guitar hasn’t been in public in over 40 years – but it did feature on a classic glam metal album in 1989
“Despite its metal leanings, it can handle anything you throw at it.” We review the Jackson Pro Series Lee Malia LM-87
Its pair of potent Jackson pickups — a humbucker in the bridge and a P90 in the neck position — retain their power even in split-coil mode
“A premium guitar built for speed and metal, offering even more than you would expect.” We review the Jackson American Series Soloist SL2 DX HT
With its classic pickup combo and a five-way selector that delivers a broad range of tones, it's an ideal choice for players of modern metal
Best Taylor guitars: my pick of the most popular Taylor acoustics
I've picked out all the top Taylor guitars, matched to the type of player they suit best
We review the Powers Electric A-Type and find a stunningly unique and inspirational creation
Known for his acoustic creations over at Taylor Guitars, Andy Powers has designed a hollowbody electric that combines vintage vibes with modern and boutique elements
Best bass guitars: low-end tones for any budget
From top-end Rickenbackers to budget-friendly squiers, the best basses take many forms – these are the ones to consider right now
Why didn't Eddie Van Halen double-track his guitars? Recording engineer Ross Hogarth explains how he worked with the virtuoso
Hogarth broke an unspoken rule to make way for tonal play time. The results paid off in spades
Jimmy Page gave away a guitar in 1974. Now it may fetch thousands at auction
Page bought the 1957 Gretsch Chet Atkins 6120 for £200 in Nashville. It has since had just two owners
