News Someone Spent 22 Years Learning King Crimson’s "Fracture," and Wrote a Book About the Journey "He’s done a pretty good job," Robert Fripp says of Anthony Garone's Herculean efforts. Bob Dylan's 1965 Fender XII is Headed to Auction The 12-string was used by Dylan during the early sessions for his 1966 masterpiece, 'Blonde on Blonde.' Kirk Hammett's "Black Album" Ouija Board ESP to Be Auctioned Also used on 'Load,' 'Reload,' and 'S&M,' the guitar is being sold with a minimum bid of $225,000. Grid List Latest news Eddie Van Halen-Played 1986 Kramer Custom, “Tic Tac Toe” Charvel, “No Bozos” Custom Guitars to Be Auctioned By Jackson Maxwell An autographed, EVH-played Frankenstrat Kramer copy is also being sold. Jason Isbell: "If I Was a Beginner Guitar Player, I Wouldn’t Use a Maple Fingerboard" By Jackson Maxwell In contrast, Isbell says, "rosewood just softens things up a little, rounds it off." Jason Becker is Home from the Hospital After Treatment for a Bacterial Infection By Jackson Maxwell The maestro had been hospitalized last week after experiencing persistent shortness of breath and a rapid heart rate. Eddie Van Halen-Owned & -Played Ripley Frankenstrat/Kramer Striker Sells at Auction for $50,000 By Jackson Maxwell The custom instrument was also once owned, for a time, by Mountain's Leslie West. Kirk Hammett's "One" ESP 400 Series S-Type Sells for $112,500 at Auction By Jackson Maxwell Played in the song's oft-played-on-MTV music video, the guitar had a starting bid of just over $20,000. Heritage Announces New Core Collection H-150 Artisan Aged Guitar By Jackson Maxwell This aged, mahogany-bodied solidbody boasts a pair of Heritage Custom Shop 225 humbuckers. Joe Bonamassa's Long-Awaited Signature Fender '51 Nocaster, The Bludgeon, Has Arrived By Jackson Maxwell Each example of the ultra-limited edition model will be handmade in Fender's Custom Shop by luthier Greg Fessler. An Eddie Van Halen-Owned & -Played Ripley Frankenstrat/Kramer Striker is on the Auction Block By Jackson Maxwell Also owned by Leslie West at one point, the '84 model is thought to have been EVH's backup guitar for the '1984' and '5150' tours. Watch David Gilmour, Mick Fleetwood, and More Cover Fleetwood Mac's "Albatross" By Jackson Maxwell The Pink Floyd legend took up lap-steel duties for his interpretation of the chart-topping 1968 instrumental. Fender Launches New Limited Edition Mike McCready 1960 Stratocaster By Jackson Maxwell An exacting, ultra-limited-edition replica of the Pearl Jam guitarist's beloved vintage Strat, it features a relic'd finish and pickups hand-wound by Joesfina Campos herself. 123...789NextArchives Guitar Player Newsletter Get the latest news, reviews and product advice straight to your inbox. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for signing up to GuitarPlayer. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. Most Read Most Shared 1 Bob Dylan's 1965 Fender XII is Headed to Auction 2 Ritchie Blackmore Talks Tremolo Bars, Hammer-Ons, Classical Influences, and More in 1973 GP Interview 3 A Few Useful Tricks with Minor Scales 4 We Tested Five Modern Takes on the Holy Grail of Humbuckers – Here’s How They Stacked Up 5 Jim Campilongo and Luca Benedetti on Jettisoning the Rhythm Section for a Very Special Six-String Duet 1 Someone Spent 22 Years Learning King Crimson’s "Fracture," and Wrote a Book About the Journey 2 Bob Dylan's 1965 Fender XII is Headed to Auction 3 Ritchie Blackmore Talks Tremolo Bars, Hammer-Ons, Classical Influences, and More in 1973 GP Interview 4 A Few Useful Tricks with Minor Scales 5 We Tested Five Modern Takes on the Holy Grail of Humbuckers – Here’s How They Stacked Up
Eddie Van Halen-Played 1986 Kramer Custom, “Tic Tac Toe” Charvel, “No Bozos” Custom Guitars to Be Auctioned By Jackson Maxwell An autographed, EVH-played Frankenstrat Kramer copy is also being sold.
Jason Isbell: "If I Was a Beginner Guitar Player, I Wouldn’t Use a Maple Fingerboard" By Jackson Maxwell In contrast, Isbell says, "rosewood just softens things up a little, rounds it off."
Jason Becker is Home from the Hospital After Treatment for a Bacterial Infection By Jackson Maxwell The maestro had been hospitalized last week after experiencing persistent shortness of breath and a rapid heart rate.
Eddie Van Halen-Owned & -Played Ripley Frankenstrat/Kramer Striker Sells at Auction for $50,000 By Jackson Maxwell The custom instrument was also once owned, for a time, by Mountain's Leslie West.
Kirk Hammett's "One" ESP 400 Series S-Type Sells for $112,500 at Auction By Jackson Maxwell Played in the song's oft-played-on-MTV music video, the guitar had a starting bid of just over $20,000.
Heritage Announces New Core Collection H-150 Artisan Aged Guitar By Jackson Maxwell This aged, mahogany-bodied solidbody boasts a pair of Heritage Custom Shop 225 humbuckers.
Joe Bonamassa's Long-Awaited Signature Fender '51 Nocaster, The Bludgeon, Has Arrived By Jackson Maxwell Each example of the ultra-limited edition model will be handmade in Fender's Custom Shop by luthier Greg Fessler.
An Eddie Van Halen-Owned & -Played Ripley Frankenstrat/Kramer Striker is on the Auction Block By Jackson Maxwell Also owned by Leslie West at one point, the '84 model is thought to have been EVH's backup guitar for the '1984' and '5150' tours.
Watch David Gilmour, Mick Fleetwood, and More Cover Fleetwood Mac's "Albatross" By Jackson Maxwell The Pink Floyd legend took up lap-steel duties for his interpretation of the chart-topping 1968 instrumental.
Fender Launches New Limited Edition Mike McCready 1960 Stratocaster By Jackson Maxwell An exacting, ultra-limited-edition replica of the Pearl Jam guitarist's beloved vintage Strat, it features a relic'd finish and pickups hand-wound by Joesfina Campos herself.
