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Designed for Players With Refined Tastes, the EKO Florentine 2 Is a Unique Under-the-Radar Vintage Guitar By Terry Carleton published 6 January 23 Located in Recanti, Italy, and still operating today, the EKO Company was the largest exporter of electric guitars in all of Europe
Frank Zappa's Favorite Guitars and Amps By Darrin Fox published 22 December 22 “Frank rarely used anything stock": Dweezil Zappa reveals the custom gear behind some of his late father's greatest recordings in this essential read from the 'GP' vault
This McInturff Sounds Like a Telecaster From Your Favorite Classic Rock Album By Dave Hunter published 21 September 22 With electronics inspired by a famed 1970s studio console, Terry C. McInturff’s Spellcaster is tonal magic
“It Was Simply a Fine Instrument”: Keith Richards Talks Boutique Guitars in this Vintage Interview By Rod Brakes, Tom Wheeler published 23 June 22 The Rolling Stone reveals his hands-off approach to ordering custom-built solidbodies in this hidden gem from the GP archive.
“When You’re a Guitar Player, You Can Really Hear How the Differences Matter”: Jack White Talks Creativity and Gear By James Volpe Rotondi published 13 June 22 With his latest album – ‘Fear of the Dawn’ – chock-full of unique tones, the guitarist fills us in on the details of his customized hardware.
Gritty and Elegant, Bunting Guitars' Amarok is a Lot of Fun by Any Measure By Dave Hunter published 8 June 22 This stripped-down rock 'n' roll warrior looks, plays and sounds like an old familiar friend.
“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 27 April 22 Nearly 40 years on, the Cloud electric guitar is a lasting presence in the gear world firmament.
“It’s About Celebrating People’s Skills, Experience and Depth of Knowledge”: Cesar Gueikian on Gibson’s Groundbreaking Master Artisan Collection By Rod Brakes published 11 April 22 The iconic firm’s brand president discusses their new Leo Scala Super ‘58 Flying V guitars.
Here’s Why Jerry Garcia Was an Electric Guitar Innovator By Christopher Scapelliti published 7 April 22 The Grateful Dead legend was a pioneering pilgrim of custom guitars and rack amps and effects.
Watch Steve Vai’s Insane “Teeth of the Hydra” Performance Video – You’ve Probably Never Seen Anything Like It By Christopher Scapelliti, Rod Brakes published 1 April 22 Video Forever pushing guitar evolution forward, Vai remains at the forefront of technique and design.
