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Joe SATRIANI and Steve VAI and Brian MAY; L-R Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Brian May performing on stage at Guitar Legends Expo
How Steve Vai shocked Brian May by revealing their early 1970s encounter

By Phil Weller Published

Vai has been gifted a highly customized take on May’s iconic Red Special, and it’s sent him down memory lane

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A photo showing the body of a custom Jon Trickey Comet six-string electric guitar hanging among other unusually shaped guitars in the collection of author Terry Carleton.
What do you get when a car designer builds a guitar?

By Terry Carleton Published

This custom, one-of-a-kind Jon Trickey Comet electric guitar takes its styling cues from cars and designs from 1950s American culture

Electric Guitars
Axl Rose and Richard Fortus of Guns N' Roses perform as the band headline the Pyramid Stage at Day 4 of Glastonbury Festival 2023 on June 24, 2023.
“It’s the Greatest Accolade You Could Hope for”: Guns N’ Roses Guitarist Richard Fortus Champions Independent U.K. Boutique Builder Ivison Guitars

By Rod Brakes Published

Talented British luthier Neil Ivison gives ‘Guitar Player’ the inside scoop on his now world-famous Dakota electric guitar played by Guns N’ Roses’ longest-serving guitarist

Electric Guitars
Mid-1960s Victoria Mod Job
This Mid-1960s Victoria Mod Job Shows What You Can Do With Some Choice Spare Parts, Ingenuity and Imagination

By Terry Carleton Published

A cool and affordable way to add a lot of mojo to your guitar palette

Electric Guitars
Banker Ironman CT
This High-Class Axe Is the Handiwork of Banker – the First Boutique Maker Accepted to Gibson’s Authorized Partner Program

By Dave Hunter Published

Founder Matthew Hughes puts his own spin on Gibson’s classic creations with the Banker Ironman CT

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1966 EKO Florentine 2
Designed for Players With Refined Tastes, the EKO Florentine 2 Is a Unique Under-the-Radar Vintage Guitar

By Terry Carleton Published

Located in Recanti, Italy, and still operating today, the EKO Company was the largest exporter of electric guitars in all of Europe

Electric Guitars
Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa's Favorite Guitars and Amps

By Darrin Fox Published

“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

Amps
McInturff Spellcaster
This McInturff Sounds Like a Telecaster From Your Favorite Classic Rock Album

By Dave Hunter Published

With electronics inspired by a famed 1970s studio console, Terry C. McInturff’s Spellcaster is tonal magic

Electric Guitars
Keith Richards plays Doug Young custom built guitar
“It Was Simply a Fine Instrument”: Keith Richards Talks Boutique Guitars in this Vintage Interview

By Rod Brakes, Tom Wheeler Published

The Rolling Stone reveals his hands-off approach to ordering custom-built solidbodies in this hidden gem from the GP archive.

Guitars
Jack White
“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

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.

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