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Jack White’s surprising reason why he avoided the guitars everyone else was playing
By Phil Weller published
White explains how rejecting iconic guitars helped him carve out his identity — and why he has no regrets.

Dweezil Zappa on the time Jeff Beck damaged a priceless vintage Strat before his eyes – and didn’t care
By Phil Weller published
The virtuoso loved to play guitars, but he didn’t give them any special treatment

Why a mid-priced and “ugly” Mexican Strat is causing a stir at Norman’s Rare Guitars
By Phil Weller published
This limited-edition Jimi Hendrix tribute model bears a striking Ultraviolet finish that will put off most buyers — until they plug the guitar in and play it

What is the best Stratocaster? I've been playing Strats for 20 years - here are my top picks
By Matt McCracken last updated
I've been playing a Strat all my life, here's an all-encompassing guide to the best Fender Stratocasters available today

“They sent me two 5150 amps. They sounded great for about 10 seconds, then they were fried!” Uli John Roth on his amp-destroying Sky guitar
By Phil Weller published
Featuring quadruple-coil active pickups and 38 frets, the guitar is unlike any other, and not all amps were ready for its power

Joe Bonamassa visits the store where Rory Gallagher bought his legendary Strat and buys a sunburst of his own
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist is in Rory Gallagher’s hometown ahead of three tribute shows next month

How a 20-year-old hot-shot guitarist convinced Eric Clapton to switch to Fender Strats
By Phil Weller published
Having made his name with the Gibson brand in the mid to late 1960s, Clapton made the dramatic switch in the ‘70s and hasn’t looked back since

Alex Lifeson explains how modding his Stratocaster led him to create one of his most iconic guitars
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist also revealed he and Geddy Lee are “bombarded” by requests from drummers to resurrect Rush
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