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Banker Ironman CT
This High-Class Axe Is the Handiwork of Banker – the First Boutique Maker Accepted to Gibson’s Authorized Partner Program Founder Matthew Hughes puts his own spin on Gibson’s classic creations with the Banker Ironman CT
Nikita Gale
Five of the Most Radical Electric Guitar Designs You've Ever Seen Groundbreaking artist Nikita Gale reimagines the solidbody form at Frieze London’s pioneering 63/22 exhibition
Prince (1958-2016) performs onstage during the 1984 Purple Rain Tour on November 4, 1984, at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan.
“The Best Plan Was to Make a Guitar I Would Enjoy Playing”: Dave Rusan Reveals the Magic Behind Prince’s Iconic Solidbody Nearly 40 years on, the Cloud electric guitar is a lasting presence in the gear world firmament.

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Eastman Guitars

“Our First Original Solidbody Electric Design is Coming in Time for Summer NAMM”: the Inside Scoop on How Eastman Keeps Hitting the Mark

By Dave Hunter published 13 April 22

The old world meets original design at Eastman Guitars, where every instrument has its own story.

Santa Cruz Guitar Company's Happy Traum Signature Model HT/13

Santa Cruz Guitar’s Happy Traum Signature Model HT/13 is a Fingerpicker's Dream Machine

By Jimmy Leslie published 5 January 22

The folk veteran’s guitar “goes far beyond wood, strings, frets and bracing.”

Jon Sullivan’s ’71 Trella

Sully's ’71 Trella is the New Single-Cut Cool

By Tom Beaujour published 2 December 21

Meet the Jon Sullivan boutique build that is taking the classic single-cutaway set-neck design to new lengths.

Al Di Meola playing Scharpach La Porta flamenco guitar

Al Di Meola Returns to His Italian Roots and Inspires New Guitar Design

By Chris Gill published 7 October 21

The fascinating story of Theo Scharpach’s custom-made La Porta flamenco guitar.

Guitar luthier adjusting bracing

The Highs and Lows of Acoustic Guitar Equalization: How Luthiers Control Treble and Bass in the Build

By Jimmy Leslie published 7 October 21

Santa Cruz Guitars founder Richard Hoover reveals the tricks of the trade.

Taylor's high-end Presentation series PS12ce Honduran Rosewood features West African Crelicam ebony binding and fretboard

Taylor Guitars Founder Bob Taylor is Saving Africa’s Vulnerable Ebony

By Jimmy Leslie last updated 20 September 21

The Ebony Project hopes to ensure premium fretboards, bridges and acoustic accessories for the foreseeable future.

1955 D'Angelico New Yorker

Classic Gear: 1955 D’Angelico New Yorker

By Dave Hunter published 11 August 21

The epitome of the archtop guitar from the golden years of the Jazz Age.

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