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Alvino Rey

How Alvino Rey Introduced the Guitar World to Effects in the 1930s by Making His Instrument Talk

By Christopher Scapelliti published

It started as a novelty effect for a WWII-era talking puppet and became the ear-grabbing sound behind some of the 1970s’ biggest rock hits.

Bryan Adams, 1980s

Watch Bryan Adams’ New “Never Gonna Rain” Music Video and Discover What His “First Real Six-String” Really Was

By Rod Brakes published

Video The Canadian songsmith releases the fourth single from his forthcoming ‘So Happy It Hurts’ album and reveals the identity of that mysterious elusive “five and dime” guitar

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Concert for Bangladesh

Five Storied Guitars from George Harrison’s 'Concert for Bangladesh'

By Nikki O'Neil published

Featuring Bob Dylan's Martin D-28, a rare Gibson Explorer, a mystery Fender Stratocaster and more...

George Harrison

How George Harrison Made the Epic Concert for Bangladesh Happen with a Little Help From His Friends

By Nikki O'Neil published

In the summer of 1971, Harrison corralled his musical friends to answer the call for humanitarian aid to Bangladesh. Two of his closest companions nearly left him hanging.

Foxx Tone Machine

The Foxx Tone Machine Was the Fuzz of Choice for Peter Frampton, Billy Gibbons, and Adrian Belew

By Dave Hunter published

With its fuzzy looks, sound, and feel this was the dirt box to beat in the '70s.

Peter Frampton performing at Wembley Empire Pool, London on his 'Frampton Comes Alive' tour, October 1976.

Watch Peter Frampton’s Era-Defining ‘Midnight Special’ Performance of “Do You Feel Like We Do”

By Joe Bosso published

Video The guitarist explains how his “ultimate capper to a concert” became the monster hit of 1976.

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Joe Walsh performing with Eagles in 1974 (note the Heil Talk Box hose)

The Curious Tale of the Talk Box: Where Man and Woman Meets Machine.

By Rod Brakes published

From the pioneers of electric jazz to classic rock we take a look at one of the guitar world’s oldest effects.

Peter Frampton

“I Suddenly Realized That Everybody Was Trying To Be Eric”: Peter Frampton Talks Finding His Own Style

By Art Thompson published

The British guitar phenom explains the importance of jazz in his formative years.

Reeves Gabrels, 2014

“I Played the Track With My Eyes Closed, and I Would See Him”: The Cure Guitarist Reeves Gabrels Talks Recording With and After David Bowie

By Joe Bosso last updated

The fascinating story and studio techniques behind 'Never Let Me Down 2018' revisited.

ROLLING STONES and Mick JAGGER and Ronnie WOOD, Ron Wood (Ronnie Wood) (playing Zemaitis guitar)

Zemaitis: King of Custom-Made Guitars

By Dave Hunter published

Video Axes of choice for Hendrix, Clapton, and Gilmour these vintage rarities are the ultimate rock star guitars.

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