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Eric Clapton Gibson SG 'The Fool'
Take a Mindbending Journey Into the Adventurous and Experimental Style of Psychedelic Guitar

By Jeff Jacobson Published

Tune up and turn on as we explore the far-out sonic landscapes created by legendary players such as George Harrison, Keith Richards, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix and more

Lessons
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

By Art Thompson Published

Nearly 40 years on, the Cloud electric guitar is a lasting presence in the gear world firmament.

Electric Guitars
Mdou Moctar performs at Saturn Birmingham on March 03, 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama.
Watch “Saharan Hendrix” Mdou Moctar’s Astounding Live Performance on KEXP

By Rod Brakes Published

Video A mind-blowing display of talent from Niger’s premier ax-merchant.

Video
Andy McKee performs live on stage during a concert at Columbia Theater Berlin on May 21, 2018 in Berlin, Germany.
“I’m Trying to Paint a Picture or Tell You a Story, Just with the Guitar”: Fingerstyle Guru Andy Mckee Talks Inspiration

By Jimmy Leslie Published

The percussive fingerstyle ambassador discusses his masterfully home-recorded EP, ‘Symbol.’

Guitarists
Hans-Martin Buff
Engineer Hans-Martin Buff Recalls Life Working with Prince at Paisley Park

By Art Thompson Published

“One of the reasons I got the gig with Prince is because I was young and I was hungry and I was kind of unformed...”

Guitarists
Andy McKee performs live on stage during a concert at Columbia Theater Berlin on May 21, 2018 in Berlin, Germany
Andy McKee Releases Gorgeous Acoustic Cover of Prince’s "Purple Rain"

By Jackson Maxwell Published

The Purple One-approved interpretation appears on McKee's new EP, Symbol.

Music
(left) Prince smashes a Stratocaster, (right) the remains of said Stratocaster
Prince's Smashed Fender Stratocaster from the "My Name Is Prince" Music Video is Going Up for Auction

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Though certainly not in super-playable shape, the guitar carries with it a minimum bid of $60,000.

Guitars
Kirk Douglas Gibson Signature SG
"Captain" Kirk Douglas Talks Signature Gibsons and the Time Prince Destroyed His Epiphone

By Rod Brakes Published

VIDEO The Roots guitarist reveals his inspirations and the importance of gear when it comes to making music.

VIDEO
Fender Princeton Reverb panel
Classic Gear: Fender Princeton Reverb Amp

By Dave Hunter Published

Possibly the finest club and studio amp ever created.

Pedals & Pedalboards
A 1994 Prince Cloud guitar made by Andy Beech
1994 Prince "Cloud" Guitar Sells at Auction for Over $280,000

By Jackson Maxwell Published

The Prince-commissioned instrument was made by Andy Beech.

Electric Guitars
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