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There was no mystical fairy dust sprinkled between the windings in Fullerton or Kalamazoo

Simultaneously traditional and alternative, this heirloom-level guitar is a Telecaster tribute with a twist

The story of the beloved and delightfully bizarre 1969 Ampeg Dan Armstrong

Appealing to players fed up with declining U.S. quality, the most successful and acclaimed Japanese guitar of the late ’70s wasn’t a direct copy of anything

A copy of Gibson's fabled Moderne, this oddball axe is a relic of rock and roll’s war against Soviet repression

A favorite of Jimi Hendrix, this petite powerhouse gives a taste of authentic pre-CBS Fender without the five-figure price tag

These simple solutions can make thick, rubbery guitar neck finishes feel slick, smooth and naturally burnished from years of playing

Whether you want to improve tightness, clarity and articulation or add beef, brightness and sparkle, this short guide has you covered

The 80-watt “high-powered” tweed Twin appeared in ’58, but nothing beats the delectable dynamics and easy grind of the earlier 40-watt versions

A failure when introduced in 1958, the Flying V eventually became one of Gibson's most iconic electric guitars