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How Prince, Robert Fripp, and Kirk Hammett flew the flag for underdog luthiers
By Phil Weller published
Off-brand guitars have found great fame under the fingers of great players, proving there’s plenty to admire beyond the major manufacturers

Norman's Rare Guitars turned down the chance to own one of the most famous Beatles guitars
By Phil Weller published
The world-renowned vintage gear salesman regrets not buying the guitar, whose fate has become a matter of mystery

Ana Popovic got her favorite guitar with a box of $20 bills. Years later, it helped her find the strength to survive the worst
By Gary Graff published
The Serbian guitarist bought her 1964 Fender Stratocaster at a time of economic uncertainty. “It’s been a lifesaver,” she says

There’s a fake Wylde Audio website and it's full of bizarre inaccuracies and awful AI imagery
By Phil Weller published
Zakk Wylde launched his namesake brand in 2015, but Wylde-audio.com tells a whole different narrative and claims many rock icons love its products

What do you get when a car designer builds a guitar?
By Terry Carleton published
This custom, one-of-a-kind Jon Trickey Comet electric guitar takes its styling cues from cars and designs from 1950s American culture

“When I saw this 'Let It Be' footage, I noticed how easy it looked to play.” Paul McCartney on why he pulled his Höfner bass out of mothballs after ignoring it for nearly two decades
By Christopher Scapelliti published
McCartney credited Elvis Costello for encouraging him to return the instrument to his lineup when the two began working together in 1987

Dweezil Zappa laments the absence of riffs in modern music and what it means for future guitar players
By Phil Weller published
He’s mused on how songwriting has changed over the years, which has come at the expense of the riff and people’s exposure to the instrument

“I had him mix some paint there on the spot, and finally we came up with Fiesta Red!” With one decision, Fender increased the desirability — and future value — of a select few guitars
By Dave Hunter published
Fender custom colors were offered for a small upcharge after a handful of customers requested their guitars in special finishes
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