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Jim Irsay’s historic guitar collection to go on display at Indiana University Bloomington
By Phil Weller published
The year-long exhibition will showcase some of Irsay's priceless vintage models – an 1850s Martin and 1959 sunburst Strat among them – and legendary instruments played by David Gilmour, Kurt Cobain, Bob Dylan, and countless others on its opening day
The History of Martin 18-Series Acoustic Guitars
By Rod Brakes published
From mid-19th-century parlors to MTV, we retrace the history of Martin’s all-American 18-series flat-tops with CF Martin & Co’s museum and archives specialist, Jason Ahner
The 40 Most Important Guitar Solos of the 20th Century
By Guitar Player Staff published
From bluesy beginnings to metallic peaks, we trace the evolution of the electric rock solo
Black Francis and Joey Santiago Discuss the Past, Present, and Future of Pixies
By Richard Bienstock last updated
The alt-rock legends talk writing and recording their latest album, 'Beneath the Eyrie', and the band’s increasingly mythologized past.
The Fender Mustang Kurt Cobain Used in the "Smells Like Teen Spirit" Music Video Has Sold at Auction for $4.5 Million
By Jackson Maxwell published
The eye-watering final price tag makes it the second most valuable guitar ever sold at auction.
Kurt Cobain's "MTV Unplugged" Martin D-18E Sells for Over $6 Million
By Jackson Maxwell last updated
The ultra-rare 1959 model smashed the world record, previously held by David Gilmour’s Black Strat, to become the most expensive guitar ever sold at auction.
Kurt Cobain's Legendary "MTV Unplugged" Martin D-18E is Going Up for Auction
By Jackson Maxwell last updated
Lost in Frances Bean Cobain's divorce settlement, the ultra-rare 1959 model is valued at over a million dollars.
Watch the Explosive “Drain You” Performance from Nirvana's Final Show
By Rod Brakes published
Video Kurt Cobain plays one of his personal favorites from ‘Nevermind’ for the last time on this day in 1994.
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