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Adrian Belew performs onstage (left), his partially burned Strat

Adrian Belew on the time Seymour Duncan set fire to his Strat – and inadvertently created the first relic’d guitar

By Phil Weller published

Belew had sought the expertise of his friend Seymour Duncan to fix his “ugly-ass guitar” – but he didn’t expect his trigger-happy solution

Electric Guitars
Telecaster guitar neck worn

Do You Love the Effortless Feel of Worn Vintage Guitar Necks? Here's How to Make Sticky, Tacky Finishes Feel Like Driftwood

By Gary Brawer published

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

Advice & Tips
Bunting Guitars Amarok

Gritty and Elegant, Bunting Guitars' Amarok is a Lot of Fun by Any Measure

By Dave Hunter published

This stripped-down rock 'n' roll warrior looks, plays and sounds like an old familiar friend.

Guitars
Gibson Master Artisan Leo Scala Super ‘58 Flying V

“It’s About Celebrating People’s Skills, Experience and Depth of Knowledge”: Cesar Gueikian on Gibson’s Groundbreaking Master Artisan Collection

By Rod Brakes published

The iconic firm’s brand president discusses their new Leo Scala Super ‘58 Flying V guitars.

Music
Gibson Johnny Winter 1964 Firebird V

Gibson’s Murphy Lab Pays Tribute to Johnny Winter’s Well-Traveled 1964 Firebird V

By Dave Hunter published

This flawless – and very limited – re-creation is an outstanding guitar by any measure.

Guitars