Meet the Maker: Monty Guitars
Monty Guitars has a cult-like status, guitar-maker Brian Monty builds instruments in the Village of Lougheed, Alberta, CanadaRead More
Top 5 Distortion and Overdrive Pedals and How To Use Them
The Top 5 Distortion and Overdrive pedals you can buy easily, and how to dial them in for great guitar toneRead More
The Rise of the Baritone Guitar: From Country Twang to Wall-of-Sound Shoegaze
Explore baritone guitars: extended-scale instruments ranging from 1950s Nashville twang to modern shoegaze. History, specs, and iconic models explained.Read More
Is a £4000 Stratocaster Worth the Cost?
Why do high-end Stratocasters cost £4,000? Explore wood grading, hardware quality, labor costs, and the law of diminishing returns in guitar pricing.Read More
Guitar Pickups Explained: A Beginner's Guide to Single-Coils, Humbuckers, and P90s
Learn the differences between single-coil, humbucker, and P90 pickups. A beginner's guide to choosing the right pickup for your tone and playing style.Read More
The End of Brand Loyalty: How $500 Import Guitars Are Outplaying $3,000 American Classics
How Chinese automation and global capital are eroding brand loyalty in guitars, allowing $500 imports to match $3,000 American classics.Read More
5150 Holy Grails: Eddie Van Halen’s Studio Kramer Guitars—Complete with Smoked Cigarette Butts—Up for Auction
Eddie Van Halen's studio-used 5150 Kramer guitars built by tech Zeke Clark hit auction at Backstage Auctions, starting at $50k each.Read More
Meet the Maker: Ivison Guitars
Ivison Guitars are inspired by classic designs from the '50s and their unique guitars will inspire youRead More