Rare Gibson Outlaw Custom Shop Guitar Collection Auction
The secret Gibson Outlaw Custom Shop collection—16 unauthorized guitars built by Roger Giffin—hits auction. Rare baritones, hollowbodies, and replicas.Read More
Johnny Marr's Historic Guitars Hit Christie's
Johnny Marr’s historic guitar auction at Christie’s raises over £3.6 million for charity, featuring iconic instruments from The Smiths and Oasis history.Read More
Les Paul’s Historic Home Demolished; Family Outraged
Les Paul's historic Mahwah, NJ, home and laboratory were demolished without family notification, sparking outrage from his son, Gene Paul Read More
Evolution of Guitar Effects: A Historical Guide to Pedals and Their Impact on Sound
The Evolution of Guitar Effects: Explore the history of guitar effects pedals, from early mechanical innovations to modern digital FX.Read 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
In Memoriam: Wayne Charvel, Legendary Luthier and Pioneer of the "Superstrat," Passes Away at 85
Legendary guitar builder Wayne Charvel, pioneer of the Superstrat and founder of Charvel & Wayne Guitars, has passed away at 85. Read our full tribute.Read More
Rock History Unearthed: Eric Clapton’s Lost ‘Fresh Cream’ Les Paul Standard Reemerges After 60 Years
The legendary 1960 Gibson Les Paul used by Eric Clapton on Cream’s debut album has officially reemerged after 60 years in hiding. Discover its incredible journey.Read More
The Holy Grail Decade: Inside the Evolution of the Fender Stratocaster (1954–1965)
Explore the evolution of the pre-CBS Fender Stratocaster from 1954 to 1965. Discover year-by-year spec changes, tonal comparisons, and our ultimate verdict.Read More
How to Smash a Guitar: The Ultimate Guide to Guitar Destruction!
How to Smash a Guitar - This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to do it if you were so inclined.Read More
Unearthing Gold: The Top 10 Coolest Pawn Shop Electric Guitars
Discover the Top 10 coolest pawn shop electric guitars! Unearth vintage gems like the Harmony H78, Danelectro Shorthorn, and more.Read More
Seymour Duncan Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Custom Shop '59 Model Humbucker Set
Celebrate 50 years of tone with the Seymour Duncan Custom Shop '59 Model Limited Edition Set. Hand-wound by MJ and signed by Seymour, these rare PAF-style humbuckers feature vintage specs for legendary clarity and sustain.Read More
Rock History for Sale: Eric Clapton’s Iconic “The Fool” Gibson SG Heads to Christie’s Auction
Eric Clapton’s iconic "The Fool" Gibson SG heads to auction at Christie’s. Discover the psychedelic history behind the guitar that defined the sound of Cream.Read More
Beyond the SG: A Brief History of Tony Iommi's Unexpected Guitars
Explore the guitars Tony Iommi used beyond his iconic SGs. Discover the Stratocaster, Les Pauls, B.C. Rich, that shaped Black Sabbath's soundRead More
Gibson Eric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom - Limited Run
Gibson unveils the Eric Clapton 1958 Les Paul Custom, a limited-edition recreation of Clapton's iconic triple-humbucker Les Paul.Read More
Norman's Rare Guitars: Netflix Documentary to Tell the Story of Iconic Vintage Guitar Store
Explore the history of Norman's Rare Guitars: The new Netflix documentary features interviews with Joe Bonamassa, Slash, and moreRead More
History of Squier Guitars - The Brand that Saved Fender
Discover the history of Squier guitars, from their humble beginnings as a budget-friendly Fender alternativeRead More
Metallica's Kirk Hammett Unveils Legendary Guitar Collection
Dive into the world of Kirk Hammett's legendary guitar collection. He shares stories and showcases rare Gibson guitars on Gibson TVRead More
Hagstrom Megin: A Spellbinding New Electric Guitar
Discover the Hagstrom Megin, a double-cut electric guitar with unparalleled resonance and a captivating design.Read More
Ibanez Unleashes New Signature Models: Tim Henson, Paul Gilbert, Andy Timmons, & more
Ibanez delivers a groundbreaking lineup of signature guitars featuring Tim Henson, Paul Gilbert, Andy Timmons, John Schofield, and Pat Metheny. Discover world-first innovations, stunning designs, and unparalleled soundRead More