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Birth of a Legend: The History of the Gibson Les Paul

Hard to believe there was a time before the Gibson Les Paul. Let's dive into Les Paul history and trace the evolution of this iconic ...
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Taking Flight: History of the Firebird Pickup

Taking Flight: History of the Firebird Pickup

A close look at the Firebird pickup, a simultaneously iconic and unappreciated fixture in the history of rock and roll.
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The History of the Floyd Rose Tremolo

Birth of the Divebomb: The History of the Floyd Rose Tremolo

We look at the history of the Floyd Rose tremolo, arguably one of the most important inventions in the history of guitar. 
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The History of Gretsch Guitars

The History of Gretsch Guitars

How Gretsch went from a small shop to a world-wide brand associated with some of the best guitarists in history.
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Types of Electric Guitars

Types of Electric Guitars: A Guide to Different Styles

There are countless different types of electric guitars—Strats, Teles, Les Pauls, full hollow bodies, semi-hollow bodies, and more.
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Eddie Van Halen Guitar Collection

The Guitars of Eddie Van Halen

While just about everyone knows about Eddie Van Halen's legendary Frankenstrat, many of his other guitars are lesser known.
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The History of Aluminum Neck Guitars

The History of Aluminum Neck Guitars

What’s the story with aluminum neck guitars? Where did they come from? Why aluminum? Why haven’t they caught on?
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The Guitars of The Edge

The Guitars of The Edge

Throughout his lengthy career with U2, the Edge has used numerous different guitars. Gibson, Fenders, Rickenbackers, and more.
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Fender Custom Shop

Fender Custom Shop: The History of the Dream Factory

Since 1987, the Fender Custom Shop has built the best Strats, Teles, P & J Basses in the world. Here's the history behind the "Dream ...
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The Guitars of Kevin Shields

The Guitars of Kevin Shields

Though Kevin Shields is most known for his large pedalboards and Jazzmasters, he’s utilized a wide variety of guitars over his career.
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Baritone Acoustic Guitar History

The History of Baritone Acoustic Guitars

Baritone acoustic guitars are incredible instruments that have been tragically under utilized in music. Let's dive into their history.
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The Guitars of Stevie Ray Vaughan

The Guitars of Stevie Ray Vaughan

Stevie Ray Vaughan played numerous guitars throughout his career—and not all just Stratocasters like many might assume.
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The History of Orange Amps

The History of Orange Amps

Though nearly everyone knows about Orange amps these days, fewer know about the story behind these iconic amps.
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Jimmy Page Les Paul

The Guitars of Jimmy Page

From cheap acoustics to high-end electrics, the guitars of Jimmy Page are as multifaceted as the man himself.
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What Was the Lawsuit Era?

What Was the Lawsuit Era of Guitars?

But what’s the real story behind the infamous “lawsuit” guitars? How did they come about? Are they really as good as some people claim?
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