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Birth of a Legend: The History of the Gibson Les Paul
July 26, 2024
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 guitar.
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Taking Flight: History of the Firebird Pickup
July 15, 2024
A close look at the Firebird pickup, a simultaneously iconic and unappreciated fixture in the history of rock and roll.
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Birth of the Divebomb: The History of the Floyd Rose Tremolo
July 9, 2024
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
June 27, 2024
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: A Guide to Different Styles
June 6, 2024
There are countless different types of electric guitars—Strats, Teles, Les Pauls, full hollow bodies, semi-hollow bodies, and more.
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The Guitars of Eddie Van Halen
May 30, 2024
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
May 23, 2024
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
May 11, 2024
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: The History of the Dream Factory
May 9, 2024
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 Factory.
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Alternate Guitar Tunings: The Ultimate Guide
May 1, 2024
Stuck in a rut? There are countless alternate guitar tunings to help you break bad habits or develop an original style all your own. Try a few of these alternate tunings, and find yourself exploring your guitar in all new ways!
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The Guitars of Kevin Shields
April 21, 2024
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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The History of Baritone Acoustic Guitars
April 11, 2024
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
April 5, 2024
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
March 29, 2024
Though nearly everyone knows about Orange amps these days, fewer know about the story behind these iconic amps.
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What Was the Lawsuit Era of Guitars?
March 1, 2024
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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The History of the Tube Screamer
February 20, 2024
From SRV and John Mayer to Kirk Hammett and John Frusciante, the Tube Screamer has been used by countless greats throughout the years.
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