Tag: features

In certain circles (eh hem...), the Beatles’ array of instruments is as celebrated as their music, the lore originating with The Cavern and weaving...

Season 02 Episode 10 Episode 10 of “Buy That Guitar” features Chuck Mahar, of Mahar’s Vintage Guitars. With host Ram Tuli, he digs into historic...

Forrest Richard “Dickey” Betts, co-founder, co-guitarist, and songwriter in The Allman Brothers Band, passed away April 18 at his home in Osprey, Florida. He...

In the mid 1930s, the “electric” guitar was the latest in a string of innovations aimed at making the instrument louder, though it was...

In a professional repair shop, neck re-sets are a common part of restoring a guitar’s playability, especially with old acoustics; instruments stored long-term under...

Exile on Main Street is an album of enigma and mystery, a travelog through arcane (but familiar) soundscapes, and strong artistic statement. Considered the...

High on any list of ’70s guitar-rock albums is Robin Trower’s six-string masterpiece, Bridge of Sighs. 2024 marks 50 years since its arrival. Rising to...

These days, there are more superstrats than you can shake a stick at, but a recent trend toward natural-finish versions of this high performance...

Rock guitarist Billy Rowe turned his love of instruments into a company that makes hand-built electrics that capture the vibe, tone, and feel of...