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Steve Wariner is among the handful of guitarists designated as a certified guitar player (C.G.P.) by Chet Atkins. The last guitarist to receive the...

Jim Marshall, who pioneered guitar amplifiers used by some of the greatest names in rock and roll, died today. He was 88. Born in London...

When it comes to guitar amplifiers, two names stand tall beyond the others: Leo Fender and Jim Marshall. Even "civilians" recognize these names....

Like the "aged" guitars crafted by Fender and Gibson, this ESP solidbody looks like an ancient road warrior, one that's gigged from Texas to...

The Beatles’ appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show” in February of 1964 is often referred to as the most important event in the history...

Founded by a jazz guitarist as jazz-box builder, the Guild company also built a solid reputation with its ’50s acoustic guitars. The brand’s profile...

Jazz bass great Anthony Jackson once told Bass Player magazine he was drawn to Jack Casady’s “big, rich, metallic sound with a full bottom...

Trying to top 2006's Hammer Of The Honky-Tonk Gods, Bill Kirchen's eighth solo album, would seem a mighty tall order. Then again, he set...

PRS 25th Anniversary Swamp Ash Special NF Price: $3,908 (retail)/$2,329 (street) Contact: PRSguitars.com. The PRS 25th Anniversary Swamp Ash Special NF is a guitar that...

The story of the Burns Steer Cutaway begins in 1925 with the birth of the "British Leo Fender," James Ormston Burns. An avid guitar...