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State of the Stomp: In Defense of the Mono Pedal
State of the Stomp

State of the Stomp: In Defense of the Mono Pedal

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On the Bench: 1959 Fender 5F1 Champ

A Famous Drum Company’s First Electric Guitar
Photo courtesy of Retrofret Vintage Guitars
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A Famous Drum Company’s First Electric Guitar

Reader Guitar of the Month: A phoenix rises, with inspiration from Jimmy Page
Reader Guitar of the Month

Reader Guitar of the Month: A phoenix rises, with inspiration from Jimmy Page

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What a ’60s Japanese Electric Guitar Teaches About Collecting
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What a ’60s Japanese Electric Guitar Teaches About Collecting

Win This Queens of the Stone Age–Inspired Pedalboard!
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Win This Queens of the Stone Age–Inspired Pedalboard!

Analog vs Digital Guitar Gear: Why the Future Is Already Here
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Analog vs Digital Guitar Gear: Why the Future Is Already Here

Our analog-loving columnist confronts the digital future.

Beyond Emulation: Amp Sims, AI, and the Coming Saturation Point
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Beyond Emulation: Amp Sims, AI, and the Coming Saturation Point

When every tone can be cloned, what’s left to discover?

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The Strangest—and Biggest—Gibson Ever Built

Sometime in the ’90s, Gibson Custom Shop luthier Roger Griffin played Frankenstein, raising this 18-string monster to life.

Bright yellow electric guitar with a black pickguard and maple neck on a gray background.
Reader Guitar of the Month

Reader Guitar of the Month: An Esquire-inspired Solidbody on the Cheap

Andrew Waugh’s “Ebenezer” proves that tone and craftsmanship don’t have to come with a big price tag.

How Much Practice Do You Need on Your Instrument?
The Lowdown

How Much Practice Do You Need on Your Instrument?

The answer depends on your life and your goals.

The Hidden Cost of Your Guitar
Esoterica Electrica

The Hidden Cost of Your Guitar

Looking at pricetags, you may have wondered: Are guitar companies gouging you? Here’s what’s going on behind the scenes.

Nylon Strings, Endless Possibilities
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Nylon Strings, Endless Possibilities

The classical guitar continues to evolve.

A person playing a blue bass guitar with a worn finish and wooden neck.
The Lowdown

Learning to Be a Better Musician Starts With Your Ear

By working on your ear, you’ll always have room to grow as an artist.

This Holy-Grail ’58 Les Paul Custom Will Always Be a Player’s Guitar
The Good Stuff

This Holy-Grail ’58 Les Paul Custom Will Always Be a Player’s Guitar

Guitarist and luthier James Carbonetti jumped at a once-in-a-lifetime deal.

A Guitar and a Pen
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A Guitar and a Pen

It’s not just nostalgia—playing for yourself shapes your soul.