Will Ray

Will Ray is a founding member of the Hellecasters guitar-twang trio. He also does guitar clinics promoting his namesake G&L signature model 6-string, and produces artists and bands at his studio in Asheville, North Carolina. You can contact Will on Facebook and at willray.biz.

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Will Ray's Bottom Feeder: A European Budget Axe Swings American

On a tip from Mod Garage guru Dirk Wacker, the famed Hellecaster bags a Filtertron-fueled prize.

Will Ray's Bottom Feeder

Will Ray's Bottom Feeder: Rescuing a Yard-Sale Gibson SG Special

This scarred 2001 keeper is low on ROI but high on playability and tone.

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Will Ray

Will Ray's Bottom Feeder: A European Budget Axe Swings American

On a tip from Mod Garage guru Dirk Wacker, the famed Hellecaster bags a Filtertron-fueled prize.

Will Ray's Bottom Feeder: Rescuing a Yard-Sale Gibson SG Special

This scarred 2001 keeper is low on ROI but high on playability and tone.

Will Ray’s Bottom Feeder: Scoring a King T-Stang

Three offers and a partial refund—the beginning of a beautiful 6-string friendship.

Will Ray’s Bottom Feeder: Bohemian “Old Glory” Oil-Can Guitar

After a time-consuming series of tweaks, our columnist is glad he didn’t can the can.

Will Ray’s Bottom Feeder: Cozart “Custom Shack” T-Style

Our columnist’s winning ticket: a modded China-built 6-string for $160 including shipping.

Will Ray’s Bottom Feeder: Vintage Icon V132

With a nod to the Les Paul Special, this P-90 equipped solidbody inspires.

Will Ray's Bottom Feeder: Bending the Rules with a Gretsch G2655

A Hipshot B-bender on a bargain semi-hollowbody? Why not!

Will Ray's Bottom Feeder: Cozart “Rickencopy”

As they say, “Ain’t nothing like the real thing, baby,” but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with a cheeky poseur.

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Will Ray

On a tip from Mod Garage guru Dirk Wacker, the famed Hellecaster bags a Filtertron-fueled prize.

This scarred 2001 keeper is low on ROI but high on playability and tone.

Three offers and a partial refund—the beginning of a beautiful 6-string friendship.

After a time-consuming series of tweaks, our columnist is glad he didn’t can the can.

Our columnist’s winning ticket: a modded China-built 6-string for $160 including shipping.

With a nod to the Les Paul Special, this P-90 equipped solidbody inspires.

A Hipshot B-bender on a bargain semi-hollowbody? Why not!

As they say, “Ain’t nothing like the real thing, baby,” but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with a cheeky poseur.