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Rig Rundown: Power Trip

Learn about the lean-and-mean power tools these Texans use for their style of classic thrash metal.

Guitarist Nick Stewart tours with two Gibson Explorers: one finished in natural mahogany, the other in Heritage Cherry. Both feature Lace Drop & Gain pickups and are strung with Ernie Ball Super Slinky .009–.042) gauge strings.

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An ode, and historical snapshot, to the tone-bar played, many-stringed thing in the room, and its place in the national musical firmament.

Blues, jazz, rock, country, bluegrass, rap.… When it comes to inventing musical genres, the U.S. totally nailed it. But how about inventing instruments?

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The author dials in one of his 20-watt Sonzera amps, with an extension cabinet.

Photo courtesy of PRS

Knowing how guitar amplifiers were developed and have evolved is important to understanding why they sound the way they do when you’re plugged in.

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Lenny Kravitz’s lead-guitar maestro shares how his scorching hit solo came together.

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Tobias bass guitars, beloved by bass players for nearly half a century, are back with the all-new Tobias Original Collection.

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