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A Famous Drum Company’s First Electric Guitar
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A Famous Drum Company’s First Electric Guitar

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

Close-up of a unique electric guitar with a striking design, resting in a velvet-lined case.
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The Strangest—and Biggest—Gibson Ever Built

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

The Hidden Cost of Your Guitar
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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.
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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
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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.

Question of the Month: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes!
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Question of the Month: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes!

What was the most exciting change in your guitar playing this year?

Can the Dirt Pedal Market Ever Be Oversaturated?
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Can the Dirt Pedal Market Ever Be Oversaturated?

From classics to boutique, there are plenty of reasons the market shows no signs of slowing down.

Acoustic guitar with a wooden finish, resting on a stand near amplifiers and photo frames.
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Reader Guitar of the Month: Bald Cypress and Lindsey Buckingham Inspire a #1 Instrument

Steve Agosto’s beautiful #1 is fashioned from centuries-old bald cypress found in the rafters of a southwest Louisiana barn.

Tracing the History of Guitar Tab, From Seeger to Steve Vai
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Tracing the History of Guitar Tab, From Seeger to Steve Vai

From ancient instruments to electric solos, tab has shaped generations of guitarists.

A 100-Plus-Year-Old Mystery Banjo Travels from Alaska to Nashville
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A 100-Plus-Year-Old Mystery Banjo Travels from Alaska to Nashville

This 1911 Vega Tubaphone has a story to tell.