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’50s Fenders of a Feather
Vintage Vault

’50s Fenders of a Feather

This pair—a Precision bass and Stratocaster from 1959—have much in common besides their iconic status.

Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas PJ IV
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Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas PJ IV Review

Bold, minimalist style meets multitudinous tones.

afi jade puget bodies
Guitarists

AFI’s Riff Master Jade Puget

His playing and production pack a potent punk punch, and now he's leading the group into new darker, more atmospheric territory with the album Bodies.

ZZ Top
Bassists

Dusty Hill: 1949–2021

ZZ Top's legendary bassist dies at 72 after more than a half century as the steward of Texas Boogie.

Rig Rundown: The Dead Daisies [2021]
Rig Rundown

Rig Rundown: The Dead Daisies [2021]

Classic-rock warriors Doug Aldrich and Glenn Hughes show us their latest touring setups.

Marleaux bass guitars
Bass Bench

Myths and Rumors on Scale Length

Our columnist debunks some of the many myths surrounding Leo Fender's P-bass design.

The Legend of Leo Fender
Mod Garage

The Legend of Leo Fender

In honor of Fender's diamond jubilee, let's glimpse back into history to celebrate the man behind the company that started it all.

Rig Rundown: Spotlights
Rig Rundown

Rig Rundown: Spotlights

Bludgeoning, beautiful, jarring, and serene are just a few of the cinematic moods conjured by this doomy, fuzz-loving husband-and-wife duo of Sarah and Mario Quintero.