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From copies to innovations – the origin and rise of Japanese electric guitars (and the truth about ‘lawsuit’ guitars)
We dig into the Japanese guitar industry of the 1960s and ’70s and find notable brands, mischievous copies, diligent makers and original designs that led to the instrument’s renaissance in the 1980s and beyond
Once Allan Holdsworth picked up a headless Steinberger, there was no turning back
Though he'd also later work with Carvin, Holdsworth remained a headless guitar devotee for the rest of his life, telling Guitar World in an interview just days before his death, “Once you play a headless guitar, you’ll never want to play a regular guitar again”
"The Standard Stratocaster has all of the classic Strat sounds at its disposal. You’ll just have to work a bit more to uncover them": Fender Standard Stratocaster review
One of the most divisive releases in years from Fender has arrived
“Flawlessly executed”: Heritage Guitars Custom Shop Core Collection H-137 review
There is something very Special about this retro electric from a Kalamazoo factory with some serious history
Joe Satriani is selling an ultra-ambitious Ibanez Y2K Crystal Planet prototype from 1999
The elite shredder is selling off a bunch of pre-loved gear, including a stunning see-through version of his Ibanez signature guitar
Kirk Hammett owns over 100 guitars but none of them are PRS. He explains why
The Metallica guitarist has an enviously extensive guitar collection, but it doesn’t feature any of Paul Reed Smith’s builds
Fender and Thomann have produced two new exclusive Stratocaster lines
The American and Mexican Stratocasters offer exclusive satin finishes, vintage tones and modern playability
Gibson gives its Les Paul Special an ultra-rare pickup overhaul with new Mini Humbucker models
It could potentially be the first time in history that mini-humbuckers have come as standard in a slab-bodied Les Paul Special
