[NAMM] ESP pays homage to Jeff Hanneman
NewsESP, through its LTD brand, introduces at Summer NAMM 2014 a Tribute guitar to honor the memory of late Jeff Hanneman.
[NAMM] LTD Ride the Lightning limited edition
Hot newsLTD celebrates today at Summer NAMM 2014 the 30th Anniversary of Metallica’s Ride the Lightning album with a limited edition guitar.
A limited edition of the Duesenberg Starplayer III
Hot newsDuesenberg released a very limited edition of its Starplayer III semi-hollow guitar with a Candy Apple Red finish.
3 Fender Modern Player Short Scale versions
Hot newsFender decided to offer three of its Modern Player instruments in a Short Scale edition, a version intended for kids, among others.
[NAMM] Eastman Ray Benson Signature guitar
NewsEastman will introduce at Summer NAMM 2014 on Thursday a new guitar in the Thinline series designed with Ray Benson.
Aristides introduces the 060 guitar
NewsThe new Artistides Instruments electric guitar is similar to the 070, but features only 6 strings and will be on display at Summer NAMM 2014.
The PRS S2 guitars in semi-hollow versions
Hot newsAfter the limited edition of the Custom 24, Paul Reed Smith introduces semi-hollow versions of 3 of his S2 Custom 22, Mira and Singlecut guitars.
How to solder the jack of an electric guitar
LearningThe musical instrument industry has chosen the best method for the internal cabling of electric instruments, namely soldering. But, as we will see in a moment, this way of connecting two conductors r…
Gibson Flying V History guitar
NewsAs part as their 120th Anniversary celebration, Gibson USA introduces a limited edition of their Flying V electric guitar.
Gibson USA SG Standard 120
NewsAnother popular Gibson instrument is the SG guitar, which is also included in the 120th Anniversary special edition.
The Flying V is also part of the Gibson party
NewsThe iconic Flying V electric guitar is also part of the Gibson 120th Anniversary special editions…
Gibson USA Explorer 120th Anniversary
NewsThe Explorer electric guitar is also one of Gibson’s favorites, and it naturally joins the brand’s 120th Anniversary party.
Gibson celebrates its 120th Anniversary
NewsFor its 120th Anniversary, Gibson launches limited editions of its most popular guitars. Let’s start the presentation with the Les Paul 120 models.
Soldering Basics for Guitar Players - Part 1
LearningThe use of a soldering iron is indispensable if you need to change the pickups, a jack or any other component of your guitar. While changing a string is no secret for most of us, it's a whole differe…
Gibson merges the ES and the Les Paul
Hot newsTraditional guitar manufacturer aficionados always ask for new shapes. Gibson listened and innovates by combining two classics.
The Chapman ML-1 in Walnut limited edition
NewsRob Chapman is offering a new limited edition of its ML-1 electric guitar with a solid walnut body.
Knowing about the different pots available will help you make a sound choice
LearningMost guitarists don't think too much about the pots (potentiometers) inside their guitars, unless they start going bad and making noise. But did you know there are different types of pots with differ…
Gibson celebrates Lucille’s 65th Anniversary
Hot newsGibson Memphis launches a modernized reissue of BB King’s Lucille guitar for the 65th Anniversary of the iconic blues instrument.
New version of the Gibson Johnny A Signature
NewsThe Gibson Custom Shop introduces a new version of the Johnny A Signature archtop guitar, which sports a few new features.
The Min-ETune system mounted on Epiphone guitars
Hot newsEpiphone installs the Gibson Min-ETune automatic tuner system on two Les Paul Classic-T and FT-350SCE guitars.
Epiphone put the Casino on a diet
NewsEpiphone introduces the Casino Coupe, a real Casino hollowbody guitar but with the size of the ES-399.
The Les Paul Supreme 2014 is available
NewsThe first Les Paul Supreme 2014 edition have hit the stores, and Gibson fans will immediately notice a huge change…
Which Tuning Machines Are Best for You?
LearningBroken, worn-out or simply ugly-looking tuners are often the cause of complaints by guitarists. If changing them is unavoidable, here is some info that will help you understand the subject better.
Rich Robinson signs a Gibson ES-335
NewsBlack Crowes’ guitarist Rich Robinson has signed a new ES-335 archtop guitare made in Gibson Memphis.
Make Your Solos More Interesting and Musical
LearningWhether you play guitar, keyboard, saxophone or any other lead instrument, there’s more to being a good soloist than just having chops and knowing riffs. Playing fast is great, but speed by itself do…