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Best Years for Fender Deluxe Reverb (and Worst Years to Avoid)

The Fender Deluxe Reverb is an amplifier that most guitar players are familiar with. The brainchild of Leo Fender, the…

20 Most Expensive Guitar Pedals (and Alternatives to Buy)

I was sitting with another guitarist the other day, talking about our pedal boards. We both have a slew of…

Klon Centaur: The World’s Most Overhyped Pedal

The early 1990s were the time of the diva; Whitney, Mariah, Celine, Madonna, Paula, and Janet all had chart-toppers with…

15 Famous Telecaster Players Every Guitarist Should Know

Everyone has a guitar hero. For most, that amounts to a gaming console with a plastic controller shaped like a…

Best Years for Fender Telecaster (and Worst Years to Avoid)

So, you are in the market for a new Fender Telecaster but are wondering which one to buy. Do you…

How to Spot a Fake Fender Telecaster (with Examples)

We have all experienced this, scanning the internet when all of the sudden we spot “the deal of the century.”…

How to Play Open D Chords (Quick and Easy Steps)

Many get stuck on the basics of learning how to play guitar, but did you know that there are limitless…

8 Best Amps for a Les Paul in 2025, Tested and Reviewed

So, you have finally done it. You have saved up for months, and you have read all the online articles…

The AeroBand Guitar: Played and Reviewed

The AeroBand guitar is a new innovation that combines advanced technology and traditional guitar features to give musicians a new…

PAF Pickups Make Your Les Paul Sound Glorious – Here’s What You Need to Know

In the world of vintage Gibson Les Pauls, you probably heard or read about PAF pickups. But what exactly is…

42 Rock Bands With Female Singers (Complete List with Videos)

Throughout history, rock and roll has reshaped the way we listen to music. From the early evolution of roots music…

Best Years for Gibson Les Paul (and Worst Years to Avoid)

Have you ever wondered how many guitars Gibson makes each year? It must be a lot. Thousands one would think.…

ES-335: The Only Guitar You Need in 2025?

They say to never work with children or animals. Well, what about cars and guitars? In the 1985 movie, “Back…

Martin Acoustic Guitars: America’s Finest?

Stronger than steel and woodSeen me through the bad and goodAnd when I’m hanging by a stringEvery little thingIs understoodBetween…

Fender Telecaster: The Guitar That Started Rock

Some things just are, and you know they are just by looking at them, no specialized knowledge is needed. A…

Is The SG a Solid Guitar for 2025?

How well do you know your Gibson guitars? Do you know that Gibson’s first solidbody electric guitar was the Les…

I Sold Bursts to Rockstars Like Kirk Hammett: ‘Uncle Lou’ Gatanas

Uncle Lou Gatanas Story Within every industry, every discipline, every art form, and every hobby, there are the experts; the…

Stratocaster vs Telecaster: What’s The Difference?

If you are in the market for a new Fender guitar, that’s awesome! It is a great time to be…

Slash’s Les Paul & Gear Setup

Slash, the sensational Guns N’ Roses guitarist, owns a whole lot of guitars. But let’s get more specific: if you…

Best Strings for Stratocaster (for Each Playing Style)

Today’s musical instrument department stores have an overwhelming assortment of strings for your Fender Stratocaster. Let’s face it, guitar players…

How Much Does a Les Paul Weigh? (All Gibson Models)

You have just finished a big show, you sounded great, and the band rocked. You were stood at the front,…

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