Hakes: Iowa City’s prominent string bass maker now crafting unique, high-end bass guitars
Iowa City's Chris Threlkeld-Wiegand is known in prominent nationwide orchestral circles for his exquisitely crafted string ...
YouTuber sets the record straight on Harley Benton guitars – and debunks the main misconceptions about the budget-friendly brand
The Thomann-owned brand is renowned for its affordable guitar gear and cheaper alternatives to established models ...
The mysterious history of the Guild M-75 Aristocrat, the blue-blooded hollowbody and vintage rarity
This evocative downsized archtop appeared in mid-’50s New York and would go on to delight jazz players and rootsy bluesers ...
A look at the electric guitar’s origin in Southern California
Some of the most notable electric guitar companies have their roots in Southern California. Rickenbacker began in the 1930s, ...
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Our reviewer hijacked an Abernethy Sonic Empress THC on its way to Wilco's Jeff Tweedy. He found it hard to let go
Inspired by 1960s budget axes, Justin Abernethy’s Sonic Empress THC combines vintage and modern in an offset design that’s ...
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“I’ve seen firsthand how technology and innovation have reshaped the six-string landscape”: 5 reasons why new guitar players have never had it so good
Learning the guitar today vs 30 years ago is a very different experience. From online lessons and free resources, to clever ...
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Metal6000 at John & Peter’s: A Time Capsule of ‘90s Shred and Teen Angst (SHOW REVIEW)
In pre-Internet times, teenagers used to make time capsules in school. (Nowadays, I guess kids just gather ‘round the Wayback ...