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Stills from Marcin's PANICATTACK music video
Why acoustic phenom Marcin is embracing electric guitar

By Michael Astley-Brown Published

New single PANICATTACK showcases the Polish fingerstyle master’s finely honed electric chops, with the help of Polyphia producer RJ Pasin

Guitarists
Orangewood Del Sol Baritone Fretless
This could be the cheapest fretless guitar on the market for Angine de Poitrine microtones on a budget

By Jonathan Horsley Published

It couldn’t be more on trend if it were headless, spray painted with polka-dots and fitted with a rubber bridge – meet Orangewood’s Del Sol Baritone Fretless

Electric Guitars
PRS Guitars Tekton
PRS reveals why it decided to ditch Bird inlays for its new Tekton range

By Phil Weller Published

The firm’s radical new metal guitar family has turned heads, and the omission of its trademark inlays haven’t gone unnoticed

Electric Guitars
Norman Harris of Norman's Rare Guitars poses with a Les Paul at his legendary Tarzana, California guitar store.
Norman Harris closes iconic vintage guitar store for remodel: “I’ve stayed in the prehistoric age for long enough”

By Phil Weller Published

The store will reopen in time for Black Friday

Music Industry
Black Friday Fender deals 2026: grab an early deal on a Fender guitar

By Daryl Robertson last updated

Cyber Weekend is fast approaching, and we've got the lowdown on all the early Fender deals

Guitars
Eric Clapton and Julian Lage comp
Julian Lage on when the guitar hero who inspired him to play recruited him for the Crossroads Guitar Festival

By Phil Weller Published

If it wasn’t for Clapton, the jazz virtuoso says he might never have picked up a guitar

Guitarists
With over $200 off a Fender Player II Telecaster, Guitar Center’s full Black Friday sale just launched with a bang - grab up to 30% off the best guitar gear

By Matt McCracken Published

Guitar Center’s Black Friday sale is live with massive discounts of up to 30% off guitars, amps, pedals, accessories, and more

Guitar Gear
Actor Michael J. Fox (L) performs onstage with recording artist Chris Martin of Coldplay at MetLife Stadium on July 17, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Michael J. Fox on the surprise guitar cameo with Coldplay that stole the show at Glastonbury

By Janelle Borg Published

Fox details his surprise contribution to Coldplay’s 2024 record-breaking fifth Glastonbury headline performance – and why a kick can steal the show

Guitarists
Gene Autry Martin OM-45
Gene Autry’s long-lost Martin, missing for nearly 100 years, found in rural Sweden after it was listed on Marketplace for $50

By Matt Owen Published

The ultra-rare OM-45 is now at the center of a Trans-Pacific ownership dispute between its current custodian and the Autry estate

Acoustic Guitars
Jimmy Page performs onstage during the 38th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Barclays Center on November 03, 2023 in New York City
Jimmy Page has no desire to tour again, but he’s still picking up the guitar

By Janelle Borg Published

Page still loves the instrument, but he doesn’t want to hit the road

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