In 1951 Leo Fender rechristened the Broadcaster the Telecaster, and a musical icon was born. Below are some of the famous artists who made Fender's landmark guitar legendary.
Available in six designs, including Dinky, SLS, Rhoads, Warrior, Soloist and King V, the new X Series guitars feature hot humbucking pickups, distinctive shark-fin inlays and unique finishes.
It was 1986 and all anyone could talk about was Dragon Warrior. But if you didn't have a Nintendo and still enjoyed reading, you might remember some of these classic Guitar World covers.
As the photo gallery below will clearly illustrate, Framus -- the Germany-based manufacturer of guitars, basses, banjos, amps and more -- has made some very distinctive and cool-looking instruments over the years.
For power metal fans, Dio holds a special place in the annals of rock 'n' roll. Check out Guitar World's photo gallery of Dio members for a visual history of the band.