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Martin teams up with the Grand Ole Opry on a one-of-a-kind, limited-edition acoustic
By Janelle Borg published
The Nashville institution celebrated its 100th anniversary last November

Ichika Nito shares unedited one-take performance – as ‘fake playing’ accusations spread on social media
By Phil Weller published
The First Take has launched a new social initiative that aims to put authentic playing in the spotlight with single-shot performances

Warren Haynes on the time he missed the chance to play with B.B. King
By Matt Owen published
Haynes had witnessed the King play live years earlier – but when he first got the chance to jam with the blues icon, nerves got the better of him

Greg Brown, co-founder and guitarist of Cake and songwriter of the hit The Distance, dies at 56
By Janelle Borg published
Brown also collaborated with Weezer's Rivers Cuomo and Matt Rivers on two separate projects

Andy Summers was skeptical of Telecasters at first – until he found one that would become one of his main Police guitars
By Phil Weller published
The Strat-lover’s head was eventually turned by a modded Tele that ended up becoming one of his go-to guitars

Ebo Taylor, celebrated Ghanaian guitarist and highlife pioneer, dies at 90
By Janelle Borg published
Across numerous albums and collaborations, Taylor cemented his position as one of the foremost proponents of highlife, afrobeat and West African music

Painted Neck Stratocasters? These Fender Custom Shop models put a distinct – and divisive – twist on the traditional template
By Matt Owen published
Candy Green, Ice Blue Metallic and Shell Pink are just some of the finishes on offer in Music Zoo's exclusive Custom Shop drop

There's no need to wait for the weekend to find your dream guitar – Musician's Friend just slashed prices by up to 60% off in their early Presidents' Day sale
By Matt McCracken published
Celebrate National Guitar Day with a big saving on some fresh gear in the early Presidents' Day sale at Musician's Friend
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