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“These days I would be reluctant to say that Gibson invented the archtop”: The untold history of German guitar building
The author of German Jazz Guitars shares the country's proud history of archtop design – and questions whether the classic jazz box actually originated there
Fender honors legendary Motown bass great with recreation of James Jamerson’s workhorse bass
Jamerson’s beloved Precision Bass has been recreated in all its vintage, warm-voiced glory
Best bass compressor pedals 2026: expert picks for the ultimate in low-end control
From studio-style levelers to stompboxes that squash, we put the market-leading compressor pedals for bass to the test
Fender CEO addresses Strat cease-and-desist backlash
Edward 'Bud' Cole discussed the company's controversial legal campaign at a recent dealer event in the US
Dime Guitarz has officially launched – and its first model pays tribute to the Pantera legend’s most iconic guitar
The firm is a collaboration between the Pantera guitarist’s estate and Dean Zelinsky, the luthier behind his most famous axes
25 tips for tracking down your dream guitar (for the right price)
Buying a guitar can be tricky enough before you even consider the vintage market, and whether a refin is a good or bad thing. Here we unpack some dos, don'ts and things to consider when trading
The Gold Caged Steelcaster is a $15,000, 24-carat T-style inspired by a Cadillac
Just look at all that gold – and the pickups are pretty special, too. But for $15,000-plus, it might be a little rich for most
Charvel returns to California with new USA-made Neo-Classic Superstrats
Two distinct models help mark a triumphant return to the Corona factory
