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In the ’70s, Elvis owned a 41-foot Cadillac in the shape of a guitar – after years of neglect, it's now being restored to its former glory
By Janelle Borg published
The art-piece-meets-working-vehicle was crafted over a period of two years by Hollywood custom car builder Jay Ohrberg

One of the main guitars on Biffy Clyro’s new album was a tiny Fender with a built-in speaker – which is also beloved by Tom Bukovac
By Phil Weller published
The forgotten ’90s oddball was employed for some “cheap-sounding warmth” and sludgy goodness

Eddie Van Halen's Frankenstein Strat is deemed the pinnacle of guitar modding – but Wolfgang Van Halen says it has its limitations
By Phil Weller published
It might be considered a Holy Grail guitar, but Wolfgang says it’s not all that easy to play

Flight’s new Aviator line puts a forward-thinking spin on the humble ukulele – utilizing modern design and mango tonewoods
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The tenor and baritone ukuleles are ideal for those who are looking to add a high-end instrument to their repertoire

This guitarist recreated Phoebe from Friends’ absurd guitar rig – which runs an acoustic through a Hiwatt half stack
By Phil Weller published
The HiWatt cameo has amused gear nerds for years. Now, one has been brave enough to see if it actually works... sort of

David Gilmour sets the record straight on the chance of a Pink Floyd reunion with Roger Waters
By Janelle Borg published
The powerhouse Gilmour–Waters partnership is no more – and Floyd fans will most likely never experience it again

Steve Morse opens up on the constant struggle of playing with arthritis
By Phil Weller published
Morse is doing everything in his power to prolong his gigging days – including changing his technique on a nightly basis

Fender sets its sights on Shanghai with first Artist Showroom in China
By Janelle Borg published
The global guitar brand is continuing the expansion of its Artist Showroom concept with a new location in Shanghai

The Last Dinner Party’s Emily Roberts on why she’s ditching Fenders and Gibsons in favor of this genre-bending guitarist’s signature model
By Janelle Borg published
Roberts discusses embracing offsets and off-kilter guitars – and reveals what would top her list if she ever designed her own signature model
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