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Missed out on the Hello Kitty guitars? Loog is now launching kid-friendly acoustics and a Fender-approved Strat
By Janelle Borg published
The Fender x Loog Hello Kitty Stratocaster is even ready to be plugged into an amp, as it's fully equipped with a mini single-coil pickup and a standard ¼-inch jack

Tom Morello on why Ace Frehley is his ultimate guitar hero – and why he owes him a “life debt”
By Janelle Borg published
Morello discusses how Kiss and the Spaceman were seminal early inspirations

Johnny Marr, one of the Gallagher brothers' earliest supporters, gives his thoughts on the cultural impact of Oasis's reunion tour
By Janelle Borg published
Marr famously loaned an up-and-coming Noel Gallagher a few guitars when the band was finding its feet – and has been a strong champion throughout their career

Joe Bonamassa on why you’ll never catch him playing an amp modeler
By Phil Weller published
The gear guru admits there are reasons for their surge in popularity, but he personally won’t be making the switch

John Mayer explains why he got hooked on PRS guitars
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist has also singled out two features of his signature Silver Sky that he believes make it special

The Smashing Pumpkins designed some wild Yamaha guitars to celebrate their first gigs in Japan in 12 years – and they were played live
By Phil Weller published
The guitars designed by Billy Corgan, Kiki Wong, James Iha and Jack Bates are now on display

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
By Sponsored published
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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
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