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“I was playing at three times the speed that I normally play at”: Pete Townshend resisted buying “heavy metal” guitars for decades – but he just got his first Jackson at the age of 78… and loves it
By Matt Owen published
The Stratocaster loyalist decided it was time to branch into more metal territory with his latest six-string purchase – and he was pleasantly surprised with what he discovered

“A brazen new model designed for the progressive guitarist seeking a spectrum of sound beyond the norm”: Charvel gets in on the made-in-Japan hype with new Superstrat-inspired MJ San Dimas models
By Jackson Maxwell published
The speed-friendly HSH six-strings showcase the Fender Corporation's recent focus on Japan

The ‘90s was a watershed era for gear, and set the template for the future of the electric guitar – these are the retro designs, digital innovations and misfit toys that defined a decade and beyond
By Chris Gill published
The invention of the seven-string, emergence of digital modeling and rise of the boutique pedal industry all took place during the ‘90s, and provided the blueprint for the sound of guitar music to come

“Can’t believe I get to jam with these legends”: H.E.R. trades her signature Fender Strat for a metal-ready Charvel to perform with Foo Fighters on SNL
By Matt Owen published
It's not the first time the Grammy winner has favored a Charvel Dinky over her Fender model – is a six-string switch on the cards?

Mike Stringer shows off two Jackson Custom Shop seven-strings that reimagine the lost Surfcaster offset as a metal guitar – and it’s got big name players in a hot mess
By Matt Parker published
The Spiritbox guitarist has posted pictures of a truly stunning custom build – and we’re not alone in thinking it needs to become a production model right away

“They asked us to make a guitar out of the Knicks basketball court”: John Mayer has added another custom Charvel to his collection – and this one is literally built from Madison Square Garden’s floor
By Matt Owen published
Does the New York Knicks court make for a sonically compelling tonewood? It remains to be seen, but it sure makes for some alluring visuals

Charvel has released some stunning guitars this year – but these two limited-edition Pro-Mod models might be its best-looking offerings yet
By Matt Owen published
Green Glow and Aqua Flake are the order of business for Charvel, which has seemingly set its sights on ending 2023 on a high

Charvel Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HSS FR E review – still the king in a world of Superstrats
By Paul Riario published
A classy hot-rod from Charvel that offers high performance with a debonaire, classy look

“Gibson represented vintage makeup-era Kiss – Paul Stanley wanted me to be part of the new generation of guitar players”: How Bruce Kulick gave Kiss a hair-metal makeover with his iconic ESP ‘Banana’ guitar
By Andrew Daly published
By 1984, Kiss had ditched the makeup and recruited a hot new gunslinger, who was on the hunt for a six-string identity worthy of the Superstrat era. Kulick tells us why his beloved yellow shred machine was “special from the first power chord I hit”
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