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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Elliot Easton, founding member of The Cars, performs onstage with The Immediate Family at The Mint on February 13, 2024 in Los Angeles, California

Why The Cars' Elliot Easton believes a guitar's setup is more important than its price tag

By Janelle Borg published

Is it worth breaking the bank for a guitar? The Cars' six-stringer doesn't think so...

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Musician Kenny Wayne Shepherd performs onstage during the Jim Irsay Collection Exhibit and Concert at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on January 11, 2024 in Los Angeles, California

Kenny Wayne Shepherd on why starting out with a budget guitar is the best way to go

By Matt Owen published

Shepherd now plays some of the most desirable boutique gear money can buy, but his own personal guitar journey started with a cheap Yamaha

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Slash on the benefits of affordable guitars – and why overspending on gear is “not worth it”

By Phil Weller published

The Guns N' Roses guitarist explains why splashing the cash simply for the name on a headstock isn't a good idea

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Adrian Utley of Portishead plays a 1936 Gibson L-4

“The strings I put on it cost more than the actual guitar”: Portishead guitarist Adrian Utley explains why he used a $5 junk shop guitar and a $10,000 Martin – in the same session

By Matt Parker published

The British guitarist – who has played with everyone from Jeff Beck to Mark Lanegan and Perfume Genius – has been discussing his esoteric gear philosophy

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Is it worth modding a cheap guitar?

By Dave Burrluck published

Upgrades can elevate inexpensive guitars, but what should you consider before reaching for the parts catalog?

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Close-up of the neck plate on a Squier electric guitar

How are cheap guitars priced so low?

By Dave Burrluck published

We take a look at the typical retail chain for affordable guitars, from the factory to your front door

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