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Is the Explorer still Gibson’s most underrated electric guitar?
The Explorer was a little bit radical for 1958 but popularized by Clapton, Hetfield, the Edge, Rick Derringer and Skynyrd, this all-angled shape came into its own. Does it sound different to other Gibsons? Debatable. But heck, it looks cool
Best high-end electric guitars 2025: the finest guitars money can buy
If money were no object, this is the all-star list of high-end axes from Gibson, PRS, Fender, and more that you’ll want in your collection
Fender teams up with Knockaround for the perfect summer accessory – Fender sunglasses
Available in both Black and Surf Green, it’s easier than ever to keep your eyes on your guitar
Henry Garza on “Tejana”, aka his #1 Strat – a guitar so good even Carlos Santana wanted to play it
You might love your Strat but do you love it as much as Garza? The Los Lonely Boys guitarist charts the history of his number one
Joanne Shaw Taylor briefly switched to Les Pauls – and it dramatically improved her guitar playing
Joanna Shaw Taylor is a self-confessed Fender Tele aficionado, but switching to Les Pauls taught her a valuable lesson
John Mayer has been playing Jeff Beck’s Fender Stratocaster – and Joe Bonamassa has confirmed it’s the real deal
Mayer brought the Custom Shop model out during Dead & Company's residency at The Sphere, and used it to channel his inner Beck
Fender celebrates the first anniversary of its flagship Tokyo store with an unprecedented Strat – and it’s made using an ancient Japanese coating
No, it's not your standard black Strat – this was created using an ancient Japanese finishing technique, which has lead to a never-before-seen Strat aesthetic
Fender’s Master Builders on what makes a good Stratocaster – and the best Strats they’ve ever played
As two of the Custom Shop’s best luthiers, there are few people in the world better qualified to talk Strats than Paul Waller and Austin MacNutt. They share the secrets behind the truly special ones – and the mods that could revitalize yours
