Gibson Flying V

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Jeff Beck

How Jeff Beck and Seymour Duncan created humbucker magic with the classic JB pickup

By Dave Burrluck published

While the classic Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB was never actually a signature pickup, without Jeff it may never have happened…

Guitar Pickups
James Hetfield (left) and Kirk Hammett perform onstage with Metallica

James Hetfield says “if there was a guitar that changed the course of my history” it was this one – and it’s a cheap copy

By Matt Parker published

The story of this particular guitar features in the Metallica man’s new book about his six-strings, Messengers: The Guitars Of James Hetfield

Electric Guitars
Gibson Les Paul/SG

The rise of the Gibson Les Paul/SG Standard

By Rod Brakes published

How the timeless rock machine found a user base that numbered some of the world's greatest players, and became a mainstay of the Gibson catalog

Electric Guitars
Fender Jaguar and Jazzmaster on a Fender guitar case

Jazzmaster vs Jaguar: what's the difference between these iconic Fender offsets?

By Daryl Robertson last updated

Fender's Jazzmaster and Jaguar have transcended genres, but which is the right guitar for you? Time to unpick the history, players and tones

Electric Guitars
Highline Guitars Metallica Flying M

Metallica unveil custom one-of-a-kind 'Flying M' guitar – and you can win it

By Matt Owen published

Built by Highline Guitars and Inventables, and inspired by James Hetfield's trademark Flying V, the guitar will be raffled off in support of the band's All Within My Hands foundation

Electric Guitars
Kirk Hammett of Metallica performs onstage during Metallica Presents: "The Helping Hands Concert" at Microsoft Theater on December 16, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Kirk Hammett debuts new custom Fender, Gibson and ESP guitars at Metallica’s Helping Hands Concert

By Michael Astley-Brown published

The serial signature artist wheeled out some dazzling custom axes during the band’s recent charity show, including a personalized Acoustasonic Jazzmaster, 12-string Ouija Eclipse acoustic and a red sparkle Flying V

Electric Guitars
Metallica – 72 Seasons album cover

What is that charred guitar on the cover of the new Metallica album?

By Michael Astley-Brown published

We’ve got our theories – and they could add a whole new layer of meaning to 72 Seasons’ artwork

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Dave Mustaine holding his signature Gibson Flying V and a look at his signature Les Paul

Dave Mustaine confirms future signature Gibson Explorer, 24-fret Les Paul models – and you can catch a glimpse of his LP now

By Jackson Maxwell last updated

The Megadeth frontman says that he and Gibson are working on the Explorer, with the Les Paul set to follow "next year, maybe the year after"

Guitarists
Gibson Exclusives Deep Purple collection

Gibson updates its Exclusives Collection with perhaps its tastiest finish to date – Deep Purple

By Matt Owen published

New-look ES-335, Les Paul Classic and Les Paul Special models join the Exclusives lineup's flagship Ebony and Drab Olive alternatives

Guitars
Dave Mustaine signature 24-fret Gibson Explorers and USA Kramer

Dave Mustaine teases new Gibson Explorer signature models – and is that a new USA-made Kramer?

By Matt Parker published

The Megadeth leader has been posting on Instagram and revealed a host of new models in the process

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