Omar Rodríguez-López
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“I’ve never considered myself a guitarist, and I’ve never liked the guitar”: Omar Rodríguez-López is one of electric guitar’s most reluctant heroes – here are his 10 greatest Mars Volta guitar moments
By Ryan Reed published
The last thing Omar Rodríguez-López wants is to be called a guitar hero, but sorry Omar, it’s true – and here are 10 reasons why...

The Mars Volta announce new album and share Vigil – a track lit up by Omar Rodríguez-López's dreamy guitar tones
By Matt Parker published
The progressive rock icons make their reunion official with a self-titled new album that's due September 16

The Mars Volta return with Blacklight Shine, their first new song in 10 years
By Jackson Maxwell published
The reunited band have also announced their first North American tour in a decade

30 left-handed guitarists who flipped the instrument on its head
By Jenna Scaramanga published
We chart some of the most inspiring southpaws to ever pick up a six-string

Ernie Ball Music Man updates the Mariposa model with stunning new finishes
By Jackson Maxwell published
Omar Rodríguez-López's signature guitar is now offered in beautiful new Galaxy Pearl and Sahara Sunset colorways, with luxurious gold hardware

Affordable Mariposa model headlines Sterling by Music Man's 2021 lineup
By Matt Owen published
The new catalog of guitars boasts brilliant finishes, custom pickups and new iterations of familiar favorites from John Petrucci and Jason Richardson
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