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Main Image– Model X suv by Tesla Motors parked on a side street in the Cow Hollow neighborhood of San Francisco, California, August 28, 2016; Secondary Image–Zoom in on hand playing guitar
Tesla driver faces charges after allegedly playing guitar while driving

By Janelle Borg Published

England's Surrey Police claim the driver was playing the instrument while driving at 60mph

Guitarists
Guitarist Frank Hannon performs on stage with Tesla on September 19, 2014 in El Cajon, California
How Frank Hannon accidentally wrote one of Tesla's most iconic guitar solos

By Janelle Borg Published

Wielding a Gibson EDS-1275, Hannon helped define this quintessentially ’80s power ballad with a very last-minute solo

Guitarists
Frank Hannon
Frank Hannon on how guitar instrumentals helped him grieve father-in-law Dickey Betts

By Andrew Daly Published

How the Tesla guitarist wound up with the Allman Brothers legend’s Gibson prototype on permanent loan, and why it features alongside a Brian Setzer Gretsch on new solo album Reflections

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Guitarists
Frank Hannon member of the band Tesla performs live on stage at Allianz Parque on December 13, 2017 in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Tesla’s Frank Hannon on borrowing one of Dickey Betts' prized Gibson SGs

By Janelle Borg Published

Betts gave his son-in-law, Frank Hannon, the opportunity to borrow – and keep – the prototype of his “From One Brother to Another” signature SG

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Sick Riffs: Dave Rude teaches you the ultra-melodic, bend-driven solo from Tesla's The Mission

By Sam Roche Last updated

Try your hand at this quintessential hard-rocker

Artist Lessons
Frank Hannon of Tesla
Tesla postpone shows following guitarist Frank Hannon’s Covid diagnosis

By Matt Parker Published

Positive tests among the band's touring party will impact current tour dates

Guitarists
Frank Hannon
Frank Hannon tells the story behind his signature Gibson Love Dove acoustic

By Richard Bienstock Published

“The first time I met [Gibson CMO] Cesar Gueikian, he had a guitar and he was playing my acoustic intro part from [Tesla’s] Love Song!”

Acoustic Guitars
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Gibson teams up with Tesla’s Frank Hannon for beautifully appointed Love Dove acoustic

By Richard Bienstock Published

New model boasts thermally-aged spruce top, maple back and sides and high-end features and finishes

Acoustic Guitars
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Tesla Share Official “Taste Like” Video

By Richard Bienstock Published

The band’s new album, ‘Shock,’ was produced by Def Leppard’s Phil Collen.

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Epiphone Releases New Ltd. Ed. Dave Rude Flying V Outfit

By Richard Bienstock Published

The Tesla guitarist's signature model boasts a striking all-over Alpine White finish.

Electric Guitars
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