From a small California guitar repair shop to the heights of rock guitar legend, Charvel has helped shape the sound and style of generations of players. Discover the history behind these iconic guitars, their evolution into high-performance machines, and the legendary guitarists who made them famous.
From humble beginnings importing Spanish acoustic guitars to becoming a global name in electric guitar design, Ibanez has a fascinating history. Explore the brand’s early years, the famous lawsuit era, and the iconic guitars that helped shape its evolution, including the Artist, Iceman, JEM and RG series.
From humble beginnings in a Canterbury workshop to becoming one of Britain's best-known boutique guitar makers, Atkin Guitars has built a reputation for beautifully crafted instruments inspired by the golden era of guitar making. Discover the story behind Atkin, the guitars they make today, and what makes these handmade instruments so special.
Waterloo Guitars brings the character and charm of Depression era American acoustics into the modern day. Discover how Bill Collings drew inspiration from humble vintage instruments to create guitars with lightweight construction, distinctive bracing, dry, woody tones, and modern playability.
From its introduction in 1966, the Fender Mustang Bass has carved out a unique place in bass history. We explore its evolution from student instrument to cult classic, the influential players and recordings that helped define its sound, and how modern manufacturers and independent builders continue to put their own spin on Fender's iconic short scale design.
Discover the story behind Black Volt Amplification, the Los Angeles based boutique amp builder combining vintage valve circuits, hand built craftsmanship, and reclaimed materials. From the iconic Crazy Horse to the Sparrow and Whitey, explore the amplifiers, influences, and philosophy behind one of the most distinctive names in modern guitar amplification.
Explore the story of Vince Cunetto and the Fender Custom Shop’s original Relic guitars, from the early experiments of the 1990s to the instruments that helped define a new era of vintage inspired guitar building.
From Lead Belly and the blues to The Beatles, The Byrds, Led Zeppelin and Tom Petty, the 12-string guitar has produced some of the most distinctive sounds in music history. Explore the story of this remarkable instrument, the iconic guitars behind the sound, and the players who made twelve strings an essential part of rock, folk and beyond.
From building and modifying rigs for some of rock’s biggest guitarists to creating the legendary BE-100, Dave Friedman has become one of the most influential names in modern boutique amplification. We explore the story of Friedman Amplification, its hot-rodded British sound, and the company’s expansion into high-end electric guitars with legendary builder Grover Jackson.
