by Shane Sanders | May 27, 2023 | Gear, History
The long and winding road of a rock maverick The Epiphone Casino might be the House of Stathopoulo’s most iconic instrument thanks to its association with The Beatles. These two guitars—the Gibson J-160E and the Epiphone Casino—are legendary instruments...
by Shane Sanders | May 24, 2023 | Gear, Learn
Its single-cutaway body shape, carved maple top, and set-neck construction are iconic Beginning with the very first Les Paul electric guitar First introduced in collaboration with legendary artist Les Paul in 1952, the Gibson Les Paul™ electric guitar has a long and...
by Shane Sanders | May 5, 2023 | Artists, Gear, History
From Thin Lizzy to “Parisienne Walkways,” the Northern Irish guitarist was synonymous with the Gibson Les Paul The Career From his days with Skid Row and Thin Lizzy to his incendiary solo work, Gary Moore produced some of the most electrifying performances known to...
by Shane Sanders | Mar 17, 2023 | Gear, Learn
Why that long, hot summer you are looking forward to might be bad news for your guitar Whether you own a large or small guitar collection or even just a single guitar, you’ll need to protect your investment and maximize the playability of your instrument(s) in various...
by Shane Sanders | Mar 10, 2023 | Gear
From guitar stores to garage sales, choose wisely with the help of our essential guitar-buying checklist Many factors should affect choosing a guitar, whether you’re a beginner or an advanced player. It’s helpful to have a checklist on hand before initiating any first...
by Shane Sanders | Mar 10, 2023 | Gear, Learn
Everything you need to know Ergonomics—a broad term used in many industries to describe how a tool or device pairs up with the human body to promote ease of use, comfort, and safety. Guitars come in a variety of shapes and sizes with consideration by the designers for...