The scream of the electric guitar was the dominant soundtrack of the 20th century. First developed to provide louder rhythm backup for big bands of the Swing Era, the electric guitar then killed the ...

If you want to start a journey to become a true guitar genius, these 10 easiest electric guitar songs to learn for beginners is a good way to start. Although there are many similarities between ...

It’s hard to think of popular music without the electric guitar. The instrument became the cornerstone of rock ‘n’ roll, and grew into something far more than just another instrument. The tool behind ...

I remember the first time I saw Eddie Van Halen on MTV, the way he played two hands on the fingerboard during his short “Jump” guitar solo. I loved his cool “Frankenstein” guitar, so named because he ...

(DMN file / Larry Morris/The New York Times) The Italian luthier Andrea Amati crafted the first modern violin in 1555, and music was never the same. A century later, Paduan music master Bartolomeo ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. An amplifier is a vital companion for bringing out the ...

Back in 2014, guitarist Andy Alt launched a Kickstarter for an electric guitar pickup that added a separate drop-octave signal to the instrument's lowest strings, The crowdfunding campaign was ...

The exhibition features instruments played by the likes of Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Prince and Patti Smith, but the electric guitar is the star of this show. Don Felder playing the white double-neck ...