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You can't always get what you want, but you can get some good spec here for the money
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Best Stratocasters 2022: Our pick of the best Fender Stratocasters
We countdown 12 of the best Strat guitars - from budget to pro - that showcase arguably the most iconic guitar of all time
Epiphone and Adam Jones team up for the limited run Les Paul Custom Art Collection
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Michael Jackson collaborator Bill Wolfer sets the record straight on "Billie Jean" synth sound: "Anyone could have played that part, but I'm proud of the fact that it was my sound design"
"Forty years later, I like to think back on that, and know that nearly everyone on the planet has heard me play. I'm the least famous musician that everybody has heard play!"
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The Bristol-based producer talks us through how to produce a wall-shaking kick and bass combo for the latest edition of our in-studio video series
Mick Fleetwood’s wooden balls go under the hammer and raise $128,000
Bass guitars and keyboards owned by John McVie and Christine MvVie were also sold
In celebration of Elton John: enjoy some of his greatest piano performances
As the rock legend is confirmed as one of 2023’s Glastonbury headliners, we look back at his storied career
