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.

“Clapton’s band for the U.S. tour will be Nathan East (bass / vocals), Edward ‘Sonny’ Emory III (drums), Doyle Bramhall II (Guitar), Tim Carmon (Hammond / keyboards), Chris Stainton ...

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The V-800 can turn your electric guitar into a sonic chameleon, nailing the tones of another electric, turning it into an acoustic, a sitar or a huge range of sounds – and it works with bass guitars ...

What’s considered the best-selling pop instrument of all time was invented by Southern Californian Leo Fender. Aug. 10, 1909: Clarence Leonidas Fender is born in Anaheim. 1928: Fender graduates ...

We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? An electric guitar can be a rewarding woodworking project that doesn’t require a bunch of experience. Compared to an acoustic guitar ...

Incendiary sounds shooting like fireworks off the strings of an electric guitar have defined pop music around the world for 70 years. Credit Adolph Rickenbacker (1887-1976) for this world-wide ...

The guitar Eric Clapton used to write the 1977 ballad “Wonderful Tonight” is headed to auction this week, and with an estimate of at least US$380,000, the sale shows how strong nostalgia buys ...

At least one not-so careful owner. The acoustic guitar that auctioneers say Eric Clapton used to compose his hit ballad "Wonderful Tonight" is going under the hammer next month with a guide price of ...

While he played it both on the stage and in the studio, the guitar’s claim to fame is the fact it was used to compose “Wonderful Tonight.” Released in 1977, the song was written by Clapton ...