Gear & Rigs
Epiphone SG Custom: The “Tuxedo” SG That None of the Usual Suspects Actually Played
Angus Young, Iommi, and Zappa never touched an SG Custom — Jimi Hendrix and Sister Rosetta Tharpe did. History, specs, and a buying guide inside.
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Gear & Rigs
Fender Stevie Ray Vaughan Stratocaster: How Number One Became a Blueprint for Every Blues Player Who Followed
The Fender Stevie Ray Vaughan Stratocaster captures Number One's thick oval neck, Texas Special pickups, reversed tremolo, and gold hardware for pure SRV tone.
Gear & Rigs
Epiphone Les Paul Custom: The “Black Beauty” Built for the Stage
How the Epiphone Les Paul Custom became metal's favorite "Black Beauty," from Ace Frehley's KISS-era Budokan to Matt Heafy's modern rig.