Jackson introduces Chris Rörland’s seven-string SL7 Soloist
Sabaton guitarist Chris Rörland’s production signature brings a long-scale seven-string layout, active EMGs and a single-volume control scheme.
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Schecter Hellraiser C-1: The Metal Guitar That Surprised Everyone
The Schecter Hellraiser C-1 is the metal guitar with four EMG voices, string-through sustain, and mahogany warmth. Full guide and tone recipes.
ESP LTD MH-1000: The Shape Built From Two ESP Icons
Half Horizon, half Mirage: how ESP fused two of its own shapes into the LTD MH-1000. Full specs, real players, and an honest buying guide.
ESP LTD SN-1000FR: Where the ESP Story Actually Began
The Snapper shape traces back to ESP's earliest days as a parts shop. Full ESP LTD SN-1000FR history, specs, real players, and buying guide.
ESP LTD TE-1000: The Guitar Mat Welsh Reaches For Most
While She Sleeps guitarist Mat Welsh calls the LTD TE-1000 his main stage guitar. Full history, specs, tone recipes, and buying guide.
Schecter C-1 Hellraiser: The Guitar That Built Schecter’s Metal Reputation
The history of the Schecter C-1 Hellraiser, from Schecter's origins through its EMG-loaded metal spec, verified famous players, and a full buying guide.
Jackson JS22 Dinky Arch Top: Not Named for Satriani
The Jackson JS22 Dinky Arch Top has nothing to do with Joe Satriani — "JS" means Jackson Series. Here's the real story behind metal's budget entry point.
Charvel Joe Duplantier Signature Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 2: Gojira’s Frontman Reinvents the Telecaster
Gojira frontman Joe Duplantier designed this Charvel signature to bridge Fender and Gibson — here's the story behind its unusual pickup pairing. (150 characters)
ESP E-II Eclipse: The Single-Cutaway Shape Two Metallica Guitarists Both Call Home
James Hetfield's Truckster and Kirk Hammett's KH-3 Spider both trace back to ESP's Eclipse shape — the real story behind this single-cutaway. (147 characters)