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Decked out in a black T-shirt with Los Angeles emblazoned across the front, blue jeans and a Stetson, country superstar Paisley proudly pronounced early-on in his Saturday night set at the Hollywood Bowl that “the rednecks have invaded Hollywood.”

Concert-style model based on Rancid guitarist’s longtime workhorse acoustic …

A few noteworthy basses nearly as famous (or infamous) as the greats who played them …

As the grand-prize winner of the Fender Take Your Pic contest, Brent Harwell of Rossville, Ga. and his 12-year-old son Asa enjoyed a free trip to Corona, Calif. last week to visit the Fender Visitor Center and tour the factory.

Listening to Muse’s sixth studio album, The 2^nd Law, one can’t help but think about Freddie Mercury’s epic rock-opera vocals if they were tracked over a 21^st-century techno soundtrack.

For Bob Dylan fans of a particular intensity, the events of 1965-1967 have long since passed from history and biography into legend.

When you hear “Fender,” you invariably think of the big four instruments: the Stratocaster, Telecaster, Precision Bass and Jazz Bass guitars. While those certainly are Leo Fender’s four most revolutionary, acclaimed and enduring stringed creations, there have been many other instruments bearing his name that are noteworthy for the distinctiveness of their design if not household-name status.

When using preamps, power amps and other gear, make sure you turn everything on and off in the right order …

Ace session guitarist Guthrie Trapp, one of Nashville’s most in-demand musicians, released debut solo album Pick Peace on Sept. 18. On the album, Trapp deftly makes his way through six original songs and four inspired covers, seamlessly merging diverse country, blues, Latin, reggae, jazz, rock and even experimental influences.

A look at the surprising history of the Jazzmaster.