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The intersection of a love for country music, a hunter’s magazine, and a dentist led to the start of the legendary Elk Guitars brand. Now rarities, the Japanese-built models were mostly copied from Fender, Mosrite, Gibson, and Gretsch designs—and are very high quality. Read about a rare Country model.
Nothing raises the hackles of electric guitar players like the subject of tonewoods. Of course, we can all agree on the importance of wood selection in the construction of acoustic instruments. But on electric guitars, anecdotal evidence would suggest that tone comes from pickups.
After a California wildfire destroyed his home and all his instruments, a guitarist took matters into his own hands and started building for the future, creating a forward-thinking body style outfitted with high-end electronics that he says is a prototype for his next builds.
This 1963 Rickenbacker 365 in Fireglo is an enduring classic. Here’s the story of how the model—and the Rickenbacker company—evolved, and the elements that make up this classic example of 6-string craftsmanship.
Even if you own only one instrument, if you’re an active guitar player chances are good that sooner or later you’ll have to pack your guitar for shipment. Thousands are safely shipped every day with no protection besides the hardshell case, but a significant percentage are damaged, too, so the tips you’ll read here will improve your odds.