Bruce Jacob, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Maryland, had a musical problem. His new electric guitar just wouldn't give him all the sounds he wanted ...

Update: The guitar Kirk Hammett plays in Metallica's "One" music video sold on Sunday (April 11) to an anonymous buyer for $112,500, according to Blabbermouth. The instrument's listing at Heritage ...

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It's been a tumultuous time for Judas Priest. They announced and later reversed plans to resume their 50 Heavy Metal Years tour with only one guitarist. Once they changed course, singer Rob Halford ...

Showing off your shred skills to your friends can be less than satisfying using an electric guitar on its own. But lugging amps, effects and cables to the beach or campsite ain't exactly practical.