Publisher’s note: Many iconic guitars have been lost and then found over the years — John Lennon’s Gibson 160e, Lennon’s rare Framus Hootenany 12-string, McCartney’s original Hofner bass, George’s ...
Close to 70 years after German instrument company Höfner started selling an electric bass that looked like a violin, the company has filed for bankruptcy. The news has hit Paul McCartney, who has made ...
Ever since the early Beatles days, Paul McCartney's signature instrument has been the Höfner 500/1 violin bass guitar. In 1961, an 18-year-old McCartney bought the instrument in Hamburg for £30. That ...
For musicians, whether novice or expert, selecting an acoustic guitar is a crucial decision. With so many brands to choose from, it can be challenging to find the right one that suits you. In this ...
Announced via Instagram on Sunday morning, Swift revealed she’s releasing four acoustic special editions of her record-breaking album The Life of a Showgirl, each reimagined with stripped-back ...
ONE of the world’s most rare guitar’s was once used as a cricket bat. Hilton musician Nick Pharazyn said it was when he found his friends’ nephews using a rare German-made Hofner 1965 Verithin 4575 ...
For various ages and skill levels, these acoustic guitars are music to our ears. By Rudie Obias All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a ...
Gibson Brands, the iconic guitar manufacturer, is threatening to take legal action against the company behind Trump Guitars over alleged trademark infringement. The 120-year-old maker of historic ...
A company selling guitars endorsed by Donald Trump has been issued with a cease-and-desist order by major guitar brand Gibson. According to Guitar World, the 130-year-old guitar maker confirmed it had ...
President-elect Donald Trump unveiled a collection of guitars that he has endorsed, including "signature edition" guitars signed by Trump, which are selling for $10,000 apiece. Even before he entered ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about music and the business of music. This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of San Diego-based Taylor Guitars, the ...