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The VP-1 Dark Fang is a space-age Super Guitar that introduces a wild new fretboard capable of ‘outward string bending’

Inspired by the Indian sitar and Chinese pipa, the The VP-1 Dark Fang looks to facilitate an entirely new way of playing the guitar ...
Daily Mail

Now THAT'S a string theory! Physicist reveals how science could make you a better guitar player

String bends, tapping, vibrato and whammy bars are all techniques that add to the distinctiveness of a lead guitarist's sound, whether it's Clapton, Hendrix, or BB King. Now guitarist and physicist Dr ...
NPR

Greasing Strings: Slide Guitar, Past And Present

In American music, slide guitar (also known as bottleneck guitar) is a technique employed primarily by blues guitarists. It involves the use of a smooth cylinder that can fit over a player's finger, ...
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Gibson drops three-string Les Paul and SG Juniors as it launches new kid-sized guitars with Loog

Loog, the company behind the three-string guitar designed to introduce kids to the instrument, has partnered with Gibson to create child-friendly Les Paul and SG models.