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A String Theory Experiment? The Bass That’s Plucking Physics!

A String Theory Experiment? The Bass That’s Plucking Physics!

by Guitar Fail | Mar 4, 2024 | Disasters

This bass mod defies explanation but not imagination. In a world where we’re often too focused on the “why,” this bass headstock boldly embodies the “why not?”

Red Hot Half-Strat: Cutting Down on Those Excess Tones!

Red Hot Half-Strat: Cutting Down on Those Excess Tones!

by Guitar Fail | Mar 1, 2024 | Disasters

This half-Strat may be part of a mysterious vanishing act, or maybe it’s just the latest in compact design—fitting into the tightest of gig bags with ease.

Pickups, Knobs, and Springs, Oh My: The Stratocaster of the Future!

Pickups, Knobs, and Springs, Oh My: The Stratocaster of the Future!

by Guitar Fail | Feb 26, 2024 | Custom

This FrankenStrat’s synth monster has more knobs than a NASA console! It looks like a guitar that tried everything, and decided to push a little further.

The Six-String Seductress That Combines Rock ‘n’ Roll with Pinup Soul

The Six-String Seductress That Combines Rock ‘n’ Roll with Pinup Soul

by Guitar Fail | Feb 23, 2024 | Designs

When you hear the word ‘pinup,’ your mind might wander to vintage posters. It probablly won’t picture a pinup shaped guitar with a Floyd Rose!

Hollow Ambitions of a Les Paul Weight Watchers Edition

Hollow Ambitions of a Les Paul Weight Watchers Edition

by Guitar Fail | Feb 19, 2024 | Disasters

This black Les Paul – that’s supposed to be as solid as the rock it plays – is more air guitar than air guitar! Because who needs wood when you have air, right?

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