ZZ Top's Elwood Francis has become a key part of the band's live lineup, but he has one major regret about his performances. That would be having introduced the gigantic bright yellow 17-string bass ...

Nylon-stringed guitars are a great choice for people who want to play softer, more romantic music, such as classical or flamenco. They’re also ideal for beginners, since the strings tend to be gentler ...

Spec up a four or five-string StingRay Special with your choice of finish, hardware, pickups, fingerboards… even the gauge of strings. Will more guitar and bass brands follow suit? When you purchase ...