The jangly, chiming sound of acoustic and electric 12-string guitars have played a crucial role in popular music, from blues to rock, pop to folk. 12-string guitars feature six pairs of strings, known ...

Although an astrophysicist, Brian May will always be remembered for his time with the hit band Queen. Helping form the band alongside Roger Taylor and Freddie Mercury, the band gained icon status when ...

Sir Brian May requested a star-themed design for his Gibson limited-edition guitar. The Queen rocker has collaborated with the instrument brand on the Brian May SJ-200 12-String acoustic guitar and ...

Leo Kottke’s 1969 record, 6- and 12-String Guitar, popularly known as the “armadillo album” because of its distinctive, black-and-white cover illustration, introduced a young, fully realized, and ...

Here’s a trivia question you can use to stump fellow music nerds. The answer isn’t Little Richard or Otis Redding. And it’s not Ray Charles or James Brown. It’s Blind Willie McTell, a 12-string guitar ...

It don't mean a thang if it ain't got that twang. Here are top-of-the-line acoustic instruments for pros and beginners alike. By Julian Vittorio Updated Jun 15, 2023 5:01 PM EDT We may earn revenue ...