four classic guitars

So we all think all certain guitars when we hear the word - a guitar that just to us, symbolises what our favourite players uses to achieve that sound and look damn cool while doing it. These are the guitars that have turned mere men into rock gods.

Fender Stratocaster. Made back in 1954 by guitaring genuis Leo Fender, the Stratocaster must be THE guitaring icon. There are hundreds of copies on the market, but people know a 'proper' Strat just from the tone. Thought of as a rock and blues guitar, many players have found it hard to go back to other guitars after playing a Strat. Buddy Holly, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Richie Blackmore are the names that come to mind when thinking of Strat player. The Stratocaster just goes from strength to strength.

Fender Telecaster. Although it has its share of rock players, due to its twangy sound the telecaster has something of a 'country' guitar reputation. Jim Root of Iowain metallers Slipknot and John 5 (Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie) are surprising Telecaster players. Originally known as the Broadcaster, the Telecatser was created in 1949. A threatening law suit over the name saw it swiftly changed to Telecaster, amd the rest is history. Notable players include Joe strummer, Keith Richards and Andy Summers -showing just how versitile the guitar can be.

The Gibson Les Paul. Created by Gibson with Les Paul, the guitar was created in 1952. The original Les Paul had single coil pickups, which were changed in 1957 for humbucker pickups to achieve the les Paul tone as we know today. Most guitar giants have placed thier hands on a Les Paul at some stage. Main guitar players of the Les Paul are Slash, and Zakk Wylde -a man who swears by using a Les Paul.

Gibson SG. Gibson's SG model was originally meant to be a new Les Paul model - but the man himself wouldnt lend his name to the guitar after taking a dislike to it. Renamed 'sg', which stands for solid guitar, it is much lighter than the Les Paul guitar. Its famous players include Angus Young of AC/DC and Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath.

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