Tom Morello recalls his “Nightmare” Performance
RaTM at Reading 1993. Tom Morello, the acclaimed guitarist known for his work with Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave, is revered for his technical prowess and innovative use of…
StoriesEvery Guitar and Every Piece of Gear have a Story to Tell
The goal of GroundGuitar is to collect those stories and establish the history behind some of the most iconic guitars, as well as to have a chronological list of all the equipment used by a particular guitarist.
It's a hobby project
GroundGuitar is run by a single person as a hobby, but a large number of stories and information are contrubited by the people like yourself, who share the passion for history, and the excitement of finding things out on their own.
It's fully dynamic
As opposed to old media like books, on a website, nothing is permanent and set in stone. If there are mistakes, they will be fixed, if there's something missing, it will be added eventually.
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These are the few pieces of gear that visitors find most interesting, and read about most often. To see all the gear that's currently on the website, please visit our Gear Page
Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix Expirience Band of Gypsys
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Yardbirds Cream Derek and the DominosMark Knopfler
Dire StraitsBrian May
QueenEddie Van Halen
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The Ultimate Guide to Buying Your First Guitar as a Beginner
Welcome to the exciting world of guitar playing! If you're just getting started, you might be feeling overwhelmed by the endless options and choices when it comes to buying your…
Guides
How to make an Electric Guitar sound like an Acoustic
If you own an electric guitar, and an amp, there are ways to make your electric guitar sound like an acoustic. Some ways are more complex and expensive than others,…
How-To
Difference between PRS Silver Sky and SE Silver Sky
PRS SE Silver presents an amazing value at just $850 for a brand-new instrument. At a first glance, it's the exact same guitar as the more expensive PRS Silver Sky…
Comparisons
Famous Guitar Models That Every Guitarist Should Know
If you're a new guitar player, like in any subject, you should start from the very basics. You should learn what frets are, a bridge, a fretboard radius, what kind…
Guides
This ’58 Les Paul is for Sale at Reverb for a Ridiculous Price
When it comes to vintage Les Paul Standards, there are really three years that everyone is after - 1958, 1959, and 1960. However, 1959 is the magic year, and guitars…
Interesting Guitars