Guitar history

Frank Stallone, the talented musician and actor, has shared the incredible story of his prized possession, a vintage 1940 Epiphone Emperor guitar, which has left many questions unanswered. The Gift of a Lifetime The guitar, which Stallone had been eyeing for years, was a gift from his brother, Sylvester Stallone. The story begins with a […]

The Beatles’ use of the Bartells fretless guitar on the song Helter Skelter is a prime example of this. The Beatles’ innovative use of the Bartells fretless guitar was not limited to Helter Skelter. The band’s guitarist, George Harrison, also used the instrument on several other tracks, including While My Guitar Gently Weeps and Piggies. […]