Guitars

7 of the best sites about guitars. Know of another site that should be listed here? Leave your suggestions at the bottom of the page. (Related searches: Vintage Guitar, Guitar Parts, Upright Bass)

1. GuitarCenter.com - At the official site of this guitar store chain, find all kinds of guitars for sale including electric, acoustic-electric, acoustic, bass and classic guitars from Fender, Gibson, Yamaha and more, along with guitar gear and accessories. Platinum products like the Eric Clapton Limited Edition, vintage and used guitars are also available. (www.guitarcenter.com)

2. GuitarWorld.com - Online home of Guitar World magazine features news, videos, gear reviews, lessons, contests and more. You’ll find guitar tabs and bass tabs here and you can also submit your own. Shop in the DVD store for titles including “How to Play Blues Rock” and “How to Play Acoustic Rock Guitar,” and talk with fellow guitarists in the forums. (www.guitarworld.com)

3. Ultimate-Guitar.com - More than 250,000 guitar tabs, bass tabs, chords and more at this online community. Find reviews of electric, acoustic and bass guitars, CD reviews, music news, guest columns, guitar and bass lessons, and guitar videos.You can also enter contests and talk in the forums. (www.ultimate-guitar.com)

4. Guitars at Gibson.com - Official site of Gibson guitars features a wide variety of electric and acoustic guitars along with player reviews and ratings. You can’t purchase guitars here but you can find a Gibson dealer near you along with repair and restoration resources. News, blogs, lessons, free downloads and information about Gibson Island, Gibson’s virtual presence on Second Life are also included. (www.gibson.com)

5. GuitarSite.com - Comprehensive up-to-date guitar-related information including the latest on new electric, acoustic and bass models, amps and gear. You’ll also find a database of guitar resources and websites, guitar lessons, guitar tabs, guitar videos, more. Sign up for the weekly newsletter and talk to other players in the discussion forums. (www.guitarsite.com)

6. Rock Legends Rail Against Guitar Hero - June 2009 blog post reports on the backlash from rockers including the White Stripes’ Jack White, legendary guitarist Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin and Prince regarding the Guitar Hero video game, saying among other things, that it’s not the right way for kids to learn to play the guitar or any other instrument. (www.gamespot.com)

7. United Airlines Gives to Charity in Guitar Gaffe - July 2009 article on a donation made to charity by United Airlines at the bequest of a passenger whose guitar was damaged on a United flight. The donation came only after the passenger debuted his original song, “United Breaks Guitars” on YouTube.com, garnering 1.5 million hits, and eventual coverage on CNN. (www.thestar.com)

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