From a small workshop near Fergus Falls, Maurice Skogen builds vacuum tube amps for musicians seeking a retro sound.

Guitar amplifiers are a big part of modern music for both professionals and amateurs alike, however these days we have more than manufacturer names and model specs to think about. Or rather, there are ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As one of the world's most popular instruments, the electric guitar is the primary instrument of many musicians and songwriters nowadays.

Michael Nickel stands in his garage workshop in Alton on Oct. 24, 2025, where he handcrafts electric guitars as part of his business, Flyway Guitars. By day, Michael Nickel works a desk job in the ...