--- title: Music & Entertainment | Classic Guitars description: Classic Guitars | Reviews, albums, music tracks, artists, gigs and shows. Guitar riffs, rock and roll history, music for enthusiasts. --- - [Home](https://info.flametreepublishing.com/blog) | - [ Contact & About Us](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/contact-us) T H E   F L A M E   T R E E   B L O G ![Hubspot header Flame Tree Independent music](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Hubspot%20header%20Flame%20Tree%20Independent%20music.jpg?width=980&name=Hubspot%20header%20Flame%20Tree%20Independent%20music.jpg)   # Music & Entertainment Blog ## [Top 10 Guitars | Gibson L-5 & D’Angelico New Yorker](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-gibson-l-5-dangelico-new-yorker) Posted by [Gillian Whitaker](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/author/gillian-whitaker) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hubfs/combinedbonus.png) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-gibson-l-5-dangelico-new-yorker) This week brings a **bonus blog** to our series on top guitars. We couldn’t not include the **Gibson L-5** and **D’Angelico New Yorker****,** whose **elegance, fine design and rich sound **put them in a whole category of their own. So here they are, earning their place alongside our top 10. 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[Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-fender-precision-bass-hofner-500/1-bass) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-fender-precision-bass-hofner-500/1-bass#comments-listing) Topics: [Flame Tree Music](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/flame-tree-music), [Classic Guitars](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/classic-guitars), [Flame Tree Pro](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/flame-tree-pro) ## [Top 10 Guitars | Gibson ES-335 & Gibson SG](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-gibson-es-335-gibson-sg) Posted by [Laura Bulbeck](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/author/laura-bulbeck) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hubfs/Gibson%20SG%20Facebook-1.jpg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-gibson-es-335-gibson-sg) We’ve got two more of **Gibson’s iconic guitars** in this week’s Top 10 Guitars blog: the ever popular ES-335, played by the likes of **B.B. King** and **Eric Clapton**; and the SG, a guitar which has become synonymous with **rock’n’roll**. [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-gibson-es-335-gibson-sg) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-gibson-es-335-gibson-sg#comments-listing) Topics: [Flame Tree Music](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/flame-tree-music), [Classic Guitars](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/classic-guitars), [Flame Tree Pro](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/flame-tree-pro) ## [Top 10 Guitars | Gretsch White Falcon & National Style O](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-gretsch-white-falcon-national-style-o) Posted by [Laura Bulbeck](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/author/laura-bulbeck) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hubfs/guitar%203.png) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-gretsch-white-falcon-national-style-o) This week we’re featuring two great guitars – both with distinctive styles: the flashy Gretsch White Falcon and the metallic National Style O. [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-gretsch-white-falcon-national-style-o) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-gretsch-white-falcon-national-style-o#comments-listing) Topics: [Flame Tree Music](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/flame-tree-music), [Classic Guitars](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/classic-guitars), [Flame Tree Pro](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/flame-tree-pro) ## [Top 10 Guitars | Martin D-45](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-martin-d-45) Posted by [Laura Bulbeck](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/author/laura-bulbeck) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hubfs/guitar%20blog.gif) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-martin-d-45) The **Martin dreadnought** guitars are favoured by **folk** musicians for the **full, expressive sound** they produce, and the D-45 has truly earned its place amongst our list of Top 10 Guitars. [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-martin-d-45) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-martin-d-45#comments-listing) Topics: [Flame Tree Music](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/flame-tree-music), [Classic Guitars](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/classic-guitars), [Flame Tree Pro](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/flame-tree-pro) ## [Top 10 Guitars | Gibson Les Paul](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-gibson-les-paul) Posted by [Laura Bulbeck](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/author/laura-bulbeck) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hubfs/sunburst1.png) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-gibson-les-paul) This week’s starring guitar is the fantastic Gibson Les Paul, beloved by the likes of **Jeff Beck** and **Eric Clapton**. [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-gibson-les-paul) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-gibson-les-paul#comments-listing) Topics: [Flame Tree Music](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/flame-tree-music), [Classic Guitars](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/classic-guitars), [Flame Tree Pro](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/flame-tree-pro) ## [Top 10 Guitars | Fender Stratocaster](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-fender-stratocaster) Posted by [Laura Bulbeck](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/author/laura-bulbeck) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hubfs/Fender%20Stratocaster%20horizontal.jpg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-fender-stratocaster) Next to make our list of the top 10 guitars is the iconic and hugely popular **Fender Stratocaster**, played by the likes of **Jimi Hendrix** and **Jeff Beck**. [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-fender-stratocaster) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-fender-stratocaster#comments-listing) Topics: [Flame Tree Music](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/flame-tree-music), [Classic Guitars](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/classic-guitars), [Flame Tree Pro](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/flame-tree-pro) ## [Top 10 Guitars | Fender Telecaster](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-fender-telecaster) Posted by [Laura Bulbeck](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/author/laura-bulbeck) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hubfs/guitar.jpeg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-fender-telecaster) The guitar is one of the most popular and emotive musical instruments of the last century – **a powerful tool**, many famous musicians have become** legendary** alongside their signature guitars. Here begins our look at 10 of the best classic guitar makes, starting with the Fender Telecaster. [Read More](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-fender-telecaster) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/top-10-guitars-fender-telecaster#comments-listing) Topics: [Flame Tree Music](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/flame-tree-music), [Classic Guitars](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/classic-guitars), [Flame Tree Pro](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/topic/flame-tree-pro) ## [Matthew Bellamy: Ruler Of The Riff | Guitar Heroes](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/bid/78142/Matthew-Bellamy-Ruler-Of-The-Riff-Guitar-Heroes) Posted by [Matt Knight](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/author/matt-knight) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/hs-fs/file-3052168929-jpg/images/muse_matt.jpg) ](https://blog.flametreepublishing.com/classic-rock-bands/bid/78142/Matthew-Bellamy-Ruler-Of-The-Riff-Guitar-Heroes) **The celebrate the release of Muse's new album** (8th June here in the UK), we thought the time right for looking back at front man **Matthew Bellamy's** career. 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