But that’s no longer the case. From pop-punk to heavy metal, alt-country to neo-soul, modern artists of all genres and backgrounds are getting signature guitars from companies big and small.

The inventors of the modern electric guitar and the frozen food industry are among this year's 13 inductees into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Musician Les Paul, already a member of the ...

But Miracles of Modern Science are not a typical rock band. The group boasts a mandolin, upright bass, cello, violin, drums — and absolutely no electric guitar. Evan Younger, Josh Hirshfeld ...