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.

For many, the idea of a DIY guitar conjures up thoughts of a young Brian May and his father cooped up in the shed, meticulously shaping his dream guitar from an old fireplace and other scraps of wood.

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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 ...