Keith Richards: A Life in Guitars.

This article focuses on the extensive and distinctive guitar collection of Keith Richards, guitarist of the Rolling Stones, highlighting key instruments that shaped his sound and career. It traces Richards' early use of acoustic guitars like the Rosetti and Harmony models in the 1960s, through his adoption of electric guitars such as the 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard ("Keef 'Burst") and various Fender Telecasters, notably "Micawber," a heavily modified 1953 Telecaster gifted by Eric Clapton and tuned to open-G with five strings. The piece details Richards' experimentation with open tunings and guitar modifications throughout the 1970s and beyond, emphasizing how these instruments contributed to iconic recordings and live performances. The article presents Richards' guitars as integral to his musical identity and the Rolling Stones' evolving sound. [Extracted from the article]