The artist Larry Bell has amassed a vast collection of acoustic instruments, carefully stored in a climate-controlled room.

And speaking of guitars, the musician recently teamed up with Gibson to produce a limited-edition 12-string acoustic guitar. Called the Brian May SJ-200 12-String acoustic guitar, the creation ...

“The idea for this guitar came when I needed a 12-String on tour ... because I like to pick upwards and hear the top notes when I’m playing,” says May. “I like to hear the high octave ...