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A collection of 1960s Japanese guitars, with a blue Guyatone LG 350-T "Sharp 5" at the center

This classic from Japan got a cold reception in the U.S. Here’s why it’s hot on today’s vintage market

By Terry Carleton published

Designed for the Japanese surf group the Sharp Five, the LG 350-T sounds as unique as it looks

Electric Guitars
gold-foil pickups

A Firm Favorite of Ry Cooder and Dan Auerbach, Here's Why the Humble Gold-Foil Pickup Can Deliver About as Much Aural Magic as Any of the A-List Coils

By Dave Hunter published

The cult of the gold-foil has acquired a mystique and made its place among us

Gear
1957 Guyatone LG-40 “Hi-Tone”

Played by the Likes of Hank Marvin and Rory Gallagher, Guyatones Are Among the Best Japanese Vintage Guitars Around

By Terry Carleton published

Still in business today, Guyatone is one of Japan’s earliest guitar makers

Guitars
1967 Kent Model 834

The Kent Model 834: One of Japan’s Most Underrated Vintage Rarities

By Terry Carleton published

Video Light but solid, this groovy oddball is one of the many stand-out guitars from the Kent-Guyatone era.

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