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Joe Satriani reveals the moment he realized vintage guitars aren't what they're cracked up to be
By Phil Weller published
Instead of focusing on unearthing obscure vintage gems, he’s been putting Ibanez’s luthiers through their paces

The owners didn't know what they had, but this 1960 Les Paul is now one of Joe Bonamassa's favorites
By Phil Weller published
Bought for £50 in 1967, modified and left unplayed, the Royal Albert Les Paul was acquired for the princely sum of $190,0000

"The real surprise is why more guitarists don’t know about them today.” This 1965 KAPA Minstrel is a vintage gem
By Terry Carleton published
Made with bodies fashioned in the U.S., KAPA brand guitars employed necks, electronics and hardware from a range of overseas vendors, including Vox and Höfner

A Favorite of Jimmy Page, Don Felder and Slash, the Gibson EDS-1275 Double-Neck Solidbody Started out Here
By Rod Brakes published
This rare, custom-order 1957 Gibson Double 12 features six- and 12-string necks

What’s the Most Collectible Gretsch Guitar? These White Penguins Are As Rare As Penguin’s Teeth
By Rod Brakes last updated
Video Vintage Guitar Veteran David Davidson of Well Strung Guitars shows us the “Holy Grail” of Gretsch.

Here’s One Vintage Sparkle Finish Guitar You Can Bag Relatively Cheap
By Terry Carleton published
Twinkle, twinkle, little Tele-Star, how I wonder what you are worth

Elvis and Zappa Played a Hagström… But Have You Ever Seen One of These?
By Terry Carleton last updated
The Hagström 1 is a rare guitar with an equally rare construction.

Cool, Quirky and Collectible: the Teisco Spectrum 5
By Terry Carleton published
With its innovative features this oddball Holy Grailer is interesting enough to push anyone’s buttons.
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