Whack Job

The La Baye 2x4 sold only around 45 examples after its 1967 debut. Now it’s a cult classic. Here’s why its unusual looks are only part of the appeal

This under-appreciated vintage gem is a clean-tone machine — and (for now) a bargain on the vintage market

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

The author purchased the guitar sight unseen and was surprised by what he discovered when it arrived

Add offset cutaways and an unusual body shape to all of the above features, and you’ve got a lot of weird in one guitar

Made from a blue-and-gold 1950 Crosley E-15TN tube radio, this custom build has a truly wild appearance that belies its sound and playability. No matter what music you play on this guitar, seeing it will make people smile

How do you make a Splattercaster even cooler? Give it an easy and affordable 12-string conversion.

Sold under a variety of brand names, this guitar looks sweet and sounds cool.

As a baritone guitar, this Dinette DIY Franken-Bari can take your tone to more interesting places than a real Vox Teardrop.