Gibson 1953 GA-40 Les Paul Model
Gibson landing Les Paul’s name on the headstock of its debut solidbody electric in 1952 was the biggest guitar-star endorsement of its time. And,...
Beatles’ Framus Hootenanny Rediscovered in England
In certain circles (eh hem...), the Beatles’ array of instruments is as celebrated as their music, the lore originating with The Cavern and weaving...
“Buy That Guitar” podcast with special guest Chuck Mahar
Season 02 Episode 10
Episode 10 of “Buy That Guitar” features Chuck Mahar, of Mahar’s Vintage Guitars. With host Ram Tuli, he digs into historic...
Dickey Betts: 1943-2024
Forrest Richard “Dickey” Betts, co-founder, co-guitarist, and songwriter in The Allman Brothers Band, passed away April 18 at his home in Osprey, Florida. He...
Duane Eddy: 1938-2024
George Harrison leaned forward, his eyes getting bigger. “You know, when Duane hits that low E, it’s still only an E,” he emphasized. “But...
1937-’38 Dobro Amplifier
In the mid 1930s, the “electric” guitar was the latest in a string of innovations aimed at making the instrument louder, though it was...
Dan’s Guitar RX: Fixing an Upright’s Downfall
In a professional repair shop, neck re-sets are a common part of restoring a guitar’s playability, especially with old acoustics; instruments stored long-term under...
Gerald Weber
Gerald Weber, who built guitar amplifiers under the Kendrick brand and was a longtime contributor to Vintage Guitar, died at his home April 17...
“Buy That Guitar” podcast with special guest Michael Slubowski
Season 02 Episode 9
The Gibson Les Paul. In Episode 2.9 of “Buy That Guitar,” host Ram Tuli is joined by Michael Slubowski, administrator of...
Gibson EDS-1275 and EMS-1235
It’s hard not to associate doubleneck electric guitars with images of Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page or fusion guru Mahavishnu John McLaughlin in the ’70s;...