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Cars and the California lifestyle are inextricably intertwined, so of course Fender marketed a guitar with racing stripes. On your marks, get set, meet the Competition Mustang! Speaking of races, after retiring the Epiphone brand name in ’85, Gibson revived it for use on guitars targeted at the market being dominated by the likes of Kramer. Its flaghip was this Epiphone by Gibson Firebird 500.  

More than 40 years into a stellar career, Steve Vai continues to explore music outside his comfort zone. His new album is one of the best – and bravest – he has ever made.

Even with all the excellent amps available by the late ’60s, nothing was quite good enough for jazz and studio great Howard Roberts – so he and and a friend created the Benson Model 300H. 

New York City session ace “Wild” Jimmy Spruill played his share of guitars – and likely altered every one of them much like the ’66 Jaguar in this month’s “Classics.”

We talk new music with Edgar Winter, Joe Satriani, Del McCoury, Gregg Wright, and Sam Williams.

“Pop ’N Hiss” recounts the long road to Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Texas Flood, Wolf Marshall’s “Fretprints” reminds us of the impact and playing of Earl Hooker, and Dan Forte’s “Check This Action” recalls playing guitar with the Ventures.

As always, our knowledgable “Hit List” music reviewers are ready to help freshen your playlist by screening the latest from John Mayall, Eric Clapton, Del McCoury Band, Edgar Winter, Sam Moss, Joe Satriani, and many more!

If you prefer expert opinions without catalog-speak, our honest, objective “Approved Gear” reviews discuss the latest from TWA, Valco, Furch, String Sling, Reverend, Vox, Ibanez, and Martin.

It’s all in the May issue of Vintage Guitar!

August 2020 issue Featuring Billy F Gibbons

When it came time to reissue his 2005 book, Rock + Roll Gearhead, Billy Gibbons dug deeper into his collections. We get the lowdown on the upgrade. In another exclusive, we visit with sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell, a.k.a. Larkin Poe, whose new album is hotter than a Rickenbacker frying pan sittin’ on a Mississippi sidewalk in the summertime! Plus, we tell the riveting stories of the Kramer 650G and Fender’s ’61 Bandmaster. Need a big ol’ dose of vintage wire and wood? Check out Tom Guerra’s collection. We talk new music with Kid Ramos, Jimmy Johnson, Tom Principato, Kurt Rosenwinkel, George Lynch, and Josh Smith. Then, grab your guitar and strum along as Wolf Marshall breaks down career-making licks from Carlos Rios. Join us in revisiting Skynyrd’s Second Helping, and build new playlists from our reviews of the latest music from George Barnes, Webb Wilder, Rory Block, Eli Cook, and many more. Everybody loves new gear, but before plunking down your hard-earned cash, catch our reviews of great stuff from Boss, Lucky Dog, Valco, EVH, Relish Guitars, PRS, and Reverend.

One of the world’s foremost rock stars, Geddy Lee is staggeringly deep into collecting vintage basses and the stories behind them. We talked with him about them and his new book on the instruments. We remember the late musician/entertainer extraordinaire Roy Clark.

We also speak to Uriah Heep co-founder Mick Box, who’s helping the band keep on rollin’ through its fifth decade, as well as Bob Mould, Craig Goldy, Marty Friedman, Khalif “Wailin’” Walter, and Jake E. Lee. Wolf Marshall takes his first turn at our new “Pop ’N Hiss” feature to take a closer look at the Beatles’ Rubber Soul.

This month’s deep-dive instrument profiles key on the original Fender Concert Amp, Gibson’s L-series acoustics from the 1930s, and the Ibanez RS 100 Roadster. Our “Hit List” reviewers reveal new music worth discovering including the latest from Mark Knopfler, Tom Petty, the Eagles, Wayne Kramer, Jeff Tweedy, Red Dragon Cartel, and Metallica, while our VG Approved Gear will help you make good choice. You’ll love the March issue, available now!

Just when we think there can’t be even one more hidden treasure left to emerge from an attic, blues-rock superstar Joe Bonamassa surprises the world. Read how he added a second ’58 Flying V to his collection. We also speak with journeyman guitarist Joe Mass, who continues to hustle great gigs while gathering very cool vintage guitars.

Martin Barre, Ace Frehley, Rich Robinson, Wayne Kramer, Greg Kihn, Jimmy Herring, Ronni Le Tekro, and Billy Gordon talk about their latest projects, and VG’s famed profiles dish all the vitals on a custom-made D’Aquisto Excel, the Yamaha SC-600, and Gibson’s GA-79RVT amp. Dave Hunter wrote the book on home recording, and this month he talks about the art of tracking drums. Our new “Pop ’N Hiss” feature digs into Rainbow’s classic Rising album, and Peter Kohman tells the story of the many builders who’ve copied Martin’s famed dreadnought.

Be sure to vote for your favorites in this year’s Reader’s Choice Awards and VG Hall of Fame entries. Everyone who votes is eligible to win a Michael Kelly and Sam Ash Music prize package worth $4,000! Our “Hit List” reviewers are ready to help you choose the best new music, while VG Approved Gear is here to show you great new additions to your arsenal. You’re sure to enjoy the December issue, available now!

Roy Rogers 1911-1998, Dick Stout, Lee Rocker, Johnny Rivers, Rick Derringer, Kramer Guitars, Maple Byrne, Martin F-9 and more.

Robert Cray, Echoplex, Frank Marino, Jeff Baxter, Joe Osborn, Kramer Guitars and more.

Richie Sambora, Jim Messina, Larry Collins, The Birth of Fender Acoustics, Peppino D'Agostino, Kramer Guitars, Brent Mason, The First AC-30?, Recording with the Mini Disc, Joe Maphis and more.

Fender's Jazzmaster; Going After Gibson!, Steve Vai, Andy Powel, Daion Guitars, UKE Hall of Fame Museum, Gibson Loar L-5, Carl Radle's '75 Alembic, Kramer Tiaxe and Enterprise and more.

John Jorgenson, Tesla, Chris Sqire, Larry Coryell, Ernie Hawkins, Proco, Bad Cat, & Chicago Blues Box, Gretsch 6120 Tenor, Ibanez Maxxus, Kramer Duke, Jacobacci Guitars and more.

The "Blackburst", Gilby Clarke, Slash, Bill Frisell, Eric Sardinas, Brtan sutton, Dave Specter, Roger McGuinn, JMI/Vox Basses, Kramer Stagemaster, Komet Constellation, 1909 Ramirez/Hernandez, Roland Space Echo, and 1937 Martin 000-18HS!