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    Mike Campbell with Ari Surdoval

    Heartbreaker: A Memoir

    In his autobiography, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist Campbell admits he’s quiet and shy. Self-doubt plagued him his entire life, and when problems arose in the Heartbreakers, a lack…

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Taj Mahal

Eighth Wonder of the Music World

January 9, 2006 · Dan Forte

  “I’ve never heard anybody come up and tell me that the music I’m playing don’t feel good,” says Taj…

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Robin Trower

20 Albums In

June 7, 2016 · Steve Rosen

On his 20th album, Something’s About to Change, Strat stalwart Robin Trower once again dives into the blues for a…

Elliot Easton

Lefty Goes to the Left Coast Part 1

December 19, 2002 · Willie G. Moseley

Last month, former Cars guitarist Elliot Easton conversed with Vintage Guitar about his experiences prior to the formation of the…

Gary Moore

Just Play

April 19, 2010 · John Heidt

Photo: Sam Scott Hunter. Gary Moore is a true veteran of the music “wars.” His career started in his native…


CLASSIC INSTRUMENTS

Gibson L-00

1933 Gibson L-00

March 3, 2016 · Dave Hunter

While most of the instruments featured in this space are high-end, often elaborately ornamented models that were expensive when new…

Instro-Meister Eric Penna

September 7, 2023 · Vintage Guitar

Blues Switch-Up in Trabants Eric Penna’s main gig is playing bass for the garage/surf band Insect Surfers, but he side-hustles…

The House of Stathopoulo Harp Guitar

Surreal Missing Link

April 3, 2020 · Paul Fox

One of the rarest Epiphone instruments in the world, the House of Stathopoulo harp guitar lends a glimpse into a…

Supro Resophonic FolkStar

April 4, 2007 · Michael Wright

Fiberglass. In 1961, it was a space-age material; lightweight, easy to mold, and super strong, it could be used for…


APPROVED GEAR

Retro and Wonderful

The EHX Mainframe Bit Crusher

December 6, 2021 · Oscar Jordan

The Mainframe Bit Crusher is a nasty little pedal that warps, mangles, distorts and produces lo-fi digital sounds and trippy…

Gamechanger Light Pedal

Spring Thing

April 24, 2024 · Pete Prown

All-analog and made with a genuine spring tank, Gamechanger Audio’s Light Pedal adds a wrinkle to the reverb equation in…

Gibson Les Paul Acoustic

Variation On A Theme

June 30, 2003 · Lisa Sharken

Sure, we’ve all seen numerous variations of the legendary Les Paul model electric guitar. Now here’s one variation that’s really…

Virtuoso Polish and Cleaner

Easy on, easy off, UV protection

April 29, 2003 · Lisa Sharken

Virtuoso Polish and Cleaner Easy on, easy off, UV protection Virtuoso Polish and Cleaner, prominent features at vintage guitar shows…

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    Yes

    Close to the Edge: Super Deluxe Edition

    Are you a high-fidelity audio geek? If the answer is, well, yes, this Rhino release brings together an HD experience of Close to the Edge in no fewer than four versions, plus rarities and a ’72 concert. For starters, the 2025 remaster sounds as close to the analog 1972 mix as you’re going to get…

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  • “Buy That Guitar” podcast with special guest Freeman Arthur

    “Buy That Guitar” podcast with special guest Freeman Arthur

    Season 03 Episode 08 In Episode 3.8 of “Buy That Guitar,” host Ram Tuli is joined by Freeman Arthur, who is known worldwide for boosting the profile and appeal of the pedal-steel guitar. He is an active session musician and has performed/recorded with artists across diverse genres. Subscribe to our “Overdrive” newsletter for the latest…

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    Pink Floyd

    Have You Got It Yet? – The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd

    It’s understandable that fans warily approach the flood of pseudo-documentaries and biopics. Add the fact that the late Syd Barrett, Floyd’s original guitarist/leader, suffered from mental illness, and exploitation alarms are sure to go off. But this documentary handles the subject with dignity instead of sensationalism. Interviews by longtime Floyd cover artist Storm Thorgerson with…

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  • The Wildhearts

    The Wildhearts

    In the raging ’90s, The Wildhearts blasted out of Newcastle upon Tyne like some unholy melding of Guns ’N Roses, Cheap Trick, and The Replacements. Hard rock, power pop, and punk still make up their secret sauce, heard on this latest effort with original singer/guitarist Ginger Wildheart. Ben Marsden plays lead, while Kavus Torabi adds…

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  • Dino Cazares Machete Signature Humbucker

    Dino Cazares Machete Signature Humbucker

    SANTA BARBARA, December 9th, 2025 (EMBARGOED) Seymour Duncan, a leading manufacturer of guitar and bass pickups, effects pedals, and pedal amps, is proud to announce The Dino Cazares Machete Signature Humbucker is now available to order from seymourduncan.com and from authorized Seymour Duncan dealers.  Dino Cazares Machete Signature Humbucker Dino Cazares doesn’t compromise, and neither does his signature Machete…

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Horses of Another Color

March 7, 2014 · Edward Ball

1) This ’57, from batch 253xx, has the added intrigue of a gold G-cutout tailpiece in place of the Bigsby…

Eric Clapton

Six-String Stories

January 17, 2023 · Pete Prown

Mr. Clapton has a vast guitar collection – okay, shocker. But within this book, you can drool over Eric’s greatest…

1986 Dumble Overdrive Special

1986 Dumble Overdrive Special

July 5, 2016 · Dave Hunter

The exalted amps of Alexander Dumble have been legendary since he began building in the late ’60s, and have become…

Gary Hoey

Reverence and Feel

March 11, 2019 · Oscar Jordan

On Dust & Bones, Gary Hoey continues his foray into blues using one part guitar virtuosity, one part production skill,…

John Page Classic Aqua Burst AJ

Classy & Sassy

January 18, 2024 · Pete Prown

The John Page Classic Aqua Burst AJ is another hip offering from the former Fender Custom Shop honcho and co-founder,…