Latest articles by Huw Price
Wielded by George Michael in the music video for his 1987 single, this is arguably the most famous Gretsch Synchromatic in the world and it is up for auction
This model has a unique Tangerine Sparkle finish and is one of the best examples renowned NYC guitar store Well Strung Guitars has owned
This mid-’50s cutaway model is one of only seven made by the Boston-based company
Era-specific parts, upgrades and mods can make all the difference
The Les Paul Junior was a stripped-down student solidbody that became a professional favourite – and an iconic Thin Lizzy-era Moore electric
We take a look at to custom Teles from 1956, one played, one left pristine, and present us with an unusual walnut stain and white pickguard look
This single-pickup instrument from the early ’50s has made musical history in the hands of the Toto icon and is a rare unconverted example
We take a closer look at a pair of Strats that might share a birthday but have quite different sounds and specs, as Fender was evolving the design in real-time when it launched in ’54
Dubbed the ‘Fretless Wonder’, the Les Paul Custom waltzed onto the scene in 1954. This particular mid-’50s model found its way into the hands of two guitar heroes
Chris Buck bought a new acoustic for tour, but he needed a pickup installed. Enter Huw Price and his drill
With a thinner neck and P-90s instead of humbuckers, this is the kind of unicorn that pops up very rarely on the vintage guitar market
Upgrading pickups and controls on a Gibson thinline is not a job many techs enjoy, let alone amateurs. But with a little organisation you might be able to get it down in an hour
The Les Paul Standard may be the most iconic and the ES-335 the most versatile, but the SG remains Gibson’s greatest commercial success
The author of German Jazz Guitars shares the country's proud history of archtop design – and questions whether the classic jazz box actually originated there
Not all Blackguard Tele pickups are alike. Here's what you need to know to keep that twang in your sound
Dave Davidson of Well Strung Guitars describes how, during 1967, Fender got busy developing an alternative to heavy ash Telecaster bodies
Players were already modifying their Telecasters in the 1950s, and a thriving aftermarket parts industry provides countless ways to enhance playability, reliability and tone
As the Telecaster turns 75, we chart its history – hardware, parts, and all – from the Nocaster days to the Wide Range era
This 1963 Fender Stratocaster and 70s Höfner 500/1 violin bass guitar recently went under the hammer – and, as it turns out, these were Britrock unicorns for collectors
Martin’s slope-shouldered dread style meets innovative three-piece rosewood backs in this slept-on design from an undervalued period in the acoustic brand's storied history
A so-called Double-O, this 1960 Les Paul was made from ’59 parts, and is a bona-fide grail. But this was not always the case. Back in the day, players just didn't get the appeal
In the vintage market, the big-box jazz guitars are less sought after but this pair of Gibson ES-5s are holy grails in anyone’s book – especially disciples of T-Bone Walker
As this small selection from a very large vintage collection proves, Candy Apple Red looks fantastic on any Fender guitar – but the process of applying it changed over the years
