Latest articles by Huw Price
The CBS takeover of Fender was many things but it was not an overnight revolution. We track the key changes to its builds through the era
Although similar to a Gibson Crest, Tony Mottola’s guitar is essentially a rosewood ES-355 with Les Paul’s low‑impedance pickups – and it is strictly one of one
Gretsch 6120s from 1957 in such good condition are thin on the ground. And this one has the rare distinction of being the one that the Page gave away for a competition prize. The question is why?
Mismatched tops, laminated necks, the ravages of WWII meant the first-year Southern Jumbo was a moveable feast – but it is a real vintage treasure. Dave Davidson of Well Strung Guitars explains…
If you want to sound great on stage and off, there are a few tricks about amp placement, gear, and diplomacy that you should know
The Ten Years After bassist’s 1962 Fender Jazz Bass is one of the coolest four-strings you will ever see, with buckle rash on the back that any Fender Master Builder would kill to recreate
We take a closer look at a pristine 1955 Gretsch Streamliner – a guitar that’s indicative of the attention to detail of the era and a reminder that everyone needs a Gretsch
Vintage guitar expert Dave Davidson gives us a guided tour of a very special ’52 Goldtop with a neck profile that gives it VIP status. The ’52 is one of the first Les Pauls ever made. Why doesn't it get more love?
It’s not guaranteed that they’ll make you sound like Jimmy Page, but Sundragon’s fastidiously accurate replicas of two of his favorite amps may well get you close
Over the past 80 years this well-travelled archtop has had illustrious owners and featured on landmark recordings from Miles Davis, Leo Kottke and more
This transitional model has a rare and possibly unique combination of features and definitely has found its place in the hearts of countless players
Can you teach an old guitar new tricks? The jury's out on that. But an old guitar can teach you, just like when Dave Davidson picked up this vintage semi-hollow with a secret
Using Chris Buck’s ’50s Epiphone Flying V, Huw Price demonstrates how you can take an affordable Epiphone and transform it into a relic’d Gibson. A little DIY Tom Murphy action, if you will…
Steve Hove of ATB Guitars presents us with five Strats from Fender's golden era and details their specs, the model's evolution, and the market dynamics behind their astronomical price
As one of Gibson’s first thinline archtops, the Byrdland inspired the 330, 335, and more
Martin has become synonymous with dreadnoughts and OM models, and there were rich pickings in the small-bodied pre-war era, too. We take a closer look – and get Chris Buck’s thoughts on it, too
Nashville and Chicago get a lot of attention as hotspots of vintage guitar treasure, but don’t discount the Big Apple, where you will find some of the coolest stores on the planet
Loved by the likes of Jack Bruce, the Hollies and Aerosmith, the Bass VI is the Fender six-string that looks like a guitar, sounds like a bass, and is an offset with mojo and low-end to burn
He’s built guitars for some of the very biggest names in the business and yet Don Musser remains a known unknown. We track him down to fill in the blanks
The blues rock ace demoed a five-figure Martin 0-42 in the new issue of Guitarist, and couldn't help but think of that infamous Hateful Eight guitar smash
Modulation effects are one of our pedalboard’s essentials. But where do they come from and what do they do? We explore the history of modulation, from amps and studio hardware to compact stompboxes
Introduced to compete with Gibson, these Gretsch solidbodies weren’t really solid at all – but they sure were cool
A lightweight mahogany body and a wraptail bridge virtually guarantees great tone – and the P-90 pickup is an electrifying addition
It's old, British and cool, and you might even be able to pick up one for 500 bucks. But with its edgy Vox, underpowered Marshall voicing, this lesser-celebrated tube amp might just be the studio powerhouse you've been waiting for
