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How the Rickenbacker 360/12 revolutionized the sound of ’60s guitar
Introduced in 1964, the jangle of the 12-string Ricky inspired generations of players, with the likes of Tom Petty, Mike Campbell and Johnny Marr all making it their own
Thefts, sweat, and countless mods: The story of Rory Gallagher’s ’61 Stratocaster, one of the most iconic guitars of all time
The late bluesman's most famous guitar is a true relic in the original religious sense of the term: it was a part of Rory himself, a receptacle for his musical mojo and a dear friend that spent more time with him than most people
What makes a guitar worth $14.6 million?
Last week, David Gilmour's Black Strat sold at auction for an incredible $14.6 million. What could compel someone to spend that kind of money on a guitar?
PJD Origin Series Carey Apprentice and St John Apprentice review
It may appear stripped down and basic, but PJD’s new Origin Series Apprentice is sharply built – and seriously affordable. A new standard for affordable craft?
Guitar expert reveals the guitars that could surpass the new auction record held by David Gilmour’s Black Strat
Matthieu Lucas from Matt’s Guitar Shop in Paris gives Guitar World the lowdown on which guitars could likely break the Gilmour record one day
The magical mystery of the $1.3m Gretsch that might have recorded a Beatles classic
Amelia Walker of Christie's takes us behind the scenes at the Jim Irsay auction to look at the 1963 Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins that was rumored to have been used on Paperback Writer
I attended the biggest guitar auction in history – and witnessed a new dawn in the value of the instrument
The monumental bidding wars that took place on the first night of the Jim Irsay Collection auction at Christie’s New York were a testament to the power of the instrument and the aura of the classic rock gods, and left attendees spellbound
Charvel launches the Standard Series with a $599 Tele that promises to play like a pro
All the playability of a San Dimas at a slice of the price is big news for the budget guitar market
