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The Traffic guitarist’s best work of the ’60s and ’70s was magical, but the stop/start nature of his career held him off household-name status
The $100 purchase was in poor condition, and when he got it singing, its former owner was vexed...
The Furch Red Deluxe GC-LI 2026 combines high-end aesthetic flourishes with some seriously well thought-out design elements – and we don't want to hand it back.
Robertson’s ill-fated stint in the band was short, but Jeff Beck helped him introduce an oddball instrument into their lore
It may look like a ‘70s survivor, but this Les Paul Custom is one of six from a limited 1960 run
This 1961 Gibson Les Paul/SG is the guitar dreams are made of. And the two Mirador guitarists both had their hearts set on it. Turpin tells us how it all went down
The loved and respected founder of the Midlands amp company was behind the seismic sound of Black Sabbath and countless more
Guitarist magazine editor Jamie Dickson reflects on the immense contribution of one of our industry’s most important voices
In production for seven decades, the hollow-bodied ES-175 was the perfect partner for jazzers of the 1950s – especially at its original $175 price point
High-end guitar expert Julian White offers some serious buying advice for some of the most sought-after Les Pauls of the modern era
The guitars have their own unique qualities in Philip Sayce's eyes – and both are welcome in his rig
When the two jazz giants joined the same interview, no topic was off the table
Not all Blackguard Tele pickups are alike. Here's what you need to know to keep that twang in your sound
Buying a guitar can be tricky enough before you even consider the vintage market, and whether a refin is a good or bad thing. Here we unpack some dos, don'ts and things to consider when trading
Just look at all that gold – and the pickups are pretty special, too. But for $15,000-plus, it might be a little rich for most
Kravitz's straight-into-the-amp setup – which has been at the core of his sound for most of his career – left pedal fan Prince with his jaw on the floor
The sonic adventurist’s latest album used a treasure trove of guitar, amp and pedal exotica, resulting in his best recording yet
Lou Reed's ‘Goldie’ Tele is an early ’90s gem that went under the hammer at the record-breaking Jim Irsay auction
