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“The first time I played it, I was smiling”: PRS unveils the latest evolution of John Mayer’s signature guitar – the ‘Dead Spec’ Silver Sky, inspired by Jerry Garcia’s Alligator Stratocaster
By Matt Owen published
It was first spotted on stage when Mayer hit the road with Dead & Company. Now, the purpose-built Silver Sky – which has a few new tricks up its sleeve – has been given a limited-edition release

Jim Irsay, owner of some of the world’s most iconic guitars, says he was offered over $1 billion to sell his collection and relocate it to Dubai
By Matt Parker published
The Indianapolis Colts owner’s guitar collection includes Kurt Cobain’s Smells Like Teen Spirit Mustang and David Gilmour’s Black Strat

John Mayer receives a prototype replica of Jerry Garcia’s iconic Wolf guitar – watch him play it during Dead & Company’s last-ever tour
By Matt Owen published
The like-for-like recreation of Garcia's original $1.9 million Wolf saw plenty of action as Dead & Company kicked off their final tour in Mexico over the weekend

Fender Custom Shop honors Jerry Garcia’s 80th birthday with ultra-limited Masterbuilt Alligator Stratocaster recreation
By Matt Owen published
Limited to 100 units, the meticulously assembled guitar pays tribute to the late Grateful Dead hero, and emulates every scratch, sticker and modification that can be found on the original Alligator

Amps used by Pete Townshend and The Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia for sale on Reverb
By Sam Roche published
Townshend’s signature Hiwatt CP103 amp head and Garcia’s customized Fender Bassman “Chrysler” combo are available now, though you’ll need deep pockets...

What guitar changed John Mayer forever? Hint: it’s not his signature PRS
By Richard Bienstock published
“The tone of this guitar was so good,” the blues hero enthuses

Jerry Garcia’s 'Alligator' Fender Strat is hitting the auction block
By Richard Bienstock published
The heavily modded '50s Strat is expected to fetch between $250,000 and $400,000

Watch John Mayer Play Jerry Garcia's Wolf Guitar Onstage with Dead & Company
By Jackson Maxwell published
The legendary guitar made an appearance during the band's Sunday night show at New York's Citi Field.
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