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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.

Metropolitan Museum of Art to Exhibit Iconic Guitars
By Richard Bienstock published
'Play It Loud' will feature Eddie Van Halen's "Frankenstein," Eric Clapton's "Blackie," and many more legendary instruments.

How to Play Three of Jerry Garcia's Most Influential Grateful Dead Riffs
By Damian Fanelli published
Three of the Grateful Dead frontman's most lasting contributions to the guitar lexicon.
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