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Who is buying $15 million guitars? One of the world’s leading dealers lifts the veil on the collectible guitar market
By Janelle Borg published
At 32, Matthieu Lucas hosts guitars wielded by the likes of Slash, Eric Clapton and AC/DC at Parisian guitar emporium Matt’s Guitar Shop. He is driven by his core belief that vintage guitars, once owned by legendary musicians, are meant to be played on stage again

Keith Richards on his enduring love affair with the guitar – and why he’s still learning at 82
By Joel McIver published
The Rolling Stones icon reflects on life as a rhythm guitar hero, the size of his collection, and how the restriction of five-strings and open tunings blew his mind

Guitars gifted, played and modded by Eric Clapton, Eddie Van Halen and Keith Richards are all going to auction
By Phil Weller published
Elvis Presley’s Viva Las Vegas acoustic also features the lot expected to smash into a seven-figure total

Keith Richards opens up on how age and arthritis has changed his approach to playing
By Phil Weller published
His digits aren’t what they used to be, but that’s not keeping Keef away from his beloved guitars

Keith Richards shares his response to the Sunset Strip shredders of the 1980s
By Matt Owen published
Richards never had any interest in becoming a lead player – and the early innovators of the shred movement did not change his mind

Guitar expert reveals the guitars that could surpass the new auction record held by David Gilmour’s Black Strat
By Janelle Borg published
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 Newman Torn and Frayed Edition might be the Rolling Stones-inspired T-type we’ve been dreaming of
By Dave Burrluck published
With vibe and mojo off the charts, this UK boutique build is a stunning example of what a little imagination can do with when applied to Blackguard inspiration

Don Was on why Keith Richards shouldn't be underestimated
By Janelle Borg published
Was first started working with the Stones in 1994 – and the partnership would continue for decades
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