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Police in search of robbers who stole $15,000 vintage Martin from Maryland music store
By Janelle Borg published
The four suspects allegedly walked into the local family-owned business, concealed the acoustic guitar, and nonchalantly walked off

Lenny Kravitz used to buy guitars from fans in parking lots at his shows – here’s why he’s stopped
By Jonathan Horsley published
It was the strangest thing. Kravitz would be getting ready to get back on the bus and he'd make the gear purchase of his life – a vintage grail at a good price... Those days are gone

How a skeptical Slash ended up with one of the best ’50s Goldtops Gibson has ever found
By Janelle Borg published
Gibson's Certified Vintage Program manager, Mitch Conrad, discusses what it takes to unearth a musical gem – and how he convinced Slash to purchase one more Les Paul...

“It has your initials carved into the headstock”: The strange tale of Marcus King’s latest vintage guitar find – the ‘MK Burst’ 1959 Les Paul
By Phil Weller published
The Gibson guitar’s history is both beautiful and sad, and Carter Vintage Guitars knew King was the only player who could offer it a second life

Built during WWII, the 1942 Gibson Southern Jumbo is far more than a J-45 in fancy dress
By Dave Davidson published
Mismatched tops, laminated necks, the ravages of WWII meant the first-year Southern Jumbo was a moveable feast – but it is a real vintage treasure. Dave Davidson of Well Strung Guitars explains…

The story of Gibson’s “cursed” 1952 Les Paul and why it was long overlooked on the vintage market
By Dave Davidson published
Vintage guitar expert Dave Davidson gives us a guided tour of a very special ’52 Goldtop with a neck profile that gives it VIP status. The ’52 is one of the first Les Pauls ever made. Why doesn't it get more love?

Why Skunk Baxter chose to buy a beginner guitar over a “bazillion” dollar vintage Telecaster
By Phil Weller published
Baxter pitted the two guitars against each other during a trip to Guitar Center – and there was a clear winner

The bizarre vintage guitar used in Italy's Eurovision entry has caught eyes all over the world
By Janelle Borg published
’70s-flavored singer-songwriter and guitarist Lucio Corsi opted for a rare guitar made by off-kilter Italian guitar manufacturer Antonio Vandrè Pioli – better known as Wandrè

The essential guide to New York City guitar stores – a bucket-list destination for vintage gear enthusiasts
By Huw Price published
Nashville and Chicago get a lot of attention as hotspots of vintage guitar treasure, but don’t discount the Big Apple, where you will find some of the coolest stores on the planet
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