The history of Gibson's electric archtops By Rod Brakes We shed light on some of the key differences between Gibson’s early flagship models…
5 things to check when buying a vintage guitar By Jamie Dickson Matt Gleeson of setup and maintenance wizards Monty’s Guitars on what to look for in an older guitar before buying
Gretsch Chet Atkins signature models: everything you need to know By Rod Brakes Chet Atkins will always be remembered for his golden-era Gretsch guitars, but can you remember which one’s which?
The history and mythology behind Fender's rare Blackguard Telecasters By Rod Brakes Historic Hardware: Tele expert Richard diZerega walks us through the Blackguard era of Esquires, Broadcasters, Nocasters and Telecasters
The Beatles: guitar by guitar - a guide to the models that made music history By Tony Bacon The Beatles revolutionised music and made the guitar the world's most popular instrument. On the 50th anniversary of their final album, we trace the models that made the magic…
Interview with Mamie Minch: Blues Guitarist and Technician at RetroFret in Brooklyn By Laura B. Whitmore I smelled a guitar today. At first I thought the request was kind of odd, but then I appreciated just how much Mamie Minch and the guys at RetroFret really cared for the instruments they refurbish.
