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1958 Hofner Senator

5 things to check when buying a vintage guitar

By Jamie Dickson published

Matt Gleeson of setup and maintenance wizards Monty’s Guitars on what to look for in an older guitar before buying

Guitars
Gretsch 1957 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman

Gretsch Chet Atkins signature models: everything you need to know

By Rod Brakes published

Chet Atkins will always be remembered for his golden-era Gretsch guitars, but can you remember which one’s which?

Guitars
Historic Hardware: Blackguard Fender Teles

The history and mythology behind Fender's rare Blackguard Telecasters

By Rod Brakes published

Historic Hardware: Tele expert Richard diZerega walks us through the Blackguard era of Esquires, Broadcasters, Nocasters and Telecasters

Electric Guitars
The Beatles: guitar by guitar

The Beatles: guitar by guitar – a guide to the models that made music history

By Tony Bacon published

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…

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Interview with Mamie Minch: Blues Guitarist and Technician at RetroFret in Brooklyn

By Laura B. Whitmore published

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.

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