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Matthieu Lucas of Matt's Guitar Shop
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

Guitars
A 1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard, made in 1960 but with 1959 parts, a mythical Double O
What this pristine 1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard tells us about the myth of the ’Bursts

By Dave Davidson Published

A so-called Double-O, this 1960 Les Paul was made from ’59 parts, and is a bona-fide grail. But this was not always the case. Back in the day, players just didn't get the appeal

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Electric Guitars
Emily Green of Geese at Brooklyn Paramount on November 21, 2025 in New York, New York
Geese guitarist Emily Green reveals the vintage guitar gem defining the breakout band’s sound

By Janelle Borg Published

The budget-friendly model has become one of Green’s go-to guitars during this buzzy era of Geese...

Guitarists
Keith Urban
The surprising Cinderella story of the vintage Nocaster that connects a glam metal star to Keith Urban

By Phil Weller Published

Urban says the guitar – which was previously unowned by a Cinderella guitarist – is unlike any other in his collection

Guitarists
[LEFT] 1966 EMS-1235 with full-scale four-string tenor neck and eight-string mandolin neck. Right: 1961 EMS-1235 with a regular six-string neck and an octave six-string neck.
“Some might be thankful they only made one because Gibson didn’t waste any more wood”: Meet the obscure ’60s Gibsons that prove double-necks were a thing before Stairway to Heaven

By Dave Davidson Published

Meet the ‘60s Gibson EMS-1235s that prove that doublenecks were a thing before Stairway to Heaven

Electric Guitars
Moonshine Craft and Custom Phone Cases
This Japanese guitar maker is fashioning phone cases that make your mobile look like vintage instruments – and the internet is going crazy for them

By Phil Weller Published

Moonshine Craft & Custom has been overwhelmed by demand for its phone cases, which flash burst finishes and pickguards

Accessories
Brian Setzer
Brian Setzer is re-opening his Reverb store – and it’s filled with stage-played vintage gems

By Phil Weller Published

Guitars from the late 1950s and 1960s feature as the rockabilly legend looks to find a new home for some of his gear

Guitarists
Norman Harris of Norman's Rare Guitars poses with a Les Paul at his legendary Tarzana, California guitar store.
“A lot of the music stores didn’t want to touch used instruments”: Norman Harris on the nascent days of the vintage guitar market

By Phil Weller Published

Harris turned the used guitar market on its head, despite the skepticism of many industry peers

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Music Industry
A close-up shot of a 1960 Epiphone Coronet in cherry red. This electric guitar has a lot of mojo with its white pickguard and cream pickup.
“All the coolest things Epiphone ever did packed into one guitar”: The gnarly vintage magic of the 1960 Epiphone Coronet

By David Davidson Published

This transitional model has a rare and possibly unique combination of features and definitely has found its place in the hearts of countless players

Electric Guitars
Joe Satriani
Joe Satriani on why he’s “disillusioned” by vintage guitars

By Phil Weller Published

After spending “hours” playing vintage axes, Satch now relies on modern builds – here’s why

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