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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...

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
![[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.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FDaNJGFxekS6EH9te5oeuf-320-80.jpg)
“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

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

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

“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

“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

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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