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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

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

Guitarists
Gibson Certified Vintage 1961 SG-Les Paul Standard

Is Gibson about to start selling artist-owned vintage gems?

By Phil Weller published

Gibson’s Certified Vintage manager has expressed his desire to team up with artists to sell their vintage gems directly to fans – and a few notable six-strings spring to mind

Electric Guitars
Joe Bonamassa

Joe Bonamassa on the one thing you should never do when buying a guitar

By Phil Weller published

Bonamassa says there are certain parameters a guitar should meet – and clear ones to be avoided

Guitarists
Frank Stallone

Frank Stallone on his “magnificent” Epiphone Emperor and its mysterious origins

By Phil Weller published

Frank's brother, Sylvester Stallone, bought the prized instrument for him from Norman’s Rare Guitars, but who owned the guitar for the first 20 years of its life remains undiscovered

Electric Guitars
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