Bex Marshall’s 1965 Gibson Hummingbird
Born In Plymouth, Devon, blues singer/songwriter/guitarist Bex Marshall grew up in a merry old England-style “mixed” family – her paternal great grandfather was the...
Oahu 415k
If an American guitar amplifier from the late ’40s, ’50s, or ’60s doesn’t carry the Gibson or Fender badge, odds are high it was...
Aria Pro II PE-R80
There’s nothing like a guitar with a pedigree, and you couldn’t ask for much more than the one attached to this Aria Pro II...
Gibson 1953 GA-40 Les Paul Model
Gibson landing Les Paul’s name on the headstock of its debut solidbody electric in 1952 was the biggest guitar-star endorsement of its time. And,...
Beatles’ Framus Hootenanny Rediscovered in England
In certain circles (eh hem...), the Beatles’ array of instruments is as celebrated as their music, the lore originating with The Cavern and weaving...
“Buy That Guitar” podcast with special guest Chuck Mahar
Season 02 Episode 10
Episode 10 of “Buy That Guitar” features Chuck Mahar, of Mahar’s Vintage Guitars. With host Ram Tuli, he digs into historic...
Dickey Betts: 1943-2024
Forrest Richard “Dickey” Betts, co-founder, co-guitarist, and songwriter in The Allman Brothers Band, passed away April 18 at his home in Osprey, Florida. He...
Duane Eddy: 1938-2024
George Harrison leaned forward, his eyes getting bigger. “You know, when Duane hits that low E, it’s still only an E,” he emphasized. “But...
1937-’38 Dobro Amplifier
In the mid 1930s, the “electric” guitar was the latest in a string of innovations aimed at making the instrument louder, though it was...
Dan’s Guitar RX: Fixing an Upright’s Downfall
In a professional repair shop, neck re-sets are a common part of restoring a guitar’s playability, especially with old acoustics; instruments stored long-term under...