Classic Instruments
A Guide to Vintage Dobros
John Dopyera left National in 1929 to begin work on a secret project - a single-cone resonator guitar he believed superior to the Triolian. His instrument became synonymous with resonator guitars.
Classic Instruments
The Duane Allman “Layla” Guitar?
Taken in trade by a music store in Florida, it was sold to a local recording studio in 1977. Shortly afterward, its new owner started to wonder if maybe it wasn’t much more than just another Les Paul.
Classic Instruments
Höfner’s Fledermausgittare
Pure Höfner showpiece in concept and execution, only 12 were made. And for as pedestrian as it may be in terms of materials, its design was a radical departure. Today its sole purpose is to entice aficionados and collectors!
Classic Instruments
Beat Portraits: Burns Volume 11
In early 2009, VG columnist Peter Stuart Kohman turned his focus on Burns, the pioneering British guitar builder. We’ve compiled installments 9, 10, and...
Classic Instruments
Beat Portraits: Burns Volume 10
In early 2009, VG columnist Peter Stuart Kohman turned his focus on Burns, the pioneering British guitar builder. We’ve compiled installments 9, 10, and...
Classic Instruments
Beat Portraits: Burns Volume 9
In early 2009, VG columnist Peter Stuart Kohman turned his focus on Burns, the pioneering British guitar builder. We’ve compiled installments 9, 10, and...
Classic Instruments
Beat Portraits: Burns Volume 8
In early 2009, VG columnist Peter Stuart Kohman turned his focus on Burns, the pioneering British guitar builder. We’ve compiled installments 7 and 8...
Classic Instruments
Beat Portraits: Burns Volume 7
In early 2009, VG columnist Peter Stuart Kohman turned his focus on Burns, the pioneering British guitar builder. We’ve compiled installments 7 and 8...
Classic Instruments
Beat Portraits: Burns Volume 6
In early 2009, VG columnist Peter Stuart Kohman turned his focus on Burns, the pioneering British guitar builder. We’ve compiled installments 4, 5, and...
Classic Instruments
Beat Portraits: Burns Volume 5
In early 2009, VG columnist Peter Stuart Kohman turned his focus on Burns, the pioneering British guitar builder. We’ve compiled installments 4, 5, and...
VG Giveaways
Giveaway #166
Enter to win a Seaverb Reverb by Andrew Green Pedals, valued at $160!
The Seaverb was designed to replace an onboard spring reverb with a...
