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Wizard of Odd: The Quirks of Vintage Guitars and New Puppies
Wizard of Odd

Wizard of Odd: The Quirks of Vintage Guitars and New Puppies

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Fender Twin Reverb guitar amplifier on a concrete surface with a wooden background.
On the Bench

On the Bench: A 1965 Fender Twin Reverb

Reader Guitar of the Month: A Thrift-Store Find Becomes a Resto-Mod Gem
Reader Guitar of the Month

Reader Guitar of the Month: A Thrift-Store Find Becomes a Resto-Mod Gem

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Musician in sunglasses plays an electric guitar in a cozy studio setting.
The Gig Behind the Gig

The Gig Behind the Gig: Tone Is a Decision

From a wine-red Les Paul that “sounded like a record” to Keith Richards making a cheap parlor acoustic roar, the search for great tone keeps circling back to one inconvenient truth: it lives in your hands.

Man with a bald head and mustache passionately playing a bass guitar against a black background.
Question & Obsession

Question of the Month: What’s Your Favorite Bass Line?

Our staff and selected pickers praise the 4-string phenoms who rumbled out particularly memorable melodies.

A vintage Gretsch guitar with a glossy orange finish, displayed against a wooden backdrop.
Vintage Vault

Vintage Vault: The Chet Atkins Signature Guitar You Probably Haven’t Seen

This rare ’70s electric takes us on a trip through the country-guitarist’s legacy.

Electric guitar with a sunburst finish, black body, and distinctive shape.
Wizard of Odd

Wizard of Odd: A ’60s Fury Fireball from Canada

This month’s instrument helped uncover one of the northern nation’s great guitar builders.

Last Call with John Bohlinger: The Long Game
Last Call

Last Call with John Bohlinger: The Long Game

Why so many elder statesmen are still onstage—and still great.

Acoustic guitar with a unique two-tone body and intricate pickguard on a couch.
Reader Guitar of the Month

Reader Guitar of the Month: A Lifelong Globetrotter Builds a Most Unorthodox Jumbo Flattop

Gibson’s J-200 informs the basic design of this flattop, which employs an unusual and creatively assembled selection of tonewoods.

A man in a patterned shirt sits next to a dog, surrounded by floral wallpaper.
Question & Obsession

Question of the Month: Who is Your Dream Producer?

Choosing the right set of ears to take your music from good to great.

A cluttered collection of audio equipment, cables, and effects pedals.
On Bass

On Bass: Need It or Want It?

Steve Cook offers some advice: before you click “buy,” ask yourself why.

Fender speaker on a table, with vintage decor in the background.
On the Bench

On the Bench: A 1964 Fender 6G15 Reverb Unit

A drippy, swampy, dimension-packed standalone reverb unit lands on Colleen Fazio’s bench.

Close-up of a beautifully crafted acoustic guitar, showcasing its wooden body and strings.
Acoustic Soundboard

Acoustic Soundboard: Sounding Off on Soundports

A Gypsy jazz-style guitar with a soundport, built by Larkspur Lutherie’s Josh Greenberg.