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A “Jazz” Guitar for Surf Rockers
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A “Jazz” Guitar for Surf Rockers

The famous Jazzmaster bucked conventional Fender design norms at the time it was released, as well as expectations of whom it would appeal to.

A ’63 Rickenbacker 365 Still Glo’s
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A ’63 Rickenbacker 365 Still Glo’s

Here’s how a cat named Capri, a German designer, and a whammy-bar inventor fit into the history of a maple-bodied marvel.

A Double-Header of Single-Pickup Gibsons
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A Double-Header of Single-Pickup Gibsons

On this month’s menu, a ’64 SG TV and a ’68 EB-0—prime examples of the company’s classic mahogany slab designs.

’50s Fenders of a Feather
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’50s Fenders of a Feather

This pair—a Precision bass and Stratocaster from 1959—have much in common besides their iconic status.

fender Telecaster Custom
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When Fender Customized the Tele … with a Little Help from Martin

A slab rosewood fretboard, binding, and a sunburst finish made the 1960 Custom model a classic alternative template for Leo’s senior solidbody.

A Cast-Off 1952 Telecaster Gets a Second Life
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A Cast-Off 1952 Telecaster Gets a Second Life

Found during a house renovation, this guitar is a classic example of Fender’s prized blackguard gems.

Gibson’s ’Birds of a Feather, Flocked Together
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Gibson’s ’Birds of a Feather, Flocked Together

This pair of Firebird I guitars and a Thunderbird II bass, from 1964, were tucked in a closet for decades. Now, they're ready to rock again.

1952 gibson es-295
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The Archrival of the Original Les Paul

In 1952, Gibson's ES-295 also went for the gold—and double P-90s—in a lightweight archtop body style.