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A Burst From a Different Golden Era
Vintage Vault

A Burst From a Different Golden Era

Gibson's acoustic Nick Lucas Special was a distinguished debut entry in the history of signature model guitars.

A Royal Tribute to Fender’s Vibro-King
Silver & Black

A Royal Tribute to Fender’s Vibro-King

This bruising 60-watt powerhouse is ready for anything, with three speakers, five reverb and tremolo controls, and a fat boost.

Marleaux bass guitars
Bass Bench

Myths and Rumors on Scale Length

Our columnist debunks some of the many myths surrounding Leo Fender's P-bass design.

The World’s Weirdest Guitar Mods and Builds
Electric Guitars

The World’s Weirdest Guitar Mods and Builds

Feast your eyes and ears on these 6-string mutants, monsters, and mooncalves—approved by Dr. Frankenstein, but ready to make great music.

Ibanez "Lawsuit Era" Les Paul Custom Copy
Trash or Treasure

Ibanez "Lawsuit Era" Les Paul Custom Copy

The story behind Ibanez-lawsuit era guitars, and how much this Les Paul-style is worth.