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Both Glittering and (Kinda) Gold: A Stylish, Punchy ’60s Axe
Wizard of Odd

Both Glittering and (Kinda) Gold: A Stylish, Punchy ’60s Axe

This guitar, with its hand-painted label, was built to be hung on display at a record store. While it has a bit more to be desired, its pickups are surprisingly forceful.

Meet the Hard Quartet, the New Malkmus-Led Supergroup
Artist Features

Meet the Hard Quartet, the New Malkmus-Led Supergroup

Stephen Malkmus, Matt Sweeney, and Emmett Kelly formed a casual supergroup around their shared love of beat-up, lo-fi guitar sounds. They tell us how the band and their debut self-titled record came together in a dying Brooklyn studio.

If You’ve Got a Honey Guitar, Consider Yourself Lucky
Wizard of Odd

If You’ve Got a Honey Guitar, Consider Yourself Lucky

Our columnist’s musings on honey bring him back to a forgotten little guitar company in Japanese history that didn’t last very long, but produced some interesting models.

Close-up on Marcus King’s Gibson Guitars and His Pedalboard
Artist Features

Close-up on Marcus King's Gibsons & Pedalboard

The roots guitar hero stopped at Nashville’s Guitar Center last week to show ’n’ tell his favorite Gibson guitars—and more.

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A Builder’s Perspective

Is That Guitar Worth the Price?

What makes an instrument “worth it” depends not just on quality and craftsmanship, but on your perspective and intentions for it. And the market’s “permission,” too.

This ’61 Gretsch Firebird Is Still Flying High
Vintage Vault

This ’61 Gretsch Firebird Is Still Flying High

The author’s PX-6131 model is an example of vintage-guitar evolution that offers nostalgic appeal in the modern world—and echoes of AC/DC’s Malcolm Young.

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Gear Features

The Hardest-Working Vintage Amps You Can (Still) Afford

With a team of experts on hand, we look at six workhorse vintage amps you can still find for around $1,000 or less.

Fender 70th Anniversary American Vintage Stratocaster Reviews
Reviews

Fender 70th Anniversary American Vintage Stratocaster Reviews

Two Strats celebrating the iconic solidbody’s 70th Anniversary excel from different ends of the price spectrum.

Video Games and Vintage Guitars: Gotta Catch ’Em All!
Wizard of Odd

Video Games and Vintage Guitars: Gotta Catch ’Em All!

In the midst of his explorations of Japanese guitar culture, our columnist stumbled upon a vintage collector who also happens to be part of the Pokémon design team.