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How a Four-Pickup Vintage Teisco Electric Continues to Inspire
Even after decades of playing, this vintage oddity keeps stoking the creative fires.
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How a Four-Pickup Vintage Teisco Electric Continues to Inspire

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Jason Isbell’s Acoustic Odyssey: Foxes in the Snow
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Jason Isbell’s Acoustic Odyssey: Foxes in the Snow

Heavy Metal, Hawaiian-Style: Gibson’s 1940s Lap Steel

Heavy Metal, Hawaiian-Style: Gibson’s 1940s Lap Steel

A Rare Japan-Made Guitar, but Is It Unique?
Wizard of Odd

A Rare Japan-Made Guitar, but Is It Unique?

A 6-string found in the workshop of the late luthier Yukichi Iwase may be the only one of these small, nearly full-scale guitars. Our columnist tells the story.

When Does a Guitar Become “Vintage?”
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When Does a Guitar Become “Vintage?”

This collaborative effort between Japanese and American guitar builders aimed for old-school quality without breaking the bank.

Gibson Publishing Launches The Collection: Kirk Hammett
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Gibson Publishing Launches The Collection: Kirk Hammett

Want to Collect Vintage Guitars? Buyer Beware!
Wizard of Odd

Want to Collect Vintage Guitars? Buyer Beware!

Collecting rare classic guitars isn’t for the faint of heart—a reality confirmed by the case of this Japanese axe of unknown provenance.

The Slanted Fret Rickenbacker 481
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The Slanted Fret Rickenbacker 481

The body style may have evoked McCartney, but this ahead-of-its-time experiment was a different beast altogether.

Benjamin Booker Has Found His Sound—For Now
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Benjamin Booker Has Found His Sound—For Now

It’s been eight years since the New Orleans-based artist released his last album. He’s back with a record that redefines his relationship to the guitar.

Dean Wareham’s Guitar Love Songs
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Dean Wareham’s Guitar Love Songs

The singer-songwriter-guitarist, known for his time with indie rock heroes Galaxie 500, Luna, and Dean & Britta, reunites with producer Kramer on his latest song-driven solo effort, That’s the Price of Loving Me.

Rory Gallagher’s Strat and Why He Used Fender Beveled Pickups
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Rory Gallagher’s Strat and Why He Used Fender Beveled Pickups

How the Irish guitar virtuoso got a unique tone with a factory-stock Strat.

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.