Zachary Fjestad

Zachary R. Fjestad is a freelance writer who specializes in guitars and amplifiers including the history behind them and their current value. Fjestad has been evaluating and appraising guitars for over 20 years. For more information, email Zachary at zacharyfjestad@hotmail.com.

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Trash or Treasure: Peavey Blues Classic

This all-tube 15" combo from the mid-’90s was produced for just a couple years, but helped develop an amp series that lives on.

Trash or Treasure: G&L HG-2

Swap my motorcycle for your guitar? Sure!

Trash or Treasure: Framus Strato Super

They may not command the price or popularity of some other ’60s vintage guitars, but these solidbodies from Germany have a solid footing in guitar history.

Trash or Treasure: Eko Sparkle Top

Has a reader’s investment in a funky, vintage Italian solidbody been profitable, or will it need to cook longer?

Trash or Treasure: Danelectro Centurion

A groovy dorm-room amp from the early ’60s finds its way back to its owner—ready for rock, and a little repair.

Trash or Treasure: Epiphone PR7E

A reader’s curious preschooler finds an old guitar in a spare room. The reader smartly inquiries about its value before handing it over to a 4-year-old.

Trash or Treasure: Charvel Doubleneck Surfcaster

A treasure designation is an easy call for this rare, doubleneck version of Charvel’s nod to surf-music culture and detour from hot-rodded metal machinery.

Trash or Treasure: Les Paul’s Artisan

Is there greater value associated with a vintage Les Paul that was previously owned by Les Paul? Um….

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Zachary Fjestad

This all-tube 15" combo from the mid-’90s was produced for just a couple years, but helped develop an amp series that lives on.

Swap my motorcycle for your guitar? Sure!

They may not command the price or popularity of some other ’60s vintage guitars, but these solidbodies from Germany have a solid footing in guitar history.

Has a reader’s investment in a funky, vintage Italian solidbody been profitable, or will it need to cook longer?

A groovy dorm-room amp from the early ’60s finds its way back to its owner—ready for rock, and a little repair.

A reader’s curious preschooler finds an old guitar in a spare room. The reader smartly inquiries about its value before handing it over to a 4-year-old.

A treasure designation is an easy call for this rare, doubleneck version of Charvel’s nod to surf-music culture and detour from hot-rodded metal machinery.

Is there greater value associated with a vintage Les Paul that was previously owned by Les Paul? Um….