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2011 Taylor Custom GS Rose O'Neal
2011 Taylor Custom GS

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Mar 311 min read


2024 T Rod Semi Hollow Burke Gutars
When luthiers bring new designs and exotic woods,
the results can be exciting.
Say "bubinga" without smiling.

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Mar 241 min read


Martin Guitars. A Family Business
Martin Guitars. A Family Business

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Mar 202 min read


1977 Rickenbacker Bass Grandon Westlund
1977 Rickenbacker Bass
would be a hotrod that started as a garage find.

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Mar 171 min read


Are Guitars Good Investments?
Are Guitars Good Investments?

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Mar 132 min read


1955 Gretsch 6196 Country Club Dave Yockey
Grandpa's 1955 Gretsch is home.
It could have been an episode of Dick Tracy on a 1955 radio.

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Mar 101 min read


Guitar Inlays
Guitar Inlays Paul Reed Smith Birds

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Mar 61 min read


2024 Gunderson Guitars Walnut Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright guitar

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Mar 31 min read


Hidden Figures Maudie Moore
Maudie had to figure out how to use the first pantograph at Gibson.

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Feb 272 min read


1984 Heritage Custom H-140
he 4th Heritage made
and was presented as a gift to the legendary Maudie Moore.

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Feb 241 min read


Autographed Guitars
Autographed Guitars a crazy custom guitar played and signed by Steve Vai.

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Feb 201 min read


2000 Viking Guitar Worx The Flame
Viking Guitar Worx has made 3 of these stunning customs.
This one was played and signed by Steve Vai.

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Feb 191 min read


1957 pre-CBS Fender Stratocaster
1957 is the year that had the most pronounced V in the neck that players like Eric Clapton preferred.

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Feb 62 min read


1957 Fender Stratocaster Eddie Prather
Take a close look at an iconic 1957 Fender Strat.
Why is it so collectible?
Explain the switches and electronics.
How much is it worth?

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Feb 31 min read


The John Lennon Guitar
it became the famous John Lennon Guitar." The owner brought a picture that was autographed by Paul McCartney

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Jan 302 min read


1952 Gibson CF100E Eddie Prather
The 1952 Gibson CF100E was the original acoustic-electric guitar.
It became the famous "John Lennon Guitar."

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Jan 271 min read


The Smoking’ Waitress Guitar
The Smokin' Waitress guitar represents the niche market
of rescuing, repairing and creatively painting guitars.

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Jan 201 min read


Jerry Jones Longhorn Guitarlin
Jerry Jones Longhorn Guitarlin

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Jan 161 min read


1980s Custom Built Telecaster with 59 baby pickup
There are a lot of “Frankenstein” guitar builds around.All the “Frankenstein” builds have something interesting.

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Jan 131 min read


Sam Koontz Guitars And Inovations
Sam Koontz Guitars And Inovations

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Jan 91 min read
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