1967 epiphone olympic sb722

During its long history, Fender has navigated several tricky turning points, but 1965 marks for some the start of a decline from the standards set by Leo’s original company. Is that view still justified?

It’s double trouble this month as we examine a pair of twin-necked 60s Gibsons

DURING THE MID-EIGHTIES, Ibanez became stuck in a rut. Although the company’s guitars sold pretty well, they were rapidly losing market share to up-and-coming competitors like Charvel/Jackson, Hamer,

Not only does this 1969 Tele illustrate Fender’s slowly changing post-Leo period, it also documents a lot of modding. Dave Burrluck should know – he was there!

This one-off guitar made for Tony Mottola has a unique combination of features

1957 Gretsch 6120s in such super condition are scarce. But this example has the rare distinction of being the one that the Led Zeppelin guitarist gave away