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“I Did Not Dream That the 808 Would Become so Famous”: Tube Screamer Inventor Susumu Tamura Tells the Definitive Story of This Iconic Stompbox
By Art Thompson published
“I never thought that a pedal would ever be considered vintage,” said the former Maxon electronics engineer

Ever Wondered Why Brazilian Rosewood Is a Big Deal? Here’s All You Need to Know
By Dave Hunter published
Although many players infer a “warm, mellow” tone from Brazilian rosewood’s vintage credentials, the reality is quite different

You May Know the Fender VI, Gibson EB-6 and Danelectro UB-2, But Have You Ever Seen a Mosrite Six-String Bass?
By Rod Brakes published
Dating to 1966, this sparkle-finish rarity could be the only instrument of its kind in the world

“I Could’ve Bought a House or These Three-Quarter-Million-Dollar Guitars": Joe Bonamassa Talks 'Burst Les Pauls and Collecting Other Rare Guitars in This Fascinating Interview From the Vault
By Guitar Player Staff published
“I chose the guitars in a heartbeat,” said the blues rock titan

The All-American Acoustic Guitar: This Rare Sunburst D-18 From 1936 Represents a Pinnacle of Martin’s Craftsmanship
By Rod Brakes published
Pre-war Martins are among the most collectible flat-tops in the world – and this stunning example is one of the cleanest we’ve seen

Five of George Harrison's Most Iconic Beatles-Era Guitars
By Guitar Player Staff published
From the Grestch Duo Jet used in the Beatles’ earliest recordings to the late '60s prototype Fender Rosewood Telecaster, here are five of George Harrison's most celebrated guitars

Hard to Find but Worth the Hunt, Yamaha’s Prized ‘Flying Banana’ SG-3c Is One of the Best Holy Grail Oddball Guitars on the Vintage Market
By Terry Carleton published
Rising considerably in price, this great playing, great sounding axe is quality all the way

A Favorite of Jimmy Page, Don Felder and Slash, the Gibson EDS-1275 Double-Neck Solidbody Started out Here
By Rod Brakes published
This rare, custom-order 1957 Gibson Double 12 features six- and 12-string necks

With Its Combination Fuzz-Phase Effect, Roland’s Jet Phaser AP-7 Can Sound Like a Jet Taking Off
By Dave Hunter published
Sibling to the Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble, this 1970s vintage stompbox kicks out a raw, raucous, perpetual motion-type effect that virtually takes over your instrument
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