Classic Gear

Favored by blues hounds and hard rockers alike, the Super Reverb was a fire-breathing wonder in its own right.

Whack Job: With its ultra-narrow neck and onboard effects, the 1968 Vox Sidewinder Bass IV is a bass like no other.

The old Gibson was unrecognizable and unplayable. But detective work uncovered the tale behind its demise, and inspired its new owner to resurrect it.

How the Sola Sound Tone Bender made British musicians and pedal makers fuzz-crazy in the mid 1960s.