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The Gretsch Country Gentleman Single Cut: A Purist’s Vintage Dream
My hands-on review of the Terada-built Gretsch Country Gentleman Single Cut. Discover why this specific JT14 model is the ultimate Holy Grail for Beatles…
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The Back to the Future Guitar: Nostalgic Scam or Real Collector’s Deal?
Gibson and Epiphone released limited Back to the Future ES-345 guitars in 2025. 88 vs 1,985 units. $20,000 vs $999. And now they're flipping…
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Vintage Guitar Hunting: My Passionate Search for the Almost-Perfect Original
A guitarist's living journal of vintage guitar hunting — rare Strats, acoustic gems, marketplace traps and collector finds. Every guitar teaches you something. Welcome…
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How to Buy a Dumble Amp: The Eccentric Rules of Alexander Howard Dumble
Dreaming of owning a Dumble amp? Discover the bizarre, uncompromising rules Alexander Howard Dumble used to hand-pick his clients — and why money was…
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The 1975 Stratocaster That Stayed in the Shop: A Lesson in Vintage Hunting
A 3.2kg 1975 Fender Stratocaster in mint condition? Discover why I walked away from this vintage 'unicorn' and what every collector should check before…
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The Gretsch Country Gentleman Single Cut: A Purist’s Vintage Dream