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Guild Aristocracy

Guild Aristocracy

Depending on the lens of history some might say this was a Les Paul wannabe. It’s really more akin to the Gretsch Duo Jet which came out in 1953, so...

Hamer Scarab - Not For The Timid

Hamer Scarab - Not For The Timid

The Scarab was a short-lived offering by Hamer, 1984-986.  Although Hamer did not entirely abandon “guitars with flare” (Scepter model 1985) in the mid 80s they began to focus their...

Guitar Boogie - Merlin Arthur Smith Country Squire

Guitar Boogie - Merlin Arthur Smith Country Squire

What helped propel Smith was a giant hit from 1945, “Guitar Boogie”. It sold 3 million records and you may be familiar with Tommy Emmanuel’s version of the same song. Or...

Schecter Dream Machines

Schecter Dream Machines

After a few short years Schecter’s parts inventory was so expansive it only made sense to start building whole guitars. So in 1979 Schecter introduced the first models, a custom...

The Robin Ranger from Texas

The Robin Ranger from Texas

Also that year came the Robin Ranger. It invoked the best of Fender in one guitar. An asymmetrical double cut, and a Tele-esque pickguard extended into the Tele-esque control plate...

To The Batmobile! - Hallmark Swept-Wing

To The Batmobile! - Hallmark Swept-Wing

The guitar was taking forever and Joe was losing money, unable to gig.  He struck a deal to work for Semie for free just so he could speed up the...

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