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If vintage Les Paul guitars are what you covet fiercely, Jack Hetherington is one of the industry’s most knowledgeable and trustworthy experts who can skillfully guide you through the process of buying one.

Learn the history of the Tone Bender, one of the most iconic names in guitar effects.

1985—Present | The Resurgence of the Fender Stratocaster

The Fender Stratocaster experienced a redoubtable resurgence beginning in 1985, and today, the iconic rock ’n’ roll guitar is as relevant as ever.

Guitar Center Hollywood Premium Vintage Event

If you've never had the opportunity to visit the Hollywood Vintage Room, prepare to be awestruck at your first glance. If there is a vintage guitar heaven, this may well be it. On this occasion, in addition to many of the guitars being displayed on the iconic wall behind the stage, some of the rarest were displayed around the room in open cases.

Guitar Center Unveils Premium Vintage Guitars and Basses

Guitar Center Vintage held a special, invitation-only vintage event at the Hollywood store to feature some of the most interesting and valuable guitars they've found over the past few years. We had a chance to pry Guitar Center Vintage Director Jack Hetherington and Nick Conte, one of their more experienced vintage buyers and appraisers, away from the preparations for a brief talk about some of the valuable pieces that would be available at this event.

Dig into the history of the Gibson ES-335 semi-hollow guitar, learn about its development through the decades and the famous players who helped make it the icon it is today.

How to Buy a Vintage Fender Stratocaster

In this article, Jack Hetherington, Director of Used Gear, shares some more tips and techniques for taking the classic-guitar thrill ride, and he also lets you into the Guitar Center Hollywood “vintage lab” for his team’s evaluation of a ’60s Stratocaster.

1965-1985 | The Fender Stratocaster During the CBS Era

Let’s take a brief—and open-minded—look at the whys, wherefores and ramifications of the Columbia Broadcasting System acquisition of Fender, and how specifically CBS management impacted the Fender Stratocaster.

1954–1965 | The Evolution of the Fender Stratocaster

Zip backwards to the cauldron of creativity that defined Fender from 1954 to 1965. For the Stratocaster, this was an era when every refinement was forged by the inventor himself, along with his team.

Learn what's made the Fender Stratocaster one of the most popular and versatile electric guitars in the world.

Vintage Guitar Finds | 1958 Gibson Les Paul Custom

Jack Hetherington, Guitar Center's Director of Used and Vintage, has seen countless rare guitars, but when a single-owner 1958 Gibson Les Paul Custom came through the Hollywood Vintage Room, he had to share. We chatted with Jack about this unique instrument and the process of acquiring vintage guitars.

Vintage Guitar Finds | Mary Kaye Fender Stratocaster & Telecaster

In the 1950s, it was rare to open up a magazine and find a woman playing one of rock and roll’s most coveted instruments. Thanks to pioneering guitarists like Mary Kaye, often referred to as the “First Lady of Rock and Roll,” more women than ever are playing guitar, with artists like Nita Strauss and St. Vincent unveiling their signature models in recent years.

Search Results for "Vintage"

How to Buy a Vintage Gibson Les Paul

The History of the Tone Bender

1985—Present | The Resurgence of the Fender Stratocaster

Guitar Center Hollywood Premium Vintage Event

Guitar Center Unveils Premium Vintage Guitars and Basses

The History of the Gibson ES-335

How to Buy a Vintage Fender Stratocaster

1965-1985 | The Fender Stratocaster During the CBS Era

1954–1965 | The Evolution of the Fender Stratocaster

The History of the Fender Stratocaster

Vintage Guitar Finds | 1958 Gibson Les Paul Custom

Vintage Guitar Finds | Mary Kaye Fender Stratocaster & Telecaster