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How to Buy a Vintage Gibson Les Paul
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.
The Most Slept-on Guitar: 5 Reasons to Love a Semi-Hollowbody
The semi-hollowbody guitar might just be the most criminally underrated electric in your lineup. Here’s why it deserves a lot more love.
Terms Every Guitarist Should Know
We’ll define must-know lingo for guitarists related to the instrument’s components, fundamental music theory, playing techniques, routine maintenance, essential accessories, studio recording and onstage performance.
What is a Guitar Setup?
Learn the ins and outs of getting your guitar in tip-top shape.
How to Adjust a Truss Rod in Your Guitar
Learn the basic steps and gain the knowledge to make minor truss rod adjustments.
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.
Five Ways to Care for Your Electric Guitar
While not quite the living, breathing entity that is an acoustic guitar, the electric still benefits from a little routine maintenance to keep it in top form. We’ll suggest five easy ways to care for your electric guitar, which are considered good habits that can keep your favorite instrument playing for years to come.
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.
Five Easy Steps to Care for Your Acoustic Guitar
Keep your instrument in tip-top shape with these straight-forward steps.
Choosing the Right Guitar Body Style
Curious about which guitar body-type you're looking for? In this article we break out the differences between solidbody, hollowbody and semi-hollowbody guitars.
Practice Tips for Learning an Instrument
When you’re learning a musical instrument, whether you are just starting out or already have some of the basics down, the most critical thing you can do to improve is to learn to practice effectively.
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.
Vintage Guitar Finds | 1963 Gibson SG Custom Cherry
Every guitar has a story to tell but not often do we get to know it so completely. Our Vintage team recently came across a rare single-owner 1963 Gibson SG Custom with a Cherry finish. We sat down with our Director of Used and Vintage, Jack Hetherington and Vintage Acquisition Manager Nick Conte to get the full details.
10 Pros Share Their Favorite Piece of Gear
From international pros to local legends, find out what they consider at the top of their must-have list.
Tone, Range and More with Tosin Abasi
Tosin Abasi talks about how his progressive rock group Animals As Leaders found success without a vocalist.
Here's How: John Petrucci's Open Strings Techniques
Dream Theater’s John Petrucci shares techniques that enhance your playing.
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