Vintage Guitars & Rare Guitars

Eastwood Phase 4 Hi-Flyer Electric Guitar (Nirvana Replica)

February 7, 2012 | Posted by Mike Robinson

New Eastwood Hi-Flyer Phase 4 Guitar – Nirvana Replica

Eastwood has released its new Phase 4 Hi-Flyer guitar model. The Phase 4 was the last generation UNIVOX Hi-Flier model that were made from 1968 to 1977. The model was used by Kurt Cobain in their Heart Shaped Box video. The song was released as the first single from the group’s third and final studio album, In Utero, in 1993.

February 1, 2012 | Posted by Mike Robinson

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Eastwood Celebrity Sightings (January 2012)

Eastwood Celebrity Sightings: Tom Hamilton, G Love, Miss Alex White, Jay Codina, Casey Crescenzo, Bill Nelson, Ripley Johnson, Tara Elliott, Simonne Jones, Milos Angelov, Abraham Millett, Creepoid, Rico (Forever the Sickest Kids), Obie O’Brien

February 1, 2012

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Be Careful What You Wish For – You May End Up On Stage With Tommy Emmanuel!

Dr. Dave Walker on stage with Tommy Emmanuel

I guess I’m a typical guitarist. When I’m watching one of my favourite players I used to dream about one day being up there sharing the stage with one of my heroes. Well that dream came true for me a few years ago when I was invited up on stage by Tommy Emmanuel.

February 1, 2012

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Two New Left-Hand Models: Folkstar and ’59 2P (February 2012)

Eastwood has just released their Airline ’59 2P and Folkstar models in Left-hand. Both models start shipping week of Feb 7th. The ’59 will be available in Red, the Folkstar in Red or Black.

February 1, 2012

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Matsumoku’s Atak Gains The Ad-Vantage (Vintage 1984 Quest Atak-6 MK II Electric Guitar)

I count myself among the many of you who have discovered just how good guitars made by the Matsumoku factory in Matsumoto City, Japan, really are. Or were. They still exist as artifacts but have not been made more than two decades now.

February 1, 2012

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Guitars & Humidity: Taking Care of Your Guitar

You give your prized axe a strum, but it seems someone has replaced your instrument with an imposter. This guitar looks like your old friend in every way, but it’s buzzing and rattling, and the frets are sharp. You ask yourself what is going on.

January 10, 2012

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New Wandre Tri-Lam from Eastwood Guitars

In early 1960′s Europe, the Tri-Lam was one of Wandrè’s best-selling models. As all 60′s Wandre models, the original version had an aluminum neck. Our modern version sports a set maple neck, suspended pickguard, pickup and master volume, and a full hollowbody design that includes the unusually stylish grilled f-holes. Shipping Now!

January 1, 2012

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10 Classic Guitar Amps & The Songs That Made Them Famous

Neil Young's 1959 Fender Tweed Deluxe Amp

Hey everyone! Ben Fargen here from Fargen Custom Amps & Mods. I was asked to write a post for MyRareGuitars.com, so I thought I’d write about some famous songs and amplifiers. I’m really looking forward to your comments, so let me know which songs and amps you would include in this list. Thanks!

December 28, 2011

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If I Had A Time Machine… (Part 1)

The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show (1964)

The other day I was thinking about what I would do if I had a time machine. Would I travel back in time? Or would I travel forward? Or would I travel sideways? I don’t even know! But then I got to thinking: what if I could go back and be at some awesome and/or strange events in the world of music?

December 27, 2011

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My Top 10 Albums of 2011 List (Part 1)

It’s that time of year again. Time for the top ten lists to start flying around the net. Well, here is mine . But first, my disclaimer: I wrote this in one sitting. No doubt I’ve missed a bunch, so I will publish a follow-up “alternate” list next month.