The Guitar Collection

The Guitar Collection of Guy Mackenzie

Columbus Constellation 13/0

Columbus Constellation 13/0

Posted on: 23rd February 2017

Made in Japan “Les Paul” style and marketed in the UK by distributors, importers F.C.N. from 1980, this quality guitar originally sold for £120. But it sounded so good I had to give it the full Gibson treatment!

Kay K30B

Kay K30B

Posted on: 23rd February 2017

Made in about 1980 in Japan, “Les Paul” style, imported into the UK by British Music Strings and retailed for £72. I rescued this guitar from an uncertain future in a sale years ago but now sounds great !

Sakai

Sakai

Posted on: 23rd February 2017

Built in Japan and imported into the UK by Hohner in the late 1960s or early 1970s, this budget guitar is a variation on a theme. In this guise it carries the rare brand name of Sakai.

Check out this Sakai in action as Lars Mullen jams with David Greenaway:

Fender Jag-Stang - Kurt Cobain guitar

Fender Jag-Stang

Posted on: 23rd February 2017

From 1999, designed by Kurt Cobain comprising features from Fender’s Jaguar (Jag) and Mustang (stang) guitars. I bought this from a ‘player’ who hated the colour so much he never took the tag off and couldn’t wait to get rid of it – to me! But I love the style!

See this Fender Jag Stang played live on YouTube!

'Fender' Custom Black Stratocaster

‘Fender’ Custom Black Stratocaster

Posted on: 23rd February 2017

Pre CBS headstock. Great looks, great sound – another great hand-built Strat from the ‘King of Cool’ and guitar builder ‘extraordinaire’, Ed Simons.

Satellite 65/T

Satellite 65/T

Posted on: 23rd February 2017

An entry level guitar, made in Japan in about 1980 and imported and distributed in the UK by Fletcher, Coppock and Newman, costing around £40. Ideal for a youthful rocker on a limited budget and USA marketed as Telestar.

Baldwin 706

Baldwin 706

Posted on: 23rd February 2017

The guitar dates from about 1967, after the Baldwin take over of Jim Burns’s company, and features Italian made body and ReAn pick-ups. Rescued by me from a builders skip and restored with original parts courtesy of Ebay!

Hohner Apache (replica) - Fenton Weill guitar

Hohner Apache (replica)

Posted on: 23rd February 2017

Custom built by Fenton Weill (Zambezi) c. 1961/2 and rescued from a rubbish bin by me! Now expertly restored, customised by legendary luthier Kif Woods featuring 50s Hofner pick-ups and early Rose Morris vibrato as fitted when found.

Fender Katana

Fender Katana

Posted on: 23rd February 2017

Built in 1986, made in Japan and cost £495 when new. Fender’s answer to the Explorer and Jackson’s Randy Rhodes – not a commercial success but rare and seriously underrated.

See this Fender Katana played live on YouTube!

Burns Split Sonic - Jim Burns guitar

Burns Split Sonic

Posted on: 23rd February 2017

From 1963. A classic guitar from the legendary Jim Burns – this one features the split sound pick-ups and a rotary switch offering a choice of Treble, Bass, Split Sound and ‘Wild Dog’.

Jim Burns interview in 1994 on YouTube