One of the Most Iconic Guitars? Gibson Les Paul
Guitar Hero Phil Walker chats to Guy about the story behind his Gibson Les Paul.
A bit of classic Slash/Gun ‘n’ Roses is blasted out as well!!
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Guyatone LG50: Vintage Electric Guitar from the 1960s
This Guyatone LG50 dates from about 1961 and was also appeared under the brands Antoria and Star.
It was also popular with young rockers from the late 1950s and early 1960s like Marty Wilde, Hank Marven and Johnny Guitar of Ringo Star’s first band Rory Storm and the Hurricanes!
The Guyatone LG50 played here by guitarist Simon Jones uniquely features a Dallas Rangemaster vibrato tailpiece.
This guitar really sounds great!
Gretsch TW100T: The Travelling Wilburys Guitar
This Gretsch TW100T was built in the 1980s by Gretsch to promote the ‘super group’ The Travelling Wilburys.
It features the facsimile signatures of the band: Lucky (Bob Dylan), Otis (Jeff Lynne), Charlie T. Jr. (Tom Petty), Lefty (Roy Orbison) and Nelson (George Harrison)!
Othon Stone – A Guitar Made Out of Stone!
Othon Stone Guitar – It’s Not a Paint Finish it is actually marble!
Simon Jones showcases one of his favourite electric guitars – the Othon Stone Guitar! Built by luthier Robert Othon in the US, the finish on the body of the guitar really is marble.
Needless to say this is an absolutely stunning guitar to look at and listen to!
Dallas Tuxedo ’59
Dallas Tuxedo ’59 – the UK’s Third Commercial Solid Built Electric Guitar!
One of the first commercially sold UK solid electric guitars. Only beaten by Supersound and Burns Weill, this is quite a historic guitar!
Having said that, it is a budget model and quite a challenge to play. Phil Walker lives up to his ‘Guitar Hero’ status and makes the Dallas Tuxedo sound great!
Gibson Epiphone Flying Vee
Gibson Epiphone Flying Vee – ‘Jimi Hendrix’ Styling
Guitar Hero Phil Walker talks about his Gibson Epiphone Flying Vee. Originally bought in a car boot sale (!) and subsequently lovingly restored complete with some ‘Hendrix’ styling!
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Guy Mackenzie: The Guitar Collector
In this film by Simon Green and David Laity, Guy Mackenzie talks about his passion for collecting guitars.
Guitars featured in the film include the Blue Moon Guitar, Starforce, Burns Short Scale Deluxe, Supersound Guitars and many more!
This is a fantastic video about a unique and extensive guitar collection!
Framus Strato Deluxe: Unique Vintage Electric Guitar!
Framus Strato Deluxe – Played by Jaime Lovett
This innovative, vintage electric guitar was built in Bavaria in the mid 1960s. It features fetching chrome and tiger stripe scratchplates and a Bill Lawrence organ swell function!
Beautifully played by Jaime Lovett.
Teisco SS4L From 1963 – Fabulous Vintage Guitar
Phil Walker Heroically Takes on the Teisco SS4L!
With enough switches, wheels and gold foil pick-ups to meet any situation this is a daunting guitar to play!
Phil Walker takes on the challenge and evens plays some slide guitar!
Burns Brian May Guitar Demo
Phil Walker Demos His 1980s Burns Brian May Guitar!
Phil chats to Guy about his Brian May guitar made by Burns of London in the 1980s.