Further reading for the
curious mind.

The forgotten Fender Telecaster Custom 1960 from Antwerp
Recently, luthier Stijn Kenens from Antwerp received a remarkable message. While clearing out his parents' house, his neighbor had found a guitar, according to the

Django Reinhardt's Gibson ES-300?
After World War II, Django Reinhardt traveled to the United States in 1946 to tour with Duke Ellington. He had his trusty

Toulouse Vintage Guitar & Amps Expo 2024
Together with Peter from Mainwood Guitars, I headed to the Toulouse Vintage Guitar & Amps Expo in southern France. I was looking forward to seeing old friends.

An extraordinary vintage Kalamazoo KG-32 1938
It's not every day that you buy a pre-war instrument from the daughter of the original owner. And certainly not one as special as this.

A daily vintage player
My main guitar, along with the Gibson ES-350, is a Gibson ES-300 from 1947. The ES-300 is equipped with a Bigsby and an ABR-1 bridge. Both from the sixties.

A quest for the Gibson ES-350N 1952
People who know me are aware of my love for vintage hollow body guitars. I always wanted to own a Gibson ES-350 Natural from 1952.

Vintage Gibson guitar with a story!
One of the great things about a vintage guitar is the story behind the instrument. This is also the case with this vintage 1958 ES-225TDN.

The Gibson J-200 1956
Recently we received this beautiful Gibson J-200 from 1956. This so called “King of the Flat Tops” might look familiar to you which is not a surprise.

The Gibson ES-175 1952
The Gibson ES-175 first appeared on August 1, 1949 in the Gibson catalog. The ES-175 was initially only with only one P-90 in the neck position.

5 must-reads about Gibson guitars
Knowledge is power. This old saying also applies to the vintage guitar market. Therefore I’ve made a list of books about vintage Gibson acoustics and

A quest for the Gibson ES-295 1952
The Gibson ES-295 is a Rockabilly legend! However, the ES-295 is also extremely suitable for Jazz, Roots and Rock & Roll.

Hank Williams Jr.’s Custom Martin D-35S 1968.
Hank Williams is a name that needs no introduction. Three generations left their marks on country legacy.




