In the 1930s, Epiphone and Gibson were fierce rivals with both companies making archtop guitars. Financial difficulties for Epiphone enabled Gibson to purchase the company in 1957, and Gibson moved ...

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Vincent Ricardel has photographed presidents, first ladies, movie stars and socialites. But he reserves his greatest care for an American idol that looks great in any light: the ...

Restoring a mystery vintage archtop guitar—could it be from Germany or Japan? In this video, I explore the history, craftsmanship, and details of this classic instrument to uncover its origins.

Fibonacci has announced its latest archtop, the Californian. The Californian boasts a premium, hand-carved, 35mm AAA select American flame maple soundboard, while its arch top is constructed with ...

Wife swap jokes aside, this thing is pretty cool and VERY culturally significant. Anyone with a passing knowledge of classic rock lore is familiar with the most famous rock-n-roll love triangle of all ...

A Gibson hollowbody was in the hands of the first electric guitar hero, and helped shape the blueprint of rock alongside another icon in 1955. They can be a jazz mainstay or a choice for rock legends ...

Some days, when the mood strikes him, Ken Parker will leave his Gloucester, Massachusetts workshop and take his rowboat out into the harbor to navigate the waters, take in the sea air and decompress ...