Archived entries for Vintage Guitars
Peter Mengede’s ‘Helmet’ Les Paul Anniversary
Peter’s guitarnerd article about his beautiful 70’s honeyburst Les Paul was so good, I asked him if he could write more about his other guitars and his times in Helmet. Read on… it’s awesome.
Martin De Casas – creator of the Antigua
A very cool story for fans of Fender’s awesome Antigua finish.
Lime Spiders’ Rickenbacker 3001 bass
A rare Ricky bass from a classic Aussie garage rock band. Continue reading…
Rickenbacker 3xP90 Tym Custom
This, ladies and gents, is one of the nicest Ricky’s on the planet… Continue reading…
Dick Nasty’s Hondo Explorer
Here’s another awesome Brisbane guitar, this time from local hardcore band Dick Nasty.
Simon Sekiden’s Ibanez/Ricky 2388
Here’s Simon from Sekiden’s vintage Ibanez beauty…
(image by Paul Rankin) Continue reading…
An open letter to the Fender Custom Shop…
…you REALLY missed an opportunity on making two great guitars.
