Big money changed hands during the 2021 Neal Schon mega-auction but some collectors – Joe Bonamassa included – believed it ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. Shots of Kirk with his 1979 Gibson Flying V. As far as iconic ...

Vintage guitars are no longer just for musicians—they’re becoming blue-chip investments. In 2026, demand is fueled by collectors, investors, and players seeking authenticity with modern reliability.

Here’s how Jason Isbell was able to afford a sunburst 1959 Gibson Les Paul, a vintage electric guitar which can fetch prices of $350,000 to a half-million. Isbell called his manager on the phone and ...

Pandemic timing woes: Schon’s 2021 auction coincided with a difficult period for guitar sales, leading to lower-than-expected results for many rare pieces. Highs and lows: Some guitars sold for over ...

Since opening in 2016, Killer Vintage Specialty Guitars has attracted musicians from across the nation to its unlikely outpost, sandwiched between Dallas Love Field Airport and the Dallas North ...