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Arizona Guitar Safari in January 2023
I've just returned from a fantastic trip buying vintage guitars in the Flagstaff, Arizona area. I was pleasantly surprised to find that Flagststaff has an elevation of about 7000...
Fiesta Red Stratocaster '65 from Scotland
I've just returned from an epic trip to northern Scotland to buy this Fender Stratocaster '65 in original Fiesta Red finish! It took nearly two days to fly to London,...
Guitar Safari Champion: Gibson EDS-1275 1959 Doubleneck
When Reverb.com titled Tony Bacon's interview article about me The Guitar Safari Champion, I knew that one incredibly rare Gibson double neck guitar contributed significantly. I was vaguely familiar with the very rare...
Reverb's Guitar Safari Champion? The Guitars Responsible for the Title
2021 has been a spectacular year for buying vintage guitars worldwide, but I was still shocked when a friend at Reverb.com reached out with interest in featuring my shop. I've bought...
1958 Gibson Les Paul Standard Burst in Cape Town, South Africa
This guitar safari to buy a vintage 1958 Gibson Les Paul Standard burst in Cape Town, South Africa was the trip of a lifetime! I am always a vintage...
Guitar Safari Vlog: Vintage Gibson Les Paul Goldtop 1954
The family was only interested in selling their prized vintage Gibson Les Paul in cash and in person after getting an appraisal. I booked a flight to San Diego, California as soon as a deal was on the table. 1954 Gibson Les Paul Model (goltop!) Guitar Safari Vlog