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The Vox AC-30/6 Top Boost model from 1961 - 1968 is the second iteration of this iconic British guitar amp, known for its driving, jangly tone and association with The Beatles, Brian May, The Shadows, and countless other important British Invasion groups. This model added a "Brilliant" channel and two more inputs to the previous model AC-30/4, and sported a redesigned preamp which was much more stable and reliable.

These amps were optionally fitted with the "Top Boost" accessory, a pair of additional tone controls for the Brilliant Channel on a panel which was typically mounted into a hole cut in the rear panel before finally becoming a standard feature and being mounted on the top control panel some time in 1965.

Meet the Fender Twin Reverb Silverface, an iconic, vintage-inspired combo guitar amplifier that's been reimagined for the modern musician. This 85W 2x12 tube guitar combo amp is a tribute to the late-'60s "silverface" Twin Reverb, delivering a distinctively punchy, rock-and-roll flavor that's perfect for the stage or the studio.

Hand-wired tube sockets and custom-made Schumacher transformers replicate the original's vintage vibe while enhancing its tone and performance. The '68 Custom Twin Reverb's dual 12" Celestion G12V-70 speakers deliver a full, articulate tone, and the reduced negative feedback results in greater touch sensitivity and harmonic richness.

The "custom" channel has been modified to feature a '50s tweed Bassman tone circuit, providing more low mids and a quicker breakup. This makes the amp perfect for overdrive, distortion, and fuzz pedals, while its natural compression and touch dynamics further enhance the performance of modulation pedals like chorus, flanger, and phaser.

Key Features:

• 85W 2x12 tube guitar combo amp
• '50s tweed Bassman tone circuit for more low mids and faster breakup
• Reduced negative feedback for greater touch sensitivity and harmonic richness
• Dual 12" Celestion G12V-70 speakers
• Hand-wired tube sockets and custom-made Schumacher transformers
• Reverb and tremolo controls on both channels
• Weighs only 64 pounds for increased portability
• Ideal as a pedal platform for overdrive, distortion, and fuzz pedals
• Suitable for both gigging volumes and studio recording
• Iconic late-'60s Fender silverface aesthetic
• Includes 2-button footswitch and a fitted cover

Meet the Fender Twin Reverb Silverface, an iconic, vintage-inspired combo guitar amplifier that's been reimagined for the modern musician. This 85W 2x12 tube guitar combo amp is a tribute to the late-'60s "silverface" Twin Reverb, delivering a distinctively punchy, rock-and-roll flavor that's perfect for the stage or the studio.

Hand-wired tube sockets and custom-made Schumacher transformers replicate the original's vintage vibe while enhancing its tone and performance. The '68 Custom Twin Reverb's dual 12" Celestion G12V-70 speakers deliver a full, articulate tone, and the reduced negative feedback results in greater touch sensitivity and harmonic richness.

The "custom" channel has been modified to feature a '50s tweed Bassman tone circuit, providing more low mids and a quicker breakup. This makes the amp perfect for overdrive, distortion, and fuzz pedals, while its natural compression and touch dynamics further enhance the performance of modulation pedals like chorus, flanger, and phaser.

Key Features:

• 85W 2x12 tube guitar combo amp
• '50s tweed Bassman tone circuit for more low mids and faster breakup
• Reduced negative feedback for greater touch sensitivity and harmonic richness
• Dual 12" Celestion G12V-70 speakers
• Hand-wired tube sockets and custom-made Schumacher transformers
• Reverb and tremolo controls on both channels
• Weighs only 64 pounds for increased portability
• Ideal as a pedal platform for overdrive, distortion, and fuzz pedals
• Suitable for both gigging volumes and studio recording
• Iconic late-'60s Fender silverface aesthetic
• Includes 2-button footswitch and a fitted cover

The original Rosewood Telecaster was built as a prototype for George Harrison in 1968, and was entered into regular production in 1969. With some variation in the body composition, the Rosewood Tele was only produced until 1972. The model was reissued by Fender Japan starting in the '80s

The Fender Custom Shop '60s Rosewood Telecaster Closet Classic recreates the iconic all-rosewood Telecaster first produced in 1968 as a special run made for artists like George Harrison, Steve Cropper and other luminaries. It was a regular production run guitar from 1969 through 1972. More understated in voice than the typical ash/alder/maple Tele, it's a guitar that quickly became legendary. A chambered body with a maple block keeps it light, while adding sustain, and the hand-wound Twisted Tele pickups supply just the right amount of attitude.

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of their iconic high-gain amp head, Peavey unveils the 6505 1992 Original. Armed with five 12AX7 preamp tubes, a 6L6GC-fueled power section, and a custom-built output transformer, this 120-watt fire-breather is a spot-on re-creation of the early-'90s classic. This footswitchable 2-channel tube head includes everything you need to cultivate its notorious tone, including a shared 3-band EQ, Presence and Resonance controls, and per-channel Pre-Gain and Post-Gain controls. Beyond that, the Rhythm channel flaunts Bright and Crunch switches, enabling you to shift from spanking cleans to Burn My Eyes-style high-gain without missing a beat. A Preamp Out jack and an effects loop round out the 6505 1992 Original's arena-ready features. If you've been chasing the unmistakable high-gain overdrive used by rock, hardcore, and metal guitarists for the past three decades, the Peavey 6505 1992 Original serves it to you on a multiplatinum platter.

Peavey's 6505 II marks the 30th anniversary of one of metal's most iconic guitar amplifiers. Armed with six 12AX7 preamp tubes, a 6L6GC-fueled power section, and a custom-built output transformer, this 120-watt behemoth is true to form, both cosmetically and sonically, to the original 6505 — right down to the plexiglass on its front. This footswitchable 2-channel tube head includes a 3-band EQ, plus Resonance and Presence knobs, on each channel. You also get per-channel Pre gain and Post gain controls. What's more, a footswitchable Crunch boost and Bright switch on the Rhythm channel propel you from spanking cleans to a full-blown pyroclastic surge without missing a beat. A Preamp Out jack and an effects loop round out the 6505 II's arena-ready features. If you want to harness the sound of modern metal, the 6505 II is the latest iteration of the amp that originally defined it.

The Martin Shenandoah series were assembled in Martin's Pennsylvania factory using parts fabricated in Japan. The D-2832 is equivalent to the normal D-28 with Rosewood back and sides.

Meet the Epiphone Dot, a semi-hollow body electric guitar that serves as a modest homage to the iconic Gibson '50s model. This instrument is not just about aesthetics; it's a harmonious blend of vintage charm and modern functionality. It offers an inviting warmth and sustain, courtesy of its humbucker pickups, making it equally loved and revered across diverse musical genres.

Key Features:

• Body: Crafted with a laminated maple top and body, equipped with a solid mahogany tone block in a double cutaway design
• Neck: Set mahogany in SlimTaper D profile, complemented by a 12" radius rosewood fretboard
• Electronics: Fitted with Alnico Classic neck and Alnico Classic Plus bridge humbuckers for that signature rich, warm tone
• Other Features: Features a Tune-O-Matic bridge, stopbar tailpiece, dot inlays, and a comfortable 24.75" scale length

Meet the Epiphone Dot, a semi-hollow body electric guitar that serves as a modest homage to the iconic Gibson '50s model. This instrument is not just about aesthetics; it's a harmonious blend of vintage charm and modern functionality. It offers an inviting warmth and sustain, courtesy of its humbucker pickups, making it equally loved and revered across diverse musical genres.

Key Features:

• Body: Crafted with a laminated maple top and body, equipped with a solid mahogany tone block in a double cutaway design
• Neck: Set mahogany in SlimTaper D profile, complemented by a 12" radius rosewood fretboard
• Electronics: Fitted with Alnico Classic neck and Alnico Classic Plus bridge humbuckers for that signature rich, warm tone
• Other Features: Features a Tune-O-Matic bridge, stopbar tailpiece, dot inlays, and a comfortable 24.75" scale length

The Gibson ES-335 Dot has been known by more than one name over the last three decades, but it's undoubtedly singular in its popularity as one of Gibson's most well-known reissues. First known as the ES-335 Dot, then renamed the ES-335 Reissue in the '90s, this instrument is based on the technical specs of its 1960s predecessor.

Product Description:

The Epiphone ES-335 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Cherry is a modern rendition of the iconic ES-335 shape that helped shape the sound of rock and roll. This guitar combines classic design with innovative features, making it a perfect choice for both veterans and budding musicians.

Constructed with a layered maple top, back, and sides, along with a solid maple tone block, this model offers a full, warm tone that's resonant and harmonically rich. This guitar is powered by the Epiphone's Alnico Classic PRO humbuckers that can deliver a wide range of vintage-inspired tones, from clean and jazzy to hard rock.

The ES-335's rounded C-shaped neck and 12" radius laurel fingerboard offer comfortable chording and soloing. Its classic semi-hollowbody style, with its iconic double cutaway shape and f-holes, presents a visually stunning guitar that sounds as good as it looks.

Key Features:

• Layered maple top, back, and sides for a full, warm tone
• Solid maple tone block for resonance and harmonic richness
• Alnico Classic PRO humbuckers deliver a wide range of vintage-inspired tones
• Rounded C-shaped neck and 12" radius laurel fingerboard allow for comfortable chording and soloing
• Classic semi-hollowbody style with iconic double cutaway shape and f-holes
• Single-ply body and fingerboard binding
• Kalamazoo-style headstock, crown headstock inlay, and dot fingerboard inlays for a traditional look
• High-quality Graph Tech NuBone nut and Epiphone Deluxe tuners for tuning stability
• Epiphone Crown headstock inlay and tasteful dot fingerboard inlays for a stylish touch

Epiphone's new Inspired by Gibson ES-335 promises to deliver the tone and feel of a classic Gibson in a more affordable package for budget-conscious guitarists. It features the '60s-style Kalamazoo headstock that the rest of the collection also sports, as well as a solid maple center block for increased sustain and feedback resistance. Available in a variety of finishes, the Inspired by Gibson ES-335 is a great instrument for any playing style.

Product Description:

The Fender American Vintage II '77 Telecaster Custom in Olympic White is a faithful reiteration of Fender's classic design, offering a touch of nostalgia paired with modern playability. This guitar is a testament to Fender's early exploration of humbucking pickups, which is manifested in its rich and varied tonal palette.

Constructed with a solid alder body, the '77 Tele Custom provides a balanced acoustic tone that's versatile for any genre. The Pure Vintage '77 Telecaster pickups ensure a wide spectrum of sounds - from thick humbucker tones to jangly single-coil twangs. Its 'C'-shaped hard-rock maple neck and vintage-radius rosewood fretboard enable effortless playing, making it a joy to perform with.

The period-correct appointments, including skirted plastic knobs, a 6-saddle bridge with steel barrel saddles, and "F"-stamped tuning machines, add to its vintage appeal. The gloss polyurethane finish on the body and neck completes the look, making it not just a musical instrument, but a piece of Fender history.

Owning the American Vintage II '77 Tele Custom is like owning a piece of musical heritage, satisfying for any music enthusiast.

Key Features:

• Meticulous reimagining of Fender's 1977 Telecaster Custom
• Solid alder body for a balanced acoustic tone
• Pure Vintage '77 Telecaster pickups for versatile tonality
• 'C'-shaped hard-rock maple neck for comfortable playability
• Vintage-radius rosewood fretboard
• Period-correct appointments for a vintage appeal
• Gloss polyurethane finish on body and neck
• 6-saddle bridge with steel barrel saddles, "F"-stamped tuning machines, and 3-bolt neck plate
• Independent volume and tone knobs for each pickup, with a 3-position pickup toggle switch.

Part of the relaunched 2022 American Vintage II Series, this '77 Telecaster Custom is as close to true vintage as you can get today. Choice of maple or rosewood fingerboard, Wide Range CuNiFe neck humbucker, and period-correct single-coil in the bridge position.

Dive into the soulful essence of the '60s with the 1964 Fender Stratocaster in the mesmerizing Lake Placid Blue. A testament to Fender's golden era, this guitar encapsulates the unparalleled craftsmanship before the CBS transition. Its authentic tone and aesthetic remain a pinnacle of musical excellence, appealing to both collectors and players seeking that vintage vibe. The Lake Placid Blue finish not only adds a visual allure but marks this piece as a distinguished gem in any collection.

Key Features:

• Finish: Lake Placid Blue, a rare and visually striking option
• Year of Production: 1964, a peak year for Fender Stratocasters, pre-CBS era
• Body Style: Solid body, ensuring a classic and robust sound
• Wood Composition: Alder body paired with a Maple neck and a veneer Rosewood fingerboard for a rich tonal palette
• Design Elements: Features the iconic bolt-on neck, dot inlays, and 3 single-coil pickups with a 3-way pickup selector, delivering versatile sounds
• Headstock Logo Variation: Early '64 models sport the thinner "Spaghetti" logo; later models transition to a bolder logo
• Inlay Material Transition: From clay to pearloid inlay dots within the same year, adding to its unique vintage character
• Notable Players: Instrument of choice for legends like Bob Dylan, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Jimi Hendrix, ensuring its legacy in music history

For many collectors, 1964 was an absolute peak year for Fender Stratocasters. CBS took control of the firm in early 1965, and the original quality associated with the brand eventually began to deteriorate. In some cases, the CBS-era drift towards more mass production techniques already started creeping in in late 1964. While changes such as a new headstock logo and a switch from clay to pearloid inlay dots can be found in some late '64 instruments, early and mid-'64 Stratocasters remain extremely sought-after guitars. In some ways the '64 Strat can be seen as the culmination of the initial era of Fender design and production.