Bernard Butler Guitars & Gear: Suede’s Romantic Virtuoso Complete Rig Guide
Bernard Butler guitars gear — Gibson ES-355, Marshall JCM800 deep-dive for Suede's orchestral genius and British indie's finest guitarist.
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Höfner Verythin: The Semi-Hollow Squire Made Famous
Everyone knows Höfner for McCartney's bass. The Verythin has its own icon: John Squire's Pollock-splattered Stone Roses guitar.
Duesenberg Fullerton Elite: The Americana Semi-Hollow
Steve Vai and Nita Strauss never touched a Duesenberg Fullerton Elite — but Jason Isbell owns two and calls them among his main electrics.
Gretsch G5655TG Center Block Jr: A Gretsch That Refuses to Sound Like One
The famous names attached to this Gretsch belong to Gibson players. Here's why the G5655TG was built to sound nothing like its own legends.
Gretsch G6636T Players Edition Falcon Center Block: The Borrowed Bird
Not Dave Grohl or Chuck Berry — the real player behind this Gretsch Falcon is Shovels & Rope's Michael Trent. Full specs, tone guide, and buying advice.
Rickenbacker 381V69: The Flagship Nobody Toured With
The Rickenbacker 381V69 is the brand's most labor-intensive flagship — beloved by John Kay, mostly ignored otherwise, then quietly discontinued in 2021.
