Murphy & Co.
COLLECTION STORYOl’ Ma Belle: The Goldtop with a Secret
1954 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop
A scratched telephone number gave this 1954 Goldtop a name—and left us with a mystery.
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GUITARS
The Strings
Collection.
For the sound, the craftsmanship, and the years behind it. Explore rare, vintage, signed, and simply interesting guitars.
THE RETAIL COLLECTION
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Ask about the guitar collection ↗THE COLLECTION JOURNAL
The lives behind the guitars.
A guitar’s history can be as distinctive as its sound. Meet the players, follow the sources, and discover how each instrument found its place in the collection.
Read the collection journal ↗SELECTED COLLECTION STORIES
Worth a closer look.
COLLECTION STORY
COLLECTION STORYSugar Baby: A White Gretsch, a Wild Ride
White Gretsch Billy-Bo Jupiter
Sturgill Simpson’s signed letter and a white Gretsch in the SNL spotlight. Follow the record behind Sugar Baby.
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COLLECTION STORYBefore the Spotlight: The Sutherland Sonex
Kiefer Sutherland-associated Gibson Sonex-180 Deluxe
Kiefer Sutherland remembers saving for his first Gibson. A Sonex, a milestone, and a collection connection to explore.
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COLLECTION STORYA Nashville Cat: Steve Gibson’s Strat
Steve Gibson and the Fender anniversary Stratocaster
A Nashville Cat. A lifetime in music. Meet Steve Gibson and explore the Stratocaster associated with him in our collection.
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COLLECTION STORYTime Has Made a Change: The Rhodes Family Martin
Vernon Ray Rhodes and his 1947 Martin D-28
A trip to Nashville. A teacher who helped. A family that kept the Martin.
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