Weekly StringTree Update

Plus: Vintage Magnatone, Truetone, PRS Johnny Hiland, Fender Jazzmaster, Gibson, Nash and more ending this week.

November 13, 2025

Widely covered by NME, Guitar World, and more, this #1 of 25 Les Paul from Gibson’s Oasis Live ’25 series - hand-signed and lyric-matched by Noel Gallagher - is the rarest and most talked-about guitar of the year.

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A compact studio powerhouse with Magnatone’s legendary true vibrato, the 1962 Custom 410 captures the lush, pitch-shifting tone mastered by artists like Buddy Holly. Built in Fullerton and cherished by session players, this light but powerful combo delivers both shimmering cleans and smooth, musical overdrive. Fully serviced and ready for another sixty years of recording magic.

A charming survivor from the golden age of catalog guitars, this Truetone archtop carries all the warmth and character of mid-century American craftsmanship. Its vintage sunburst finish, “hershey bar” pickup design, and original clipboard case evoke the era when department-store instruments helped shape countless first songs and sold millions of instruments. Repaired where the neck meets the body, it is a great jazzbox ready to be brought fully back to live.

Built for one of Nashville’s most virtuosic players, the PRS Johnny Hiland Signature combines searing country bite with studio-grade clarity. Crafted in 2007, this all-original example captures PRS’s golden-era build quality. Light binding wear aside, it’s a prime specimen from one of PRS’s most unique signature runs, complete with its original case and candy.

This 2007 American Professional Stratocaster blends Fender’s timeless tone with forward-thinking innovation. Outfitted with a Roland VG hex pickup system, it unlocks a range of modeled sounds; from humbucker growl to 12-string shimmer—while staying true to classic Strat feel and clarity. In mint condition with its original hard shell case, it’s a pristine example of Fender’s mid-2000s experimentation done right.

This early-’70s offset carries decades of honest playwear and a lived-in vibe that Jazzmaster fans love. Its wide single-coils produce punchy mids and airy highs, while the vibrato system retains its classic smooth feel. A great example from a transitional period at Fender, offering vintage tone at a still-approachable price point.

A quirky, lightweight short-scale bass from German builder Klira, known for their stylish mid-century electric designs. The Twen Star offers a warm, thumpy tone reminiscent of early Hofners, with a sleek art-deco aesthetic that sets it apart onstage. A fun instrument for collectors and players who like character over conformity.

The GA-6 is often described as Gibson’s answer to the Tweed Deluxe—warm, rich, and saturated at manageable volumes. This mid-50s example retains that syrupy breakup and harmonic bloom that studio players chase. A perfect small-room amp for blues, roots, and recording environments where vintage authenticity matters.

A beautifully built JB-75 with all the punch and attitude of the 1970s originals but updated with Nash’s expert relic work and modern playability. The slim neck, light body, and articulate pickups make it a flexible option for fingerstyle players, slap players, and studio bassists alike.