What guitars were used in the 60s?

The guitars used in the 60s included most classic electric, acoustic and bass designs. Popular models included the Fender Stratocaster, Gibson Les Paul, Gibson SG, Gibson ES-335, Fender Precision Bass, Fender Jazz Bass, Martin D-28, Gibson Hummingbird and many others. These all remain very popular today.

What guitar pedals were used in the 60s?

Guitar pedals used in the 60s include the Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face, Octavia fuzz, Vox Wah, Crybaby Wah, Dallas Rangemaster Top Boost, Echoplex delay and Shin-Ei Univibe. Most of these effects are available today in either reissued form, or as close tributes by other companies.

Why are 60s guitars so expensive?

Guitars from the 60s are so expensive for two main reasons: scarcity and provenance. There just weren’t as many guitars around back then, and many of them have not survived to today, so numbers are extremely limited, making demand high.

How to get a 60s guitar sound?

60s guitar sounds can be created very easily today. Most of the instruments and equipment are available as reissues, since so many players love those sounds. Information on the guitar gear of your favourite artists are easily found online, and buying similar equipment will get players theoretically closer to obtaining those special 1960s guitar sounds.