Industry May 29, 2026

Jared James Nichols critiques vintage guitar market

Obsessing over value, or how rare something is, are we forgetting what makes these instruments special in the first place?

Originally published by MusicRadar
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Jared James Nichols critiques vintage guitar market

Jared James Nichols has commented on the modern approach to vintage guitars, suggesting that the focus on value and rarity may overshadow the instruments' intrinsic qualities. He expressed a preference for not playing vintage guitars owned by others. Nichols believes the obsession with collectibility has led some to misunderstand "what makes these instruments special."

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