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If there is one venue whose grandeur is worthy of hosting the Yardburst, it is undoubtedly the Red Rocks Amphitheatre. This site, with its breathtaking natural majesty, is famous for its impressive red rock formations and exceptional acoustics.

During his visit to Matt’s Guitar Shop, Bernie Bonvoisin shared his relationship with the electric guitar. While he is best known for his sharp lyrics and songwriting talent, his skills as an instrumentalist are more under the radar.

On Saturday, March 29, 2025, over forty thousand people packed into Paris’s La Défense Arena to cheer on Lenny Kravitz… Gone are the rock history books and black-and-white photos — the Yardburst once again rang out through the amps of a sold-out venue.

If Jeff Beck’s career is as rich as the palette of sounds he mastered, it is essential to go back to his beginnings with the Yardbirds. In early 1966, this British band included two of the greatest guitarists of their generation: Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page.

As the iconic band Sum 41 has just bowed out in their hometown of Toronto, Deryck Whibley has entrusted several guitars from his collection to Matt’s Guitar Shop. These instruments are tangible witnesses to the career of this seminal punk music band and true pieces of history to discover at the Shop!

Matt’s Guitar Shop is proud to announce the arrival of Luke’s famous blonde Fender Esquire, a true centerpiece of his arsenal. A genuine prodigy of the electric guitar, embodying both simplicity and innovation, Steve Lukather is an exceptional musician…

Passing through Chicago, the Matt’s Guitar Shop team visited the hometown of the legendary bluesman Buddy Guy. They had the honor of covering the final concerts of his annual residency at his club, Buddy Guy’s Legends, and of speaking with his children. It was a unique opportunity to discover the guitars of the blues master — and to bring some back…

Last April, we hosted a special exhibition dedicated to one of the most respected guitar heroes in the world: Slash. This exceptional event, organized in collaboration with Ash Hudson — artist, photographer, and Slash’s brother — brought together for the first time artworks taken from the family archives. It was a unique opportunity for music...

The Gibson Les Paul Standards from 1958 to 1960 are as much fantasized about as they are fascinating. Matt’s Guitar Shop is honored to be the custodian of an exceptional 1960 example, nicknamed the “Mize Burst.” In impeccable cosmetic condition and with a mesmerizing top, this stunning Les Paul with two double-white pickups is a guitar that is...

As Christie’s held the impressive auction of Jeff Beck’s instruments on January 23, 2025, some of the most important guitars in recent music history were dispersed. The musician, who passed away in 2023, left his mark with his unparalleled sense of innovation and virtuosic approach to the electric guitar. According to both fans and musicians,...