Steve Lukather’s 1951 Esquire: a rare and heavily used instrument by ‘Luke’ now available (‘Toto IV’ and much more)
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…
Buddy Guy – Chicago Blues and Guitars
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…
Slash – The Exhibition: A Retrospective Event in Collaboration with Ash Hudson
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 Mize Burst on stage with Blackberry Smoke and Marcus King
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...
Jeff Beck Auction: The Collection of an Unparalleled Genius and Virtuoso Experimenter at Christie’s
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,...
The Kaleo exhibition: private concert and exceptional retrospective of Matt’s Guitar Shop
On November 19th, the grand opening night of the Kaleo exhibition took place. Conceived as an intimate acoustic performance, it brought together fans from across Europe to listen to J.J. Julius Son for a few songs. Between setlists from the Payback Tour and stage guitars, we were able to present our poster created especially for the event....
Deryck Whibley plays Steve Jones’ Gibson Les Paul Custom for Sum 41’s final European concert.
After Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day and Yungblud last summer, it was time for @deryckwhibley of Sum 41 to play Steve Jones’ 1974 Les Paul Custom during Sum 41’s final concert in Europe. A great admirer of the Sex Pistols, he was eager to perform on the guitar of one of his biggest inspirations. In front of 42,500 eager spectators at Paris’s...
2024 Retrospective
Kaleo Private Concert
Marcus King
Marcus King plays Freddy King’s legendary guitar (from Matt’s Guitar Shop’s Iconic Collection).
Collection
Come and discover Matt’s Guitar Shop’s iconic collection.
Matt and Rory Gallagher
Matt and Rory Gallagher’s 1961 Fender Stratocaster ! (sold for 1 million to ireland’s national musem).
Yungblug plays the legendary Sex Pistols guitar at Musilac
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SLASH Exhibition at Matt’s Guitar Shop
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