In this excerpt from GTV's The Collection, with Mike Campbell, host Mark Agnesi chats with the legendary Mike Campbell from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers about the world of vintage guitar collecting - of which Mike is VERY experienced in, having owned many guitars over the years. Watch as Mike shares his thoughts on why buying the right vintage Gibsons is not only a passion but a smart investment, explaining how the value of these iconic instruments continues to grow over time and how you can eventually hand them down to your family.
In the full interview, Mike explains the personal significance behind his collection of incredible guitars, including his prized Gibson Firebird guitar, his 1959 Les Paul and how he eventually wants to get a Gibson 335, showcases his recent addition of a 345, while revealing the one guitar that’s still on his radar—a 355.
Throughout the conversation with Mark Agneis and the full episode which is available now over at Gibston TV, Mike reflects on the sentimental and financial aspects of guitar collecting, sharing stories from his career and giving a behind-the-scenes look at the guitars that helped shape some of the greatest hits in rock history - chances are you've heard a LOT of his guitars in your own record collection. If you love vintage and rare guitar collections, and love music, you'll LOVE this episde of The Collection as we get an incredible backstage look at the guitar collection of one of rock's most celebrated guitarists and the stories that they have picked up over the years.
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