The question of how to get the vintage vibe from your guitar is getting more complex by the year. A high-end reissue should be an obvious choice for the vintage guitar fan who can’t afford the real deal. But, as usual, things aren’t quite that simple. Just to muddy the waters further, the price of the most prestigious reissues is climbing to be almost on a par with tatty examples of the real thing. This doesn’t hold true of the most sought-after electrics, such as sunburst Les Pauls from the late 50s, but get into Gibson’s less-prized 60s models and the picture changes. For example, a 1961 Les Paul/SG Custom with maybe a refin or some other non-original details can often be found for around the same price as an aged Custom Shop version.