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Musical Treasure Found as Guitar Firms Face Crisis

7/23/2025

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James Taylor, a guitarist from Brighton, might have stumbled upon a treasure—John Lennon’s Fender Deluxe amp, snagged for under £3,000. In a stark contrast, Fernandes Guitars faces bankruptcy once more, drowning in nearly $4.9 million of debt. Adding to the somber news, John Hornby Skewes & Co. is shutting its doors after more than 60 years, following the founder's passing.

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James Taylor, a guitarist from Brighton, might have stumbled upon a treasure—John Lennon’s Fender Deluxe amp, snagged for under £3,000. In a stark contrast, Fernandes Guitars faces bankruptcy once more, drowning in nearly $4.9 million of debt. Adding to the somber news, John Hornby Skewes & Co. is shutting its doors after more than 60 years, following the founder's passing.