Mark Agnesi Talks Buying Vintage Guitars With Mike Campbell from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

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.

ABOUT GIBSON BRANDS

[martydibergi]

i saved 7 years and bought a1025 indigo blue 335 that i love. my son asked me for my mint 1972 335 about 15 years ago and I gave it to him. I couldn’t ask for it back so I had to save up and bought this one. I did some extra teaching at summer school to help save for this one and I’m so grateful for my job and being able to purchase this guitar. i miss the students. they were sincere and liked learning, made my job happy,

[thisistimwoods]

Guys, please consider bringing back the one pickup melody maker. It would also be awesome in red wine or walnut

[timothycormier]

Hahahahaha I’ve been going back and watching a few of these “collection” videos and there’s this one common denominator with all of these guys. No, I’m not buying anything anymore…. But 😂 if something were to come up…then I’d probably buy it. Too funny! I love it!

[TeleTonemonkey]

I don’t think of them as investments, more a privilege to own, getting money back or even taking a loss is like hiring or paying for the privilege of looking after a beautiful guitar for while. You should never take a total bath on any guitar.
I learned on a Satellite Strat plugged in to a stereo, my son picks up a Gretsch or an R9 when he goes in to my office! 😮😅

[marcop]

An investment?
How could I ever sell a vintage Les Paul that I owned, played and loved?
(That is if I ever owned one)

[DoubleSixx]

Lol. I would like Gibson to gimmie one. Wink

[brownriceprod]

if the value of a dollar drops in half over 30 years and you get double your money then you didn't make any money.

[KnexofPNW]

Hello first view and comment also my cousin works for gibson