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A Closer Look At Fender’s ‘Fullerton’ American Vintage Reissues Of The 1980’s

A Closer Look At Fender’s ‘Fullerton’ American Vintage Reissues Of The 1980’s
The Fender Fullerton Reissue guitars from the represent a historical moment of the company’s 1980’s production period. A time when Fender looked back to its roots in an effort to recapture the magic of its original 1950s and 60’s models, the iconic Stratocaster and Telecaster, while also responding to growing interest in vintage […] Continue reading: A Closer Look At Fender’s ‘Fullerton’ American Vintage Reissues Of The 1980’s

Tweed Dream: The Fender 5F10 Harvard

Tweed Dream: The Fender 5F10 Harvard
Fender tweed amps of the 1950’s have become world renowned tools for recording, live performance, and even at-home practicing. Original models are now high-value collector’s items and Fender has since introduced many newer amps sporting the ‘tweed look’, though with modern updates and features. There’s also plenty of modern Fender vintage-style reissues such […] Continue reading: Tweed Dream: The Fender 5F10 Harvard

What’s The Deal With PAF’s?

What’s The Deal With PAF’s?
For those familiar with the electric guitar, you’ve certainly heard the term “humbucker” in regards to pickups. These double-coil pickups differ greatly from their single-coil ancestors in both sound and aesthetics. These days, there is a wide variety of humbuckers available for practically any purpose. But what are the original humbuckers to rule […] Continue reading: What’s The Deal With PAF’s?

How Did We Buy This 1953 Fender Precision Bass?

How Did We Buy This 1953 Fender Precision Bass?
Here at IVG, folks come by selling vintage instruments for all kinds of different reasons, and we’re here to help make the process easier. In some cases, they could simply use some extra cash, or maybe they’re trading up for something in-store that catches their eye. Today we’ll tell you a bit about […] Continue reading: How Did We Buy This 1953 Fender Precision Bass?

The Legend Of The Gibson Futura Prototype

The Legend Of The Gibson Futura Prototype
The Gibson Futura is a lesser-known, yet highly intriguing guitar model that you might call a long lost sibling to the more familiar Explorer and Flying V models of the late 1950’s. Emerging as a prototype in 1957 for the NAMM show, the Futura was part of Gibson’s ambitious “Modernist” series, which also […] Continue reading: The Legend Of The Gibson Futura Prototype

Taking A Closer Look: The Danelectro Longhorn Bass

Taking A Closer Look: The Danelectro Longhorn Bass
The Danelectro Longhorn is a charming and unique instrument when it comes to electric bass guitars, known for its distinctive design, unique sound, and cultural impact. Since its introduction in the late 1950s, the Longhorn has been celebrated for its quirky aesthetics and practical playability, making it a favorite among a variety of […] Continue reading: Taking A Closer Look: The Danelectro Longhorn Bass

(SOLD!): 1959 Epiphone Coronet

(SOLD!): 1959 Epiphone Coronet
Here at IVG, we’re always looking to buy nice examples of vintage golden era guitars. And every so often, they fly out the door almost as soon as they come in! This one in particular didn’t last more than 2 days before it was off to a new home. But thankfully we got […] Continue reading: (SOLD!): 1959 Epiphone Coronet

Amplifier Hour: Tube Vs. Solid-State

Amplifier Hour: Tube Vs. Solid-State
When it comes to navigating the various options available for amps, it can be a confusing and overwhelming task to soak in all the information out there. At the end of the day, nobody wants to plug in and sound BAD (unless of course, they do?). But the route to achieve your optimal […] Continue reading: Amplifier Hour: Tube Vs. Solid-State