Imperial Vintage Guitars
Vintage instruments, honestly represented
What comes across the bench, and what it tells us. Instruments, history, and the details that decide what something is worth.
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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...
Tweed Fenders, blackface Fenders, plexi Marshalls, the AC30, and the names behind them — plus what we check before an amp earns floor space.
Pre-CBS means a Fender built before CBS bought the company in January 1965 — here is what changed at the factory, what the premium pays for, and what the term...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Vintage Gibson guitars of the 1950’s and 60’s are renowned for their craftsmanship, tonal qualities, and historical significance to the musical world. Among the various features that contribute to their...
Here at IVG, we’re usually buying and trading guitars on a daily basis. And we’re proud purveyors of both used and new offerings from many of your favorite major manufacturers....
