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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In the world of music, there are some artists who hold such a legendary status, that any instrument they touched become artifacts of lore and myth. One of the biggest, and perhaps most well-known guitar players of all time was Jimi Hendrix. A man who needs...
Tweed Fenders, blackface Fenders, plexi Marshalls, the AC30, and the names behind them — plus what we check before an amp earns floor space.
The case, era and condition shorthand used in Imperial Vintage Guitars listings, decoded with what each term means for a guitar's value.
A refinished guitar loses collector value but none of its playability — here is how we tell finishes apart, what you can check yourself, and how the listing language works.
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...
There’s no telling what we might get at the store. We love selling guitars of course, but we love buying them even more! This guitar is just all around stunning,...
When it comes to guitarists, most people prefer to have an arsenal of different instruments to suit their needs on-stage or in the studio. The right tool for the right...
The Gibson EDS-1275 is one of the most iconic guitars in the history of rock music. Often referred to as the “Gibson Double Neck,” this unique instrument has captured the...
Effects pedals are a mainstay in many musicians rigs. Players today have almost infinite options of preamp pedals, distortions, overdrives, and fuzzes to choose from to sculpt their sound. But...
Those with an affinity for archtop guitars are usually quite familiar with iconic Gibson guitars such as the ES-175, ES-335, and signature models such as the Johnny Smith, Barney Kessel,...
When it comes to original Fender instruments, no two are exactly alike. With hand-shaped neck profiles, differing weights, discrepancies between hand-wound pickups, there’s so much variation between two guitars that...
We just love when a new Gibson Custom shipment is heading our way. And this one is something we’ve been patiently waiting for some time. Well it’s finally here! Fresh...
