1960s
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 Bass V: An Oddity Lost In Time
These days its not uncommon to see both guitars and basses featuring one or more strings, and with many manufacturers catering to the needs of players of a wide variety...
In The Shop: 1963 Gibson Southern Jumbo
Who doesn’t love a vintage Gibson flat top? Especially one that looks stunning, sounds incredible, and is a dream to play. Well, we’ve got one here for you to feast...
How Did We Buy This?: 1964 Fender Telecaster
Here at IVG, buying guitars is what we do best! And while we carry new products from major manufacturers like Fender, Gretsch and Gibson, nothing puts a smile on our...
Gibson Vibrato Tailpieces Explained
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...
What’s The Deal With Fender Reverb Units?
We’ve all heard the sounds of lush reverb effects on our favorite music. Whether it’s found on a twangy surf instrumental or the vocal track of a great singer, you’ll...
Unleashing The Power Of The Gibson SG Special
Most of those familiar with electric guitars of the 60’s will be familiar with Gibson’s legendary SG line. The unique shape, striking aesthetic appeal, and world renowned tone made the...
The Gretsch 6126 Astro-Jet: A Sixties Space-Age Gem
The “Space Race” of the 1950’s and 60’s extended far beyond a quest to explore the outer world, but also seeped into the subconscious of popular culture and created a...
From Student To Stage: Harmony Guitars
Vintage Harmony guitars hold a unique allure in the guitar world, revered for their distinct sound, unique designs, and rich history. Founded in 1892 in Chicago, Harmony Company quickly became...
In The Shop: 1968 Gibson ES-330TD
Few instruments exude the elegance and musical versatility of the Gibson “ES” guitars. The ES-330 model in particular is a longtime favorite of players and collectors, and its not hard...
Merry Melodies: The Gibson Melody Maker
In the rich history of Gibson guitars, there’s several well known instruments that hold iconic status and historical significance. Today we’re going to delve a bit into the origins, evolution,...
The Jangle of Legends: The Rickenbacker 12-String Guitar
by Randy “ToneMaster” Thompson The Rickenbacker 12-String guitar, often hailed as the “jangle box” or the “sound of the ’60s,” stands as an iconic instrument that has left an indelible...
In The Shop: 1963 Fender Jaguar
In the shop today is a rather unique guitar that we’re very pleased to be offering. Take a good look, because you may not see another one like it for...
