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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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...
Tweed Fenders, blackface Fenders, plexi Marshalls, the AC30, and the names behind them — plus what we check before an amp earns floor space.
When it comes to electric guitars and basses, Fender is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and has been for the last 60 plus years. But it all began with...
Who doesn’t enjoy the sound of a Marshall? England’s rock and roll hall of fame brand has been amplifying the world since the early 60’s, but which of them offer...
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...
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...
In the last few decades, both recording and live sound practices have relied on close-miking amps to achieve the desired sound, allowing guitar players to leave their 100-watt stacks at...
The Fender Bassman stands as one of Fender’s biggest homeruns in their long history of amplifier production. It’s been an integral part of audio electronic history, with a legacy that...
When it comes to choosing an amplifier, there’s an infinite sea of options and specs to explore. From enormous powerhouse Marshall stacks to the crisp and clean sounds of a...
by Randy “ToneMaster” Thompson Greetings, fellow sonic pilgrims and tone enthusiasts! Prepare to embark on an exhilarating journey through the corridors of sound, as we unveil a brand-new chapter in...
The Fender Princeton amplifier holds a storied history that dates back to the 1940s, making it one of Fender’s oldest and most enduring models. Over the years, this iconic amplifier...
