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.
What we tell first-time vintage buyers about budget, originality, and the questions to ask before money changes hands.
The case, era and condition shorthand used in Imperial Vintage Guitars listings, decoded with what each term means for a guitar's value.
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...
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,...
One of the best parts of the vintage guitar world is all the great people you get to meet. And with many years in the business, we’re fortunate to be...
Gibson is one of the most iconic names in the world of stringed instruments. And while the company is synonymous with quality acoustic and electric guitars, their mandolins also hold...
One of the most common requests we get at the shop is, do we offer appraisals on instruments? Well the answer is yes! With decades of experience in buying, selling,...
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...
