Fender
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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What’s The Deal With The Fender Princeton?
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...
From Student To Stage: Exploring The Fender Musicmaster And Duo Sonic
The Fender Musicmaster and Duo-Sonic are two iconic electric guitars that have left a lasting impact on the music industry. These models were introduced in the late 1950s and have...
Vintage Guitar Authentication: How to Spot Fakes and Replicas
Vintage guitars hold a special allure for musicians and collectors alike. These instruments not only carry a rich musical history but also possess significant monetary value. However, the vintage guitar...
What’s The Deal With Tonewoods?
When it comes to the construction of a guitar, the choice of tonewood plays a pivotal role in shaping the sound. Tonewoods are the types of wood used for the...
Spotlight: 1954 Fender Telecaster with Bigsby B-16 Vibrato
Gabrinetti, Burbank Shop Manager While I do enjoy dabbling in the odd and obscure as much as the next millennial, this week we’re going to get into the good stuff....
What’s The Deal With “Player Grade” Guitars?
These guitars are among of the best playing vintage deals that we encounter here in the shop — it’s just important to know exactly what you’re getting yourself into.
Bet On The Benson
What do Tim Henson and George Benson have in common? Ibanez artist models.
The Offset: Fender’s Fresh Frontrunners
The further we move into the uncertain future, one fact is becoming increasingly obvious — the offset body is Fender’s undisputed head of the pack.
How To Sell Your Vintage Guitar
We buy guitars of all shapes and sizes every day in our Four brick-and-mortar shops — here are some of the factors we consider before pulling out the checkbook.
