Gibson
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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Gibson Custom Colors: A Vibrant Palette For A New Era
Vintage Gibson instruments are well known for their exceptional craftsmanship and classic designs, but what about their distinctive range of custom colors? While many tend to think of Fender when...
First In Flight: A Quick Look At The Gibson Flying V
The Gibson Flying V is one of those designs unlike anything else out there. It’s a guitar so iconic that you might even recognize it if you’re completely unfamiliar with...
In The Shop: 1972 Gibson Les Paul Recording
It doesn’t take very long for new guitar players to hear the name “Gibson Les Paul”, as it remains one of, if not the most popular and revered electric guitars...
The Resonance of Time: Exploring the Vintage Charm of Gibson Bass Guitars
by Randy “ToneMaster” Thompson Vintage Gibson bass guitars stand as iconic symbols of musical history, echoing the timeless resonance of their carefully crafted designs. From the thunderous grooves of rock...
In The Shop: 1939 Gibson ES-150
The Gibson ES-150 is a well-known and rather historically important model in the world of Gibson instruments. Launched in the mid 1930s, this hollow-body electric guitar revolutionized music, becoming the...
In The Shop: 1950 Gibson J-45
From body sizes, tone woods, scale lengths and so on, the world of acoustic guitars offers players many options to choose from when selecting their ideal instrument. And while there’s...
Surround Sounds: The Stereo Guitar Revolution
The 1960s were a transformative period in the world of electric guitars, marked by groundbreaking innovations and the emergence of several iconic models that would steer the course of modern...
In The Shop: 1964 Epiphone Coronet
We’re never short on cool vintage pieces here at IVG, and between our 4 shops across Southern California, we occasionally come across guitars owned and played by some of music’s...
Choosing Your Pickups: P-90’s
We all know that pickups are an essential component to defining a guitar sound. But with so many options to choose from, how can we be sure we’re using the...
Mini Madness: The Tale Of The Gibson Les Paul Deluxe
Ah, the Les Paul Deluxe. Another offering from Gibson’s “Norlin Era” that made its way to the big stage, being played in front of massive audiences, and even featured on...
‘S’ Marks The Spot: The Gibson L-5S
If you’ve ever been in the market for a 70’s Gibson, you’ve certainly come across your typical Les Pauls, SG’s, 335’s and Firebird models and their many variations. But the...
In The Shop: 1957 Gibson Les Paul Custom
Here at IVG, we strive to source and offer the highest quality vintage guitars we can get our hands on. While we’re happy to deal in our wide selection of...
