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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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How To Sell A Guitar Collection: A Step By Step Guide
Selling a guitar collection can be a significant undertaking, especially if you’ve amassed a diverse or valuable assortment over the years. Whether you’re downsizing, shifting musical interests, or simply looking...
Offset Analysis: The Fender Jazzmaster
The Jazzmaster is a classic Fender solidbody electric renowned for its distinctive tone, sleek design, and rich history. Since its introduction in 1958, this instrument has become one of Fender’s...
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...
Bridging Tones: The Unwavering Versatility of the Fender Bass VI
The Fender Bass VI is a unique and versatile instrument that has lives in its own world, so to speak. Born out of the desire to bridge the gap between...
The Fender Princeton: A Compact Powerhouse That Echoes Through The Decades
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 Difference Between : Fender Precision And Jazz Basses
Good afternoon, folks. Today we’ll be embarking on a bit of an investigative dive into two of Fender’s most important electric bass models, the Precision and Jazz Bass. In this...
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...
The Timeless Elegance and Rich Heritage of Classical Guitars
by Randy “ToneMaster” Thompson Classical guitars, with their nylon strings, warm tones, and timeless designs, stand as a testament to the enduring legacy of classical music. Rooted in centuries of...
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.