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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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  • Tweed Dream: The Fender 5F10 Harvard

    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...

    3 min read

  • What’s The Deal With PAF’s?

    For those familiar with the electric guitar, you’ve certainly heard the term “humbucker” in regards to pickups. These double-coil pickups differ greatly from their single-coil ancestors in both sound and...

    5 min read

  • Why Sell Your Guitar To Imperial Vintage?

    Selling a guitar can be a big decision. In some cases, it’s not always just about the instrument but the memories and personal value attached to it. Maybe you have...

    4 min read

  • In The Shop: 1966 Epiphone Casino Olive Drab

    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,...

    5 min read

  • An Underrated Icon: The Guild Starfire

    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...

    4 min read

  • No Stairway! The Historical Gibson EDS-1275

    The Gibson EDS-1275 is one of the most iconic guitars in the history of rock music. Often referred to as the “Gibson Double Neck,” this unique instrument has captured the...

    4 min read

  • Timeless Tones: The Legacy and Impact of the Fender Deluxe Reverb

    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...

    4 min read

  • How Did We Buy This 1953 Fender Precision Bass?

    Here at IVG, folks come by selling vintage instruments for all kinds of different reasons, and we’re here to help make the process easier. In some cases, they could simply...

    4 min read

  • Blast From The Past: Epiphone’s New USA Collection Coronets

    In today’s world, its becoming more unusual to see a newly offered or reintroduced model from Gibson or Epiphone. I mean, let’s be honest. They’ve graced us with many iterations...

    4 min read

  • The Legend Of The Gibson Futura Prototype

    The Gibson Futura is a lesser-known, yet highly intriguing guitar model that you might call a long lost sibling to the more familiar Explorer and Flying V models of the...

    4 min read

  • In The Shop: 1945 Martin D-18

    We’re always buying guitars, amps and basses here at IVG. But it’s not everyday that we get to see 40’s Martins come through the door. So today we’re excited to...

    4 min read