Imperial Vintage Guitars
Vintage instruments, honestly represented
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Guitar neck shapes, often referred to as “neck profiles,” play a crucial role in determining how a guitar feels and responds in a player’s hands. The shape of the neck...
Those with an affinity for archtop guitars are usually quite familiar with iconic Gibson guitars such as the ES-175, ES-335, and signature models such as the Johnny Smith, Barney Kessel,...
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...
When it comes to original Fender instruments, no two are exactly alike. With hand-shaped neck profiles, differing weights, discrepancies between hand-wound pickups, there’s so much variation between two guitars that...
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...
Who doesn’t enjoy the sound of a Marshall? England’s rock and roll hall of fame brand has been amplifying the world since the early 60’s, but which of them offer...
We just love when a new Gibson Custom shipment is heading our way. And this one is something we’ve been patiently waiting for some time. Well it’s finally here! Fresh...
