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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If you’re sitting on a vintage guitar, whether it’s a family heirloom, a long-forgotten instrument collecting dust, or a prized piece you’re finally ready to part with — you’re likely wondering the best way to sell it. Do you list it online? Try your luck at...
Same-day collection offers start with an inventory walk — here is what our buyers look at, piece by piece.
Originality, condition, era, case, and channel — the five things that actually set a vintage guitar's price.
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...
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...
In the world of music, there are some artists who hold such a legendary status, that any instrument they touched become artifacts of lore and myth. One of the biggest,...
One of the best parts of the vintage guitar world is all the great people you get to meet. And with many years in the business, we’re fortunate to be...
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...
Gibson is one of the most iconic names in the world of stringed instruments. And while the company is synonymous with quality acoustic and electric guitars, their mandolins also hold...
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,...
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...
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,...
