Selling
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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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...
In The Shop: 1976 Travis Bean TB1000S
Well, folks. Another stunning 70’s oddity has come into our possession. And I mean oddity with the utmost respect and admiration. I’m quite a fan of these. They’re not for...
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...
Know Your Neck Profile: A Quick Guide
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...
In The Shop: 1962 Gibson L-5CESN
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,...
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...
In The Shop: 1964 Fender Stratocaster Charcoal Frost Metallic
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...
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...
The Amps Heard Round The World: Marshall JCM 800 Series
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...
Just Landed: Gibson Custom Shop M2M ’63 Les Paul SG Custom Red Fox VOS
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...
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...
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...
