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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
