vintage guitar
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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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...
Three Quarter Stunners: The Gibson ES-140
The Gibson ES-140 is a notable entry in the long list of Gibson “Electric Spanish” or “ES” guitars, distinguished by its unique design and historical significance. Launched in the early...
(SOLD!): 1959 Epiphone Coronet
Here at IVG, we’re always looking to buy nice examples of vintage golden era guitars. And every so often, they fly out the door almost as soon as they come...
The Fender Bass V: An Oddity Lost In Time
These days its not uncommon to see both guitars and basses featuring one or more strings, and with many manufacturers catering to the needs of players of a wide variety...
In The Shop: 1963 Gibson Southern Jumbo
Who doesn’t love a vintage Gibson flat top? Especially one that looks stunning, sounds incredible, and is a dream to play. Well, we’ve got one here for you to feast...
How Did We Buy This?: 1964 Fender Telecaster
Here at IVG, buying guitars is what we do best! And while we carry new products from major manufacturers like Fender, Gretsch and Gibson, nothing puts a smile on our...
Amplifier Hour: Tube Vs. Solid-State
When it comes to navigating the various options available for amps, it can be a confusing and overwhelming task to soak in all the information out there. At the end...
