IVG Blog
What comes across the bench, and what it tells us. Instruments, history, and the details that decide what something is worth.
150 entries
What’s The Deal With Tonewoods?
When it comes to the construction of a guitar, the choice of tonewood plays a pivotal role in shaping the sound. Tonewoods are the types of wood used for the...
What’s The Deal With Silvertone Guitars?
Silvertone guitars hold a special place in the hearts of musicians and collectors alike. With their distinctive designs and unique tonal qualities, these instruments have left an indelible mark on...
Unleashing the Melodic Potential: Exploring the Different Types of Guitar Strings
When it comes to creating beautiful melodies and captivating rhythms on the guitar, the strings you choose play a crucial role in shaping your sound. Each type of guitar string...
What’s The Deal With Fingerboard Radius?
Fingerboard radius is a critical aspect of guitar that is one of the main influences on playability, comfort, and overall performance. It refers to the curvature of the fingerboard, determining...
The History of Vintage Guitars: Exploring the Origins
Vintage guitars have a special allure that captures the hearts of musicians, collectors, and enthusiasts alike. These iconic instruments not only produce beautiful melodies but also carry the weight of...
Do Rare Guitars Even Matter?
Rare guitars are a tough subject to unpack, but we can start with a simple adage: just because something is rare, doesn’t necessarily mean it’s valuable.
Spotlight: 1954 Fender Telecaster with Bigsby B-16 Vibrato
Gabrinetti, Burbank Shop Manager While I do enjoy dabbling in the odd and obscure as much as the next millennial, this week we’re going to get into the good stuff....
What’s The Deal With “Player Grade” Guitars?
These guitars are among of the best playing vintage deals that we encounter here in the shop — it’s just important to know exactly what you’re getting yourself into.
Bet On The Benson
What do Tim Henson and George Benson have in common? Ibanez artist models.
What’s the Deal with Vintage Italian Guitars?
Finding the right balance of comfort and cool on a dime can be a precarious game of trial and error, but in the carousel of vintage guitars in and out...
How To Sell Your Guitar Collection
Hell has frozen over. The day has finally come — you realized you have too many guitars. Your storage unit is overflowing and your wife is threatening divorce. You need...
The Offset: Fender’s Fresh Frontrunners
The further we move into the uncertain future, one fact is becoming increasingly obvious — the offset body is Fender’s undisputed head of the pack.
