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The Vintage Gibson ES-335 Value Guide: 1958 - 1969
This appraisal guide for vintage Gibson ES-335 guitars made during the late 1950s through the 1960s will help you understand how they are evaluated by year, color, features, condition, and originality.
The 1953 Fender Telecaster Guide: Price, Features, and Authentication
This 1953 Fender Telecaster with original Blond finish and black pickguard is one of the finest vintage guitars to come through the shop this year! It's in really spectacular condition...
The 1958 Gibson Les Paul Standard Goldtop & Sunburst: History, Value, and Features
Gibson's Les Paul Standard was at its peak during the transitional year of 1958. The classic Goldtop finish that model was introduced with only 6 years earlier was updated...
Original 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard Found Under the Bed in Texas
If you spent time looking at vintage guitars on social media this past spring, you may have come across the story of how this 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard came out from under the bed outside of Houston, Texas. You'd be smart to be skeptical about that story, but I can confirm that in this case it's actually true.
1958 Fender Stratocaster Value, Specs, and Dating
After owning six different 1958 Fender Stratocasters, I'm convinced that it's the year of the best value for guitar players out of all 1950s Strats. By 1958, Fender's Stratocaster model...
WBHM Features True Vintage Guitar’s 1960 Violet Fender Jazzmaster Discovery
I'm thrilled to see WBHM 90.3’s story about this amazing discovery posted by Birmingham's own local NPR station. Thanks very much to Alli Patton for coming to the shop and...
This 1959 Gibson ES-345 With Hang Tags and Pictures With Its Original Owner!
This amazing 1959 Gibson ES-345 T just came through my shop from the daughter and granddaughter of its original owner from Wisconsin! It's amazing example from the first year of...
Where to Find the Serial Number on a Fender Guitar (6 Common Locations)
Where to Find the Serial Number on a Fender Guitar (6 Common Locations) If you're trying to figure out what year your Fender guitar was made, the first step is...
True Vintage Guitar Interview with James Spann
True Vintage Guitar Featured on Spanning Alabama with James Spann James Spann recently stopped by True Vintage Guitar in downtown Birmingham for an episode of Spanning Alabama. In the interview,...
Where To Find Your Gibson Guitar's Serial Number
Where to Find a Gibson Serial Number (Solid Body, Hollow/Semi-Hollow, and Acoustic) Let me help you find the serial number on a vintage Gibson guitar so you can find out...
1959 Gibson ES-335 Thin Top We Bought in Niagara Falls
1959 Gibson ES-335 Sunburst Thin Top Every now and then, a truly special guitar crosses my path—one that stops me in my tracks and reminds me why I do what...
1956 Fender Stratocaster Value & Appraisal Guide
How Much Is a 1956 Fender Stratocaster Worth? Every vintage guitar has a story to tell, but this 1956 Fender Stratocaster that came through my shop recently had nearly a...