pre-CBS Fender guitars custom color chart 1964

The pre-CBS Fender custom color chart from 1964!

The pre-CBS Fender Fine Electric Instruments color chart! This color chart is from 1964. I received this rare bit of Fender paper with a 1964 Fender Jaguar that was factory...
Vintage Fender Telecaster - 1952!

Vintage Fender Telecaster - 1952!

Here's a neat story about two ladies that ended up with a special guitar - a Fender Telecaster from 1952. It's a common enough thing in the vintage guitar world....
Vintage Guitar Library: Vintage Fender Book

Vintage Guitar Library: Vintage Fender Book

I received a question on Instagram last week asking "Where can we find out more about our guitars? Websites? Forums?" There are some great websites and forums about vintage guitars...
2019 Vintage Guitar Price Guide

2019 Vintage Guitar Price Guide

It's October in the vintage guitar world which means there's a new price guide. You can pick one up for yourself here: 2019 Vintage Guitar Price Guide. Contact me here...
Vintage Fender Princeton Reverb: replacement speakers

Vintage Fender Princeton Reverb: replacement speakers

The Fender Princeton Reverb might be the most versatile Fender amp ever made- it can growl like Tweed era Fender or sing sweet cleans like Silverface Fender. Dress the rest...
1952 Fender Telecaster - Barn Find

1952 Fender Telecaster - Barn Find

Leo Fender's Broadcaster, later renamed the Telecaster, wasn't the first solid body/Spanish style electric guitar. It was the first commercially successful solid body electric Spanish guitar. Its design was so...
Fender Jazzmaster guitars 1960 1962 1966 1971

Fender Jazzmasters! 1960, 1962, 1966, 1971

  This clean but lightly faded 1960 Fender Jazzmaster guitar came in and went out of the shop a few years back. I was thrilled to have it! It's one...
Fender's Princeton Reverb-Amp!

Fender's Princeton Reverb-Amp!

1964 was a transitional year for the entire Fender amplifier line. All amplifiers were now covered in a new black material that was striking in appearance and extremely sturdy: black...
"Should I buy a tweed Fender Champ if I already have a blackface Champ?"

"Should I buy a tweed Fender Champ if I already have a blackface Champ?"

I recently received this question from a friend: "Hey John, As my most trusted source on music equipment, can you help me understand if I should purchase a tweed fender...
Vintage Guitar Library: book suggestion on vintage Fender Telecaster guitars

Vintage Guitar Library: book suggestion on vintage Fender Telecaster guitars

Looking for a good book suggestion for Father's Day? If your dad likes vintage Fender Telecaster guitars then here is an idea for you. I've been building my vintage guitar...
Vintage Fender Guitars: 1965

Vintage Fender Guitars: 1965

1965 was a transitional year at the Fender Electric Instrument Co which became Fender Musical Instrument Co by the end of the year. Leo Fender finalized the sale of his...
Vintage 1960 and 1961 Fender Jazzmaster electric guitars

Vintage Fender Jazzmaster Guitars - 1960 and 1961

The Fender Jazzmaster electric guitar is one of my favorite instruments ever made. These two examples from 1960 and 1961 came through the shop a few years ago and are...