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1943 Gibson J-45 Banner
The Gibson J-45 model acoustic guitar was introduced in the summer of 1942 as an update for the J-35. It sported Gibson’s new gold script logo and a flashy banner on the...
Vintage 1946 Fender Model 26 woody guitar amplifier
The Fender Model 26 DeLuxe guitar amplifier was the middle size of the first three production amplifiers for the newly established Fender Electric Instrument Company after Doc Kaufman left K&F...
How to Date Fender and Gibson guitars with potentiometer codes
Did you know that the parts inside your vintage electric guitar will likely have manufacturing date codes? These parts, if original, are one date point that vintage guitar shops...
More Vibe Than A 335 | Vintage 1967 Epiphone E360T Riviera!
1960s Epiphones are some of my favorite vintage guitars because they kind of break the “collectible vintage guitar” rules for pricing. Their quality is every bit as high as Gibson...
Have a look inside a vintage 1966 Fender Jaguar electric guitar
This vintage 1966 Fender Jaguar has just come in from the basement of the original owner. It is in original, as found condition and shows no signs of modification or...
1967 Gibson ES-345 TDC
I'm always looking for clean vintage Gibson electric guitars but I especially love the ES-345 model. Are you looking to sell a vintage Gibson electric guitar? I'd love to check...
1967 Gretsch 6187 Viking
"It's here! It's the Viking - the newest and most advanced guitar by Gretsch. Virtually the guitar with everything, this 17" double cutaway hollow body offers features only available...
Vintage Silvertone 1382L / Kay Thin Twin
We're thrilled to have had this mint 1956 Silvertone 1382L in the shop. The 1382 was manufactured by Kay in Chicago but rebranded for distribution through the Sears catalog in...
Vintage 1955 Gibson Les Paul Model goldtop Factory Refinish and Update in 1969
I'm always looking to buy vintage Gibson Les Paul guitars but I especially love the Les Pauls with beautiful gold finish from the mid 1950s. Please contact me here if...
1956 Gibson Les Paul Jr
This killer 1956 Gibson Les Paul Junior came through the shop a few years ago. It was a joy to play! I'm always looking for clean vintage Gibson Les...
Have a look inside this vintage 1966 Fender Jaguar electric guitar
Vintage Fender guitars were some of the most commonly modified, refinished, and played guitars out there so it's important to be able to identify original aspects and non-original modifications and...
"CUSTOM MADE" Plaque On Vintage Gibson ES-335tdc
1964 Gibson ES-335tdc The CUSTOM MADE plaque on Bigsby equipped, early to mid Gibson ES guitars was a little misleading but still a cool looking feature. It was used to...