The Gibson: Southern Jumbo 1942-1965

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...
Want to buy: vintage Ibanez 10 series pedals!

Want to buy: vintage Ibanez 10 series pedals!

We're always on the hunt for vintage Ibanez effects and guitars made in the 1970s up until the mid 1980s. One group of effects we're looking for right now: clean...
The BEST case for vintage Gibson J-45, Southern Jumbo, J-50, and other slope shoulder dreanoughts

The BEST case for vintage Gibson J-45, Southern Jumbo, J-50, and other slope shoulder dreanoughts

I get a lot of questions about where to get the best replacement case for vintage Gibson slope shoulder dreadnoughts (J-45, Southern Jumbo, SJ, Country Western, J-50, J-35, and similar)....
Vintage 1958 Gibson Les Paul Junior electric guitar

Vintage Gibson Les Paul Junior (Jr!)

Gibson debuted an entry level solid body guitar in 1954 and called it the Les Paul Junior! It featured a solid Mahogany body with no Maple cap and a flat...
1928 Martin 00-28 video!

1928 Martin 00-28 video!

I'm continually amazed by this little box. It's in lovely condition and ready for the studio, stage, or collection. Here's a small taste of what it sounds like. We hope...
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...
Seth Lover's Humbucking pickups

Seth Lover's Humbucking pickups

Seth Lover's love of electronics lead to along and very productive career at both Gibson and Fender. While at each company, Lover designed a pickup that change the sound of the electric...
SG or Les Paul?

SG or Les Paul?

We posted this graphic on our Facebook page to highlight a little known fact about the transition from "Les Paul" to "SG". Gibson Special model was the first in the...
c. 1945 Gibson J-45 Banner

c. 1945 Gibson J-45 Banner

We made it through the move and now we're back up and running. This dusty banner Gibson J-45 has just landed here at the shop. The banner era Gibson guitars...
Enjoying every minute with this 1957 Gibson Les Paul Jr!

Enjoying every minute with this 1957 Gibson Les Paul Jr!

  This is another one that I'm so tempted to keep! This 1957 Gibson Les Paul Jr has just come out of retirement and is ready for another life in...