Tag: fender
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How Did We Buy This 1974 Fender Stratocaster?
By C. One of the best parts of the vintage guitar world is all the great people you get to meet. And with many years in the business, we’re fortunate to be able to call our shop home to musicians from all over. This is a story about how we recently acquired this 1974 Fender…
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Mando Moments: Delving Into Gibson’s Golden Era Mandolin Models
By C. Gibson is one of the most iconic names in the world of stringed instruments. And while the company is synonymous with quality acoustic and electric guitars, their mandolins also hold a revered place in the world of music. The company, founded by Orville Gibson in the late 19th century, pioneered many developments in…
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In The Shop: 1966 Epiphone Casino Olive Drab
By C. There’s no telling what we might get at the store. We love selling guitars of course, but we love buying them even more! This guitar is just all around stunning, so today we’re pleased to be presenting this one-of-a-kind 1966 Epiphone Casino! Do you have a vintage guitar or bass you’d like to…
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No Stairway! The Historical Gibson EDS-1275
By C. The Gibson EDS-1275 is one of the most iconic guitars in the history of rock music. Often referred to as the “Gibson Double Neck,” this unique instrument has captured the imagination of guitarists and music enthusiasts alike since its introduction. Known for its distinctive twin-neck design, the EDS-1275 offers a combination of a…
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In The Shop: 1962 Gibson L-5CESN
By C. Those with an affinity for archtop guitars are usually quite familiar with iconic Gibson guitars such as the ES-175, ES-335, and signature models such as the Johnny Smith, Barney Kessel, and Tal Farlow. But it’s their top of the line L-5 model that continues to rule them all, and we’re fortunate to have…
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Timeless Tones: The Legacy and Impact of the Fender Deluxe Reverb
By C. When it comes to electric guitars and basses, Fender is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and has been for the last 60 plus years. But it all began with the amps! Leo Fender himself was a passionate radio repairman who would eventually design some of the most significant circuits in music history.…
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In The Shop: 1964 Fender Stratocaster Charcoal Frost Metallic
By C. When it comes to original Fender instruments, no two are exactly alike. With hand-shaped neck profiles, differing weights, discrepancies between hand-wound pickups, there’s so much variation between two guitars that may have even been built alongside on another. But when you come across a good one, you just “know”. Today we’ll be exploring…
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How Did We Buy This 1953 Fender Precision Bass?
By C. Here at IVG, folks come by selling vintage instruments for all kinds of different reasons, and we’re here to help make the process easier. In some cases, they could simply use some extra cash, or maybe they’re trading up for something in-store that catches their eye. Today we’ll tell you a bit about…
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Just Landed: Gibson Custom Shop M2M ’63 Les Paul SG Custom Red Fox VOS
By C. We just love when a new Gibson Custom shipment is heading our way. And this one is something we’ve been patiently waiting for some time. Well it’s finally here! Fresh from the good folks in Nashville, we’re proud to present this 2024 Gibson Custom ’63 Les Paul SG Custom VOS in Red Fox…
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Blast From The Past: Epiphone’s New USA Collection Coronets
By C. In today’s world, its becoming more unusual to see a newly offered or reintroduced model from Gibson or Epiphone. I mean, let’s be honest. They’ve graced us with many iterations of almost every one of our favorite models of the 50’s and 60’s. You name it and they’ve probably done it at one…
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