Tag: guitar-collection
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Unearthing A Unique Treasure: Could This Be A Long Lost Hendrix-Played Guitar?
By C. In the world of music, there are some artists who hold such a legendary status, that any instrument they touched become artifacts of lore and myth. One of the biggest, and perhaps most well-known guitar players of all time was Jimi Hendrix. A man who needs no introduction, Jimi’s career was sadly cut…
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What’s That Rumble?: The Rickenbacker 4001
By C. In the world of electric basses, much like guitars, the select few top runners continue to prove themselves time and time again as the dominating rulers of their field. And while basses have been offered by almost every major musical instrument manufacturer at one point, they haven’t all rose to the same ranks…
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The Gretsch 6126 Astro-Jet: A Sixties Space-Age Gem
By C. The “Space Race” of the 1950’s and 60’s extended far beyond a quest to explore the outer world, but also seeped into the subconscious of popular culture and created a boom of space-influenced designs in architecture, automobiles, furniture, and of course…guitars! Today we’ll be taking a look at an example of one of…
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From Student To Stage: Harmony Guitars
By C. Vintage Harmony guitars hold a unique allure in the guitar world, revered for their distinct sound, unique designs, and rich history. Founded in 1892 in Chicago, Harmony Company quickly became one of the largest and most prolific manufacturers of guitars in the United States. Over the decades, Harmony produced a wide range of…
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In The Shop: 1968 Gibson ES-330TD
By C. Few instruments exude the elegance and musical versatility of the Gibson “ES” guitars. The ES-330 model in particular is a longtime favorite of players and collectors, and its not hard to see why. These models feature meticulous craftsmanship and innovative design synonymous with the Gibson brand name. From its inception in the late…
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Icons Of The Brown Sound: The Ibanez Destroyer
By C. Ibanez is one of those companies with a rich and illustrious history that reaches back many decades. While the company has become synonymous with more budget-friendly and entry level guitars and basses in modern times, the early days saw the brand creating high-quality copies of notable American models, earning a reputation for their…
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Gibson Custom Colors: A Vibrant Palette For A New Era
By C. Vintage Gibson instruments are well known for their exceptional craftsmanship and classic designs, but what about their distinctive range of custom colors? While many tend to think of Fender when it comes to unique custom-colored guitars and basses, Gibson offered their own as well. These colors, introduced primarily in the 1950s and 1960s,…
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