Tag: selling-a-vintage-guitar
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The Amps Heard Round The World: Marshall JCM 800 Series
By C. Who doesn’t enjoy the sound of a Marshall? England’s rock and roll hall of fame brand has been amplifying the world since the early 60’s, but which of them offer ‘the’ quintessential Marshall sound? Well, like anything that evolves over time, that depends on what period of music you’re looking at. Perhaps you…
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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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The Legend Of The Gibson Futura Prototype
By C. The Gibson Futura is a lesser-known, yet highly intriguing guitar model that you might call a long lost sibling to the more familiar Explorer and Flying V models of the late 1950’s. Emerging as a prototype in 1957 for the NAMM show, the Futura was part of Gibson’s ambitious “Modernist” series, which also…
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Three Quarter Stunners: The Gibson ES-140
By C. The Gibson ES-140 is a notable entry in the long list of Gibson “Electric Spanish” or “ES” guitars, distinguished by its unique design and historical significance. Launched in the early 1950s, the ES-140 was essentially a smaller, three-quarter-sized version of the iconic Gibson ES-175, making it an intriguing choice for musicians who desired…
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Taking A Closer Look: The Danelectro Longhorn Bass
By C. The Danelectro Longhorn is a charming and unique instrument when it comes to electric bass guitars, known for its distinctive design, unique sound, and cultural impact. Since its introduction in the late 1950s, the Longhorn has been celebrated for its quirky aesthetics and practical playability, making it a favorite among a variety of…
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(SOLD!): 1959 Epiphone Coronet
By C. Here at IVG, we’re always looking to buy nice examples of vintage golden era guitars. And every so often, they fly out the door almost as soon as they come in! This one in particular didn’t last more than 2 days before it was off to a new home. But thankfully we got…
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The Fender Bass V: An Oddity Lost In Time
By C. These days its not uncommon to see both guitars and basses featuring one or more strings, and with many manufacturers catering to the needs of players of a wide variety of genres, its become fairly normal to see instruments built way beyond their original designs. But this wasn’t the case in the 1960’s,…
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In The Shop: 1945 Martin D-18
By C. We’re always buying guitars, amps and basses here at IVG. But it’s not everyday that we get to see 40’s Martins come through the door. So today we’re excited to show this one to our beloved readers. Without further ado, let’s take a closer look at this 1945 Martin D-18! Do you have…
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In The Shop: 1963 Gibson Southern Jumbo
By C. Who doesn’t love a vintage Gibson flat top? Especially one that looks stunning, sounds incredible, and is a dream to play. Well, we’ve got one here for you to feast your eyes on. New to IVG and available now in our shop, this 1963 Gibson Southern Jumbo Do you have a vintage guitar…
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