Tag: selling-my-vintage-guitar
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Amplifier Hour: Tube Vs. Solid-State
By C. When it comes to navigating the various options available for amps, it can be a confusing and overwhelming task to soak in all the information out there. At the end of the day, nobody wants to plug in and sound BAD (unless of course, they do?). But the route to achieve your optimal…
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Gibson Vibrato Tailpieces Explained
By C. Vintage Gibson guitars of the 1950’s and 60’s are renowned for their craftsmanship, tonal qualities, and historical significance to the musical world. Among the various features that contribute to their distinctiveness are their vibrato tailpieces, which have played a crucial role in shaping the sound and playability of these iconic instruments. Over the…
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What’s The Deal With Fender Reverb Units?
By C. We’ve all heard the sounds of lush reverb effects on our favorite music. Whether it’s found on a twangy surf instrumental or the vocal track of a great singer, you’ll know it when you hear it. Reverb is a natural phenomenon of our world that’s present almost everywhere, from shouting in a large…
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Which Strings Are Right For My Electric?: A Guide To Gauges
By C. Choosing the right guitar strings is an important decision for any guitarist. Among the myriad of factors to consider, string gauge stands out as one of the most important. Guitar string sizes, often referred to as string gauge, play a significant role in determining the playability, tone, and feel of the instrument. From…
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The Legend Of The Fender Rosewood Telecaster
By C. The Fender Rosewood Telecaster is a unique and captivating member of Fender’s iconic Telecaster family. Introduced in 1968 as a limited edition model, the Rosewood Telecaster stands out for its distinctive all-rosewood body and neck construction, offering players a different tonal and aesthetic experience compared to traditional Telecasters made of alder or ash.…
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Is My Guitar Refinished?: A Quick Guide
By C. The vintage guitar market has grown exponentially over the last several decades, with more and more folks becoming interested in, purchasing, and selling vintage instruments and equipment of their own. But with more eyes on the ever-growing values of certain pieces, there’s also unfortunately a growing number of refinished guitars and basses being…
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The Music Man Stingray: A Soulful 70’s Legend
By C. When it comes to bass guitars, few models command the respect and admiration quite like the Music Man Stingray. Emerging in the mid-1970s, the Stingray has become synonymous with power, versatility, and sonic excellence. Crafted by the legendary Leo Fender and his team, the Stingray marked a new era of bass innovation, continually…
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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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