Tag: vintage-gibson-guitar
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What’s The Deal With PAF’s?
By C. For those familiar with the electric guitar, you’ve certainly heard the term “humbucker” in regards to pickups. These double-coil pickups differ greatly from their single-coil ancestors in both sound and aesthetics. These days, there is a wide variety of humbuckers available for practically any purpose. But what are the original humbuckers to rule…
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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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Is My Guitar Authentic?: Tips For Identifying Counterfeit Instruments
By C. So you just scored a great deal and can’t wait to tell all your friends what a savy and shrewd buyer you are. But after either receiving your package in the mail or rushing home from a local sale to closer inspect your purchase, there’s something not quite right. It happens. Spotting a…
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