Ibanez Does Not Make Every Japanese Electric Guitar I'm writing this guide because I'm a collector of Ibanez guitars (mostly vintage electric models) and I'm sick and tired of coming across guitars that are...
A 1950s Fender Champion lap steel will make a great investment,as well as be a great sounding instrument;if it's in good condition.Here's what you should you look for.#1. Do the electronics work properly?This...
Dating Fernandes Guitars By Headstock Shape Logo I'm creating this guide because Fernandes guitars, particularly their 1970's and 1980's Fender clones, are becoming very popular collector's items on eBay, and...
I wanted to share my experience in researching, selecting and buying a Fender Mustang guitar as an example of how I make sure I'm getting a good value in a vintage guitar. I have been collecting vintage...
The pre WWII lap steel Richenbachers are valuable collectibles, and their pickups are considered by many lap steel players to be the best sounding ever made.Rickenbacher is credited with the first electiric...
I am sick to death seeing all these Japanese, and lately Korean, guitars being touted as a "lawsuit guitar"! Let's set the record straight. The "Lawsuit" period was during the early 70's. Gibson, and to a...
I noticed today a fake vintage Mosrite guitar with over 20 bids, thanks to a very cleverly written description. I don't know if it's a current trend, but the advert describes the instrument as being "produced...
The purpose of this guide is to share my experiences in shopping on Ebay for vintage Gibson RD guitars. Included are the summarized results of watching and analyzing 63 completed auctions. The Gibson RD series...
Teisco guitars were imported by the truckload into the U.S.A. when you could get a few gallons of gasoline for $1.00 at the pump. Just as Sears does not build bicycles or dishwashers, Teisco and other overseas...
This is probably the most common question I'm often asked. Look for the serial number located on the back of the guitars headstock. Look at the 1st and 5th numbers... this is the year your guitar was made...