Proper packing is the secret to successful guitar shipping. Preparing a guitar for shipment is not difficult or expensive, but it does require some planning. How to pack a guitar is a question that comes up...
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...
THIS IS ALSO NOT A $5000. guitar. It is yet another Sherry Brener label. There are several Ebay sellers trying to pass off Hernandis guitars as $5000. "Antonio Hernandis" guitars that were supposedly handmade...
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 resale market for guitars has sky rocketed recently. Earnings are incredible, but trustworthy sellers and seller knowledge seems a bit low and buying can be a bit sketchy. Recent ebay changes are supposed...
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...
Binson Echorec's...Got oil? Ah yes, cheese, warble and what does that wire do? One of the coolest echo units of the 60's era is certainly the Binson Echorec and it's variants. As a repair technician I have had...