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...
Fenders Dirty Little Secret - by Jim Cara,, Cara Guitars - USA's Original Hot Rod Guitar Shop The Plastic Coating of Guitars since 1963 Fact:All Fender Guitars made since 1963 are Polyester coated. Lacquer is...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Hello, tube_guru here with safe tube substitution information for guitar, bass and harp players, with tube type amplifiers or preamps. Musicians are very discriminating when it comes to tone, and...
It's easy - I build guitar safes for people with guitar collections that a valuable. No need taking unneccessary chance on fire burglary - Just wait til you have a fir or a home breakin they steal your...