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Collecting Vintage Electric Guitars

Saturday, February 7th, 2009

Beware of copies and frauds when looking for a vintage electric guitar, and check the serial numbers.  Especially when you are dealing with a guitar that has been in use for some time, there are always questions that should be raised.  Vintage electric guitars have many uses today.  Some are played on stage by big bands that can afford to travel with a guitar tech that can make sure their instrument is kept in the best shape it can be in.  Some are purchased because brand new instruments are too expensive so second hand guitars are the better choice.  But the most common reason for purchasing a guitar is for display and for collecting. 

There are many kinds of guitars out there.  Some of the more popular vintage guitar brands are Gibson, Fender, Epiphone and Rickenbacker.  A vintage Gibson electric guitar could cost anywhere from $2,000 to $20,000 depending on the model and year it was manufactured.  The value of a guitar can be determined by its age, model number, and in some cases who played it.  For example, if you had a vintage Fender electric guitar that was played and maybe even signed by someone like Jimi Hendrix or Eric Clapton, it is highly likely that the guitar could be sold for thousands and thousands of dollars. 

Vintage electric guitars can fetch extremely high prices.Investing in vintage electric guitars can be a great hobby.  The main thing that you should consider when starting out as a collector of vintage electric guitars is that not all guitars are worth what you think.

Research your instrument before you purchase or you may be stuck with a guitar that is worth more in a junkyard than in your display case.  Ask around people that know about guitars and their values.  There are people who have been collecting for years and years and they would love to help you.

For more information about finding out the value of vintage electric guitars, try looking at http://vintageelectricguitarsite.com There you will find information about vintage Gibson electric guitars, as well as information about investing in the buying and selling of vintage electric guitars.

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All About Vintage Guitar Gear

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

If you play guitar, you’ve probably listened to old records, and marveled at the tone you were hearing. Of course, much of what you hear is due to the guitar player, but gear does play a part. You’re hearing the amazing tone of high quality vintage guitar gear. Though there isn’t anything magical about vintage gear, it often had a build quality and special character that gear today often lacks.

The first step to getting this vintage tone is getting a nice vintage guitar. While a brand new Gibson electric guitar might still sound great, a vintage one will be even better. Of course, you pay for this tone. Vintage guitars are not cheap! However, with their high quality, aged wood, hand wound pickups, and high quallity construction, vintage guitars are worth it for many.

Merely having a vintage guitar is no enough, though. To get the full sound, you’ll want to get a vintage tube amp. Tube amps, vintage or otherwise, have always had a warmer, smoother, more natural sounding tone than solid state amps. Paired with a quality instrument, a tube amp is very expressive, almost like an instrument in itself.

Of course, if you’re buying vintage gear, you’re not going to be able head over to your local music store and start picking up amps and guitars. Rather, you’ll have to shop online or at specialty stores. If you’re looking to buy vintage Fender guitars online (or any other brand), there are many places to go that offer a wide selection. Again, you’ll pay for this, but for many it’s worth it.

So, I hope this help you see how you can get amazing tone with vintage gear. While nothing replaces skill when it comes to making great music, having the right vintage gear can help take your sound to the next level. Start looking around today for the vintage guitar of your dreams! The amazing tone will be worth the cost.

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