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Getcher Money Fer Nothing & Yer Chicks For Free! (Vintage Ampeg Super Stud GE-500 Electric Guitar)

By Michael Wright

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July 1, 2014

| 1970's Vintage Guitars, Guitar History, Guitar Talk, Guitars & Guitarists

Recently in a television interview, Linda Ronstadt was asked what it was like on a tour bus with an all-guy band. She started to give a politic answer and then changed her mind, admitting that “they were a bunch of cowboys.” I think we all know what she meant. It was the kind of macho gestalt that led a company like Ampeg to name its immediately post-Dan-Armstrong line of guitars the, uh, Stud series. Stud, eh?! Geddit?! Har, har.

Speechless (Vintage 1990 Vester Concert II HFR-1070 Electric Guitar)

By Michael Wright

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January 5, 2014

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| 1990's Vintage Guitars, Guitar History, Vintage Guitars

Now that we’ve grabbed your attention, you may be surprised to find that it’s not that easy to write responsibly about a guitar with a shapely woman’s derriere replacing quilted maple on the top, but we’ll give it the old college try.

Back Catalog Memories: 1960’s Espana Bass Guitar

By Mike Robinson

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April 2, 2013

| 4 Comments

| 1960's Vintage Bass Guitars, Guitar History, Vintage Bass Guitars

Here is a rare bass from Italy. There is little information about the Espana brand, but it was most certainly created under the Crucianelli brand in the 1960’s Italy, likely the late 60’s. This bass was obviously targeted at the Fender crowd – check out the headstock – and the body too is quite reminiscent of the classic Fender style.

My First Fender

By Guest Post

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January 30, 2013

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| Guitar Talk, Personal Experiences, Vintage Guitars

A couple of months ago, I inquired about an Eastwood 12-string electric guitar. Your response was immediate, and ever since, I have enjoyed your website. After seeing today’s email, your request for stories brought back memories of my first Fender. I hope you find it interesting.

Back Catalog Memories: 1991 Charvel Surfcaster Guitar & Bass

By Mike Robinson

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March 1, 2012

| 5 Comments

| 1990's Vintage Guitars, Guitar Talk, Guitars & Guitarists, Vintage Guitars

The Charvel Surfcaster surfaced in the early 1990s, and it was manufactured from 1991 to 2005 by the Charvel/Jackson guitar company. It was never very popular in terms of sales, but was considered a boutique style guitar and those who like them, like them a lot, like me!

Back Catalog Memories: 1959 Fender Musicmaster

By Mike Robinson

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August 21, 2011

| 7 Comments

| 1950's Vintage Guitars, Guitar Talk, Life Lessons

Recently I discovered a file folder on my backup drive with tons of photos containing just about every guitar I’d ever bought and sold over the years. Looking at these photos have stirred up some memories.

1967 Fender Wildwood Acoustic Guitar

By Rob Roberge

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September 1, 2008

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| 1960's Vintage Guitars, Guitar History, Vintage Guitars

Case in point? This 1967 Fender Wildwood acoustic guitar. In the mid 60’s, with Roger Rossmeisl (who had earlier done some great designs for Rickenbacker) at the head of design, Fender tried to break in to Gibson and Martin territory with their Coronado models (aims at Gibson’s 335 and other hollow and semi hollow guitars) and their acoustic line (aimed at both industry standards in those fields: Gibson and Martin). The models included The Kingman, the Concert, the Malibu, Newporter, Palimino, Redondo, Shenandoah and the 12 string Villager. The Wildwood VI was essentially a top of the line Kingman with the Wildwood added.

Let’s Go Surfin’: How to Get the Classic Surf Guitar Sound

By Guest Post

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October 6, 2006

| 8 Comments

| Amplifier Tips, Guitar Talk, Guitar Tips & Lessons

Since its inception, legions of surf guitar players have engaged in heated debate about gear. Suffice it to say, everyone has an opinion. However, newbies often want a simple answer to the question, “What do I need to get going?” Below, I lay out the answers, based on the classic traditional surf sound of the Sixties. Whether you want to nail the sound with vintage gear, or whether you are on a budget, you’ll find useful guidelines here.

Joey Leone Says: Vintage Guitars vs. Reissue Guitars

By Joey Leone

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February 1, 2006

| 9 Comments

| Guitar History, Guitar Reviews, Vintage Guitars & Gear

This subject has been discussed many times in many places, so what do I do for my first column? I tackle a worn out subject with what I hope is a unique perspective. First, I will tell you that I have owned many vintage Fenders and Gibson’s over the years. I still own the vintage Gibson’s and do not own any more vintage Fenders (I guess that gives a preview of my take on Vintage Fender vs. Vintage Gibson). So let’s get started!!!