By C. Guitar neck shapes, often referred to as “neck profiles,” play a crucial role in determining how a guitar feels and responds in a player’s hands. The shape of the neck affects not only comfort but also playability and performance, especially during extended sessions. Understanding the different neck profiles available can help guitarists find ..read more

By C. 7-string guitars, love ’em or hate ’em, bring something unique to the table that reaches beyond the traditional 6-string configuration. And while we generally associate the sound of a 7-string with harder, more aggressive sub-genres of rock and metal music, its history can be traced back all the way to the 1960’s. One ..read more

By C. When it comes to the guitar world, it’s not uncommon to see things become popularized through various obscure tales and legends. In other cases, a particular instrument or piece of gear may become well known through many players’ usage over a period of time. And then there’s cases of one sole person who ..read more

By C. When it comes to electric guitars and basses, Fender is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and has been for the last 60 plus years. But it all began with the amps! Leo Fender himself was a passionate radio repairman who would eventually design some of the most significant circuits in music history ..read more

By C. When it comes to original Fender instruments, no two are exactly alike. With hand-shaped neck profiles, differing weights, discrepancies between hand-wound pickups, there’s so much variation between two guitars that may have even been built alongside on another. But when you come across a good one, you just “know”. Today we’ll be exploring ..read more

By C. Here at IVG, folks come by selling vintage instruments for all kinds of different reasons, and we’re here to help make the process easier. In some cases, they could simply use some extra cash, or maybe they’re trading up for something in-store that catches their eye. Today we’ll tell you a bit about ..read more

By C. Who doesn’t enjoy the sound of a Marshall? England’s rock and roll hall of fame brand has been amplifying the world since the early 60’s, but which of them offer ‘the’ quintessential Marshall sound? Well, like anything that evolves over time, that depends on what period of music you’re looking at. Perhaps you favor the more traditional hard rock sound of Marshall’s ‘plexi’ era with acts such as Jimi Hendrix, Cream, and The Who. But if you’re a fan of any hard rock, metal, or alternative music recorded in the last 50 years, you’ve almost certainly been hearing the likes of a Marshall JCM ..read more

By C. We just love when a new Gibson Custom shipment is heading our way. And this one is something we’ve been patiently waiting for some time. Well it’s finally here! Fresh from the good folks in Nashville, we’re proud to present this 2024 Gibson Custom ’63 Les Paul SG Custom VOS in Red Fox finish! This guitar is a modern reissue of one of the most iconic guitars in history. The original 1963 Les Paul SG Custom set a benchmark for performance, aesthetics, and playability, and this updated model continues that legacy with enhanced craftsmanship and vintage styling. Just look at it! Yowza! Do yo ..read more

By C. In today’s world, its becoming more unusual to see a newly offered or reintroduced model from Gibson or Epiphone. I mean, let’s be honest. They’ve graced us with many iterations of almost every one of our favorite models of the 50’s and 60’s. You name it and they’ve probably done it at one point or another. But that’s not to say they might be leaving some models behind in the distant past. Well, we’re pleased to be discussing a new model from the Epiphone USA Collection, and one that’s become increasingly popular in recent years, the slab-bodied Coronet! Do you have a vintage guitar or b ..read more

By C. The Gibson Futura is a lesser-known, yet highly intriguing guitar model that you might call a long lost sibling to the more familiar Explorer and Flying V models of the late 1950’s. Emerging as a prototype in 1957 for the NAMM show, the Futura was part of Gibson’s ambitious “Modernist” series, which also included the now-iconic Flying V and Explorer models. Despite its initial obscurity, Gibson officially put the Futura design into production in the late 1990’s as a Custom Shop model, and has since garnered a cult following among guitar enthusiasts and collectors for its unique design an ..read more