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This well-played, yet beautifully preserved 1952 Fender Precision Bass—serial #0215—rests against a 1952 TV front Fender Bassman 1x15 combo. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jun/1952_Fender_Precision_Bass.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite, and Tim Mullally Wed, 08 May 2013 07:33:00 GMT An Fender Custom Shop 1962 Stratocaster replica with a gold-sparkle finish http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jun/Early_Fender_Custom_Shop_Stratocaster.aspx Zachary Fjestad Mon, 13 May 2013 10:34:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jun/Time_for_New_Bridge_Pins.aspx John LeVan Mon, 13 May 2013 10:53:00 GMT The new Les Paul’s double-cutaway and lightweight body with contoured edges were influenced by players’ requests for lighter, more comfortable guitars with easy access to the high frets. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/May/1961_Gibson_Les_Paul_Custom.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite, and Tim Mullally Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:09:00 GMT A few years ago, this CBG caught my eye on eBay because it kind of resembled a jazz guitar with its deep 3" body, cutaway, and fetching trim. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/May/Cutaway_Cigar_Box_Guitar_with_Higgins_Bender.aspx Will Ray Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:23:00 GMT Replacing key components—such as the pickups, string nut, and tuners—can turn a workhorse guitar into a killer axe! http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/May/Import_Tuning_3_Simple_Ways_to_Upgrade_Your_Strat.aspx John LeVan Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:29:00 GMT After introducing the Vintage Reissue line of guitars and basses, which recreated the classic designs of Fender’s glory years, Smith developed the Elite series. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Apr/1983_Fender_Elite_Telecaster.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite, and Tim Mullally Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:21:00 GMT The Les Paul-influenced Swede was first introduced in 1970, while the higher-end Super Swede (originally called the Swede DeLuxe) was introduced circa 1977. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Apr/Hagstrom_Super_Swede.aspx Zachary Fjestad Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:26:00 GMT The condition of your frets will determine how well your guitar plays. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Apr/Understanding_Frets_and_Fret_Wear.aspx John LeVan Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:49:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Mar/_60s_Silvertone_Sharkfin_ET_460_K4L.aspx Will Ray Mon, 04 Feb 2013 10:44:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Mar/1949_Gibson_ES_350N.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite, and Tim Mullally Mon, 04 Feb 2013 10:44:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Mar/Fighting_the_Humidity_Battle.aspx John LeVan Mon, 04 Feb 2013 10:48:00 GMT With its laminated maple top, back, and sides, the ES-350T was meant to be a more affordable version of the Byrdland. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Feb/1962_Gibson_ES_350T.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite, and Tim Mullally Tue, 08 Jan 2013 22:14:00 GMT Probably best known for their unique tuck-and-roll amp covering that was offered in a variety of sparkly colors, Kustom was one of the first amp manufacturers to find success with solid-state technology in the 1960s. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Feb/Kustom_K_100.aspx Zachary Fjestad Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:19:00 GMT With a few simple tools, you can adjust your neck and be back in business in just a few minutes. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Feb/Time_for_a_Neck_Adjustment.aspx John LeVan Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:33:00 GMT As far as bright colors and fancy appointments, the Fred Gretsch Company led the way. Gretsch achieved the pinnacle of luxury and style with its pièce de résistance, the White Falcon. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jan/1958_Gretsch_6136_White_Falcon.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite, and Tim Mullally Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:19:00 GMT With all its ornamentation, this Epi reminded me of a ’60s Gretsch White Falcon. The only problem was, it was also kind of pricey. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jan/Epiphone_Limited_Edition_Riviera_Custom_Royale_P93.aspx Will Ray Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:39:00 GMT Adjusting pickup height sounds simple, but pickups that aren’t adjusted properly can cause problems. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jan/How_to_Balance_Pickups_on_Strats_and_Teles.aspx John Levan Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:40:00 GMT While the standard finish for a Stratocaster was a deep sunburst, this guitar has the same see-through blonde as a Telecaster. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Dec/1955_Fender_Stratocaster_Serial_7589.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite, and Tim Mullally Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:29:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Dec/Ibanez_Custom_Agent.aspx Zachary Fjestad Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:40:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Dec/Relic_d_Fender_Tele_Wannabe.aspx Will Ray Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:28:00 GMT The 1968 360/12 pictured here has the features most often associated with classic Deluxe Rickenbacker models of the ’60s. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Nov/1968_Rickenbacker_360_12.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite, and Tim Mullally Mon, 08 Oct 2012 10:45:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Nov/Larriv_e_OM_10.aspx Zachary Fjestad Mon, 08 Oct 2012 10:51:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Nov/The_Epiphone_Emperor_Swingster_A_Poor_Mans_6120.aspx Will Ray Mon, 08 Oct 2012 10:49:00 GMT Originally called the Zepher Emperor Regent, this model name changed to Emperor Electric in 1954. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Oct/1962_Epiphone_Emperor.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite, and Tim Mullally Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:11:00 GMT We took a semi-hollow G&L ASAT Classic, installed an elongated ashtray bridge plate, and stuck a Z-coil pickup in the bridge position and an ASAT Special pickup (minus the cover) at the neck. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Oct/G_L_ASAT_Z_Special_Classic.aspx Will Ray Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:29:00 GMT This Fury is my go-to bass! I love it and I’m interested in the history of Fury basses, but there appears to be some different variations. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Oct/Peavey_Fury_6_Bass.aspx Zachary Fjestad Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:45:00 GMT After concluding that the damage was so severe that the top could not be restored without compromising the guitar’s sound—not to mention its looks—I began the process of outfitting this fine instrument with a replacement soundboard. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Oct/Replacing_the_Soundboard_on_a_1977_Martin_D_35_PT_2.aspx John Brown Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:47:00 GMT The 1968 Telecaster Custom pictured this month has a custom olympic white finish with black binding. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Sep/1968_Fender_Telecaster_Custom_and_1967_Fender_Solid_State_Super_Reverb.aspx Thu, 09 Aug 2012 22:50:00 GMT I go to a lot of yard sales. Sometimes I get lucky, sometimes I don’t. A few weeks ago, I got a little lucky. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Sep/1970s_Epiphone_EA255.aspx Will Ray Thu, 09 Aug 2012 22:53:00 GMT I have an old Music Man amp and I’ve always wondered about the connection between Music Man and Fender amps. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Sep/Music_Man_112RD_50_Combo.aspx Zachary Fjestad Fri, 10 Aug 2012 16:10:00 GMT This 1977 D-35 arrived at our shop with a big hole in its Sitka spruce soundboard and a bag of miscellaneous broken braces and slivers of spruce top wood. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Sep/Replacing_the_Soundboard_on_a_1977_Martin_D_35.aspx John Brown Fri, 10 Aug 2012 16:05:00 GMT From its mind-blowing 1987 launch to today, we recount the innovations found in Vai's signature Ibanez and how today's young shredders are modifying their own. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Aug/How_Steve_Vais_Ibanez_JEM_Revolutionized_the_Super_Strat.aspx Peter Hodgson Wed, 08 Aug 2012 17:22:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Aug/1972_Fender_Montego_II.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite, and Tim Mullally Mon, 09 Jul 2012 12:25:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Aug/Epiphone_Broadway_Archtop.aspx Zachary Fjestad Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:01:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Aug/Gluing_Braces_Inside_a_1967_B_45_12N.aspx John Brown Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:03:00 GMT Cream’s Jack Bruce and The Shadows’ Jet Harris were among those who explored the Bass VI’s soloing capability. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Jul/1963_Fender_Bass_VI_and_1966_Fender_Bassman.aspx Thu, 07 Jun 2012 23:56:00 GMT The love child of a Gibson Flying V and Fender Telecaster? Meet the Fly-Caster. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Jul/2011_Indy_Fly_Caster_in_TV_Yellow.aspx Will Ray Thu, 07 Jun 2012 22:08:00 GMT Aside from the original Seagull, the original Mockingbird is probably the most collectible B.C. Rich guitar. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Jul/B_C_Rich_Mockingbird_Supreme.aspx Zachary Fjestad Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:01:00 GMT The problem lay in the Multiplex adjustable bridge. The unit itself is made of metal, but the original saddles are made of nylon 6-6, a material used in bearings and gears due to its abrasion resistance and self-lubricating properties. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Jul/Replacing_Saddles_on_a_1971_Gibson_SB_300_Bass.aspx John Brown Thu, 07 Jun 2012 22:47:00 GMT The guitar featured this month is one of 41 natural-finished J-200s made in 1955 http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Jun/1955_Gibson_J_200.aspx Dave Rogers, Casey Virock, and Tim Mullally Fri, 11 May 2012 12:32:00 GMT The 1959 Danelectro Doubleneck 3923 has the standard Shorthorn double-cutaway body with Danelectro’s classic Masonite construction with vinyl binding and a copper-burst finish. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Jun/Gear_of_the_Month_1959_Danelectro_Doubleneck_3923.aspx Chris Kies Fri, 11 May 2012 11:25:00 GMT Martin mandolins are not worth nearly as much as their guitars, they were a vital component in Martin’s success in the early 20th century. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Jun/Martin_Style_A_Mandolin.aspx Zachary Fjestad Fri, 11 May 2012 12:35:00 GMT This Solo King features a Masonite body, a set neck, a single pickup, and a weird, oversized Gumby-style headstock. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Jun/Old_Kraftsman_Solo_King.aspx Will Ray Fri, 11 May 2012 12:37:00 GMT This 1965 Gibson Firebird is a very rare bird indeed. For starters, it barely made it through a house fire. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Jun/Reviving_a_1965_Gibson_Firebird.aspx John Brown Fri, 11 May 2012 12:39:00 GMT The Jaguar made its debut in 1962, and with it Fender hoped to attract interest from surf guitarists who were then dominating American popular music. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/May/1962_Fiesta_Red_Fender_Jaguar.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite, and Tim Mullally Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:17:00 GMT Gibson made the EB-OF with a doublecutaway slab mahogany body with rounded horns and a transparent cherry-red finish. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/May/Restoring_a_1963_Gibson_EB_OF_Fuzztone_Bass.aspx John Brown Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:48:00 GMT Your Supro Brentwood (Model 1650T) was produced in the mid-1950s and according to the 1955 Supro catalog, the Brentwood was “Supro’s finest amplifier with powerful-range tremolo.” http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/May/Supro_Brentwood.aspx Zachary Fjestad Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:57:00 GMT The P-90s make the guitar sound full and very Gibson-ish, while the Strat-style body, neck, and bridge give it more of Fender vibe. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/May/SX_Hawk_MN_P90.aspx Will Ray Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:58:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Apr/1968_Fender_Stratocaster_and_1969_Kustom_K_100_2.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite, and Tim Mullally Sat, 10 Mar 2012 06:50:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Apr/Gretsch_Bikini_Bass_and_Guitar.aspx Zachary Fjestad Sat, 10 Mar 2012 06:51:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Apr/My_Gibson_J_45_Skull_Guitar.aspx Will Ray Sat, 10 Mar 2012 06:43:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Apr/Resuscitating_A_Ruined_56_Fender_Esquire.aspx John Brown Sat, 10 Mar 2012 06:48:00 GMT The Rancher was a 17"-wide jumbo acoustic with a triangular soundhole based on Gretsch’s earlier 125F, but with Western-themed decorations similar to the Chet Atkins 6120, 6121, and the 6130 Round Up. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Mar/1957_Gretsch_6022_Rancher.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite, and Tim Mullally Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:03:00 GMT Style numbers indicate the construction materials and appointments of the guitar, and this system allows for several combinations between body shapes and styles. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Mar/Martin_Style_Types.aspx Zachary Fjestad Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:11:00 GMT Though the groundwork was laid by Gibson, I still faced many questions and had to work through a number of mechanical designs. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Mar/Restoring_a_Prototype_Gibson_Cello_Bass_Pt_2.aspx John Brown Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:18:00 GMT I spotted an old Supro case hiding underneath a dealer’s table. Whoa—inside was a ’50 Supro Dual Tone. The guitar was in parts, so I had to be careful not to get burned. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Mar/Resurrecting_a_1957_Supro_Dual_Tone.aspx Will Ray Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:12:00 GMT When the Fender Precision bass was introduced in late 1951, almost immediately it had a dramatic and lasting effect on how music was heard and played. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Feb/1965_Fender_Precision_Bass_and_70s_Ampeg_B_15_S.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite, and Tim Mullally Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:22:00 GMT The groundwork was laid by Gibson, but there are still many mechanical designs to work through and questions to answer about how the original builder intended to make it all come together. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Feb/Restoring_A_Prototype_Gibson_Cello_Bass.aspx John Brown Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:30:00 GMT Because the Pacemaker was entirely designed and built in the US, many enthusiasts don’t consider it to be a true Vox. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Feb/The_Mysterious_Vox_Pacemaker.aspx Zachary Fjestad Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:34:00 GMT The J-160E was introduced in 1954 and had the more conventional look of the popular J-45 and Southern Jumbo models. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Jan/1955_Gibson_J_160E.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite, and Tim Mullally Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:05:00 GMT It was around 6:30 a.m. and still dark, so I didn’t get a good look at the guitar, only what I could see with a flashlight. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Jan/My_15_Arbor.aspx Will Ray Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:30:00 GMT You may recall that a previous owner had decided to install a Floyd Rose locking nut and tremolo. My job will be to replace missing wood, patch various holes, and re-install the original Fender trem, which fortunately stayed with the guitar. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Jan/Restoring_the_Neck_on_a_1965_Shoreline_Gold_Fender_Strat.aspx John Brown Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:06:00 GMT This is the same guitar that Lenny Haise (played by Steve Zahn) plays in the movie That Thing You Do!, before the fictional band hits it big and purchases more expensive instruments. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Jan/Silvertone_Amp_In_The_Case.aspx Zachary Fjestad Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:05:00 GMT The list of ’60s players with signature Gibson guitars includes Tal Farlow, Johnny Smith, Barney Kessel, the Everly Brothers, and Trini Lopez. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Dec/1967_Gibson_Trini_Lopez_Deluxe_and_1968_Gibson_Barney_Kessel_Regular.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite, and Tim Mullally Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:48:00 GMT As projected, the 2011 market became even more aligned with players, rather than collectors, and certainly not investors. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Dec/2011_in_Review.aspx Kevin Borden Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:50:00 GMT The older Duo- Sonics seemed pretty pricey, but it turns out Fender offers a Duo-Sonic as one of the models in its Squier Classic Vibe series. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Dec/Fender_Squier_Classic_Vibe_Duo_Sonic.aspx Will Ray Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:47:00 GMT There are hundreds of thousands of Harmony guitars out there, and though these are mostly entry-level instruments, they’re very much a part of guitar history. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Dec/Harmony_Archtone_H1213.aspx Zachary Fjestad Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:49:00 GMT As I checked out this cool Strat, it became immediately clear why it was brought to us. Ouch! Someone had decided to rock out and install a Floyd Rose locking nut and tremolo. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Dec/Resurrecting_A_1965_Shoreline_Gold_Fender_Strat.aspx John Brown Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:49:00 GMT More than 70 years after its first appearance, the dreadnought remains the most popular flattop body style among acoustic guitarists. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Nov/1937_Martin_D_28.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite, and Tim Mullally Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:03:00 GMT Is Gibson always considered a treasure and is an imported Epiphone always considered trash? The answer isn’t quite that simple. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Nov/Gibson_Vs_Epiphone_Are_We_The_Ones_Being_Elitist.aspx Zachary Fjestad Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:46:00 GMT Whether by phone or email, I’m most frequently contacted with this question: “I have three basses sitting in front of me, and I’m trying to decide which one I’m going to buy. What’s the best deal?” http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Nov/Lets_Make_a_Deal.aspx Kevin Borden Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:31:00 GMT If you’ve been reading this column recently, you’ll recall we’re in the middle of restoring a ’72 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Nov/Refretting_a_72_Gibson_Les_Paul_Deluxe.aspx John Brown Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:21:00 GMT Okay, I confess: I do a daily search for SX guitars on eBay. Why? Because I’ve owned SX axes before and know they’re built solid and they’re cheap. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Nov/SX_Callisto_Jr.aspx Will Ray Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:15:00 GMT Most modern Telecasters have changed very little from the 61-year-old Broadcaster spotlighted this month. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Oct/1950_Fender_Broadcaster.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite, and Tim Mullally Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:33:00 GMT Once in a while, I’ll get on a kick where I just want to find a Tele-style guitar that’s different from the ones I own. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Oct/1996_Epiphone_T_Style.aspx Will Ray Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:41:00 GMT Vintage bass tone comes from a combination of three things—the bass, the amp, and the player’s hands. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Oct/5_Surefire_Ways_to_Vintage_Bass_Tone.aspx Kevin Borden Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:42:00 GMT The Ampeg VL502, along with all the amps in the VL Series, was designed by amp guru Lee Jackson. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Oct/Ampeg_Lee_Jackson_VL502.aspx Zachary Fjestad Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:46:00 GMT This time around, we’ll begin restoring the guitar based on last month's diagnoses. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Oct/Restoring_a_72_Gibson_Les_Paul_Deluxe.aspx John Brown Sun, 18 Sep 2011 21:34:00 GMT From the time of its introduction in 1922 until today, the L-5 has been considered one of the finest jazz guitars. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Sep/1952_Gibson_L_5.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite, and Tim Mullally Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:52:00 GMT For several years, I’ve been Jonesing for an old blonde Kay Value Leader triple-pickup guitar. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Sep/Early_60s_Kay_Value_Leader.aspx Will Ray Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:02:00 GMT Every guitar that comes into our shop is first thoroughly examined using an assortment of tools and techniques. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Sep/Evaluating_a_72_Gibson_Les_Paul_Deluxe.aspx John Brown Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:49:00 GMT The EB line consisted of the EB-0, EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 and EB-4L basses. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Sep/Gibson_Basses_A_Primer_in_EB_Thats_Electric_Bass_to_You.aspx Kevin Borden Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:33:00 GMT Many players love these instruments because they have that vintage Gibson feel, without Gibson’s big-company pricing. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Sep/Heritage_Super_Eagle.aspx Zachary Fjestad Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:51:00 GMT The 1955 Model 6120 included features requested by Atkins, as well as a 22-fret neck (a few early examples had only 21 frets) and a 24.5" scale. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Aug/1956_Gretsch_Chet_Atkins_Hollow_Body_Model_6120.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite, and Tim Mullally Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:13:00 GMT I was concerned that the wafer-thin bridge would develop cracks between each bridge-pin hole—and also possibly bust out at the front. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Aug/Bridge_Work_On_A_74_Gibson_Flattop.aspx John Brown Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:19:00 GMT The famous Beatles song off of Rubber Soul—as well as many others—was played on a J-160E during the mid ’60s. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Aug/Gibson_J_160E_Norwegian_Wood.aspx Zachary Fjestad Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:26:00 GMT For inexplicable reasons, I’ve been bitten by the cigar-box guitar bug. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Aug/T_Hiles_Cigar_Box_Guitar.aspx Will Ray Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:37:00 GMT The Gibson Thunderbird is the crazy drunk chick you won’t bring home to meet your mama. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Aug/The_Gibson_Thunderbird_One_of_the_Greatest.aspx Kevin Borden Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:39:00 GMT In an effort to go head-to-head against Fender’s Jazzmaster, Gibson turned to Ray Dietrich, a famous Detroit automobile designer, to help create an entirely new line. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jul/1964_Gibson_Firebird_I.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite, and Tim Mullally Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:25:00 GMT AMP brand amplifiers seem to have a cult-like status and a small, but loyal following. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jul/Amp_Brand_Bass_Amplifier.aspx Zachary Fjestad Fri, 10 Jun 2011 06:12:00 GMT What is it like to be a dealer at a guitar show? http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jul/Dallas_in_Springtime.aspx Kevin Borden Fri, 10 Jun 2011 06:00:00 GMT A triple-P-90 steal with some minor work needed http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jul/Epiphone_Limited_Edition_Riviera_Custom_P93.aspx Will Ray Thu, 09 Jun 2011 21:32:00 GMT As I was examining the guitar, my eyes were drawn to six black bridge pins protruding from its wafer-thin rosewood bridge and strings that were sloping over a rickety, bottomed-out plastic saddle. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jul/Replacing_the_Bridge_on_a_74_Gibson_Flattop.aspx John Brown Fri, 10 Jun 2011 05:31:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jun/1930_Gibson_L_1.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite, and Tim Mullally Thu, 12 May 2011 22:55:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jun/Danelectro_Mutant_Convertible.aspx Will Ray Thu, 12 May 2011 22:58:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jun/Is_this_Gibson_ES_335_legit.aspx Zachary Fjestad Thu, 12 May 2011 22:59:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jun/Sale_Proof.aspx Kevin Borden Thu, 12 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jun/Steaming_out_Dents_in_a_71_Medallion_Flying_V.aspx John Brown Thu, 12 May 2011 23:01:00 GMT A Maybell banjo uke in need of some work on the tension hoop. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/May/1920s_Slingerland_Maybell_Banjo_Uke.aspx John Brown Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:54:00 GMT By 1966, the Telecaster had changed considerably from its early ’50s incarnation, while still retaining the same basic layout and function. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/May/1966_Fender_Telecaster_and_1969_Fender_Vibrolux_Reverb_Amp.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite, and Tim Mullally Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:56:00 GMT A solid-state acoustic amp, with built-in cushion! http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/May/Guild_G_1000_The_First_Acoustic_Guitar_Amp.aspx Zachary Fjestad Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:14:00 GMT Practical advice on packing an instrument for safe shipping http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/May/Oy_Packing_and_Shipping_Woes.aspx Kevin Borden Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:21:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Apr/Restoring_an_Original_Potentiometer_Restoration_Pt_2.aspx John Brown Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:13:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Apr/Signal_Chain_Going_Au_Natural.aspx Dean Farley Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:15:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Apr/The_Low_End_Sometimes_the_Good_Guys_Win.aspx Kevin Borden Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:17:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Apr/Trash_or_Treasure_Alvarez_9_String_Guitar.aspx Zachary Fjestad Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:18:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Apr/Vintage_Vault_1964_National_Glenwood_98.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite, and Tim Mullally Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:19:00 GMT Bringing a '54 Les Paul back to 100 percent original by restoring its single pot http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Mar/Restoring_an_Original_Potentiometer_Restoration.aspx John Brown Tue, 08 Feb 2011 22:32:00 GMT Going back to the different styles tied to different tremolo bars http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Mar/Signal_Chain_The_Evolution_of_The_Twang_Bar.aspx Dean Farley Tue, 08 Feb 2011 22:34:00 GMT Kevin's personal top items that influenced the evolution of today’s vintage bass, in no particular order of preference. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Mar/The_Low_End_Milestones_in_Vintage_Bass_Evolution.aspx Kevin Borden Tue, 08 Feb 2011 22:31:00 GMT A severely beat Jazzmaster found in a dumpster with mojo to spare. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Mar/Trash_or_Treasure_The_Dump_Master.aspx Zachary Fjestad Tue, 08 Feb 2011 22:33:00 GMT Gibson's second bass shared its its double-cutaway, semi-solid design with the ES-335 unveiled that same year. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Mar/Vintage_Vault_1967_Gibson_EB_2_With_1967_Sunn_200s.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite, and Tim Mullally Tue, 08 Feb 2011 22:28:00 GMT Bedroom beauty holy grail http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Feb/1960_Gibson_Les_Paul_Standard_Serial_02163.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite, and Tim Mullally Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:17:00 GMT It’s amazing how unusual circumstances can connect players with great guitar equipment. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Feb/Encounters_With_The_Mad_Professor.aspx Dean Farley Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:35:00 GMT In this, the third and final phase of our adventure, we complete the very challenging repair and restoration job. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Feb/Finishing_A_Neck_Reset_On_a_1952_Goldtop_Les_Paul.aspx John Brown Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:39:00 GMT An early 1980s Boogie Mark amp http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Feb/Mesa_Boogie_Mark_IIB_Combo_Amp.aspx Zachary Fjestad Wed, 26 Jan 2011 07:05:00 GMT Over the past few months, I’ve discovered quite a few things, thus proving the old adage that you’re never too old to learn http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Feb/Old_Dog_New_Tricks.aspx Kevin Borden Wed, 26 Jan 2011 07:06:00 GMT The first offshoot of the popular ES-335 was the ES-355, which was intended to be the pinnacle of Gibson’s new thinline electric series. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jan/1960_Gibson_ES_335_And_1959_Model_5F8A_Fender_Twin.aspx Premier Guitar Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:56:00 GMT There’s no question that dating Gibson guitars is challenging—and sometimes downright impossible. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jan/Dating_A_70s_Les_Paul.aspx Zachary Fjestad Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:12:00 GMT Resetting the neck angle and replacing the neck http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jan/Resetting_A_1952_Goldtop_Les_Pauls_Neck.aspx John Brown Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:27:00 GMT In this installment, we’ll look at what went into resurrecting and restoring the Stack Knob Jazz bass owned by Walter “Uncle Bookie” Booker. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jan/The_Resurrection_of_Uncle_Bookies_Stacker.aspx Kevin Borden Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:35:00 GMT A beautifully preserved example of Gibson's high-end archtop http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Dec/1949_Gibson_Super_400_Serial_A_3309.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite and Tim Mullally Tue, 16 Nov 2010 06:58:00 GMT The background of the Festival series from Washburn http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Dec/Festival_Series_Washburn.aspx Zachary Fjestad Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:16:00 GMT How do readers perceive the vintage bass market this year? http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Dec/PG_Readers_Perspectives_on_Vintage_Bass_in_2010.aspx Kevin Borden Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:47:00 GMT How to disassemble a precious vintage instrument without altering the original finish http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Dec/Removing_a_1952_Goldtop_Les_Pauls_Neck.aspx John Brown Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:05:00 GMT 1961 example includes ebony fretboard, Filter'Tron humbuckers, zero fret, and V-style Gretsch by Bigsby tailpiece http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Nov/1961_Gretsch_Chet_Atkins_Hollowbody_Model_6120_Serial_40749.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite, and Tim Mullally Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:06:00 GMT An inexpensive, butt well-built, jazz box from China distributed by Switch Music http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Nov/Fusion_Blues_Jazzbox.aspx Zachary R. Fjestad Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:23:00 GMT Replacing tuners with properly aged replacements http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Nov/Resurrect_Those_Old_Tuners.aspx John Brown Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:37:00 GMT Where the vintage bass market sits at the end of 2010 http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Nov/Whats_Going_On_in_the_Bass_World.aspx Kevin Borden Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:48:00 GMT The venerable Gold Top http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Oct/1958_Gibson_Les_Paul_Model_Serial_8_1131.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite, and Tim Mullally Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:19:00 GMT How a Gibson LGO made its way from grandfather to grandson. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Oct/1968_Gibson_LGO_The_Gift_That_Keeps_Giving.aspx John Brown Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:19:00 GMT Why a vintage bass might be considered "not as described." http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Oct/Not_as_Described.aspx Kevin Borden Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:27:00 GMT The history of Samick and a budget acoustic find http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Oct/Samick_LW_025G_Dreadnought.aspx Zachary R. Fjestad Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:29:00 GMT In 1953, Fender launched an amp that would become the industry standard for decades to come: the Twin. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/1963_Fender_Twin_Amp_Model_6G8_A.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite, and Tim Mullally Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:17:00 GMT A small crack and pickguard replacement on a vintage Martin http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/1968_Martin_D_28_Pickguard_Curling_and_Shrinkage.aspx John Brown Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:19:00 GMT History and value of the Ampeg Portaflex http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Ampeg_B_15N_Portaflex.aspx Zachary R. Fjestad Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:20:00 GMT The differences and similarities of vintage P- and J-basses are discussed. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Sep/Revisiting_the_60s_Precision_or_Jazz.aspx Kevin Borden Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:32:00 GMT In 1955, Fender Sales decided the company needed to add inexpensive student electric guitar models to the existing lineup, which included the Esquire, the Telecaster, the Stratocaster, and the Precision bass. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Aug/1957_Fender_Musicmaster_and_1959_Fender_Duo_Sonic.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite, and Tim Mullally Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:20:00 GMT The '74 Gibson J-50 Deluxe with tortoise binding rot is finished http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Aug/1974_Gibson_J_50_Deluxe_Binding_Decay_Part_3.aspx John Brown Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:55:00 GMT Minor changes to bring your vintage bass' sound back to its former glory http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Aug/Reclaim_Your_Oomph.aspx Kevin Borden Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:29:00 GMT A history of Rickenbacker basses, and the value of this '70s example. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Aug/Rickenbacker_Model_4001_Bass.aspx Zachary R. Fjestad Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:31:00 GMT Plugging and capping a hole drilled in a gem of a 1956 Tele neck. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Jul/_56_Fender_Telecaster_Hole_a_Riffic.aspx John Brown Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:35:00 GMT Origins of the Les Paul Junior, and a 1960 "SG" model http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Jul/1960_Gibson_SG_TV_Les_Paul_Junior_Style_0_9101.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite, and Tim Mullally Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:36:00 GMT The story behind Ibanez-lawsuit era guitars, and how much this Les Paul-style is worth. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Jul/Ibanez_Lawsuit_Era_Les_Paul_Custom_Copy.aspx Zachary R. Fjestad Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:45:00 GMT Is your vintage bass crackling, popping, or just plain weak? Here are some common fixes to try. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Jul/Vintage_Bass_Electronics_Simple_Logic_for_Common_Issues.aspx Kevin Borden Tue, 15 Jun 2010 11:13:00 GMT An early SG in the popular custom color Pelham Blue Poly http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Jun/1965_Gibson_SG_in_Pelham_Blue_Serial_No_505348.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite and Ti Tue, 18 May 2010 10:49:00 GMT Finishing the binding trimming project http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Jun/1974_Gibson_J_50_Deluxe_Binding_Decay_Part_2.aspx John Brown Tue, 18 May 2010 10:51:00 GMT Valuing a '90s Guild 12-string and a look at the company's history http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Jun/Guild_JF_55.aspx Tue, 18 May 2010 14:37:00 GMT Etiquette to follow for a successful, stress-free purchase. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Jun/Tips_for_Prospective_Buyers_Part_2.aspx Kevin Borden Tue, 18 May 2010 14:54:00 GMT A rare transition model Strat from 1959 http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/May/1959_Fender_Stratocaster_Serial_Number_38098.aspx Tim Mullally Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:30:00 GMT Replacing original Tortoiseshell binding that's decayed naturally over time. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/May/1974_Gibson_J_50_Deluxe_Binding_Decay.aspx John Brown Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:31:00 GMT Gibson's short-lived, larger bodied SG made an appearance in the early '70s http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/May/A_70s_Oddity_The_Gibson_SG200.aspx Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:32:00 GMT Thinking of buying a vintage bass? Read this first! http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/May/Tips_for_Prospective_Buyers_Part_1.aspx Kevin Borden Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:09:00 GMT Gently working the bow out of an otherwise pristine '62 Fender neck http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Apr/_62_Fender_Strat_Neck_Chiropractic_Adjustment.aspx John Brown Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:01:00 GMT Equipped with three P-90s, the ES-5 was part of Gibson's 1948 electric line expansion http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Apr/1949_Gibson_ES_5_Serial_Number_A_3943.aspx Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:02:00 GMT A artist-owned bass is in terrible shape. Refinish it or not? http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Apr/In_Search_of_Uncle_Bookie_Part_2.aspx Kevin Borden Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:11:00 GMT Zach tries to track down the origins of an underdocumented Regal "Esquire" http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Apr/Regal_Esquire.aspx Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:29:00 GMT A perfect example of the Chet Atkins model used by greats like Duane Eddy http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Mar/1957_Gretsch_Chet_Atkins_Hollowbody_6120.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite and Tim Mullally Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:09:00 GMT Kevin stumbles upon a '60 J-Bass owned by Walter Booker http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Mar/In_Search_of_Uncle_Bookie_Part_1.aspx Kevin Borden Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:34:00 GMT Background and value of a JCM-800 1x12 combo http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Mar/Marshall_JCM_800_Combo.aspx Tue, 11 May 2010 15:27:00 GMT A nice SG needs a few touch-ups to be back to gigging condition http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Mar/Tidying_Up_a_1971_Gibson_SG.aspx John Brown Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:50:00 GMT A great looking 1966 ES 335TD needs a little help with its sound. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Feb/A_Tubular_Sounding_1966_Gibson_ES_335TD.aspx John Brown Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:46:00 GMT An Aria Pro II Herb Ellis model shows up with serial #1. Is it a prototype or first model? http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Feb/Aria_Pro_II_Herb_Ellis_Model_TE_175_Prototype_or_First_Production_Model.aspx Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:46:00 GMT Gibson's ES350 Tenor Guitar was built for transitioning banjo players to guitar http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Feb/Gibson_ES_350_Tenor_Guitar_A_5824.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite & Tim Mullaly Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:51:00 GMT Kevin discusses his outlook on purchasing as bass player http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Feb/So_What_Would_Kevin_Do_Part_2.aspx Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:59:00 GMT The Coronado is Fender's entry into the double-cutaway hollowbody game http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Jan/1968_Fender_Coronado_II_Wildwood_I_Finish.aspx DAVE ROGERS, LAUN BRAITHWAITE & TIM MULLALLY Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:47:00 GMT An old children's Fender acoustic makes for good aesthetics. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Jan/Enhance_Your_D_cor_With_A_Harmony_built_Fender_Acoustic.aspx Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:48:00 GMT Kevin answers the question, “What do you look for when you buy a vintage bass?” from a collector's perspective http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Jan/So_What_Would_Kevin_Do_Part_I.aspx Kevin Borden Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:54:00 GMT Fixing light wear on a Taylor acoustic requires precision http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Jan/Spray_and_Bake_Minor_Restoration_on_a_Taylor_814C.aspx John Brown Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:54:00 GMT Late-sixties paisley Fenders try to cash in on the hippie movement http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Dec/1968_69_Paisley_Red_Blue_Flower_Fender_Telecasters.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite & Tim Mullaly Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:34:00 GMT Different tools that help you achieve an even coat of finish http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Dec/Getting_Lazy_with_Susan_and_a_59_Fender_Telecaster.aspx Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:59:00 GMT A factory second ES-175D is in great shape - a real treasure. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Dec/Good_News_on_an_Early_80s_Gibson_ES_175.aspx Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:02:00 GMT Checking in with the post-recession vintage bass market. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Dec/The_Year_in_Review_The_Time_to_Buy_is_NOW.aspx Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:43:00 GMT A snapped truss rod left this Gretsch non-adjustable. John rescues the guitar without removing the fingerboard. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Nov/1956_Gretsch_Corsair_Truss_Rod_Rescue.aspx Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:36:00 GMT A look at the evolution of the Fender Twin -- the amp that defined an industry. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Nov/1958_Fender_Strat_1959_Fender_Twin.aspx Laun Braithwaite & Tim Mullally Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:11:00 GMT Zach finds that a Fender Princeton is older than its owner thought. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Nov/Fender_Princeton_Reverb.aspx Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:27:00 GMT Kevin Borden finishes his journey through vintage bass amplification history with early '80s Peavey combos http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Nov/Unsung_Heroes_of_Tone_The_End_of_an_Era.aspx Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:03:00 GMT The magical duo of the sixties: a Fender Esqure and Harvard amp. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Oct/1959_Fender_Harvard_with_1962_Fender_Esquire.aspx Laun Braithwaite and Tim Mullally Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:53:00 GMT A mid-fifties, yellow Danelectro U-1 http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Oct/Dynamic_Danelectro.aspx Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:52:00 GMT A headstock break becomes more complicated with a Floyd Rose locking nut thrown in the mix http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Oct/PRS_Neal_Schon_Headstock_Rebuild.aspx Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:03:00 GMT A look at the advancements in bass amplification in the sixties http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Oct/Unsung_Heroes_of_Tone_The_SVT_Era.aspx Fri, 18 Sep 2009 02:48:00 GMT A pretty pile of basses http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Sep/All_You_Need_is_Bass.aspx Tim Mullally Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:18:00 GMT The origins of a "Bass Collection" bass from the eighties http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Sep/Bass_Collection_SB401.aspx Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:12:00 GMT Prepping a low-end vintage instrument for studio use http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Sep/Freshening_up_a_1962_Harmony_H22_Bass.aspx Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:40:00 GMT The golden eras of vintage bass amps http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Sep/Unsung_Heroes_of_Tone_The_Early_Years.aspx Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:05:00 GMT John continues his restoration of a 1933 National Duolian Resonator by finishing up on the headstock and repairing the fretboard. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Aug/1933_National_Duolian_Resonator_Part_2.aspx John Brown Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:37:00 GMT A quick overview of Rickenbacker's history and the model 330 from Dave's Guitar Shop. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Aug/1958_Rickenbacker_330.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite and Tim Mullally Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:47:00 GMT Zachary sheds some light on the history of Baldwin amplifiers, and specifically the Bladwin Professional, or Model C1. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Aug/Baldwin_Model_C1_Amplifier.aspx Zachary Fjestad Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:54:00 GMT Kevin returns with part 2 of memories from 48th street. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Aug/The_Street_NYCs_Music_Row_Part_2.aspx Kevin Borden Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:42:00 GMT A rare resonator with a broken headstock, cracked fingerboard and corroded steel body http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jul/1933_National_Duolian_Resonator_Repair.aspx John Brown Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:37:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jul/http://digital.premierguitar.com/premierguitar/200907_1/?folio=68.aspx Dave Rogers and Laun Braithwaite Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:45:00 GMT Taylor's short-lived 855 boomed like a cannon -- but what is it worth? http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jul/Taylor_855.aspx Zachary Fjestad Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:17:00 GMT Kevin reminisces on the influence of New York City's Music Row http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jul/The_Street_NYCs_Music_Row.aspx Kevin Borden Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:12:00 GMT John Brown employs a black light to identify a refinished headstock, and help restore it to its original finish http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jun/Black_Lighting_a_59_Fender_Telecaster_Neck.aspx John Brown Tue, 19 May 2009 23:01:00 GMT A flaking 1955 ES-295 -- Zach weighs the pros and cons of refinishing, and explains what it does to the value of an instrument http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jun/Gibson_ES_295_To_Refinish_or_Not_to_Refinish.aspx Zachary Fjestad Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:19:00 GMT Late-'60s to early-'70s Fenders made of mixed and matched parts: the Maverick and the Electric XII http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jun/Spring_Cleaning.aspx Dave Rogers Tue, 19 May 2009 23:48:00 GMT A cool custom-color Strat with great natural wear http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/May/1961_Fender_Stratocaster_Tahitian_Coral.aspx Dave Rogers and Laun Braithwaite Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:40:00 GMT A 1966 Gibson L4C is great condition, other than a layer of dust and grime. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/May/1966_Gibson_L4C_Clean_Up.aspx John Brown Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:34:00 GMT A unique maple-back Martin dreadnought that projects like no other http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/May/1996_Martin_D_40QM.aspx Blue Book Publications Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:37:00 GMT A conversation with Roger Sadoswky on basses, modifications, preamps and more http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/May/Roger_Sadowsky_A_Vintage_Man_of_Modern_Means.aspx Kevin Borden Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:39:00 GMT A look at Gibson's Super 400 Archtop http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Apr/1959_Gibson_Super_400_CES.aspx Dave Rogers and Laun Braithwaite Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:45:00 GMT John Brown whips a '66 D12-35 neck into shape http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Apr/1966_Martin_D12_35_Neck_Heel_Restore.aspx John Brown Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:16:00 GMT Keeping your vintage bass in shape with minimal time and monetary investment http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Apr/Top_10_Tips_on_Vintage_Bass_Maintenance.aspx Kevin Borden Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:41:00 GMT Zach takes a look at a great-playing and valuable Yamaha SG2000 http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Apr/Yamaha_SG2000.aspx Zachary Fjestad Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:11:00 GMT This '66 Tele features a maple cap fingerboard and Candy Apple Red finish http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Mar/1966_Fender_Telecaster_Custom_Candy_Apple_Red.aspx Dave Rogers and Laun Braithwaite Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:44:00 GMT A look at Kalamazoo acoustics circa 1940 http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Mar/Kalamazoo_KG_14.aspx Zachary Fjestad Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:13:00 GMT A guide to helpful books on restoration and vintage guitars http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Mar/Restoration_Information.aspx John Brown Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:02:00 GMT Kevin shares readers' thoughts on the vintage bass market http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Mar/You_Write_I_Respond_Readers_Thoughts_Part_2.aspx Kevin Borden Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:11:00 GMT Tim restores a modded Marshall to its original vintage glory. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Feb/De_Modding_a_Marshall.aspx Tim Schroeder Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:01:00 GMT A '63 Jazzmaster comes in for a refinish http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Feb/1963_Fender_Jazzmaster_Formulating_Its_True_Identity.aspx John Brown Wed, 14 Jan 2009 01:33:00 GMT A gorgeous custom color '64 Strat http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Feb/1964_Fender_Stratocaster_Lake_Placid_Blue_Serial_L20674.aspx Dave Rogers and Laun Braithwaite Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:39:00 GMT A look at the history behind Fender's Hot Rodded line of guitars http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Feb/Hot_Rodded_Fender_Guitars.aspx Zachary Fjestad Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:12:00 GMT A look at where bass players stand on vintage instruments http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Feb/You_Write_I_Respond_Readers_Thoughts.aspx Kevin Borden Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:57:00 GMT A look at one of Gretsch's early solidbody electric offerings http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jan/1955_Gretsch_Silver_Jet_16622.aspx Dave Rogers and Laun Braithwaite Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:35:00 GMT Kevin has the scoop on five great vintage basses under $1500. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jan/Affordable_Vintage_Basses.aspx Kevin Borden Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:39:00 GMT An old Gibson Melody Maker resurfaces in Germany http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jan/Gibson_Melody_Maker.aspx Blue Book Publications Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:11:00 GMT John Brown does some rewinding on a classic 1971 J Bass pickup http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jan/Rewinding_a_1971_Fender_Jazz_Pickup.aspx John Brown Fri, 08 Oct 2010 08:35:00 GMT Get a sneak peek at this rare 1965 Sonic Blue Strat http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Dec/1965_Fender_Stratocaster_104234.aspx Dave Rogers and Tim Mullally Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:46:00 GMT A short history of counterfeit vintage instruments. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Dec/Fakin_It_Vintage_Counterfeits.aspx George Gruhn Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:40:00 GMT This month, an old Gibson mando is passed down. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Dec/Gibson_Mandolin.aspx Zachary Fjestad Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:15:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Dec/Where_Are_My_Tuner_Bushings.aspx John Brown Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:10:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Dec/Wow_Thats_Weird_Part_II.aspx Kevin Borden Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:54:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Nov/1959_Fender_Custom_Telecaster_40771.aspx Dave Rogers and Tim Mullally Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:45:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Nov/Collectors_vs_Musicians.aspx George Gruhn Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:40:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Nov/Effects_in_an_Amplifier.aspx Zachary Fjestad Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:22:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Nov/Weathering_the_Dry_Season.aspx John Brown Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:10:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Nov/Wow_Thats_Weird.aspx Kevin Borden Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:56:00 GMT This 1965 Candy Apple Red Fender Jazz Pass still looks good after all these years. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Oct/1965_Candy_Apple_Red_Fender_Jazz_Bass.aspx Dave Rogers and Tim Mullally Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:46:00 GMT George Harrison's choice guitar on his last performance as a Beatle. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Oct/1969_Fender_Rosewood_Telecaster.aspx Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:55:00 GMT Another segment in our ongoing series of "Restoring of an Original." This month we tackle restoring a potentiometer's performance. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Oct/A_Pot_Cleaning_Miracle.aspx John Brown Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:10:00 GMT Each brand of guitars has its own "golden era." Read to learn how we break it down. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Oct/A_Valuable_Lesson.aspx George Gruhn Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:40:00 GMT This month, Zach discovers a 1981 Gibson Firebird with a few peculiarities. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Oct/Firebird_Folklore.aspx Zachary Fjestad Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:22:00 GMT Kevin continues from last month and further explains the current status of today's bass market. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Oct/State_of_the_Nation_of_Bassdom_Pt_2_The_Market_Review.aspx Kevin Borden Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:57:00 GMT John concludes his restoration of a vintage Martin http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Sep/1921_Martin_0_18_Pt_7.aspx John Brown Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:10:00 GMT A rare natural finish 1958 ES-350T with PAFs and a Bigsby http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Sep/1958_Gibson_ES_350T.aspx Dave Rogers and Laun Braithwaite Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:44:00 GMT A history of Jackson and Charvel guitars. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Sep/Action_Jackson.aspx Zachary Fjestad Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:16:00 GMT Were the eighties good for more than nostalgia? http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Sep/An_Eighties_Golden_Era.aspx George Gruhn Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:40:00 GMT The second portion of Kevin's look at the vintage bass market. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Sep/State_of_the_Nation_of_Bassdom_Pt_2.aspx Kevin Borden Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:57:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Aug/1920_Martin_0_28K.aspx Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:21:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Aug/1921_Martin_O_18_Pt_6.aspx John Brown Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:10:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Aug/Golden_Era_Electrics.aspx George Gruhn Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:40:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Aug/Martin_is_Electric.aspx Zachary Fjestad Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:20:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Aug/The_State_of_the_Nation_of_Bassdom.aspx Kevin Borden Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:54:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jul/1921_Martin_0_18_Pt_5.aspx John Brown Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:11:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jul/1937_Martin_00_18_and_000_18.aspx Dave Rogers and Laun Braithwaite Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:38:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jul/A_Collings_Conundrum.aspx Zachary Fjestad Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:21:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jul/Golden_Era_Acoustics.aspx George Gruhn Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:40:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jul/More_Snappy_Answers_to_Snappy_Questions.aspx Kevin Borden Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:55:00 GMT Another addition to the continuing project of restoring a 1921 Martin 0-18. This month we take a look at the soundhole and re-gluing the bridge. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jun/1921_Martin_0_18_Pt_4.aspx John Brown Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:11:00 GMT Some of the world's finest artists have recorded on this classic acoustic from Gibson. It features some of the first renditions of guitar production found in today's market. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jun/1964_Gibson_J_45_Serial_Number_215778.aspx Dave Rogers and Laun Braithwaite Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:35:00 GMT Have you been to a garage sale or auction and saw an old acoustic guitar labeled Fender and laughed at the notion? Well, hold your breath because this month in Trash or Treasure we discover Fender has been producing acoustics for over a half a century. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jun/Fender_Concert.aspx Zachary Fjestad Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:15:00 GMT Questions about vintage basses are answered http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jun/Snappy_Answers_to_Snappy_Questions.aspx Kevin Borden Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:55:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/May/1921_Martin_0_18_Pt_3.aspx John Brown Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:11:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/May/1965_Gibson_ES_355_Mono_Sparkling_Burgundy.aspx Dave Rogers and Laun Braithwaite Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:43:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Apr/1921_Martin_0_18_Pt_2.aspx John Brown Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:11:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Apr/1953_Gibson_ES_295_A15572.aspx Dave Rogers and Laun Braithwaite Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:41:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Apr/Epiphones_800.aspx Zachary Fjestad Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:21:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Apr/The_Four_Rs_Relics_and_Reissues.aspx Kevin Borden Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:54:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Mar/1921_Martin_O_18.aspx John Brown Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:12:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Mar/1965_Rickenbacker_Model_1993.aspx Dave Rogers and Laun Braithwaite Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:42:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Mar/Hamer_DuoTone.aspx Zachary Fjestad Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:22:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Mar/The_Four_Rs_Replicas.aspx Kevin Borden Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:56:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Feb/1959_Gibson_Flying_V.aspx Dave Rogers and Laun Braithwaite Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:45:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Feb/The_Four_Rs.aspx Kevin Borden Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:55:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Feb/Classic_Gibson_Amps.aspx Zachary Fjestad Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:17:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Feb/Refinishing_a_60s_Blonde_Tele_Pt_2.aspx John Brown Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:12:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jan/1971_Fender_Rosewood_Telecaster_346098.aspx Dave Rogers and Laun Braithwaite Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:43:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jan/Guild_Starfire_IV.aspx Zachary Fjestad Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:15:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jan/Refinishing_a_60s_Blonde_Tele.aspx John Brown Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:12:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jan/The_Year_in_Review.aspx Kevin Borden Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:55:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Dec/1959_Fender_Jazzmaster_38876.aspx Dave Rogers and Casey Virock Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:39:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Dec/What_is_this_thing_and_what_is_it_worth.aspx Zachary Fjestad Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:19:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Dec/Rebuilding_50s_Kluson_Tuners.aspx John Brown Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:12:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Dec/Meet_the_New_Boss.aspx Kevin Borden Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:54:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Nov/_55_Gibson_ES_125.aspx John Brown Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:12:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Nov/Martin_Maladies.aspx Zachary Fjestad Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:16:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Nov/Truth_and_Consequences_Pt_3.aspx Kevin Borden Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:56:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Nov/1961_Gibson_ES_5_Switchmaster_A36092.aspx Dave Rogers and Jeff DePetro Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:44:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Oct/Kahler_Hybrid_7300_Tremolo_Install.aspx John Brown Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:12:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Oct/Navigating_LP_Copies.aspx Zachary Fjestad Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:16:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Oct/Truth_and_Consequences_Pt_2.aspx Kevin Borden Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:56:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Oct/1959_Gibson_Les_Paul_Standard_Serial_9_1942.aspx Dave Rogers and Jeff DePetro Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:41:00 GMT Dave's fave from Dave's Guitar Shop's great collection. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Sep/Fender_1957_Stratocaster_20869.aspx Dave Rogers and Jeff DePetro Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:40:00 GMT The final steps in our journey mending the SG. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Sep/_65_Gibson_SG_Pt_7.aspx John Brown Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:15:00 GMT Zachary checks into a classical guitar from across the Atlantic. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Sep/Telesforo_Julve_guitar.aspx Zachary Fjestad Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:17:00 GMT Kevin Borden guides you through your next bass purchase. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Sep/Truth_and_Consequences.aspx Kevin Borden Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:57:00 GMT This month we will be completing this portion of the rebuilding stage http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Aug/_65_Gibson_SG_Pt_6.aspx John Brown Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:13:00 GMT Unpacking the Value of "Limited" and Signed Guitars http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Aug/Evaluating_Your_Guitar_Part_2.aspx Zachary Fjestad Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:16:00 GMT Vintage Basses: What Fits the Bill? http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Aug/A_Vintage_Bass_Primer.aspx Kevin Borden Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:54:00 GMT Three Classic Goldtops: What Makes Them Special http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Aug/Gibson_1954_1956_1957_Les_Paul_Goldtops.aspx Dave Rogers and Jeff DePetro Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:44:00 GMT By 1951, Lester William Polfus from Waukesha, Wisconsin – the man known as Les Paul – was considered to be one of the most famous guitarists in America http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Jul/1952_Gibson_Les_Paul_No_Serial_vs_1953_Gibson_Les_Paul_Serial_No_3_0602.aspx Dave Rogers and Jeff DePetro Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:43:00 GMT In my mind, appraisers have one of the toughest jobs, as they have to be extremely precise in their work. If they appraise too low, the owner can become offended; if they appraise too high, disappointment can set in when those values aren’t met http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Jul/Evaluating_Your_Guitar_Part_1.aspx Zachary Fjestad Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:15:00 GMT We left off last month by completeing the installation of the two reinforcement splines, leveling and finalizing the prep work. We are now ready to do the finish touchup. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Jul/_65_Gibson_SG_Pt_5.aspx John Brown Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:14:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Jun/1961_Gretsch_Chet_Atkins_Country_Gentleman_6122.aspx Dave Rogers and Laun Braithwaite Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:37:00 GMT Many guitar collectors are concerned with the exact year of their guitar, but in reality year-to-year models don’t alter value that much http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Jun/Dating_Serialization_201.aspx Zachary Fjestad Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:19:00 GMT This month’s Restoring an Original begins with trimming down the mahogany reinforcement splines flush to the neck http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Jun/_65_Gibson_SG_Pt_4.aspx JOHN BROWN Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:14:00 GMT Values of vintage guitars are dictated mainly by supply and demand http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Jun/Cycloptic_Conformist_Collector.aspx LARRY MEINERS Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:59:00 GMT Players and collectors have long considered early ‘50s Blackguard Fender Telecasters and Esquires to be the ultimate “Teles” of all time. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/May/Bountiful_Booty_of_Blackguard_Beauties.aspx Premier Guitar Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:49:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/May/Identifying_Your_Guitar_101.aspx Zachary Fjestad Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:14:00 GMT After 48 hours, the clamp was removed and the remaining damaged areas were drop-filled with cynoacrylate glue and surfaced leveled for strengthening purposes before routing the neck and installing the reinforcement splines. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/May/_65_Gibson_SG_Pt_3.aspx JOHN BROWN Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:16:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/May/A_Collectible_Markets_Evolution_Pt_4.aspx LARRY MEINERS Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:59:00 GMT Why did so many great players choose this type of guitar? http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Mar/1960_Fender_Telecaster_Serial_60312.aspx Dave Rogers and Laun Braithwaite Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:42:00 GMT The Rickenbacker Company has created interesting, innovative instruments since the time it was founded in the first half of the twentieth century. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Feb/Rickenbacker_331_Light_Show_Ser_No_KJ662.aspx Premier Guitar Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:49:00 GMT In last month’s issue I had finally completed excavating this very thick, non-original white topcoat, revealing the original, nicely aged finish, “TV Yellow”. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Feb/Gibson_Les_Paul_TV_Pt_4.aspx John Brown Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:16:00 GMT Kay produced hundreds of different models between the late 1930s and late 1960s and most of them don’t have a model name/number or any kind of identification at all! http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Feb/Kool_Kay.aspx Zachary Fjestad Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:12:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Feb/Philly_Show_and_06_Market_Recap.aspx Larry Meiners Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:58:00 GMT Reflecting back to last month’s issue, I was implementing a variety of techniques using Q-Tips, explorers, denatured alcohol, acetone, and buffing pads. It was all about removing this very thick, dull, non-original white paint to reveal the original TV Yellow. The serial number was unveiled in its entirety and the research supported that our guitar is a ’59 Gibson Les Paul TV. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Jan/Gibson_Les_Paul_TV_Pt_3.aspx John Brown Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:16:00 GMT I really don’t know anything about amplifiers since I mainly play acoustic guitar, but I recently inherited this Deluxe amp from my grandfather. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Jan/One_Face_Two_Face_Brown_Face_Black_Face.aspx Zachary Fjestad Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:14:00 GMT Every October Texas should name Arlington into Guitarlington. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Jan/_06_Arlington_Guitar_Extravaganza.aspx Larry Meiners Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:58:00 GMT House brand guitars were typically built by a large guitar company and branded with another name. This happened quite often with mail order catalogs between the 1920s and the 1960s, where they would have guitar companies build guitars and other instruments under their own name http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Apr/KlearTone_Jewel.aspx Zachary Fjestad Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:12:00 GMT After the truss rod threads and nut are waxed, I use a drop-fill toothpick and hair dryer to apply the System Three epoxy. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Apr/_65_GIBSON_SG_Pt_2.aspx John Brown Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:17:00 GMT Custom Color Strats were available almost from the beginning, but a standardized color list didn’t appear until 1961. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Apr/1960_Fender_Stratocaster_Serial_49005.aspx Dave Rogers and Laun Braithwaite Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:41:00 GMT Welcome to this month’s restoration project, which features a ‘65 Gibson SG, sporting P-90 pickups, in need of serious headstock repair. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Mar/_65_Gibson_SG.aspx John Brown Sun, 03 Jun 2012 09:38:00 GMT The ordinary investor doesn’t think in terms of value and opportunity, only price. That applies to stocks as well as guitars. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Mar/Wall_Street_vs_Wood_Street.aspx Larry Meiners Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:59:00 GMT I bought this guitar around 1972 for $175 including a Kay amplifier, and am the second owner. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Mar/Gibson_ES_355TD.aspx Blue Book Publications Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:12:00 GMT The late-1950s Les Paul Sunburst is the most sought-after vintage guitar model today. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Apr/Manic_Market_Myths.aspx Larry Meiners Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:58:00 GMT