A 1965 Gibson ES-335 turned up wearing a short Maestro Vibrola, a factory combination I had never seen on a 335. Here is why I read it as original, how the ground wire and a clean top confirm it, and what an unusual factory feature like this means for a vintage Gibson's value.
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The 1966 Stratocaster sits in a transitional window of Fender history. Here’s the full authentication walkthrough: every spec, every dating tell, the custom color chart, the fakes to watch for, and what one is worth in today’s market.
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If you have inherited or are looking to sell a vintage Fender Jaguar, the details on this page are the same ones a serious buyer will use to value the guitar. Year-by-year specs from 1962 to 1975, pot codes, custom color verification, and the refinish tells that move valuations by thousands.
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A 5% selling fee can quietly become 12% by the time you get paid. Here is what every major online platform actually costs vintage guitar sellers in 2026, four platforms compared side by side.
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Pre-CBS 1963 Fender Stratocasters sit at the top of every collector’s list. Here’s how to authenticate and date a real one: L-series serials, pot codes, neck heel stamps, custom colors, finish evidence, and the puzzle piece neck plate trick that catches refinishes.
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Jim’s parents bought him a brand-new 1973 Fender Jazz Bass for Christmas: sunburst, maple board, black blocks. Fifty years later, we put it head-to-head with Fender’s brand-new Vintera III Early ’70s Jazz Bass. Here’s how the reissue stacks up against the real thing.
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Defined by its gold anodized pickguard and split-coil pickup, the 1957 to 1959 Fender Precision Bass marked the start of the modern electric bass. Here’s a full breakdown of specs, authenticity markers, and market values, year by year.
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The 1968 Gibson ES-335 marks the final year of Gibson’s one-piece mahogany neck and long tenon joint, the last of the Kalamazoo-era semi-hollows before the construction changes of 1969. This guide covers finish rarity, hardware authentication, pot code dating, and current market values for collectors and sellers.
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The ES-125 spent nearly 30 years as Gibson’s quiet workhorse: affordable, versatile, and loaded with P-90 character. Here’s everything you need to know to buy, date, and identify one.
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