There is an awful lot of information about vintage guitars on the hinterweb. Some of the following links may be helpful to explore a little of what’s out there, whether you’re wanting to discover, learn, browse or buy. Collectively, there are experts who know more than I ever will! Enjoy.
Notes: For info, I have NO affiliation with any of the companies listed. All links open in a new tab/window.
Major manufacturers’ web sites:
- Fender Musical Instrument Corporation: Fender.com
- Gibson Guitar Corporation: Gibson.com
- Danelectro: Danelectro.com
- Epiphone: Epiphone.com
- Gretsch: Gretsch.com
- Music Man (Ernie Ball): Musicman.com
- Rickenbacker: Rickenbacker.com
Brand history on Wikipedia:
- Fender Musical Instrument Corporation: Wikipedia.org
- Gibson Guitar Corporation: Wikipedia.org
- Danelectro: Wikipedia.org
- Epiphone: Wikipedia.org
- Gretsch: Wikipedia.org
- Music Man: Wikipedia.org
- Rickenbacker: Wikipedia.org
Magazines:
- Vintage Guitar Magazine (US): vintageguitar.com
- Guitarist Magazine (UK): musicradar.com
- Guitar & Bass Magazine (UK): guitar-bass.net
Online reference:
- Vintage Guitars Info: guitarhq.com
- Vintage Guitar and Bass: vintageguitarandbass.com
- The Guitar Dater Project: guitardaterproject.org
- Fender Serial Numbers: Fender.com
- Gibson Serial Numbers: Gibson.com
Vintage guitar retailers (UK):
These guys sell some amazing vintage instruments. We’re all part of a community, so happy to share…
- Vintage & Rare Guitars (Bath): vintageandrareguitars.com
- New Kings Road Vintage Guitar Emporium (London): newkingsroadguitars.co.uk
- Macari’s Musical Instruments (London): macaris.co.uk
- Guitar Village (Farnham): guitarvillage.uk.com
- Angel Music (London): angelmusicguitars.com
- Wunjo Guitars (London): wunjoguitars.com
- Vintage Guitar Boutique (London): vintageguitarboutique,com
- Andy Baxter Bass And Guitar (London): andybaxterbass.com
- No.Tom Vintage & Classic Guitars (London): notomguitars