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:
- Danelectro: Danelectro
- Epiphone: Epiphone
- Fender Musical Instrument Corporation: Fender
- Gibson Guitar Corporation: Gibson
- Gretsch: Gretsch
- Guild: Guild
- Kramer: Kramer
- Music Man (Ernie Ball): Music Man
- National: National
- Ovation: Ovation
- Paul Reed Smith (PRS): Paul Reed Smith
- Rickenbacker: Rickenbacker
- Silvertone: Silvertone
Brand history on Wikipedia:
- Danelectro: Wikipedia (Danelectro)
- Epiphone: Wikipedia (Epiphone)
- Fender Musical Instrument Corporation: Wikipedia (Fender)
- Gibson Guitar Corporation: Wikipedia (Gibson)
- Gretsch: Wikipedia (Gretsch)
- Guild: Wikipedia (Guild)
- Kramer: Wikipedia (Kramer)
- Music Man: Wikipedia (Music Man)
- National: Wikipedia (National)
- Ovation: Wikipedia (Ovation)
- Paul Reed Smith PRS: Wikipedia (PRS)
- Rickenbacker: Wikipedia (Rickenbacker)
- Silvertone: Wikipedia (Silvertone)
Magazines:
- Vintage Guitar Magazine (US): Vintage Guitar Magazine
- Guitarist Magazine (UK): Guitarist Magazine
- Guitar.com : Guitar Magazine
Online reference:
- Vintage Guitars Info: Guitar HQ
- Vintage Guitar and Bass: Vintage Guitar and Bass
- The Guitar Dater Project: The Guitar Dater Project
- Fender Serial Numbers: Guitar HQ (Fender Serial Numbers)
- Gibson Serial Numbers: Guitar HQ (Gibson Factory Order Numbers & Serial Numbers
Vintage guitar retailers (UK):
These guys sell some amazing vintage instruments. We’re all part of a community, so happy to share…
- New Kings Road Vintage Guitar Emporium (London): New Kings Road Vintage Guitar Emporium
- Macari’s Musical Instruments (London): Macaris
- Guitar Village (Farnham): Guitar Village
- Wunjo Guitars (London): Wunjo Guitars
- Andy Baxter Bass And Guitar (London): Andy Baxter Bass
- No.Tom Vintage & Classic Guitars (London): No.Tom Guitars