Welcome to the Mahar’s Vintage Guitars News & Resources section, where we share expert insight on vintage guitars, amplifiers, effects pedals, and collectible music gear. Our blog explores the history, tone, and value of iconic instruments from brands like Fender, Gibson, Martin, Vox, Marshall, and more—along with practical guidance for musicians, collectors, and estates.
Here you’ll find articles on identifying authentic vintage instruments, understanding market trends, selling or trading valuable gear, and spotlighting historically important guitars and amplifiers. Every article is written from hands-on experience, backed by decades of buying, selling, and documenting rare and collectible instruments.
Whether you’re researching a potential purchase, looking to sell a vintage collection, or simply passionate about classic tone, our goal is to provide accurate, useful, and trustworthy information. We regularly update this page with new content, so check back often or explore our current inventory of vintage and used guitars, amps, pedals, and accessories.
Vintage guitar values are shaped by far more than age alone. This guide explains how condition, originality, demand, and market cycles determine what vintage guitars are actually worth.
Serial number lookups for vintage guitars often return conflicting results. Here’s why that happens, what serial numbers can and can’t tell you, and how to get reliable answers when accuracy matters.
Not every vintage guitar deserves its price tag. In this article, I explain which vintage guitars should cost less, how hype influences value, and why quality doesn’t always match the market.
Vintage guitar and amp prices have softened over the last 12–24 months, but this kind of correction is typical. Here’s why the market adjusts, how economic cycles influence values, and why long-term appreciation remains strong.
Selling a vintage guitar collection is easy to get wrong—and costly if you’re not careful. This guide reveals the most common mistakes people make when selling vintage guitars, amps, and estate collections, and how to avoid losing value. Learn what to keep, what not to do, and how to get a fair, expert evaluation.
We’re excited to announce that Mahar’s Vintage Guitars in Chico, California is now an authorized dealer of Two-Rock Amplifiers, available both in-store and online at www.maharsvintageguitars.com.
Selling a vintage guitar collection can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. This guide walks you through how to document, value, and safely sell an entire collection in 2025—whether you’re a musician, collector, or handling an estate. Learn the smartest, most profitable steps and how to avoid common mistakes.
Fender’s early-’60s White Tolex amps with rare tone-ring cabinets—like the Tremolux, Bandmaster, Bassman, and Showman—are some of the most unique and powerful rigs Leo ever built. Learn what makes these blonde-era beauties special, how they sound, and why collectors still chase them today.