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  • “Vintage guitars represent a piece of history that can’t be replicated”

    I think that’s where i disagree, I think most coveted vintage guitars can absolutely be replicated. And although I have to concede that I’m no expert, I’ve heard the same sentiment from folks that I would consider experts. I’ve recently heard Philip McKnight say as much on one of his Friday podcast/shows.

    Personally I’d rather spend 6-7 grand on a gibson custom shop reissue than pony up for a real vintage instrument for 10k+


















  • Cool guitar! I would clean it up the best you can, take the strings off and clean the fretboard with baby wipes to get the gunk off, and apply lemon oil if it seems dry.

    Then take it to a guitar repair shop and get their input on the frets. It’s possible they can recrown the frets instead of replacing them completely which is much more expensive.

    I’ve been quoted ~150 to recrown the frets to give you an idea.

    As far as value, I’d suggest finding the serial number on the guitar and figuring out the exact model and year of manufacture. Then find similar guitars for sale on reverb.

    Cheers and Good luck!





  • In my opinion this sounds like normal discomfort when starting to learn.

    I’ve found some good hand stretching exercises on YouTube, I’d suggest to stretch/massage your hands/wrist/fingers a couple times a day and really take your time and use good form when practicing. https://youtu.be/TSrfB7JIzxY?si=ZN6NSRwNqWqNRNC4

    Justin, from Justin guitar, (definitely check him out if you haven’t already) recently did a series of videos where he taught himself to play left handed. One of his main take aways that stood out to him was the pain you go through when first learning. So don’t be discouraged it’s a normal part of learning, just make sure your using the best form you can manage.

    Be kind to yourself and remember this is a lifetime journey, not a sprint to a finish line. Practice at least a little everyday and focus on building a solid foundation that you can expand on the rest of your life!

    Cheers and good luck!