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04/17/2024
Out of the blue, the day after one ’60 burst sold, another 1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard showed up at the shop. CVG's Senior Authenticator Gary Bohannon shares the story of this uncirculated "Barn Burst"
03/30/2024
A gorgeous lemon drop 1960 Les Paul arrived at Carter Vintage, and Senior Authenticator Gary Bohannon puts it under the microscope.
03/22/2024
The Fender Stratocaster is one of the most iconic musical instruments ever made. CVG Senior Authenticator Gary Bohannon shares the history of this historic guitar.
03/15/2024
Carter Vintage Senior Authenticator Gary Bohannon dishes on the truly one-of-a-kind factory black Les Paul Standard from 1954
03/12/2024
Carter Vintage's Senior Authenticator Gary Bohannon discusses his trip to Florida and the incredible all-original '53 Telecaster waiting for him there
12/07/2023
The concept of a vintage guitar plays a large role in today’s guitar market – not just in replica-level reissues, not just in regular-production models with vintage features, but in the overall marketing message of the companies whose guitars provide the foundation of the vintage world – Fender, Gibson and Martin.
10/26/2023
Most of the iconic collectible instruments have a story that hangs on key players. The sunburst Les Paul with Clapton (or Bloomfield or Page). The Stratocaster with Buddy Holly or Hendrix. The J-200 with Ray Whitley. The F-5 mandolin with Bill Monroe. The Granada banjo with Earl Scruggs. The Martin D-28 is a different story.
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