All About Vintage Guitar Gear
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If you play guitar, you’ve probably listened to old records, and marveled at the tone you were hearing. Sure, much of this tone is due to the skill of the player, but there is also a element of gear involved. You’re hearing the amazing tone of high quality vintage guitar gear. Vintage gear isn’t magic, of course, but but its does have a character that todays gear often misses.
To get good vintage tone, you’ll need a good vintage guitar. While a brand new Gibson electric guitar might still sound great, a vintage one will be even better. Of course, you pay for this tone. A vintage guitar can cost you. However, with their high quality, aged wood, hand wound pickups, and high quallity construction, vintage guitars are worth it for many.
Merely having a vintage guitar is no enough, though. To get the full sound, you’ll want to get a vintage tube amp. Tube amps, whether they are vintage or not, sound much smooth and more natural compared to their solid state brethren. Paired with a quality instrument, a tube amp is very expressive, almost like an instrument in itself.
Of course, if you’re buying vintage gear, you’re not going to be able head over to your local music store and start picking up amps and guitars. Rather, you’ll have to shop online or at specialty stores. If you’re looking to buy vintage guitars online (or any other brand), there are many places to go that offer a wide selection. Again, you’ll pay for this, but for many it’s worth it.
So, I hope this help you see how you can get amazing tone with vintage gear. While nothing replaces skill when it comes to making great music, having the right vintage gear can help take your sound to the next level. Start looking around today for the vintage guitar of your dreams! Your ears will certainly thank you.
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