Al’s Guitars
Dedicated to vintage guitars and what makes them special. A series of episodes are in the works on taking an informed and critical look at a diverse group of vintage guitars. The idea is to look and inform. Too many people associated with vintage guitars construct a description designed to build them up in the name of selling them for a good price.
Our series looks at the materials, the construction quality and craftsmanship. We identify any unique features, review the original advertisements of the day and how the instruments fit into the landscape of the time they were built.
We then do a unique series of tests to see what type of performance the instrument has in it. This includes a number of technical tests, playability evaluation and a good old fashioned listening.
Hopefully we will help the collector or hobbyist get a feel for each classic guitar in an unbiased arena. Oh, and it might be fun.
Let’s Play a Vintage 1961-68 Sears Silvertone Model 319.12029 by Harmony
Kenwood GE-74 Equalizer With Reverberation Amplifier 80s Crazy Stereo Equipment!
1980s Panasonic RC-6810 Talking Clock Radio Man or Woman Voice Dual Alarm Space Age Retro Bomb!
Running Through 3 Mid Century Sprinklers - Sears Water Command, Sunbeam Rain King, Nelson Aluminum
1978 Chrysler Dodge or Plymouth AM-FM 40ch CB Radio! Its Like Being in a Lil’ Red Truck.
Great Lakes ACE Hardware Example of Price Gouging or Is It Inflation? How Consumers Need To Be Aware
1927 Martin 000-18 Guitar - Part 2 More Prewar Goodness - Blacklight Examination & Restoration Data!
Full Review: 1927 Martin 000-18 - Pre-war Martin Acoustic At Its Best!
Reverb.com How to Use the Price Guide - Used Guitar Pricing Tool Nobody Knows About!
Rare 1970's GM Dealer Equipment AC Air Filter Tester in Operation
Surprise Test: 1976 Ramirez 1a - The Most Well Known Classical Guitar in the World
Full Review: 1999 Martin D35 25 Years Old. Is It Vintage Yet?
Sony Trinitron RM-204 Ultrasonic Remote Commander - Not IR Not RF - See It Work!
Full Review: Vintage 1971 Martin N-10 Nylon Guitar - Willie Nelson's Little Brother. How's It Sound?
1965 Harmony H-173 Classical / Folk Guitar - Spruce Top Mahogany Neck, Is It Vintage Goodness?
Short Demo: Vintage 1981 General Electric CT03000 Digital Versatron Toaster Oven Woodgrain - Rare!
Full Review: Vintage 1964 Gibson C-6 Richard Pick Custom Classical Guitar - Brazilian Rosewood
Short Take: 1969 Thomas Haile 5-String Banjo - Hand Made Brass, Ebony, Flamed Maple. Need Your Help!
Short Take: 1966 Goya G-10 Classical Guitar - All Solid Woods, One Piece Neck!!
Short Take: 1973 Epiphone FT-565 12-String Guitar - Vintage 3-Piece Back Dee-Luxe Model
Short Take: 1966 Guild Mark II Classical Guitar - Golden Era Hoboken NJ Made!