Museum & Original Owners
One Family’s 1952 Fender Telecaster
Joshua sold his uncle’s 1952 Telecaster in Washington so it could be played again and help with a down payment on a house.
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Specific Model Highlights
Vintage Gibson SG Models: History, Identification and Value Guide
Compare vintage Gibson SG Junior, Special, Standard and Custom models with Joe's original photographs, identification clues, production history and value factors.
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Vintage Gibson Les Paul Models: Family, History and Identification Guide
Compare the vintage Les Paul Standard, Custom, Special, Junior, TV Model and Deluxe with Joe's original photographs and model-specific identification evidence.
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Gibson ES-225 Model Guide: Variations, Transitions & Authentication
A comprehensive field guide to the 1955 to 1959 Gibson ES-225, including every model suffix, factory transitions, shipping totals, natural finish examples, and the authentication details that matter.
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Specific Model Highlights
The Gibson Firebird: History, Authentication, and Value
An in-depth guide to Gibson Firebird history, model identification, dating, authentication, custom-color rarity, and market value from 1963 to today.
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Specific Model Highlights
Gibson J-200 Guide: 1937 to Today
A detailed Gibson J-200 and SJ-200 guide covering model names, year changes, bridge and bracing transitions, related variations, serial numbers, labels, repairs, and authentication, illustrated with five guitars from Joe's archive.
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Specific Model Highlights
Gibson ES-335 vs ES-345 vs ES-355: What’s The Difference?
Compare the Gibson ES-335, ES-345 and ES-355 through Joe’s photographs, with clear identification clues for inlays, hardware, wiring and trim.
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Museum & Original Owners
Sylvia’s 1959 Gibson ES-335
Sylvia bought this Gibson ES-335 new in 1959. The guitar came to Joe from her daughter with its receipt, family photographs, and memories of her life in music.
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Museum & Original Owners
One Owner’s 1966 Gibson ES-345
Joe traveled to Connecticut to buy a carefully preserved 1966 Gibson ES-345 and 1966 Ampeg Gemini II directly from the original owner.
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