Why We Love Porsche’s Transaxle Cars
Are these the most underrated grand touring classics in the world? We certainly think so! Here’s why you should add a transaxle Porsche to your garage.
Meet Adam Golden of Menta Watches: Vintage Watch Expert and Dealer, Porsche Diehard, and Walt Grace Vintage’s Watch Partner.
We spoke with Menta Watches Founder Adam Golden to chat vintage watches, Porsches, and why working with Walt Grace Vintage makes so much sense.
The Gibson ES-335: An Attainable Dream Guitar
To the same degree that Back to the Future is considered a kind of fever-dream, the ES-335 is considered a dream guitar—the only model that could have held the spotlight in a scene with such epic stakes.
The Fender Telecaster: A Not-So-Brief History
As it approaches its 75th anniversary, the Telecaster stands apart as an unrivaled achievement. It is, without a doubt, one of the most consequential inventions in the history of mankind, a symbol of simple dedication to craft—the perfect combination of form and function.
Vintage Fender Guitar Colors: A Buyer's Guide to Standard and Custom Guitar Finishes
The original Fender color chart, released in 1960, included fourteen chromatic offerings that played directly off the colors being used in the automotive industry, which made for a lot of beautiful photos of a Tele riding shotgun in a Bel-Air. It included nine DuPont Duco nitrocellulose finishes and five DuPont Lucite acrylic finishes
The Gibson Goldtop: Why This Les Paul is What Dreams Are Made Of
We gather together today to lift on high a true gift from the guitar muses: The Gibson Goldtop Les Paul.
New Guitar Basics for Beginner Students: How to Purchase a Guitar, what to look out for, and how to get the most out of your first experience.
For months (or maybe even years) you’ve seen it in your head, clear as day: this beautifully sculpted, visually stunning creation of resonant wood and shiny metal that fits perfectly in your hands…and though you haven’t the slightest idea how to finger a chord, one strum of its six strings and its voice brings a tear to your eye.
Telecaster vs Stratocaster: Major Differences
Maybe we’re just guitar geeks (ok, we 100% are), but understanding what makes a Tele, a Tele (or a Strat, a Strat) gives you a more intimate relationship with the music you consume; will help you make more informed decisions about purchasing a guitar; and honestly, is just plain interesting!
The Uke: A History
With the uke having truly dominated its corner of the instrument market - and seeing how popular they are with our customers - we figured we’d give a little bit of a history lesson as a homage to the little four-string wonder.
Candy Apple Red: The Story of Fender’s Most Popular Custom Color
Since becoming an official part of Fender’s Custom Color chart in 1963, the super-sweet red tones of this finish have become nearly synonymous with Fender’s name; hell, we get excited every time we get a new Candy Apple Red on the wall!