How to buy a vintage guitar
Introduction
Buying a vintage guitar can be a minefield of dodgy playability and overpriced mint-conditions, but there are still some bargains to be had out there – you just need to know what you’re doing.
Follow our 12-step guide on how not to be taken for a mug and you should get yourself a killer vintage guitar.
1. Research, research, research

2. Get photos

3. Date it

4. Check the spec

5. Pick up on pickup swaps

6. Check the frets

7. Appreciate mojo

8. Look for neck breaks

9. Know your terminology

10. Keep original parts

11. Be careful about modding

12. Compare with new examples
