raw vintage

  Like cars, vintage equipment is a huge market in the guitar world. While the latest guitar models feature plenty of great innovation and outstanding tone, there's just something about the classics that will never go out of style. But just like cars, finding vintage parts can be easier said than done (or very pricey). In comes manufacturers like Raw Vintage -- a company dedicated to recreating vintage-specific pickups and accessories. Below, we take a look at a few of our favorite products from Raw Vintage. Continue reading →

Vintage is a term that gets used a lot in the world of music gear. From classic guitars to iconic pedals, you don't have to go very far to bump into gear that prominently features the tag as a selling point. And the fact that new reissues keep coming out every year just goes to show how popular the vintage market really is. This is especially true when it comes to pickups. From Seymour Duncan to Lindy Fralin and more, there are a good amount of manufacturers out there that dedicate a lot of their resources into recreating some of the most iconic pickups ever made. Today, we're going to look at what exactly is a vintage pickup and few of the reasons why the original manufacturers went away from the classic formulas in the first place. Continue reading →