This section contains information for those who want to know more about guitars. I’m including links to sites that provide great information and YouTube videos that I find exceptionally informative.

BC Rich Guitars

https://www.premierguitar.com/gear/reviews/b-c-rich-beginnings

https://gear-vault.com/history-of-bc-rich-guitars/

A Guitar Story 🎸 Bernie Rico ~ BC Rich Guitars – Sandra Pokorney

Cort Guitars

https://gear-vault.com/history-of-cort-guitars/

Cort Acoustic Guitar Factory Tour  – Cort Guitars and Basses
Cort Electric Guitar Factory Tour  – Cort Guitars and Basses
Cort Guitars. The Brand Behind Fender, Schecter, Ibanez, Musicman & More – Richards Guitars

Danelectro Guitars

https://chasingguitars.com/danelectro-history/

Danelectro : A Short History – Five Watt World
The Magic Of Danelectro Guitars – The Tape Farm

Dean Guitars

https://mikesgig.com/the-history-of-dean-guitars-by-dean-zelinsky

Dean Vintage Guitars – Musician’s Friend
Dean Guitars Factory Tour – Guitar Interactive Magazine
Dean Guitars USA Shop – Dean Guitars

Epiphone Guitars

https://www.fuelrocks.com/epiphone-a-history-of-quality-acoustic-guitars/

https://guitarriego.com/en-us/guitar/history-of-epiphone-guitars-secrets-myths-and-truths/

Bet You Didn’t Know This About Epiphone and It’s History! – Robert Baker
The Epiphone Casino : A Short History – Five Watt World
8 Awesome Facts, That You (Probably) Didn’t Know, About Epiphone Guitars! – PMTVUK

Ernie Ball Guitars

https://www.guitarworld.com/features/60-years-of-ernie-ball

Ernie Ball & Music Man History – Ernie Ball
Who Is Ernie Ball? – JHS Pedals
The Music Man Stingray: A Short History – Five Watt World

ESP Guitars

https://reverb.com/ca/news/a-brief-history-of-esp-guitars-from-replacement-to-refinement

ESP Guitar Factory – Japan – Bradley James Johnson
ESP Guitars USA Custom Shop Tour! – Crazy Finishes & Legendary ESP Designs! – PMTVUK
ESP Guitars: Exhibition Limited Series 2021 – ESP Guitars USA

Fender Guitars

The Fender Story – 9th Wonder
A Guitar Story – Leo Fender – Sandra Pokorney
Behind The Scenes At The Fender USA Guitar Factory! – Andertons Music Co
The Fender Telecaster : A Short History – Five Watt World
The Fender Stratocaster : A Short History – Five Watt World
The Fender Jazz Master : A Short History – Five Watt World
The Fender Jaguar : A Short History – Five Watt World
The Fender Precision Bass : A Short History – Five Watt World
The Fender Jazz Bass : A Short History – Five Watt World

Framus Guitars

https://www.framus-vintage.de/en/About-Framus/History/

Framus Museum Tour | Guitcon 2017 – CSGuitars

Fujigen FGN Guitars

https://www.whitecitymusic.com/about-fgn-fujigen

FGN(Fujigen) Guitars Japan – Documentary and Factory Tour – FGN Guitars

G & L Guitars

https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/the-history-of-gl/

Leo Fender History – G&L Guitars
G&L Guitars History – American Musical Supply
G&L Guitars factory tour w/ TOMMY CHONG – Dig Infiinity

Gibson Guitars

History of Gibson Acoustics – Five Watt World
Brief History of Gibson in Kalamazoo Pt 1- Kalazmazoo Valley Museum
Brief History of Gibson in Kalamazoo Pt 2- Kalazmazoo Valley Museum
Brief History of Gibson in Kalamazoo Pt 3- Kalazmazoo Valley Museum
Brief History of Gibson in Kalamazoo Pt 4- Kalazmazoo Valley Museum
The Gibson Les Paul : A Short History – Five Watt World
The Gibson ES-335: A Short History – Five Watt World
The Gibson SG: A Short History – Five Watt World
The Explorer: A Short History – Five Watt World
The Firebird: A Short History – Five Watt World
The Flying V: A Short History – Five Watt World
The Gibson ES-390: A Short History – Five Watt World
Gibson Factory Tour 2019 – Premier Guitar
1967 Gibson Guitars Factory Tour – Gibson TV
Gibson Montana – Factory Tour – Gibson TV
Behind the Scenes at Gibson USA Factory – Andertons Music Co

Godin / Seagull Guitars

https://www.premierguitar.com/gear/builder-profile-godin-guitars

Seagull Guitar History – KCS TV
Godin Acoustic Guitar Factory Tour – Premier Guitar
Godin Electric Guitar Factory Tour – Premier Guitar
Godin Guitar History – Guitar Thai Online
Seagull Guitars Overview – Godin Guitars

Gretsch Guitars

https://guitar.com/features/brief-history-of-gretsch-guitars/

Gretsch Guitars Custom Shop Tour – Premier Guitar
The Rise & Fall (and Rise!) of GRETSCH  – Chris Buck
History of Gretsch Guitars – Gretsch Guitars
The Gretsch 6120: A Short History – Five Watt world
The Gretsch Duo Jet: A Short History – Five Watt World

Guild Guitars

https://acousticmusic.org/research/guitar-information/large-shop-guitar-builders/guild/

Guild History and Acoustic Factory Tour – Premier Guitar

Harmony / Silvertone / Airline / Holiday Guitars

https://tedium.co/2020/03/12/sears-harmony-department-store-guitar-history/

Heritage Guitars

https://www.premierguitar.com/gear/builder-profile-heritage-guitar

Heritage Guitar Inc. of Kalamazoo – Our Story – Heritage Guitars
225 Parsons Street Factory Tour – Guitar

Hofner Guitars

https://www.premierguitar.com/pro-advice/wizard-of-odd/the-rich-history-of-hofner

Hofner: Hand Made in Germany – Hofner Guitar
How Hofner German Basses are made – rocknrollvintage

Ibanez Guitars

https://reverb.com/ca/news/a-brief-history-of-ibanez-guitars

https://guitar.com/features/history-of-ibanez/

The True History of Ibanez Guitar by Mike Shimada – Guitar Thai Online
The Ibanez JEM & RG: A Short History
– Five Watt World

Kay Guitars

https://guitar.com/features/the-untold-history-of-kay-guitars/

https://chasingguitars.com/kay-history/

http://www.kayvintagereissue.com/story.php

The Guitar Connection: Kay Guitars Pt 1

Martin Guitars

https://guitar.com/guides/essential-guide/a-brief-history-of-martin-guitars/

Five Watt World’s – History of Martin Guitars
An Evening with Martin Guitars (part 1) – Guitar Village
The Ballad of the Dreadnought – Martin Guitars
Martin Guitar Factory Tour – Lazyfingers61
History Retrospective – Martin Guitar
Martin Guitar FACTORY TOUR Video 2022 – with Mike Dickinson – Maury’s Music

National Guitars

https://chasingguitars.com/nationaldobro-history/

Resonator Guitar History – Learn About Dobro, National, NRP etc. – The Washboard Resonators
National Reso-Phonic Guitar Factory – 2008 – Termoking

Ovation Guitars

https://sixstringacoustic.com/ovation-guitars-history-the-story-of-ovation-acoustic-guitars

Ovation Guitars – Our Story since 1966
A History of Ovation Electric Guitars – What Could Have Been – The Tape Farm
Ovation Guitar – Connecticut Public

PRS Guitars

https://guitar.com/features/a-brief-history-of-prs/

PRS SE Factory Tour | 2022 – PRS Guitars
PRS Guitars USA Factory Tour: Stevensville, Maryland – PRS Guitars
Inside Private Stock | Story and Factory Tour – PRS Guitars
Then & Now: A Look Back on 30 Years of Guitar Making – PRS Guitars
The PRS Custom 24: A Short History – Five Watt World
The PRS Bolt Neck Guitars: A Short History – Five Watt World

Rickenbacker Guitars

https://guitar.com/features/the-untold-history-of-rickenbacker/

Rickenbacker Guitars – Akornent
The Rickenbacker 12: A Short History – Five Watt World
The Rickenbacker Bass: A Short History – Five Watt World

Samick Guitars

https://uniqueguitar.blogspot.com/2015/06/samick-musical-instrument-company.html

Samick Guitars – Dixie Guitar King
Samick – Wood Music Instruments – IMPAC

Squier Guitars

https://www.guitarworld.com/features/40-years-squier-fender

Takamine Guitars

https://reverb.com/ca/news/a-brief-history-of-takamine-guitars

Takamine Factory Tour – Premier Guitar
Takamine Factory Tour – 2018 – Bradley James Johnson

Taylor Guitars

https://sixstringacoustic.com/the-history-of-taylor-guitars-the-evolution-and-innovations-of-taylor-guitars

How Taylor Guitars Are Made – Insider
Taylor Guitar Factory Tour – Sam Ash Music
The Innovations of Taylor Guitars – Musician’s Friend

Washburn Guitars

https://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/31416/music/a_brief_history_of_washburn_guitars.html

Washburn Guitars – WashburnTV
Washburn Guitars Custom Shop – Factory Tour – Guitar World
Washburn Handmade Acoustic Guitars – Premier Guitar

Yamaha Guitars

https://sixstringacoustic.com/the-story-of-yamaha-acoustic-guitars-history

Yamaha’s Electric Guitars and Basses: A Short History – five watt world

https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/looking-back-50-years-yamaha-guitars

Yamaha Guitar Brand Story Virtual Clinic – Sam Ash Music
Yamaha Guitar Custom Shop Tour – Yamaha Guitar
Yamaha Guitar Factory – Japan – Bradley James Johnson