Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Welcome to an epic guitar store tour at Echo Tone Melbourne, a true destination for any enthusiast looking for a world-class vintage guitar collection. In this 2026 edition of Guitar Search Saturday, we are hunting for the best vintage gear and rare electric guitars in the Southern Hemisphere. Our deep dive covers everything from the iconic Fender wall to the legendary Gibson collection, exploring why these instruments are still the gold standard for tone.
Whether you are into vintage acoustic guitars like the pre-war Gibson J-45 or seeking the perfect vintage Fender amp to complete your rig, this tour offers a detailed look at some of the most sought-after used guitar gear on the market. We also explore the fascinating world of "Lawsuit Era" Japanese guitars, including rare finds from Tokai, Greco, and Burney that offer incredible value for collectors.
▶️ Music Credits
Surf Shimmy by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
▶️ Echo Tone:
19 Arthurton Road, Northcote VIC 3070
Phone: +61 3 9939 0752
https://echotone.com.au
This video is a must-watch for anyone interested in guitar gear reviews, guitar hunting, or simply seeing what makes a music shop truly elite. From classic 1950s and 60s rarities to modern high-end pieces, discover the incredible variety that makes Echo Tone a premier destination for musicians worldwide. Don't forget to check the timestamps for specific gear highlights and sound demos!
🔊 Dive deeper on this topic in The INTHEBLUES Tone Podcast!
Episode: Best & Worst Guitar Gear of 2025 → youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNYCekIbACITNOxtqSw5ZqY_gZumfCuV1
Full audio on Spotify/Apple: inthebluespodcast.com
🇺🇸🇦🇺🇬🇧🎸Get the best prices on guitar gear below! 🇺🇸🇦🇺🇬🇧🌎🎸
🛒 Sweetwater Crazy Good Deals - sweetwater.sjv.io/dealzone
🛒 Guitar Center Massive Discounts - guitar-center.pxf.io/gbQbDv
🛒 Thomann's Guitar Bargain-Zone - thomannmusic.com/?offid=1&affid=345
🛒 Sky Music, Australia Guitar Bargains - alnk.to/9TaMrto
🛒 ZZounds Massive Deals - zzounds.com/blowouts/a--3990673
🛒 Artist Guitars - alnk.to/hhCBDJe
🛒 Best Used Guitars on Reverb - tidd.ly/4dCxOxl
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Channel Memberships & Patreon
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🔗 Find Me Online - https://linktr.ee/intheblues
►Patreon: patreon.com/intheblues
►Join this channel to get access to channel perks:
youtube.com/channel/UC-oSaKCCEffJph0F7m6_xfA/join
►My Sweetwater Gear Page - imp.i114863.net/intheblues
►intheblues Merch - intheblues.net/go/tees
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Video Chapters
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00:00 - Teaser
00:15 - Melbourne, Montage
00:37 - Echo Tone!
01:21 - Quirky 50s, 60s, 70s Teisco Guitars
01:47 - Massive Fender Wall (Used/Vintage/New)
02:41 - Fender Paisley Strat & Tele & Japanese Fenders
03:08 - Vintage Fender Amps
03:37 - Original Fender Tremolux Head and Cabinet
03:46 - 1961-1963 Fender Deluxe Amp
04:12 - Archtops & Les Paul Special (But it’s Not a Gibson)
04:36 - Epiphone, Rickenbacker, Gretsch, and More
05:57 - Gibson Wall
06:27 - Some ES-335’s and SG’s
06:50 - Edwards, Greco, Burney, Orville, Tokai and Japanese Les Paul Guitars
07:37 - Testing a Real 1965 Fender Deluxe Reverb Amplifier with Les Paul
08:46 - 1965 Deluxe Reverb with Stratocaster (bridge humbucker)
09:15 - What Rhiannon Thinks of Echo Tone
09:35 - Rhiannon’s Favorite Guitar
10:22 - Acoustic Guitars (Martins)
11:16 - Echo Tone History with Matt
12:52 - A World Class Vintage Guitar Store
13:13 - 1963 ES-330 (Cherry Red / Single Pickup)
14:00 - 1942 Gibson J45 Acoustic with Thick Neck
14:47 - Do Old Vintage Guitars Have Original Cases?
15:07 - Gibson 57 Les Paul Jr (Original)
16:04 - Original Fender 1968 Tele with Bigsby!!
16:41 - Repair Shop
17:03 - Repairing a Bridge on a Gibson Hummingbird with Matt
17:57 - Electric Guitars (made in Melbourne, Australia)
19:05 - Like & Sub! + Vintage Gibson Les Paul Gold Top
20:55 - Rickenbacker
22:01 - 1965 Gibson Dove Acoustic Guitar
23:09 - 1980 Rickenbacker 360 12-String Electric
23:41 - The First Production Guitar to have a Humbucker!
24:50 - Plenty of Bass Guitars
25:13 - Shredder & Danelectro Range plus a Washburn A10!
25:43 - A Flying V that is not made by Gibson or Epiphone!?
26:05 - Quirky Gibson & Gretsch Guitars
26:26 - Gibson Melody Maker
27:04 - Final Thoughts & Thank You
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#guitar #intheblues #vintageguitars
Welcome to an epic guitar store tour at Echo Tone Melbourne, a true destination for any enthusiast looking for a world-class vintage guitar collection. In this 2026 edition of Guitar Search Saturday, we are hunting for the best vintage gear and rare electric guitars in the Southern Hemisphere. Our deep dive covers everything from the iconic Fender wall to the legendary Gibson collection, exploring why these instruments are still the gold standard for tone.
Whether you are into vintage acoustic guitars like the pre-war Gibson J-45 or seeking the perfect vintage Fender amp to complete your rig, this tour offers a detailed look at some of the most sought-after used guitar gear on the market. We also explore the fascinating world of "Lawsuit Era" Japanese guitars, including rare finds from Tokai, Greco, and Burney that offer incredible value for collectors.
▶️ Music Credits
Surf Shimmy by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
▶️ Echo Tone:
19 Arthurton Road, Northcote VIC 3070
Phone: +61 3 9939 0752
https://echotone.com.au
This video is a must-watch for anyone interested in guitar gear reviews, guitar hunting, or simply seeing what makes a music shop truly elite. From classic 1950s and 60s rarities to modern high-end pieces, discover the incredible variety that makes Echo Tone a premier destination for musicians worldwide. Don't forget to check the timestamps for specific gear highlights and sound demos!
🔊 Dive deeper on this topic in The INTHEBLUES Tone Podcast!
Episode: Best & Worst Guitar Gear of 2025 → youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNYCekIbACITNOxtqSw5ZqY_gZumfCuV1
Full audio on Spotify/Apple: inthebluespodcast.com
🇺🇸🇦🇺🇬🇧🎸Get the best prices on guitar gear below! 🇺🇸🇦🇺🇬🇧🌎🎸
🛒 Sweetwater Crazy Good Deals - sweetwater.sjv.io/dealzone
🛒 Guitar Center Massive Discounts - guitar-center.pxf.io/gbQbDv
🛒 Thomann's Guitar Bargain-Zone - thomannmusic.com/?offid=1&affid=345
🛒 Sky Music, Australia Guitar Bargains - alnk.to/9TaMrto
🛒 ZZounds Massive Deals - zzounds.com/blowouts/a--3990673
🛒 Artist Guitars - alnk.to/hhCBDJe
🛒 Best Used Guitars on Reverb - tidd.ly/4dCxOxl
=============================
Channel Memberships & Patreon
=============================
🔗 Find Me Online - https://linktr.ee/intheblues
►Patreon: patreon.com/intheblues
►Join this channel to get access to channel perks:
youtube.com/channel/UC-oSaKCCEffJph0F7m6_xfA/join
►My Sweetwater Gear Page - imp.i114863.net/intheblues
►intheblues Merch - intheblues.net/go/tees
=============================
Video Chapters
=============================
00:00 - Teaser
00:15 - Melbourne, Montage
00:37 - Echo Tone!
01:21 - Quirky 50s, 60s, 70s Teisco Guitars
01:47 - Massive Fender Wall (Used/Vintage/New)
02:41 - Fender Paisley Strat & Tele & Japanese Fenders
03:08 - Vintage Fender Amps
03:37 - Original Fender Tremolux Head and Cabinet
03:46 - 1961-1963 Fender Deluxe Amp
04:12 - Archtops & Les Paul Special (But it’s Not a Gibson)
04:36 - Epiphone, Rickenbacker, Gretsch, and More
05:57 - Gibson Wall
06:27 - Some ES-335’s and SG’s
06:50 - Edwards, Greco, Burney, Orville, Tokai and Japanese Les Paul Guitars
07:37 - Testing a Real 1965 Fender Deluxe Reverb Amplifier with Les Paul
08:46 - 1965 Deluxe Reverb with Stratocaster (bridge humbucker)
09:15 - What Rhiannon Thinks of Echo Tone
09:35 - Rhiannon’s Favorite Guitar
10:22 - Acoustic Guitars (Martins)
11:16 - Echo Tone History with Matt
12:52 - A World Class Vintage Guitar Store
13:13 - 1963 ES-330 (Cherry Red / Single Pickup)
14:00 - 1942 Gibson J45 Acoustic with Thick Neck
14:47 - Do Old Vintage Guitars Have Original Cases?
15:07 - Gibson 57 Les Paul Jr (Original)
16:04 - Original Fender 1968 Tele with Bigsby!!
16:41 - Repair Shop
17:03 - Repairing a Bridge on a Gibson Hummingbird with Matt
17:57 - Electric Guitars (made in Melbourne, Australia)
19:05 - Like & Sub! + Vintage Gibson Les Paul Gold Top
20:55 - Rickenbacker
22:01 - 1965 Gibson Dove Acoustic Guitar
23:09 - 1980 Rickenbacker 360 12-String Electric
23:41 - The First Production Guitar to have a Humbucker!
24:50 - Plenty of Bass Guitars
25:13 - Shredder & Danelectro Range plus a Washburn A10!
25:43 - A Flying V that is not made by Gibson or Epiphone!?
26:05 - Quirky Gibson & Gretsch Guitars
26:26 - Gibson Melody Maker
27:04 - Final Thoughts & Thank You
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#guitar #intheblues #vintageguitars
