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From CBS to Corona: How Fender Rebuilt Its Reputation
  • Posted by Julian Deverell
The story of how Fender clawed its way back from corporate chaos to global respect If you’re old enough to have played a few CBS-era Fenders, you’ll know the reputation they carry. By the mid-1970...
The Fender Custom Shop - What Happened around 2005 that changed everything?
  • Posted by Julian Deverell
If you’ve ever picked up a Fender Custom Shop Strat or Tele and wondered why some feel merely “nice” while others feel magical, you’re not imagining things. Around the mid-2000s, Fender qui...
Memphis Built Gibson Semis – What’s the Big Deal?
  • Posted by Julian Deverell
The Gibson Memphis Factory 2000 - 2019 If you've spent time exploring Gibson semi-hollow guitars, especially ES models like the ES-335 or ES-339, you've likely encountered the phrase "Gibson Memphi...
Do Vintage Guitars Really Appreciate in Value?
  • Posted by Julian Deverell
Truth, Myth & Market Reality If you’ve ever held a pristine 1950s Fender Stratocaster or gently strummed an early ’70s Gibson, it’s natural to wonder “Is this guitar actually a good investment?...
Coffee House Guitars Website Re launch
  • Posted by Julian Deverell
The searing summer of 2025 has seen our brand-new website go live and for the first time Coffee House Guitars now takes card payments online! The new website is fresh, up to date and much more user...
Are Fender Custom Shop Guitars Worth The Money?
  • Posted by Julian Deverell
Fender in the 1950s If we scroll back in time to 1954 when Fender launched their ground-breaking Stratocaster. A new Strat cost $249, or $290 if you wanted a form fit case included. Thi...
Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster
  • Posted by Julian Deverell
Of all the models made by the Fender Custom Shop the Stratocaster must certainly be the most prolific. While Fender don’t actually publish the numbers they have manufactured it’s fair t...
Fender Custom Shop vs Masterbuilt – Whats the difference?
  • Posted by Julian Deverell
If you’re looking for a brand new top of the range Fender Stratocaster or Telecaster you’d have already noticed that there’s a huge difference in the price between the Fender Custom Shop models and...
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Julian Deverell

Coffee House Guitars is owned and run by Julian Deverell, who's been playing, buying, selling, and collecting guitars since the 1990s.

Julian has owned hundreds of guitars and has extensive knowledge of Fenders. He's passionate about high-end guitars and ensuring they’re set up and playing their best.

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