Our instrument store is filled with vintage reprints that will delight any art or music lover. With a rich historical background and unmatched quality, each piece is designed to accurately replicate the original invention. View bass guitars and guitar pedals that are unique and cannot be found elsewhere. Discover the rich history behind each article with the additional documents that accompany most of our prints. Learn the fascinating details of every invention with the drawing and text pages from the artist.

African drums were made for a variety of uses. Simple drums were created for everyday use, while extremely ornate pieces were used ceremonially. Lavish drums were a symbol of power and status and were used to honor ancestors. Drums were often used as musical instruments for communication purposes. View our wide selection of African drum prints to learn more.

Discover the interesting history and patent prints available portraying antique violin making. The earliest bowed string instrument was the lira, created in Europe in the 9th century, and became the inspiration for what later became the violin. The first account of what is known today as the violin can be found in the 'Epitome musical', published by Jambe de Fer in 1556. Andrea Amati created the oldest confirmed surviving violin in Cremona in 1564. It is known as the 'Charles IX'.

Leo Fender created the first instrument amplifiers that contained tone controls built within them. He introduced the first Fender electric guitar, the Broadcaster, in 1951. CBS bought Fender's company in 1965 when his health was failing, and the company began to grow. William Schultz purchased Fender from CBS in 1985, and Fender grew into the large company it is known as today. Learn more about the fascinating saga of Fender electric guitars with our vintage reprints.