Early ES-345 models are often referred to as "burst killers" and this 1961 is a perfect example. With two original PAF humbucking pickups, a slim profile 61 neck, and factory stereo wiring with varitone circuit, this...

This is a 1961 Les Paul/SG Custom, the first year of production, equipped with three PAF pickups. There is some minor wear, but overall it is in excellent-plus condition. Frets and nut are replaced. Some screws are...

This is an early-production, slab-neck Jazz Bass with a 3-control knob configuration. When first released in 1960, it featured a stacked knob assembly, but due to volume and usability issues, it was changed to the...

1961 Gibson Les Paul SG Junior in excellent condition. This Gibson is all original with no history of repairs. This Les Paul SG Junior was constructed with a mahogany body and a mahogany neck with a Brazilian rosewood...

MINT!!! 65 YEARS OLD AND LOOKS BRAND NEW! A few pick scratches, a very few tiny marks and perfect metal, color, everthing is like new! We did NOT buff or polish this guitar! I couldn't believe my eyes when I pulled this...

Another one from the Vault! 1961 Gibson Les Paul/SG Serial # 31422 Nice shape with no breaks or repairs. The Tuners are newer, bridge saddles are metal, pots look original, but I didn't molest them to see a date code....

A rare ES-355 with a sunburst finish. This is a 1961 ES-355TD with a sunburst finish, which was a custom order finish at the time. Moreover, this featuring a Varitone circuit while retaining the original mono output,...

No sales tax for US customers outside California. This 1961 Gibson ES-330 TDC is an early example of Gibson’s fully hollow, P-90–equipped thinline electric, built during the model’s most desirable period - one of only...

This Fender Precision Bass was made in the USA in 1961. The bass shows play wear from years of use, but no structural damage. The finish and parts are all original. Both neck and body date to 8/61. The bass weighs 8...

The guitar and amp have been together since they were new back in 1961 at a store in Cape Cod. They were traded in at the same store in 1969, and were snatched up by an employee there, who gave it years later to a...

The Dot Marker Fingerboard & Cherry Red Finish model “ES-330TDC” has arrived. While sharing the same body shape as the ES-335, its internal structure, which is closer to a full acoustic guitar, and its pairing with P-90...

This Fender Stratocaster was made in the USA in 1961. It is a fantastic example with honest play wear, but still all original. The guitar weighs 7 pounds 8 ounces. The neck has a 8/61 date, and the body 9/61. The finish...

Description Up for sale is a killer 1961 Fender Pre CBS Musicmaster in its original Maroon burst finish. I love the short scale guitars from this era and sincerely believe they are a really affordable way to get into a...

This is a 1961 model featuring the combination of the stop tailpiece and the Cherry Red finish that officially debuted in 1960. The body's factory order number indicates a 1960 production year, while the serial number...

A fantastic instrument equipped with its two original PAFs. Sent back to Gibson in 1973 for neck repair, it came out with a new one, hence the volute behind the headstock, typical of that era. It’s a sound instrument,...

The Fender Bass VI was used in various ways: for the bass part in The Beatles' “Get Back” sessions, in Jack Bruce's playing during his Cream era, and by Aerosmith's Joe Perry for solo play with distortion sound. This is...

While the reddish hue of the sunburst finish remains, and some wear is visible on the elbow sections and body back, it remains in excellent vintage gear condition. The neck has been refinished, leaving the heel section...

This Gretsch Country Gentleman was made in the USA in 1961. It is a rare transitional version and we have not seen another like it. It has a thin body and single cutaway which is typical of 1961, but also the double...

1961 Gibson ES-350T Sunburst, in jaw droppingly clean condition. One of the coolest vintage Gibsons we've had through the doors in some time. 100% original aside from upgraded Gibson/Schaller "flower" tuners, which were...

1961 Gibson Les Paul in very good condition. This Les Paul is all original with no history of major repairs. There is wear on the fingerboard around the first three frets leading to the possibility that those frets may...

old style headstock, white DeArmond pickups, great guitar at a modest price, as played by Jerry Garcia, ,

This 1961 Fender Stratocaster, refinished in Olympic White, is a tangible piece of music history, having been owned and played by the legendary Vic Flick from Herman's Hermits and the John Barry Seven. Flick, known for...

This Fender Jazzmaster was made in the USA in 1961. It is a beautiful example with an original blond finish and ash body. The guitar shows play wear but no structural damage. It is all original except for the pots, and...

Vintage original circa 1961 Kay Custom Kraft Model 1155 Midnight Special in original Midnight Special Black Sparkle finish. Two original Dearmond pickups sound super warm. Neck pickup is nice and fat, bridge pickup is...

This Fender Jazzmaster was made in the USA in 1961. It is an excellent playing and sounding instrument. The guitar has been refinished and has a few changed parts. There is a handwritten note inside the guitar...

RAMIREZ 1-A Flamenco, 1961, made in Spain, the 1-A is Ramirez' stop of the line, Spruce top, Cypress back & sides, several repaired back cracks, plastic pickguards were removed (now in the case) which left some...

No sales tax for customers outside California. Here's a tasty one! This is one of 512 Gibson ES-125TDCs made in 1961, and one of very few with a factory Bigsby. This one is really fun to play. I've always dug these...

This Fender Stratocaster was made in the USA in 1961. It is a great playing and sounding pre-cbs slab-board strat. It has an original blond finish which also means it has an ash body. The guitar shows dings and play...

Gibson ES-330 TDC in clean Cherry Red finish with the clarity of two beautiful sounding black P-90 pickups. Mahogany One Piece Dot Neck, Brazilian Rosewood Board, 1’ 11/16" Nut Width, Trapeze Tailpiece. Original Brown...

No sales tax for customers outside California. This 1961 Gretsch Chet Atkins Tennessean is a beauty, a recent trade in from my friend Tim Bluhm of Northern California's Finest - The Mother Hips. The guitar has seen some...