We can’t get over how gorgeous this completely original 1967 Fender Custom Telecaster is in the bright and vibrant Fiesta Red! This example is just a fantastic player, with an extremely comfortable neck profile and a...

We know you haven’t seen anything quite like this 1970 Fender Stratocaster in its original “Mermaid” Sparkle finish… because we hadn’t either! The body, pickguard, and headstock of this...

Check out this vibey 1968 Gibson Johnny Smith in its original Sunburst finish! This one was someone’s go-to player at some point, as evidenced by the playwear and patina, and we can’t blame them! The binding has that...

Check out this incredibly early, (circa) 1959 Mosrite Prototype in “Redburst” made for Stan Welch! Mosrite was founded in 1956 by Semie Moseley after he completed apprenticeships under Roger Rossmeisl at...

This 1941 Martin D-45 will catch your attention, and it certainly has ours! The purfling around the guitar and headstock is simply stunning, and these mother-of-pearl fretboard inlays are strikingly iridescent. This...

This 1944 D’Angelico New Yorker in Natural is a stunning example with a great story! This guitar belonged to Frank Palma, a local musician who played around NYC as part of the Jan Raye Trio…It’s a New Yorker for a New...

This iconic 1936 Gibson Nick Lucas in Sunburst is a fantastic example of Gibson’s first artist-endorsed model! It’s even the first artist-endorsed model across any brand. Nick Lucas was an American jazz singer and...

Check out this gorgeous 1964 Epiphone Casino in its original, well-preserved Royal Tan finish! Three Beatles famously owned Casinos from this period. This particular one is similar to John’s and George’s from 1965....

You’ll have to look closely to see the body of this super cool 1970 Ampeg/Dan Armstrong Lucite bass! Inspired by Space Age designs, these clear bodies were made with lucite, also commonly referred to as Plexiglass. From...

This original 1966 Fender Stratocaster in Candy Apple Red has a crazy figured neck, and features an extremely rare bound rosewood fretboard with dot inlays! With Fender’s new CBS ownership in full swing, the...

Check out this incredible 1964 Fender Stratocaster in Charcoal Frost Metallic with a matching headstock, made specifically for the NAMM show! This guitar was made alongside another matching headstock example finished in...

This 1964 Fender Stratocaster in Lake Placid Blue features a matching headstock! This extraordinary piece was made specifically for the NAMM show. To highlight some of their spec changes, Fender produced several guitars...

This 1964 Gibson Thunderbird IV in Sunburst finish has held up remarkably well after six decades! The finish shows some light edgewear and checking, but still retains a beautiful luster. Playability on this piece is...

This 1964 Fender Jaguar in its original Tangerine Sparkle finish is mouth-watering! We’ve covered original sparkle finishes before in our blog, so make sure to give it a read if you would like to know more! This example...

This 1964 Gibson ES-355 is gorgeous in its original Sunburst finish paired with gold hardware! Gibson replaced the sideways vibrola with a “Lyre” vibrola after 1962, and by 1964, the neck profile moved towards a...

This original 1976 Gibson Les Paul Custom with a Bigsby has wear and patina in the right places, and it’s certainly a great player! Within the first minute of playing this piece, you can tell this guitar is dialed in...

Here’s a nicely preserved, fully original 1966 Rickenbacker 340/6 in MapleGlo! The model number denotes three pickups with standard trim and six strings. By 1966, the 340 featured a 1-1/2” deep body, giving this guitar...

This fantastic-looking and playing 1954 Fender Telecaster comes in its original Blond finish. It is a great transitional example from the Bakelite “Blackguard” era into the later PVC/ABS white guards. This particular...

How cool is this original 1965 Gibson ES-345 XII in Sunburst, featuring a factory large crown inlay on the headstock? This is the first ES-345-XII we’ve seen, as they commonly used ES-335 specs with the 12-string...

If you’re looking for that incredibly unique piece with great character and fantastic tone, this 1960 Gibson ES-355 in Cherry custom-made for Bernie Smith is the one for you! Bernie Smith was a popular studio musician...

Look at this stunning 1965 Gibson Firebird VII in its original Polaris White finish and gold hardware! If you haven’t read our blog on both Reverse and Non-Reverse Firebirds, be sure to check that out HERE. This...

Here’s an extremely well-kept 1966 Fender Stratocaster in its original Lake Placid Blue finish! Fender first introduced the larger headstock design in 1966, and this example features a flame maple neck to showcase this...

Pictured is an incredibly rare, factory original 1957 Gibson Les Paul Custom with the “Mickey Baker” wiring layout! Baker was best known as a studio musician and half of the musical duo Mickey and Sylvia, with the hit...

Check out this super vibey 1970 Gibson Thunderbird II in its original and rare custom color finish, Frost Blue! The rarity of this bird didn’t stop the former owner from playing this one night after night, given the...

This 1963 Fender Stratocaster features an original Blue Sparkle finish! This well-preserved example features blue flecks, complemented by hints of green, giving this gem an “aqua” appearance. These unique finishes were...

This 1965 Fender Stratocaster comes in its original and rare custom color, Teal Green Metallic! 1965 was the first year Fender offered this shade as a custom color option after it appeared on Ford and Lincoln vehicles...

This fully original 1958 Rickenbacker 345 comes in its original FireGlo finish! This first-year example certainly has that late 50s style in spades, with large “TV” knobs, a Kaufmann Vibrola, and a gold acrylic...

For nearly 50 years old, this 1975 Fender Precision Bass in its original Sunburst finish looks like it hasn’t aged a day! This incredibly well-preserved P Bass plays just as well as it looks, with a full neck providing...

If you’re looking for an extraordinary, museum-level crown jewel for your collection, this original 1968 Gibson ES-355TDR custom-ordered for Tony Mottola is the one. Mr. Mottola was a prolific jazz player throughout his...

This 1962 Gibson ES-330TD in its original Argentine Grey finish is astounding, and it’s the only one we’ve ever seen! Argentine Grey was a popular acoustic finish in earlier years for Gibson and was sparingly used on...