Here’s a super cool one! This completely original 1952 Fender “Nosquire” comes in its original Blond finish! Although we can’t be sure why, this guitar left the factory with a simple “Fender” spaghetti logo decal,...
A personalized 1953 Fender Telecaster in Blond is always enough to grab our attention! This Blackguard had been fitted with a few personal touches from who we assume to be the original owner, Larry Lee! On the bass...
If you always wanted a piece of Fender history, this beautiful 1950 Fender Broadcaster will scratch that itch! The Broadcaster was Fender’s first production solid-bodied guitar, which became the Telecaster we all know...
If you’re someone who loves a Blackguard with some patina and battle scars, look no further than this fully original 1952 Fender Esquire! This particular guitar must’ve been someone’s workhorse and is certainly no...
Check out this fully original, well-loved 1951 Fender Nocaster in its original Blond finish! In the Fall of 1950, Fender received a strongly worded telegram from Gretsch demanding they drop the name “Broadcaster” from...
This extremely rare 1966 Gibson EMS-1235 in Cherry with Gold Hardware is fully original! We’ve seen a bunch of original Gibson double necks with an assortment of neck combos, but this one has got to be one of the...
At first glance, this might look like any other Rosewood Telecaster. However, this original 1969 example is actually a Fender prototype featuring an Ash body painted to look like Rosewood! As outlined in an accompanying...
This original 1964 Gibson Thunderbird II in Sunburst once belonged to Cheap Trick bassist Tom Petersson, and it certainly feels like the caliber of bass that a rock star would use! The Thunderbird was Gibson’s first...
’50s Fender amplifiers are among the gold standard for vintage American-made tone, and the Fender Deluxe is one of the most desirable models from this era. This 1956 example has been well-kept over its 60+ years,...
If you’re looking for vintage gain in a smaller package, this 1957 Fender Princeton is the one for you! This amp has been well maintained over its long life, with a new speaker, full capacitor replacement, and 3-prong...
This 1957 Gibson ES-225TD comes in its factory original, custom ordered Walnut finish! Gibson did not formally offer this finish until 10 years later, making this so rare to see on a guitar this early. Contrary to the...
With an original sparkle finish, this 1963 Fender Precision Bass in “Candy Apple Red Sparkle” is an incredible piece! As we’ve written about before, most of these original Sparkle finishes were outsourced to...
Check out this limited-run 1966 Rickenbacker 4005WB in its original FireGlo finish! The production of the 4005 model only lasted from 1965 until 1971, making this model one of the rarest examples from Rickenbacker’s...
This incredibly rare 1966 Fender Stratocaster in Fiesta Red features a factory original, bound fretboard! The exact production numbers of these bound fretboard Stratocasters are unknown, but we speculate that it’s about...
This 1960 DeArmond R-15T was someone’s pride and joy based on the amount of wear, and with how great it sounds, we see why! Sonically and dimensionally similar to the Tweed Deluxe, this DeArmond can produce strong...
As the smallest of the rare DeArmond amps, this 1961 R-5T has all the force and grit of a Tweed Champ! Equipped with high-powered transformers, each of these amps packs a punch, and this one might punch the hardest for...
Check out this clean 1960 DeArmond R-15T! The R-15T is the DeArmond equivalent to the Fender Deluxe, with an onboard Tremolo control that works beautifully on this piece! The tone this amp can provide is stunning, and...
The smallest of the rare DeArmond amps, this R-5T has all the grit of a Tweed Champ! Known widely for their archtop pickups, DeArmond made smaller combo amps from 1959 to 1964, with the R5 being the smallest option...
This insanely clean 1965 Supro Tremoverb is a vintage piece, despite looking like it just rolled out of the factory! The original Supro brand operated from 1935 to 1968, producing high-end amplifiers, including the...
The original finish on this 1965 Fender Stratocaster in Lake Placid Blue has aged to a beautiful Ocean Turquoise Metallic hue. It also features a maple cap neck with a small headstock, a highly desirable combo that only...
This completely original 1963 Fender Telecaster features a rare, factory Red Mahogany finish! Throughout the 1960s, Fender experimented with unique options for the Esquire and Telecaster, and this is a prime example!...
This completely original 1958 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop with a dark back and factory Bigsby is not something you see every day! This body was never drilled for a stop tail and has been in this configuration ever since it...
We’re extremely grateful to have this super rare 1965 Gibson Firebird III in its original Frost Blue finish! Towards the end of the original “Reverse” Firebird run, Gibson had several lefty necks left over. Instead of...
This 1958 Gibson Les Paul Standard in Sunburst is an unbelievable first-year example of the “Holy Grail” of all vintage guitars! As you can see, this piece is in excellent condition, with hardly any playwear and minimal...
Feast your eyes on this beautiful, one-off 1965 Fender Jaguar in its original Gold Champagne Sparkle finish! This guitar was most likely made for a Fender display at a Trade Show, as it is a showstopper! Not only is the...
Here’s an exceedingly unique 1970 Fender Stratocaster in Blue Metallic! This is the only Stratocaster we’re aware of in this color, and the guitar even has the word “Special” ink stamped in the neck pocket. While...
This 1968 Fender Custom Telecaster in Olympic White is sharply dressed thanks to its original “Tuxedo” style binding! It’s also equipped with a factory-installed Bigsby to give the player more tonal options, as well as...
We’ve seen some unbelievable necks, but check out the figured neck on this very rare 1967 Fender Custom Telecaster in its original Black finish! Both the body and neck of this piece are finished in nitrocellulose, and...
This 1967 Fender Esquire in its original Sunburst finish is a full package; complete with its original hang tag and rare export case! While a Sunburst finished guitar might seem standard, at this time Fender almost...
For such a compact package, this beautiful 1951 Gibson BR-9 Amp really sounds big and clean! After the production shutdown due to WWII, Gibson tasked Chicago-based Barnes & Reinecke with designing and producing a...