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...

Check out this super cool and clean 1968 Rickenbacker Banjoline in MapleGlo! The concept for the Banjoline is credited to Eddie Peabody, a very popular Vaudeville player throughout his career from the 1920s to his death...

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...

Here’s an awesome 1953 Fender Esquire “Blackguard” in its original Blond finish! This particular one retains all of its original components and hardware, with everything being in pretty clean shape! The neck feels...

This 1974 Fender Telecaster Bass feels and plays fantastic and looks fabulous in its original three-tone Sunburst finish! The Telecaster Bass borrows most of its design from the original Precision Bass from 1951 but has...

If you love the look of CBS-era appointments, then you’ll love this 1967 Fender Jaguar in Candy Apple Red. Famously, this custom color saw two iterations of undercoats under a translucent red top coat. Guitars made...

This hardtail 1963 Fender Stratocaster in its original “multi-color” Sparkle finish is really something else! This particular guitar is nicknamed the “Dune Buggy Strat” after the popular Dune Buggy manufacturer in the...

At first glance, you’d think this Gibson Firebird III in Frost Blue was a reissue, but this piece has been completely original since the day it left the factory in 1964! Finding a Custom Color Reverse Firebird is always...

We love it when a guitar comes in that really blows us away, and Sandy Coker’s 1959 Fender Telecaster with its custom leather wrap did just that! Sandy Coker was a popular Western Swing guitar player well known for...

For all you steel players, check out this incredible 1953 Gibson Century 10 in its original Black finish! The Century 10 model was offered first in 1948 and discontinued in 1956, with Gibson’s shipping records...

While we’re not quite sure who J.S. Peterson is, we know that his custom-ordered 1964 Gibson ES-355TDC Mono in Cherry is absolutely incredible! This guitar is custom-designed from the top down, with a large Super...

Check out this fantastic 1952 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop that was once owned and is now signed by Paul Burlison, rockabilly pioneer of the Rock and Roll Trio! This first year Les Paul Goldtop is a fantastic player and a...

This 1957 Gibson Byrdland in Natural is a real beauty, and it plays even better than it looks! The Byrdland was Gibson’s attempt at making a more streamlined version of the L-5 but in a smaller package. With the help...

Our jaws hit the floor when we opened the case to this original 1968 Fender Thinline Telecaster fully finished in Olympic White! We haven’t seen another original example like this one with both the body, neck, and...

This fully original 1972 Fender Thinline Telecaster in Natural Mahogany greatly reflects the times for both Fender and popular tastes of the early 70s. 1972 would be the first year for the “Series II” Thinline...

This 1957 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop with its original gold hardware and factory Bigsby is a remarkably gorgeous and incredibly rare piece of Gibson history! Despite the Bigsby, the guitar has a very comfortable weight,...

Calling all Beatles fans, or if you simply enjoy playing a comfortable bass, this 1965 Hofner 500/1 “Beatles Bass” has your name on it! The first 500/1 bass was released in 1956, and thanks to Sir Paul McCartney, it has...

Can you believe how good this 1960 Rickenbacker 365 in MapleGlo looks after 64 years? This particular example is in fantastic condition, with just weather checking and patina showing hints of its age. It’s hard to find...

Check out this nicely worn 1965 Fender Stratocaster in its original Candy Apple Red finish! Most parts, notably the neck and potentiometers, date to 1964, with just the pickups dating to early 1965. With the then-recent...

This 1966 Fender Electric XII is remarkably rare in its original Charcoal Frost Metallic finish! We love seeing an Electric XII in a custom color, and seeing it in this well-preserved Charcoal Frost finish blows our...

This completely original 1960 Gibson Les Paul Special features its original Cherry finish! This particular one is a fantastic player, with a slim but nicely shaped neck profile that fills the hand comfortably. These...