What’s not to love about this road-worn 1954 Fender Stratocaster?! It’s so early, its serial number is located on the Tremolo cover plate. We’re lucky enough to have several of these early “Salesman Sample”...

This 1953 Fender Esquire in its original Blond finish is another incredible example from Fender’s Golden Age of Blackguards! This Esquire has everything you’d want in a Blackguard, with a nicely aged and patina’d...

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...

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...

’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...

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...

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...

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!...

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...

Here’s an incredibly clean 1966 Fender Stratocaster in its original Candy Apple Red finish. This example is set up with a comfortable low action for effortless playing and a snappy sound. The subtly figured maple neck...

This 1971 Fender Telecaster is slick in its original Black finish! This particular guitar sports a factory-installed Bigsby, and the sustain is simply incredible. Even acoustically, each note and chord rings throughout...

Candy Apple Red looks stunning on this 1971 Fender Stratocaster! This one has a deep, rich finish and screams the early 70s with this large Fender headstock, yet it still retains a four-bolt neck. The change to a...

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...

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 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 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...

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...