Finds like this never get old for us, and this 1964 Firebird I with a transitional Platypus headstock is definitely no exception! The “Platypus” style headstock wasn’t rolled out until early 1965 with the introduction...

If you’re looking for that 12-string jangle in Fender form, this beautiful 1965 Fender Electric XII in Candy Apple Red is for you! The Electric XII was one of the last projects Leo Fender designed with the company, and...

This 1959 Fender Precision Bass in Fullerton Red has to be the coolest Lefty bass we have in the shop! Before the availability of Custom Colors in 1960, George Fullerton decided to create this special shade of red,...

Check out this insanely vibrant 1966 Gibson Firebird XII in Inverness Green! The Firebird XII was produced in very small quantities (less than 300 total) and to see it in this custom color is just another level of cool....

Here’s something you don’t see every day, a 1964 Fender Stratocaster in Sonic Blue… over Mustang Blue! We are not sure what exactly Fender was doing here, although we theorize that they were experimenting with...

We don’t think you could get more ’60s than this Coral Sitar in its original Bombay Red finish! With the sitar’s popularity in 60s music, Danelectro decided to design a “sitar” that any guitarist could pick...

We never get tired of a Custom Color Reverse Firebird, and this beautifully aged 1965 Gibson Firebird III in Cardinal Red is definitely no exception! Towards the end of the run of Reverse Firebirds, Gibson had some...

Here we have a beautiful 1965 Fender Stratocaster in the rare and original Teal Green Metallic! The overall clear coat on this piece has yellowed to give the guitar an incredible shade of green, with some hints of the...

We’re happy to have this incredibly clean, 1969 Fender Jazz Bass in its original Sunburst finish! This iteration marks nearly ten years of production for the Jazz Bass, and this example nicely showcases the changes this...

You won’t see many of these, and we’re certainly proud to have this all-original 1966 Gibson EB-2 special ordered in Black! While the EB-2 was Gibson’s second electric bass (the follow-up to the violin-shaped EB-1 from...

This beautiful 1963 Fender Precision Bass comes in its original Blond finish! This guitar has taken on a warm, creamy hue and looks gorgeous next to the celluloid tortoise pickguard. While Blond finishes at this time...

Specificationsfinish_details Blue Metallic, Original, Good Condition, wear through the finish in several areas throughout the body and neck, neck finish worn off the “V” on the neck body_material Alder neck_material...

Feast your eyes on one of Fender’s rarest custom colors; this 1971 Fender Thinline Telecaster in its original Kelly Green finish! Thinline custom colors were never formally advertised, making this example and its...

We’re happy to have this rare and incredibly cool 1962 Gretsch “Sparkle” Jet in Champagne Sparkle! Gretsch’s Jet lineup debuted with just one cutaway in 1953, but as guitar design and player requests...

Check out this nicely preserved, original 1964 Gibson Thunderbird IV in Sunburst! No Thunderbird IVs were shipped in 1963, making this the first true year for the release of the model. This particular bass is in...

This 1969 Fender Telecaster features a matching headstock and a “special” shade of Candy Apple Red! This guitar is one of a kind, with the neck marked “Special Color” to denote its rarity. Fender...

Here’s a fantastic chance to pick up this beautifully worn-in 1957 Fender Stratocaster in Sunburst! This guitar was clearly played and cared for, as it has a nice patina on the finish, hardware, and even the plastic...

Who doesn’t love a well-used 1965 Fender Stratocaster in the always rare and original Sonic Blue Finish?! This piece is an excellent example of the transition Fender underwent with CBS taking over. It sports a green...

How can you ever tire of Fiesta Red, especially on this clean 1965 Fender Stratocaster? This guitar was made halfway through the first year of CBS’ ownership of the company, and perfectly shows off some of the changes...

This is our gorgeous 1967 Gretsch Songbird in Sunburst! Only about 200 of these were made in ’67 by Gretsch for Sam Goody, a once dominant music retailer. The Songbird was essentially the same guitar as the...

We’re happy to have many rare Fender oddities in the shop, like this wonderfully preserved 1969 Fender Swinger in Competition Burgundy! After purchasing the company in 1965, CBS was eager to repurpose leftover bodies...

This 1966 Gibson Firebird III in Frost Blue is stunningly beautiful and still looks incredible, even with age! Looking over this guitar, you will see so little wear or aging. This was clearly an under-the-bed find, and...

This 1969 Fender Stratocaster in Candy Apple Red is one beautiful and clean example! There’s a nice contrast to this guitar’s look with its white pickguard, metallic Candy Apple finish, and rich rosewood...

This beaut is a historical piece in our inventory and a guitar we’ve been buzzing about – an early production, all original 1960 Gibson “Les Paul” in the SG body style! In fact, we recently...

This 1962 Gretsch Chet Atkins (6121) in Orange is such a treat…and it’s not every day you get to see a double cut example!! You’ve most likely seen this model in its single cut variation, a design that was used until...

This 1968 Gibson Thunderbird IV is Sunburst, Non-Reverse, and ready for a concert! This iteration of the Thunderbird would be discontinued just a year later, never to appear again… as a vintage instrument, that is!...