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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

This 1965 Fender Electric XII is simply stunning in its original factory Lake Placid Blue custom color finish! The Electric XII was one of the last projects Leo Fender designed with the company, and his fully initiation...

We love an oddball guitar and a good story, and this 1969 Fender Swinger in faded Competition Burgundy is exactly that! After purchasing the company in 1965, CBS was eager to repurpose leftover bodies and parts from...

This 1964 Gretsch Country Gentleman is a fantastic player, and it definitely nails that early Beatles tone! The finish itself is in great shape, with some minor marks and a minor touch-up by the nut, which has been...

Check out this vibrant 1971 Gibson ES-345TDC in its original Cherry finish! We bought this guitar directly from the original owner, who was kind enough to include a photo of himself with the guitar. He clearly took...

Check out this gorgeous 1968 Gibson Barney Kessel Custom in its original and vibrant Cherry Sunburst finish! The entire instrument shows insanely figured maple, from the neck to the maple top, back, and sides. Thanks to...

We’re happy to have this completely original 1968 Fender Telecaster in Sunburst with a maple cap! You don’t see these too often in Sunburst, as the standard color at this time was Blond. The finish is poly by this time,...

It’s hard to find a Jazzmaster as cool as this 1962 Fender Jazzmaster in Fiesta Red with a matching headstock! This one came from the original owner’s son, who made sure to detail his father’s story. In his earlier...

You’ll be the only one on the block with this custom-ordered 1963 Gibson ES-335 in Mercato Green! As the folklore goes, this exceptionally rare finish was requested by its original owner. Supposedly, he owned a car...

With only 36 examples ever made, this fully original 1974 Fender LTD in Sunburst is one of the rarest pieces to come out of Fender in the 70s! Each guitar was hand-crafted by Fender’s Research & Development Head,...