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,...
Can you get much cooler than this super rare and original 1961 Gibson EMS-1235 in Polaris White?! The “EMS” signifies “Electric Mandolin Spanish” for this style of double neck, but it actually features an octave guitar...
How vibey is this 1965 Gibson Firebird III in its original, patina’d Golden Mist Poly finish? This rare custom color is identical to Fender’s Shoreline Gold; however, Gibson used the Oldsmobile name...
How cool is this all-original 1967 Gibson Firebird III in Sparkling Burgundy?! This finish is Gibson’s answer to Fender’s “Candy Apple Red,” and this particular one has aged and faded uniquely. Some of the deeper red...
Check out this beautiful and clean 1973 Fender Telecaster in Blond! It’s tough to beat the look of a Blond Telecaster, and this example from 1973 is no exception. This one was undoubtedly someone’s player from back in...
We’ll always love a worn-in pre-CBS Fender, and this 1960 Fender Jazzmaster in its original Sunburst has some miles on it! With a beautifully played-in neck profile and edgewear throughout the body, forearm, and buckle...
This 1965 Fender Jaguar comes in its vibrant, original Candy Apple finish. This guitar was made in CBS’ first full month of ownership, as it still sports some pre-CBS appointments like these beautifully aged clay dots!...
It’s getting tougher and tougher to find super clean examples from Gibson’s golden age, but thankfully, that’s just what we found in this gorgeous 1960 Gibson ES-330 in its original Sunburst finish! This guitar is in an...
A true studio staple, this 1966 Fender Electric XII, in its original Sunburst finish, is the perfect fit for all your twelve-string needs! It’s got that iconic jangle, fantastic playability, and all original...
Of all the Gibson Custom Colors, Pelham Blue has to be one of the most beloved and sought-after, and it looks incredible on this all-original 1966 Gibson EB-0! When the EB-0 was first introduced, it featured a slab body...
This 1967 Epiphone Casino, in its original Sparkling Burgundy finish, sounds even better than it looks! This has to be one of the most resonant Casinos we’ve had our hands on, as every note jumps right out with fullness...
Here’s a hauntingly rare custom finish; check out this completely original 1968 Fender Telecaster in its “Ghost” or “Dayglo” finish! Still, in the afterglow of the ’67 Summer of Love, Fender shifted their gears from the...
We love an oddity, and this 1969 Fender Swinger, in its original Red finish, is undoubtedly a quirky guitar from Fender’s history. The Swinger, or “Arrow” or “Musiclander” as it is also known, was born from a surplus of...
Named after our beloved home state, this “art deco” style Hawaiian electric guitar is a 1952 National New Yorker! Supposedly, the body design was modeled after the Empire State Building. These were finished in black and...
We love an oddball, and this all-original 1966 Mosrite Baritone Bass in Blue Sparkle certainly fits the bill! From the “Bart Simpson” style tuners to the signature Mosrite vibrato and bright Sparkle finish, this one...
This smoky 1965 Gibson Dove comes in its original Natural finish. Compared to earlier examples of the model, most of the specs are the same, with the only real difference being that by 1965, the truss rod cover was...
Here’s an opportunity to purchase an affordable, Gibson-made, old-growth Korina… but probably not in the format you’d first expect! This super cool 1961 Gibson Skylark (EH-500) Lap Steel in Natural is made with...
You can feel the heat looking at this gorgeous 1965 Gibson Firebird I Non-Reverse in its rare and well-preserved original Ember Red finish! This is just a fun guitar to play, with two balanced P-90 pickups, a short...
Talk about rare! We can’t get enough of this 1947 Martin D-28 with a Shaded Top. Most Martin guitars featured Natural finishes, though a “Shaded Top” (also referred to as a “Dark Top”) was optional. Martin made far...
This Non-Reverse 1965 Gibson Firebird VII is bright in Sunburst! We’ve just finished a whole blog post detailing NR Firebirds and the subtle changes in their appointments, so make sure to check that out here! This VII...
There’s just something so cool about a Black guitar, especially when it’s as clean as this 1967 Fender Telecaster! Contrary to how it may seem, Black was actually one of Fender’s rarest custom colors, and when it looks...
It’s weird, it’s wonderful, it’s Wildwood: this 1967 Fender Coronado Bass II is an oddity you certainly don’t see very often! This finish is often called “Wildwood Orange,” but Fender called this option Wildwood III...