Home of VINTAGE GUITARS AND GEAR

WE have a strong passion for old instruments. They speak to us. We find our joy in searching them out and then doing any and all adjustments and restorations required to make them sing once again. Each one has a story and a history, but we don't think their story has ended. We see it as our mission to find them, restore them and let you write their next chapter.

WE spend our time searching across the globe, purchasing and restoring the best instruments available from the early 20th century. Not all of them are resto's, some we just need to clean and set up. Either way, we love to give old instruments the attention they have earned. Then we price them fairly and meticulously pack and ship them to you, with our flat $100 insured rate on guitars

including our one of a kind "white glove" shipping service.

WE ensure that every instrument you purchase from us has been thoroughly cared for and set up by our expertly trained and experienced luthier. He loves them almost as much as we do. Only when we are both satisfied do we carefully pack, and ship your instrument with our "white glove" service to be certain these pieces of history arrive with the dignity and care they have earned. 

The truth is, it's often hard to part with these jewels since we only sell instruments we would love to own ourselves.

Be On The Look Out

Coming Soon! 

We just posted several new beauties!  Don't miss the 1929 Gibson L-0. All vintage mahogany and something special. Get your George Thorogood on with a newly set up Gibson ES 125 TDC (That's thinline, double pickup, cutaway). It has it all! And if you are looking for a super sweet 12 string, they don't come any nicer than our 2012 (yes, we know it's not vintage-but it was sooo nice) Gibson Songwriter Deluxe 12 string. Also see out 1897 Washburn Parlor that has Brazilian Rosewood back and sides to die for. And projection to match.  And there's the workhorse of flat tops from the 1964 on its way, a lovely Gibson J-45 that is all you would expect...and more.

Check back often as these finds are constantly coming and going.  Don't miss out. 

• How Do You Choose Your Instruments?

WE love older instruments, particularly guitars. We look for instruments that need love and a good home. Then we provide them the TLC they deserve to get them in tip-top playing condition. Our focus period is between 1900 and 1979. But we occasionally go on either side of that. Once and a while we also find what we call, "Not Yet Vintage" instruments that we think are special. We look them over, make sure they’re great “players” and then sell them to you.

• What is "White Glove" delivery service?

WE do not farm out our packing and shipping function . We meticulously pack each and every instrument ourselves. We use only our approved shipper. We insure and carefully track your package. We’ve found that no one loves and cares for these guitars as much as we do. We have developed a hands-on process that cares for your instrument every step of the way. We like to think we do a little more than other sellers in providing this level of delivery care for every single instrument. We do it because they mean that much to us.