Player Grade Vintage Guitars

The vintage advantage.  

Unmodified vintage instruments in excellent condition fetch the kind of top dollar that not every musician, or even every collector, can justify. Player grade vintage pieces offer the chance to own period looks, sound, and feel at a price that’s not all that different from a new or used model. Shop our player grade vintage to score the real deal vintage vibe for less.

Refins, buckle rash, extra holes, and other small cosmetic modifications don’t affect the sound, but they do affect the price. Shop player grade electrics for a shockingly good deal on the vintage piece you crave.

Gibson Les Paul Model 52-57 Conversion Goldtop - All Gold 1952 Electric Guitars
Gibson Les Paul Model 52-57 Conversion Goldtop - All Gold 1952 Electric Guitars
Gibson Les Paul Model 52-57 Conversion Goldtop - All Gold 1952 Electric Guitars
Gibson Les Paul Model 52-57 Conversion Goldtop - All Gold 1952 Electric Guitars
Gibson Les Paul Model 52-57 Conversion Goldtop - All Gold 1952 Electric Guitars
Gibson Les Paul Model 52-57 Conversion Goldtop - All Gold 1952 Electric Guitars
Gibson Les Paul Model 52-57 Conversion Goldtop - All Gold 1952 Electric Guitars
Gibson Les Paul Model 52-57 Conversion Goldtop - All Gold 1952 Electric Guitars
Gibson Les Paul Model 52-57 Conversion Goldtop - All Gold 1952 Electric Guitars
Gibson Les Paul Model 52-57 Conversion Goldtop - All Gold 1952 Electric Guitars
Gibson Les Paul Model 52-57 Conversion Goldtop - All Gold 1952 Electric Guitars
Gibson Les Paul Model 52-57 Conversion Goldtop - All Gold 1952 Electric Guitars
Gibson Les Paul Model 52-57 Conversion Goldtop - All Gold 1952 Electric Guitars
Gibson Les Paul Model 52-57 Conversion Goldtop - All Gold 1952 Electric Guitars
Gibson Les Paul Model 52-57 Conversion Goldtop - All Gold 1952 Electric Guitars
Gibson Les Paul Model 52-57 Conversion Goldtop - All Gold 1952 Electric Guitars

Gibson Les Paul Model 52-57 Conversion Goldtop - All Gold 1952

$ 943,511.00
Teisco Del Rey EV-2T White 1960s Electric Guitars
Teisco Del Rey EV-2T White 1960s Electric Guitars
Teisco Del Rey EV-2T White 1960s Electric Guitars
Teisco Del Rey EV-2T White 1960s Electric Guitars
Teisco Del Rey EV-2T White 1960s Electric Guitars
Teisco Del Rey EV-2T White 1960s Electric Guitars
Teisco Del Rey EV-2T White 1960s Electric Guitars
Teisco Del Rey EV-2T White 1960s Electric Guitars
Teisco Del Rey EV-2T White 1960s Electric Guitars
Teisco Del Rey EV-2T White 1960s Electric Guitars
Teisco Del Rey EV-2T White 1960s Electric Guitars

Teisco Del Rey EV-2T White 1960s

$ 10,380.00
Gibson Gibson ES-345TD Stereo Wine Red 1978 Electric Guitars
Gibson Gibson ES-345TD Stereo Wine Red 1978 Electric Guitars
Gibson Gibson ES-345TD Stereo Wine Red 1978 Electric Guitars
Gibson Gibson ES-345TD Stereo Wine Red 1978 Electric Guitars
Gibson Gibson ES-345TD Stereo Wine Red 1978 Electric Guitars
Gibson Gibson ES-345TD Stereo Wine Red 1978 Electric Guitars
Gibson Gibson ES-345TD Stereo Wine Red 1978 Electric Guitars
Gibson Gibson ES-345TD Stereo Wine Red 1978 Electric Guitars
Gibson Gibson ES-345TD Stereo Wine Red 1978 Electric Guitars
Gibson Gibson ES-345TD Stereo Wine Red 1978 Electric Guitars
Gibson Gibson ES-345TD Stereo Wine Red 1978 Electric Guitars
Gibson Gibson ES-345TD Stereo Wine Red 1978 Electric Guitars

Gibson Gibson ES-345TD Stereo Wine Red 1978

$ 84,831.00
Wandre Briggitte Bardot
Wandre Briggitte Bardot
Wandre Briggitte Bardot
Wandre Briggitte Bardot
Wandre Briggitte Bardot
Wandre Briggitte Bardot
Wandre Briggitte Bardot
Wandre Briggitte Bardot
Wandre Briggitte Bardot
Wandre Briggitte Bardot

Wandre Briggitte Bardot "BB" Natural 1958

$ 131,162.00

Acoustic guitars are delicate. As they age, they only grow more so. But not our player grade ones. Every day, our expert team of luthiers sure-up beautiful vintage pieces for real players that sound and feel every bit as good as their more collectible counterparts. 

Martin D12-35 Natural 1971 Acoustic Guitars
Martin D12-35 Natural 1971 Acoustic Guitars
Martin D12-35 Natural 1971 Acoustic Guitars
Martin D12-35 Natural 1971 Acoustic Guitars
Martin D12-35 Natural 1971 Acoustic Guitars
Martin D12-35 Natural 1971 Acoustic Guitars
Martin D12-35 Natural 1971 Acoustic Guitars
Martin D12-35 Natural 1971 Acoustic Guitars
Martin D12-35 Natural 1971 Acoustic Guitars
Martin D12-35 Natural 1971 Acoustic Guitars

Martin D12-35 Natural 1971

$ 62,184.00
Martin D-18 Natural 1976 Acoustic Guitars
Martin D-18 Natural 1976 Acoustic Guitars
Martin D-18 Natural 1976 Acoustic Guitars
Martin D-18 Natural 1976 Acoustic Guitars
Martin D-18 Natural 1976 Acoustic Guitars
Martin D-18 Natural 1976 Acoustic Guitars
Martin D-18 Natural 1976 Acoustic Guitars
Martin D-18 Natural 1976 Acoustic Guitars
Martin D-18 Natural 1976 Acoustic Guitars
Martin D-18 Natural 1976 Acoustic Guitars

Martin D-18 Natural 1976

$ 50,861.00
Sigma DR-28H Natural 1970s Acoustic Guitars
Sigma DR-28H Natural 1970s Acoustic Guitars
Sigma DR-28H Natural 1970s Acoustic Guitars
Sigma DR-28H Natural 1970s Acoustic Guitars
Sigma DR-28H Natural 1970s Acoustic Guitars
Sigma DR-28H Natural 1970s Acoustic Guitars
Sigma DR-28H Natural 1970s Acoustic Guitars
Sigma DR-28H Natural 1970s Acoustic Guitars
Sigma DR-28H Natural 1970s Acoustic Guitars
Sigma DR-28H Natural 1970s Acoustic Guitars

Sigma DR-28H Natural 1970s

$ 16,891.00
Gibson LG 3/4 Sunburst 1957 Acoustic Guitars
Gibson LG 3/4 Sunburst 1957 Acoustic Guitars
Gibson LG 3/4 Sunburst 1957 Acoustic Guitars
Gibson LG 3/4 Sunburst 1957 Acoustic Guitars
Gibson LG 3/4 Sunburst 1957 Acoustic Guitars
Gibson LG 3/4 Sunburst 1957 Acoustic Guitars
Gibson LG 3/4 Sunburst 1957 Acoustic Guitars
Gibson LG 3/4 Sunburst 1957 Acoustic Guitars
Gibson LG 3/4 Sunburst 1957 Acoustic Guitars
Gibson LG 3/4 Sunburst 1957 Acoustic Guitars
Gibson LG 3/4 Sunburst 1957 Acoustic Guitars
Gibson LG 3/4 Sunburst 1957 Acoustic Guitars

Gibson LG 3/4 Sunburst 1957

$ 75,395.00

Player grade low end is not low-end. Shop our selection of player grade basses for the look, feel, and sound you want at a great price, with vintage magic and mojo to spare.  

Fender Music Master Bass w/Replacement Neck White 1977 Bass Guitars
Fender Music Master Bass w/Replacement Neck White 1977 Bass Guitars
Fender Music Master Bass w/Replacement Neck White 1977 Bass Guitars
Fender Music Master Bass w/Replacement Neck White 1977 Bass Guitars
Fender Music Master Bass w/Replacement Neck White 1977 Bass Guitars
Fender Music Master Bass w/Replacement Neck White 1977 Bass Guitars
Fender Music Master Bass w/Replacement Neck White 1977 Bass Guitars
Fender Music Master Bass w/Replacement Neck White 1977 Bass Guitars
Fender Music Master Bass w/Replacement Neck White 1977 Bass Guitars
Fender Music Master Bass w/Replacement Neck White 1977 Bass Guitars
Fender Music Master Bass w/Replacement Neck White 1977 Bass Guitars
Fender Music Master Bass w/Replacement Neck White 1977 Bass Guitars
Fender Music Master Bass w/Replacement Neck White 1977 Bass Guitars
Fender Music Master Bass w/Replacement Neck White 1977 Bass Guitars
Fender Music Master Bass w/Replacement Neck White 1977 Bass Guitars

Fender Music Master Bass w/Replacement Neck White 1977

$ 18,778.00
Vox V282 Skybolt IV Red 1960s Bass Guitars
Vox V282 Skybolt IV Red 1960s Bass Guitars
Vox V282 Skybolt IV Red 1960s Bass Guitars
Vox V282 Skybolt IV Red 1960s Bass Guitars
Vox V282 Skybolt IV Red 1960s Bass Guitars
Vox V282 Skybolt IV Red 1960s Bass Guitars
Vox V282 Skybolt IV Red 1960s Bass Guitars
Vox V282 Skybolt IV Red 1960s Bass Guitars
Vox V282 Skybolt IV Red 1960s Bass Guitars
Vox V282 Skybolt IV Red 1960s Bass Guitars

Vox V282 Skybolt IV Red 1960s

$ 24,440.00
Gibson Thunderbird II Sunburst 1969 Bass Guitars
Gibson Thunderbird II Sunburst 1969 Bass Guitars
Gibson Thunderbird II Sunburst 1969 Bass Guitars
Gibson Thunderbird II Sunburst 1969 Bass Guitars
Gibson Thunderbird II Sunburst 1969 Bass Guitars
Gibson Thunderbird II Sunburst 1969 Bass Guitars
Gibson Thunderbird II Sunburst 1969 Bass Guitars
Gibson Thunderbird II Sunburst 1969 Bass Guitars
Gibson Thunderbird II Sunburst 1969 Bass Guitars
Gibson Thunderbird II Sunburst 1969 Bass Guitars
Gibson Thunderbird II Sunburst 1969 Bass Guitars
Gibson Thunderbird II Sunburst 1969 Bass Guitars
Gibson Thunderbird II Sunburst 1969 Bass Guitars
Gibson Thunderbird II Sunburst 1969 Bass Guitars
Gibson Thunderbird II Sunburst 1969 Bass Guitars
Gibson Thunderbird II Sunburst 1969 Bass Guitars

Gibson Thunderbird II Sunburst 1969

$ 75,395.00
Fender Jazz Bass Mocha 1974 Bass Guitars
Fender Jazz Bass Mocha 1974 Bass Guitars
Fender Jazz Bass Mocha 1974 Bass Guitars
Fender Jazz Bass Mocha 1974 Bass Guitars
Fender Jazz Bass Mocha 1974 Bass Guitars
Fender Jazz Bass Mocha 1974 Bass Guitars
Fender Jazz Bass Mocha 1974 Bass Guitars
Fender Jazz Bass Mocha 1974 Bass Guitars
Fender Jazz Bass Mocha 1974 Bass Guitars
Fender Jazz Bass Mocha 1974 Bass Guitars
Fender Jazz Bass Mocha 1974 Bass Guitars
Fender Jazz Bass Mocha 1974 Bass Guitars
Fender Jazz Bass Mocha 1974 Bass Guitars
Fender Jazz Bass Mocha 1974 Bass Guitars
Fender Jazz Bass Mocha 1974 Bass Guitars

Fender Jazz Bass Mocha 1974

$ 92,379.00

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