1954 Gibson Les Paul Junior, in exceptional original condition. Here is a Junior in a condition which is increasingly uncommon to come across, from the first year of production, one of the most simple yet elegant electric guitars ever designed. As its name suggests, the Les Paul Junior was the...

If you always wanted a piece of Fender history, this beautiful 1950 Fender Broadcaster will scratch that itch! The Broadcaster was Fender’s first production solid-bodied guitar, which became the Telecaster we all know and love after a brief naming dispute. This particular example has all of the...

Gibson Custom Shop M2M 1958 Les Paul Standard Murphy Lab Heavy Aged Tobacco Sunburst 8.25 lbs Model: LPR58M2M14934 Meet the Master Tom Murphy, the Master Artisan and namesake of the newly created Murphy Lab, was central to the creation of the Gibson Custom Shop and personally developed the...

1965 Fender Stratocaster, in superb condition. Here is a very nice example of what could be considered a transitional model between the old and the new Fender after the takeover of the Fullerton manufacturer by CBS, among the last instruments to carry an L serial number. Release of the factory...

This 1966 Fender Stratocaster is a true vintage gem, radiating the allure of a bygone era in music history. Finished in the original 3-tone sunburst nitrocellulose lacquer, this Stratocaster sports a Brazilian Rosewood fretboard with Mother of Pearl dot markers. The internal cavity has been...

Offered is this spectacular example of an early 1965 Stratocaster, before CBS changed the design to any significant extent starting with the 1966 models. This "transition era" guitar (serial number L71802) is all original including the finish, pickups, solder joints, screws and plastics. In most...

No sales tax for direct sale customers outside California. This Doc Kauffman guitar is a truly unique find that took some crowdsourcing and digging to decipher just what it is. The initial tell was the design of the pickups, custom made by Doc. The rest of the aesthetics fall right in...

Gene Baker at b3 guitars has built quite the name for himself as a world renowned guitar builder; working with many of the worlds finest luthiers and guitar companies around. He's been the head Master Builder at the Fender Custom Shop, was a builder at the Gibson Custom Shop and built many...

A beautiful Flame Top New Old Stock 60th Anniversary Les Paul 1960 V2 Tomato Soup Burst re-issue. Serial#001502. 8.5 Lbs. Slight aging VOS on the hardware. A stunning beauty with all the case candy and even the original box. Just opened for pictures, and NEVER PLAYED! Never hung in the shop, so...

"Designed by America's Leading Guitar Authority, Paul Bigsby" 1957 Magnatone Deluxe Mark lll (Paul Bigsby designed) This super rare, sixty-five year old Paul Bigsby designed 11 1/4 inch-wide, 1 5/8 inch deep, electric solid body guitar weighs just 6.50 lbs. Solid mahogany body (contoured on...

One of the Most Attractive Telecasters Ever Produced by the Fender Custom Shop 2021 Fender Color Chart Telecaster This is one of just two Fender Custom Shop 'Color Chart' 1963 'Slab Board' Telecaster's ever produced. The guitar is a perfect weight at just 7.60 lbs and features a solid alder...

No sales tax for customers outside California. This 2009 Fender 1956 Stratocaster Relic isn't a standout in the area of bling, like some of the recent additions to our shop, but it does hit one sweet spot in my eyes.  The relic work is light and realistic, unlike some Fender Custom Shop product...

No sales tax for customers outside California. This 1966 Fender Jaguar in Firemist Gold is sure to wow the offset fans that watch our site for vintage gems. It is a stunning piece that is a pleasure to have around the shop. The guitar is 100% original and is in stunning condition. There...

Vintage original 1963 Fender Jazzmaster in a killer vintage Daphne Blue refinish. A real nice and light Pre-CBS example that plays like a dream. Neck date is 4 July 1963. This guitar was made on the 4th of July! Original neck with Rosewood fretboard plays with a good low action and no...

We’ve never seen another like this 1965 Fender Electric XII in its original Sonic Blue finish! Overall this Electric XII is in excellent condition and super rare! Not only is this stunning in this color, the nicely flamed neck makes this a pleasure to play as well. The finish shows almost no heavy...

Summary: Few things compare to a real deal vintage Fender Stratocaster! This Strat has been well cared for all of its life but was obviously played quite a bit….evident by the well-worn feeling neck. The neck feels incredible, the grey bottom pickups sound phenomenal and the original frets...

Bay Area Vintage Guitars is proud to offer this very cool LA Guitar Works Johnny Reb JR Guitar in near-mint condition. Styled like a Fender Telecaster with an Ovation fiberglass back, this guitar was produced in Asia by LA Guitar Works. With a name like Johnny Reb Guitars, you know you're getting a...

2020 Femenella S-Style in very good condition with minimal signs of wear throughout the instrument. This guitar is all original and has no history of major repairs. Custom made by Lou Femenella in Brooklyn, NY in tradition of Leo Fender's 1950's and early 1960's designs. This guitar was constructed...

Freshly set up in-house by our esteemed Guitar Tech, this lightly used Goldtone S-Style Memphis guitar is totally dialed in and ready to go. In Excellent used condition with faint signs of having been played. Three Fralin "Real 54" single-coil pickups. Callaham Vintage-Style Bridge. ...