Instruments with a past. Players with a future.

They describe the case that comes with the instrument. OHSC is the original hard shell case the guitar shipped with from the factory. HSC is a hard shell case, but not the original one. OSSC is an original soft shell case, and OGB is an original gig bag. If a listing says none of these, ask — we usually have something that fits.

CBS bought Fender in January 1965. Instruments built before that changeover are called Pre-CBS, and collectors pay a premium for them because of how they were built — nitrocellulose finishes, slab and early veneer rosewood boards, and hand work that changed after the sale. Our 1962 Stratocaster and 1963 Precision Bass are both Pre-CBS.

Refin means the finish has been redone at some point after it left the factory. It lowers the collector value against an all-original example, and it is why a 1960 Jazzmaster can sit at $10,995 instead of considerably more. It does not make the guitar play or sound worse. If you want the instrument to play rather than to store, a refin is often the better buy.

We document known changes in the listing, including refinishing, replaced parts, repairs, and visible wear when that information is available. If a detail matters to your decision and is not stated, contact us before buying.

Yes. Contact the listed store before traveling so the team can confirm that the instrument is available to view and give you the location's current hours.

Both. One instrument, a couple of amps, or an entire collection. We evaluate guitars, basses, amps, pedals, folk instruments, and pro audio.

Yes, and we give high values for trade-ins against anything in our inventory. Bring the piece in or send photos first and we will tell you what it is worth against what you are looking at.

A signed valuation you can hand to an insurer or an estate: make, model, serial number, year, what is original, condition, and a current value. We appraise single instruments and whole collections.

Yes. Orders usually go out within 2 business days by UPS, FedEx or USPS. If you are outside the lower 48 states or ordering internationally, contact us for a shipping quote before you buy rather than assuming a rate at checkout.

Read this before you buy, because our policy is strict: all sales are final. In-store purchases can come back within 24 hours for store credit only, in original condition. For a mail order, call any store within 24 hours of delivery — a return has to be approved by management, you pay shipping both ways, and there is a 15% restocking fee. Damaged or modified items, special orders, layaway, closeouts, oversize items and discontinued items cannot come back at all, and all trades are final. This is exactly why we would rather spend twenty minutes on the phone with you first.

Yes. 20% down minimum and deposits are non-refundable. The guaranteed hold is one month; if the balance is not paid by then the instrument goes back up for sale. If that happens you have six months from the deposit date to apply the full deposit to another purchase — not another layaway. After six months no credit is issued.

Yes. Vintage tube amps and effects are part of what we buy, sell, and service. Browse current inventory or contact the team about a specific piece.

Yes, when available. Left-handed inventory changes frequently, so browse the current catalog or contact the team for the latest selection.