At Teresa's Lounge in Chicago in 1969, one of our founders had the incredible fortune to meet Buddy Guy himself - then still known for his incredible guitar tone on electric. Curiously enough, our founder asked Buddy how he managed to achieve such sound on electric; Buddy revealed his secret - playing on an ancient 50s maple neck Stratocaster equipped with 50s amp to project its sound!
That conversation with Buddy Guy marked an epiphany for our founder. He realized the role quality instruments play in shaping musicians' sounds. After this realization hit home for him, he set about collecting vintage guitars and amplifiers; quickly his collection expanded as more musicians shared in his passion.
Today's online shop represents our founder's lifelong love for vintage instruments. We specialize in hand-picked vintage guitars and amps from the 50s and 60s - the same era which helped produce Buddy Guy's iconic sound - including iconic models by Fender, Gibson, as well as rare instruments you won't see elsewhere.
At our online shop, we believe every vintage instrument has an incredible story to share - and we take great pleasure in being part of that story by connecting musicians with instruments they need to craft their individual sound. So whether you are a collector, musician or simply appreciate classic sounds reminiscent of Buddy Guy's legendary sound - feel free to explore our selection and witness its magic for yourself!
Welcome to our hand-selected vintage 50's and 60's guitars and amps store online shop! If you are an admirer of timeless beauty and superior craftsmanship in vintage instruments, this shop is for you.
Our selection of vintage guitars and amps has been carefully curated to showcase only the finest examples from rock's golden age. Each instrument has been restored back to its original condition for an authentic sound and feel from classic instruments and amps from this era.
Our experts possess an in-depth knowledge and appreciation for vintage instruments. With years of experience selecting guitars and amps for exceptional quality, playability, and tone - whether as collectors, professional musicians, or enthusiasts of vintage instruments themselves - they all share something in common: timeless sound! No matter who or why - there's sure to be something here just perfect for everyone - for collectors, professional musicians or those simply drawn to vintage sounds alike. We offer something just the thing.
Our collection boasts iconic models from Fender, Gibson and other legendary brands - as well as rare and hard-to-find instruments you won't see elsewhere - along with rare and hard-to-find instruments not found elsewhere. Additionally, we provide vintage amps from classic tube amps to solid state models to complement these guitars perfectly.
At our online shop, we believe each vintage instrument possesses its own story to share. That is why we provide detailed information regarding its history and provenance of each guitar or amp in order to give our buyers peace of mind that they're purchasing an authentic piece of musical history.
At Vintage Guitar Gallery, we pride ourselves on fast and secure shipping so you can start playing your vintage instrument right away - with worry-free returns/exchanges if necessary!
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