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The Guild Slim Jim T-100D; a secret weapon of the vintage hollowbody collectors and players. First introduced in 1958, Slim Jim came in single (T-100) and double (T-100D) pickup models and choice of blonde or cherry sunburst finish. Made in Hoboken, New Jersey this T-100D sports two Guild single coil pickups atop a laminate Maple body. The extreme playwear of this one-owner instrument has smoothed the set Mahogany neck and bound Rosewood fingerboard to perfection and the cutaway ensures unhindered upper register access. With individual volume and tone controls the T100-D is a tonal chameleon, able to handle any genre or style of playing. The eyes do not deceive the ears as this guitar plays and looks as good as it sounds. Stop by and check out this beautiful guitar before its gone. Local pickup is available, but for customers looking to have this instrument shipped an additional $129 will be incurred for a hardshell case. Please call or email the store before purchase.

*We are a FULL SERVICE shop, in business over 30 years, have a expert repair and Custom Modification department as well as an on-site Custom Shop for in-house mods and custom instrument builds. Guitar Villa, located in Bethlehem PA, is run by musicians, instrument and amp techs and we are here to help you with any product selection or use questions you may have. We can advise on the best value at any budget. We would be happy to give you an in-hand description of any item we list for sale. Contact us for all your questions or needs before and after the sale!

The Ibanez AR520 is built for players who love the look of an Ibanez solidbody but want to add a dash of hollowbody character to their signal. This guitar has a chambered Maple/Okoume body with a carved Maple top. Two Super 58 Custom humbuckers with Tri-sound electronics give this guitar undeniable tonal tenacity; the hollowbody construction adds an airy quality, yielding a sound that guitar players simply can't get enough of. The Ibanez AR520 also features a Gibraltar Performer bridge and Quik Change Ultra tailpiece, providing long sustain and tuning stability. Plus, the 3-piece maple neck and nearly non-existent neck heel offer supreme playing comfort.

*We are a FULL SERVICE shop, in business over 30 years, have a expert repair and Custom Modification department as well as an on-site Custom Shop for in-house mods and custom instrument builds. Guitar Villa, located in Bethlehem PA, is run by musicians, instrument and amp techs and we are here to help you with any product selection or use questions you may have. We can advise on the best value at any budget. We would be happy to give you an in-hand description of any item we list for sale. Contact us for all your questions or needs before and after the sale!

By appointment only - local pickup only.     This is a single family owned, early 1954 original Blonde Fender Precision Bass in Very Good condition. This would be a fantastic addition to a professional players' on stage arsenal or to a collectors stash. Please view all the detailed photos to determine condition to your standards and expectations. There is minor wear on this instrument, considering it is 70 years old, as opposed to some others that have been refurbished or refinished - losing it's originality along the way. It is sporting the original 1950's factory see-thru Blonde lacquer finish over the beautiful select grain Ash wood on the body, and the beautiful clear Maple wood neck. The pick gard is original Bakelite material (pre-plastic, like the old dial telephones from that era). The original markings in this instrument that were photographed for this listing show a handwritten note from factory worker "Gloria" in the electronics cavity, a hand written 11-53 in the neck cavity and "TF-3-54" on the neck heel, bringing this bass to a manufacture year of 1954. The serial number is stamped into the bridge and reads 1003. This bass plays, sounds and feels terrific, like an icon bass from this era should. This is a true time capsule and may be the finest example available for purchase at this time. It is housed in a 1960's Fender bass case with the orange velvet lining and black tolex exterior. Because of the tremendous value and collectability of this iconic bass, it is marked as local pickup only. The right buyer of this fantastic find will have to arrange their own shipping or buy a seat on a plane to their destination. We can't risk damage or loss in the standard shipping arena. We will assist in delivering the instrument to a packer and shipper of the buyers choice, within 20 miles of our location.

We are a FULL SERVICE shop, have a expert repair and Custom Modification department as well as an on-site Custom Shop for in-house instrument builds. Guitar Villa is run by musicians, techs and recording engineers and we are here to help you with any product selection or use questions you may have. We can advise on the best value at any budget. See us for all your questions or needs before and after the sale!

The Gibson Les Paul Classic combines the early 60s style Les Paul model with some functional and time-tested modifications. As expected, the Les Paul Classic is crafted with a Mahogany body and Maple top coupled with a SlimTaper Mahogany neck and a bound, Rosewood fingerboard. Gibson's open-coil 60s Burstbucker pickups provide classic tones from the era with a bit of extra punch. The control assembly features 4 push-pull pots, which provide choices of coil tapping, phase switching, and Pure Bypassing for functional and versatile sonic variety. This guitar is in like new condition with no appreciable play wear. Original Gibson branded gigbag and factory maintenance accessories included.

*We are a FULL SERVICE shop, in business over 30 years, have a expert repair and Custom Modification department as well as an on-site Custom Shop for in-house mods and custom instrument builds. Guitar Villa, located in Bethlehem PA, is run by musicians, instrument and amp techs and we are here to help you with any product selection or use questions you may have. We can advise on the best value at any budget. We would be happy to give you an in-hand description of any item we list for sale. Contact us for all your questions or needs before and after the sale!

This is an original 1969 Gibson EB-1 bass, all original and in excellent condition. The EB-1 violin style bodied bass of this era was only made from 1968-1970 and had a short-scale 30,5" neck with 20 frets which are in great shape. This epic bass delivers a large growling sound was made famous by Felix Pappalardi with Mountain as well as jack Bruce of Cream fame.  This bass includes it’s original hard shell case. The finish is clear lacquer over the solid Mahogany body and neck. These basses were hand pin striped over the Mahogany, around the edges, prior to the factory application of the clear finish. VERY cool piece of History, that also plays and sounds tremendous!

*We are a FULL SERVICE shop, in business over 30 years, have a expert repair and Custom Modification department as well as an on-site Custom Shop for in-house mods and custom instrument builds. Guitar Villa, located in Bethlehem PA, is run by musicians, instrument and amp techs and we are here to help you with any product selection or use questions you may have. We can advise on the best value at any budget.  We would be happy to give you an in-hand description of any item we list for sale. Contact us for all your questions or needs before and after the sale!

Immerse yourself in the vintage charm of the 1966 Gibson ES-120T electric guitar, a true relic of the golden era of music. This lightweight instrument is a joy to play, offering a comfortable and effortless playing experience. Adorned in a classic Sunburst finish, the ES-120T is the same thickness and size of the infamous 335, but without a cutaway. It exudes timeless appeal and vintage aesthetics that capture the essence of bygone musical eras. Boasting its original chip board case, this guitar is a true collector's item that comes with a piece of music history. Despite its age, this 1966 Gibson ES-120T remains in excellent condition, exhibiting minor chips and player wear that add character and authenticity to its appearance. Whether you're a seasoned player or a vintage aficionado, this guitar's distinctive tone and unique feel are sure to captivate you. From bluesy bends to jazzy chords, the ES-120T delivers a versatile sound that suits a variety of playing styles. The only short coming of the original instruments were the compensated wooden saddles. This guitar's upgraded tune-o-matic bridge allows for finer intonation adjustments making this ES-120T play and stay in tune.

*We are a FULL SERVICE shop, in business over 30 years, have a expert repair and Custom Modification department as well as an on-site Custom Shop for in-house mods and custom instrument builds. Guitar Villa, located in Bethlehem PA, is run by musicians, instrument and amp techs and we are here to help you with any product selection or use questions you may have. We can advise on the best value at any budget. We would be happy to give you an in-hand description of any item we list for sale. Contact us for all your questions or needs before and after the sale!

Part of Yamaha's legendary L Series, the LL16 uses a hand-selected, solid Engelmann spruce top treated with Yamaha's A.R.E. process and solid rosewood back and sides to give you a rich, warm-sounding guitar with full-range response. The 5-ply mahogany/rosewood neck sports not only a smooth-playing ebony fretboard, but also a new, slimmer neck shape and an enhanced fingerboard edge. A passive SRT Zero Impact pickup uses a separate element for each string to give you authentic plugged-in tones. The updated Yamaha LL16 12-string delivers killer tone, elegant 12-string shimmer, and superb playability in a premium acoustic-electric guitar. (guitar and case shown for reference)

*We are a FULL SERVICE shop, in business over 30 years, have a expert repair and Custom Modification department as well as an on-site Custom Shop for in-house mods and custom instrument builds. Guitar Villa, located in Bethlehem PA, is run by musicians, instrument and amp techs and we are here to help you with any product selection or use questions you may have. We can advise on the best value at any budget. We would be happy to give you an in-hand description of any item we list for sale. Contact us for all your questions or needs before and after the sale!

This decked out Dreadnought is the flagship model of Martin guitars. The guitar of choice for legends like Gene Autry and Neil Young, it’s the perfect guitar for any discerning collector or musician. Nothing says you’ve arrived like a D-45. The Sitka Spruce top on this guitar is meticulously hand inlaid with abalone as well as along the Indian Rosewood back and sides. No expense was spared when crafting this instrument from the bound headstock, gold hardware, and abalone Martin logo to the bound Ebony fretboard and abalone hexagon markers. An upgraded JourneyTek EP001K passive piezo pickup was added due to the failing factory pickup. The top of this guitar does exhibit some small dings, but they're minute and very hard to photograph. This does not effect the playability of this guitar whatsoever. Hardshell case and owner's booklet included.

*We are a FULL SERVICE shop, in business over 30 years, have a expert repair and Custom Modification department as well as an on-site Custom Shop for in-house mods and custom instrument builds. Guitar Villa, located in Bethlehem PA, is run by musicians, instrument and amp techs and we are here to help you with any product selection or use questions you may have. We can advise on the best value at any budget. We would be happy to give you an in-hand description of any item we list for sale. Contact us for all your questions or needs before and after the sale!

This 1966 double pickup vintage Epiphone E-230TD Casino is a fine example of a guitar that made remarkable history with many period bands of the 1960's including the Beatles. After the introduction in 1961, the Casino was just one of several new thinline archtops designed and produced at the company’s adopted new factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan that it shared with all the new Gibson guitars. This great example has a double bound all maple body with the early production warm faded cherry sunburst finish, f-holes, and a bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard with parallelogram inlays. The CTS pots date to 1966 with a code of 1376631.  It is equipped with two P-90 pickups with chrome covers, trapeze tailpiece, and Kluson Deluxe tuners. This one has the sought after large headstock and includes a newer hard shell case. It plays and sounds great and has the period lacquer checking throughout. The original early soft cherry sunburst finish on the face is faded beautifully to a warm burst and the rear walnut color looks rich and attractive as well. It is a great piece of rock 'n roll history, ready for a collection, studio work or gig time. The Casino was adopted by Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones who used one to record the demo for “Satisfaction” at Chess Records in Chicago. Howlin' Wolf took a Casino on his first tour of the UK, appearing on Thank Your Lucky Stars. Paul McCartney purchased his Casino first, loved it, and then John Lennon and George Harrison bought Casinos and used them on the Beatles' 1966 world tour. John elevated the use of his Casino more than the others, using it on many records and videos, then later stripped the sunburst finish and played it on the roof concert sporting the natural wood look. The casino was his most famous instrument while in the Beatles.

*We are a FULL SERVICE shop, in business over 30 years, have a expert repair and Custom Modification department as well as an on-site Custom Shop for in-house mods and custom instrument builds. Guitar Villa, located in Bethlehem PA, is run by musicians, instrument and amp techs and we are here to help you with any product selection or use questions you may have. We can advise on the best value at any budget. We would be happy to give you an in-hand description of any item we list for sale. Contact us for all your questions or needs before and after the sale!

The Taylor Solid Body has been designed from the ground up to create a playing experience that is totally new and unique, yet unmistakably Taylor. The culmination of years of guitar building knowledge and innovation has resulted in an exciting blend of technology and tradition. Less weight is the sole motivation behind most solid bodies that are chambered. Taylor's primary motivation is tone, utilizing chambers to not only lighten the body weight, but also to create the optimal tonal "bloom". The flame Maple top is inlaid into the Mahogany body, allowing for a defined edge with binding and contours up to that edge. The SB-1's Mahogany single bolt precision neck and Ebony fingerboard feature Taylor's hallmark playability and adjustability thanks to it's satin finish and medium c profile. Two humbuckers, specially designed by David Hosler at Taylor, balance the sweetness of a vintage pickup with the power to drive an amp without being super hot. A five position switch unleashes old and new tones; 1 full neck humbucker, 2 inside coils of both pickups in parallel, 3 full neck pickup with inside coil of the bridge pickup, 4 inside coil of each pickup in series, and 5 full bridge pickup. Lastly the all aluminum bridge solves the intonation drift and ergonomic problems associated with other electric bridges with players able to lock the saddles down once adjusted. Specification booklet and original Taylor branded hardshell case included.

*We are a FULL SERVICE shop, in business over 30 years, have a expert repair and Custom Modification department as well as an on-site Custom Shop for in-house mods and custom instrument builds. Guitar Villa, located in Bethlehem PA, is run by musicians, instrument and amp techs and we are here to help you with any product selection or use questions you may have. We can advise on the best value at any budget. We would be happy to give you an in-hand description of any item we list for sale. Contact us for all your questions or needs before and after the sale!

Since the dawn of rock and roll, the snap and response that comes from a bolt-on neck guitar has been an essential part of the mix. These attributes have, in turn, become essential to many players trying to tell their story through music. The CE 24 pairs PRS’s traditional body combination of the Mahogany back and flame Maple top with a bolt-on Maple neck and Rosewood fretboard. The neck sports a Pattern Thin carve and satin nitro finish for a natural, addictive feel. To further maximize the guitar’s inherent tone and clarity, the CE 24 features PRS 85/15 pickups, which Paul designed to have remarkable clarity as well as extended high and low end. The electronics consist of a volume and push/pull tone control with 3-way toggle switch for a total of six classic sounds. This guitar does exhibit some belt buckle scratches, but is otherwise in excellent condition. Made in Stevensville, Maryland USA. Original PRS branded gigbag included.

*We are a FULL SERVICE shop, in business over 30 years, have a expert repair and Custom Modification department as well as an on-site Custom Shop for in-house mods and custom instrument builds. Guitar Villa, located in Bethlehem PA, is run by musicians, instrument and amp techs and we are here to help you with any product selection or use questions you may have. We can advise on the best value at any budget. We would be happy to give you an in-hand description of any item we list for sale. Contact us for all your questions or needs before and after the sale!

Available for sale is an all original 1997 Gibson Custom Shop ES-5 Switchmaster 17" hollow-body archtop guitar in the SUPER RARE and highly desirable Translucent Cherry lacquer finish. The top, back, and sides all display beautiful flame maple. All original ES-5 Switchmasters with humbuckers are becoming increasingly more difficult to find regardless of price or condition. Five-ply binding is installed on the fingerboard as well as on the front and back of the body. The five-piece neck (three pieces of flame maple with two walnut strips separating them) sports a pointed-end rosewood fretboard with large block inlays. The headstock is bound in front, has a stinger on the back and is factory equipped with gold-plated Grover tuners. B.B. King, Carl Perkins, and Wes Montgomery all turned to their ES-5s for their sonic versatility and its no wonder. The three humbucking pickups perform exceptionally well and―together with the four-position selector switch―offer a wide range of tones not otherwise found on a full hollow body electric. There are no alterations to the body, neck or electronics. No part of this guitar has been drilled since leaving the factory. The intonation is perfect and the action allows for smooth and easy playability. Hardshell case included.

*We are a FULL SERVICE shop, in business over 30 years, have a expert repair and Custom Modification department as well as an on-site Custom Shop for in-house mods and custom instrument builds. Guitar Villa, located in Bethlehem PA, is run by musicians, instrument and amp techs and we are here to help you with any product selection or use questions you may have. We can advise on the best value at any budget. We would be happy to give you an in-hand description of any item we list for sale. Contact us for all your questions or needs before and after the sale!

Handmade in Japan with select tonewoods and premium build quality, Yamaha's AC5R Concert acoustic-electric guitar offers a vintage look with enhanced volume in the low-mid ranges, due to new scalloped bracing for the top and shorter bracing on the guitar's back. With a solid Sitka spruce top and solid rosewood back and sides, this concert-sized guitar sounds fantastic. It also benefits from Yamaha's A.R.E. wood torrefaction, a high-heat treatment that gives the guitar top greater stability and an aged, vintage hue. The Yamaha AC5R takes full advantage of Yamaha's unobtrusive and versatile SRT2 pickup system for recording and stage performance. You get volume, treble, and bass controls (with auto feedback reduction), and blend control allows you to balance between the piezo and SRT2 preamp, for your own distinctive tone.

*We are a FULL SERVICE shop, in business over 30 years, have a expert repair and Custom Modification department as well as an on-site Custom Shop for in-house mods and custom instrument builds. Guitar Villa, located in Bethlehem PA, is run by musicians, instrument and amp techs and we are here to help you with any product selection or use questions you may have. We can advise on the best value at any budget. We would be happy to give you an in-hand description of any item we list for sale. Contact us for all your questions or needs before and after the sale!

The American Professional II Stratocaster draws from more than sixty years of innovation, inspiration and evolution to meet the demands of today's working player. Fender's popular Deep "C" neck now sports smooth rolled fingerboard edges, a "Super-Natural" satin finish and a newly sculpted neck heel for a supremely comfortable feel and easy access to the upper register. New V-Mod II Stratocaster single-coil pickups are more articulate than ever while retaining bell-like chime and warmth. An upgraded 2-point tremolo with a cold-rolled steel block increases sustain, clarity and high-end sparkle. The American Pro II Stratocaster delivers instant familiarity and sonic versatility you'll feel and hear right away, with broad ranging improvements that add up to nothing less than a new standard for professional instruments. Fender branded hardshell case, certificate of authenticity, and hang tags included. 

*We are a FULL SERVICE shop, in business over 30 years, have a expert repair and Custom Modification department as well as an on-site Custom Shop for in-house mods and custom instrument builds. Guitar Villa, located in Bethlehem PA, is run by musicians, instrument and amp techs and we are here to help you with any product selection or use questions you may have. We can advise on the best value at any budget. We would be happy to give you an in-hand description of any item we list for sale. Contact us for all your questions or needs before and after the sale!

Paul Stanley of KISS is back with Ibanez! Building off of the classic Iceman guitars, the Ibanez PS120 Paul Stanley signature model solidbody electric guitar delivers solid playability and hot guitar tones in a guitar that is sure to turn heads. The Mahogany body with Maple top, 3-piece Mahogany set-in neck, and fixed bridge combine to give you massive sustain and tuning stability. A pair of Seymour Duncan humbuckers give you the tried-and-true classic rock tones that made KISS a powerhouse. Rock the house with the Ibanez PS120 Paul Stanley electric guitar!

*We are a FULL SERVICE shop, in business over 30 years, have a expert repair and Custom Modification department as well as an on-site Custom Shop for in-house mods and custom instrument builds. Guitar Villa, located in Bethlehem PA, is run by musicians, instrument and amp techs and we are here to help you with any product selection or use questions you may have. We can advise on the best value at any budget. We would be happy to give you an in-hand description of any item we list for sale. Contact us for all your questions or needs before and after the sale!

The SE Hollowbody Standard Piezo features an all-mahogany body with hollow construction for a warm, resonant tone. Boasting 58/15 LT “S” pickups and an LR Baggs/PRS Piezo system, the SE Hollowbody Standard Piezo provides musicians with the versatility of wielding both acoustic and electric tones in one instrument. Additional appointments include a 22-fret wide fat neck, bone nut, and PRS adjustable Piezo stoptail bridge.

The instrument is designed with two discrete volume controls (magnetics and piezo) and output jacks (magnetics and mix/piezo). Players can plug into the “Mix/Piezo” jack and use the individual volume controls to blend the 58/15 “S” pickups with the piezo’s acoustic tones. Alternatively, players can plug into the jacks separately, so the guitar can run magnetic pickups into an amp and run the piezo through an acoustic amp or DI into the soundboard. When using the magnetic output jack in isolation, the piezo battery is bypassed completely, acting as a failsafe (in this scenario, the magnetic pickups still work even if the piezo battery has run out of juice). Original hardshell case included.

*We are a FULL SERVICE shop, in business over 30 years, have a expert repair and Custom Modification department as well as an on-site Custom Shop for in-house mods and custom instrument builds. Guitar Villa, located in Bethlehem PA, is run by musicians, instrument and amp techs and we are here to help you with any product selection or use questions you may have. We can advise on the best value at any budget. We would be happy to give you an in-hand description of any item we list for sale. Contact us for all your questions or needs before and after the sale!

Seafoam Green on a Superlite Paulownia body, Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard, vintage-style custom-wound humbucking pickups with coil split and a NOS vintage paper in oil capacitor from Ukraine in the tone circuit. We used an upgraded six saddle bridge on this guitar for absolute tonal balance and intonation adjustability.

We are producing these as our version of vintage Fender instruments made in the 50's. 60's and early 70's. Highly sought after original vintage instruments can bring well over 10,000. and taking them on stage and into studios is a serious risk. These Custom Shop instruments are light weight, resonant and have the feel, playability and tone of the old treasured instruments. They can be used for touring and recording without the risk of loss or damage. Hardshell case included.

*We are a FULL SERVICE shop, in business over 30 years, have a expert repair and Custom Modification department as well as an on-site Custom Shop for in-house mods and custom instrument builds. Guitar Villa, located in Bethlehem PA, is run by musicians, instrument and amp techs and we are here to help you with any product selection or use questions you may have. We can advise on the best value at any budget.  We would be happy to give you an in-hand description of any item we list for sale. Contact us for all your questions or needs before and after the sale!

Since 1951, the Fender Precision bass has made its mark in practically every genre of music imaginable.

The Fender Custom Shop 1959 Relic Precision Bass pays tribute to the landmark Precision Basses that put Fender on the map in the studios and stages, with accurate detailing including electronics and hardware - from the split humbucking pickup to the vintage tuning machines and bridge. The chrome bridge and pickup covers were included to further the authenticity of this Custom Shop build.

In 1959, Fender added the Rosewood fingerboard and then the Tortoise shell pickguard to the Precision Bass. After the Rosewood slab board was added to the production of these basses, Fender decided to use up the remaining gold-anodized aluminum pickguards before switching to the Tortoise Shell gards, waiting to be introduced. This very short period of time has become a highly collectable version of the Precision Bass, only lasting for a few months. This is the Custom Shop tribute to this highly collectable Precision Bass.

This beauty is an USA Custom Shop made in 2008 and played ever since. It has a real lacquer finish on it, chrome pickup and bridge covers as the original 1959 Precision had, and the vintage style bridge and tuning machines as well. The wear on this bass is relic'd wear produced in the factory Custom Shop facility by mimicking 70+ years of heavy gigging. This bass includes it's original vintage style hard shell plush lined case, owners manual and lacquer finish brochure.

*We are a FULL SERVICE shop, in business over 30 years, have a expert repair and Custom Modification department as well as an on-site Custom Shop for in-house mods and custom instrument builds. Guitar Villa, located in Bethlehem PA, is run by musicians, instrument and amp techs and we are here to help you with any product selection or use questions you may have. We can advise on the best value at any budget. We would be happy to give you an in-hand description of any item we list for sale. Contact us for all your questions or needs before and after the sale!

This amazing Taylor 912ce Deluxe has very little wear, sounds great and plays effortlessly. The Sitka Spruce top, Ebony fingerboard and Rosewood back and sides look tremendous and produce a sound that has both full body and a delicate articulated focused tone as well. The extensive abalone inlays transform great guitar into a work of art. You will enjoy the advanced pickup and electronics package for live performance as well as studio duties, if you are so inclined. It is in excellent condition, with very little sign of playing. The Grand Concert model from the 900 Series boasts all-solid tone woods, and a rich appointment package that makes it an inspiration both visually and sonically.

The 912ce's comfortable body shape lends to an inviting, intimate feel while playing, made even more comfortable by the infamous slender Taylor neck. The interior bracing scheme adds more volume and sustain to complement the warmth and articulation of the rosewood/spruce tone woods, resulting in a balanced sound with clear definition between notes that will especially please fingerstyle players. Appointments such as ebony binding and custom inlays elevate this model's visual character. It ships with it's hard-shell case. Please inspect all the detailed pictures provided, to notice the tremendous condition and beauty of the appointments.

*We are a FULL SERVICE shop, in business over 30 years, have a expert repair and Custom Modification department as well as an on-site Custom Shop for in-house mods and custom instrument builds. Guitar Villa, located in Bethlehem PA, is run by musicians, instrument and amp techs and we are here to help you with any product selection or use questions you may have. We can advise on the best value at any budget. We would be happy to give you an in-hand description of any item we list for sale. Contact us for all your questions or needs before and after the sale!

By appointment only / local pickup only.    This is truly an amazing example of one of the earliest Fender basses produced in the first factory in Fullerton, California.  It is an early 1952 original Blonde Fender Precision Bass in Very Good condition. It is still wearing it’s original 1950's factory see-thru Blonde lacquer finish over the beautiful select grain Ash wood on the body, and the beautiful played-in clear grain quarter sawn Maple neck. The pick gard is original Bakelite material (pre-plastic, like the old Bell telephones from that time). The original markings in this instrument that were photographed for this listing show a hand written Kenney Jones 9-5-52 in the neck cavity and "FG 10-15-52" on the neck heel, bringing this bass to a manufacture year of 1952. Being a very early production Precision bass, it has slot head screws on the pick guard, on the reverse tuning machines, on the neck plate and in the neck on the truss rod, for adjustment. The serial number is stamped into the bridge and reads 0443. This bass plays, sounds and feels terrific, like an icon bass from this era should. This is a true time capsule and may be the finest playing and sounding example available for purchase at this time. It rings out loud and clear, even acoustically, without amplification. This would be a fantastic addition to a professional players' on-stage bass selection or to a collectors coveted stash. Please view all the detailed photos to determine condition to your standards and expectations. There is real honest playing wear on this instrument, considering it is 72 year old age, as opposed to some others that show actual damage or having been refurbished or refinished - losing it's originality along the way.  This bass includes a 60's hard shell Fender bass case with the orange velvet lining and black tolex exterior. Due to the tremendous value and collectability of this iconic bass, it is listed as local pickup only. The right buyer of this fantastic find will have to arrange their own shipping or buy a seat on a plane to their destination. We can't risk damage or loss in the standard shipping arena. We will, however, assist in delivering the instrument to a packer and shipper of the buyers choice, within a reasonable distance of our location.

We are a FULL SERVICE shop, have a expert repair and Custom Modification department as well as an on-site Custom Shop for in-house instrument builds. Guitar Villa is run by musicians, techs and recording engineers and we are here to help you with any product selection or use questions you may have. We can advise on the best value at any budget. See us for all your questions or needs before and after the sale!

This is a hand carved Custom Shop instrument. It is one of only one ever produced and it is offered for sale. We love the 50's, 60's and early 70's Fender instruments and this is our interpretation of those with very lightweight bodies, superior craftsmanship and great resonance.   

Natural vintage tint color on a Superlite body, tinted maple neck & fingerboard, Vintage style Custom wound pickups and a NOS vintage paper in oil capacitor from Ukraine in the tone circuit. We used a Vibrawood specific bridge and locking tuners on this guitar with compensated brass saddles for absolute tonal balance and intonation adjustability. Very light and resonant! This is an amazing instrument and destined for collectability due to it's quality and rarity!

*We are a FULL SERVICE shop, in business over 30 years, have a expert repair and Custom Modification department as well as an on-site Custom Shop for in-house mods and custom instrument builds. Guitar Villa, located in Bethlehem PA, is run by musicians, instrument and amp techs and we are here to help you with any product selection or use questions you may have. We can advise on the best value at any budget. We would be happy to give you an in-hand description of any item we list for sale. Contact us for all your questions or needs before and after the sale!

In 1954, Leo Fender launched the Stratocaster and revolutionized guitar making and music the world over. This beautiful 2011 USA Stratocaster demonstrates that same care and love for fine instrument making over 70 years later. This Alder body in rare Honeyburst finish is bolted to a one piece Maple neck with Walnut skunk stripe and 9.5" radius on a Rosewood fretboard. Hardware and cosmetics include Fender branded Schaller tuners, 22 frets, 2-point Tremolo tailpiece, Micro-Tilt neck adjustment, 3-ply pickguard, 5 way pickup switch, and hardshell case.

*We are a FULL SERVICE shop, in business over 30 years, have a expert repair and Custom Modification department as well as an on-site Custom Shop for in-house mods and custom instrument builds. Guitar Villa, located in Bethlehem PA, is run by musicians, instrument and amp techs and we are here to help you with any product selection or use questions you may have. We can advise on the best value at any budget.  We would be happy to give you an in-hand description of any item we list for sale. Contact us for all your questions or needs before and after the sale!

While the TransAcoustic's electronics deserve acclaim, the guitar is a high-quality acoustic instrument in its own right. With a single strum you'll notice the detail and warmth of the guitar's A.R.E.-treated solid Engelmann Spruce top. Yamaha's A.R.E. technology artificially ages the wood, achieving the clarity of tone found on great vintage instruments. The LS-TA's back and sides are crafted from solid Rosewood, which imbues the instrument with powerful low and high frequencies. The S body style is a comfortable design, similar to popular folk and OM acoustics with the narrower waist adding a focused midrange to the guitar's acoustic voice. The guitar's calling card is its onboard reverb and chorus effects. What sets them apart from other instruments with onboard effects is that these don't require any external amplification. Engage the effects via the simple-to-use controls and you'll experience and acoustic experience like playing in a rich, ambient venue. And when it's time for the gig, you can access those same great tones plugged in through the guitar's System70 pickup system and rigid Yamaha bag.

*We are a FULL SERVICE shop, in business over 30 years, have a expert repair and Custom Modification department as well as an on-site Custom Shop for in-house mods and custom instrument builds. Guitar Villa, located in Bethlehem PA, is run by musicians, instrument and amp techs and we are here to help you with any product selection or use questions you may have. We can advise on the best value at any budget. We would be happy to give you an in-hand description of any item we list for sale. Contact us for all your questions or needs before and after the sale!

This is an in-house hand made Custom Shop instrument. This Custom Shop bass is our tribute to the 1956 Precision Bass with an Ash body finished in Vintage Two Tone Sunburst and a Maple neck and fingerboard. This bass has a custom wound vintage style single coil  pickup creating that legendary early P-Bass vintage tone and a NOS vintage paper in oil capacitor from Ukraine in the tone circuit. With a very strong and resonant voice, this bass has that open P-Bass sound heard on stage and in the best recordings throughout the 60's, 70's and 80's! Sting has used his early single coil P-Bass throughout his career. The Vintage Sunburst light relic finish looks extremely classy over the broad grain of the wood and is accentuated with the early large style white pick guard.  Original chrome covers over the bridge and pickup makes this bass look like a real blast from the past. The '58 style 4 saddle bridge used on this tribute bass ensures correct intonation and playability.  This bass, #101 in our series so far, is a limited run and includes a hard shell case.  

We are producing these as our version of vintage Fender instruments made in the 50's. 60's and early 70's. Highly sought after original vintage instruments can bring well over 10,000. and taking them on stage and into studios is a serious risk. These Custom Shop instruments are light weight, resonant and have the feel, playability and tone of the old treasured instruments. They can be used for touring and recording without the risk of loss or damage.

*We are a FULL SERVICE shop, in business over 30 years, have a expert repair and Custom Modification department as well as an on-site Custom Shop for in-house mods and custom instrument builds. Guitar Villa, located in Bethlehem PA, is run by musicians, instrument and amp techs and we are here to help you with any product selection or use questions you may have. We can advise on the best value at any budget.  We would be happy to give you an in-hand description of any item we list for sale. Contact us for all your questions or needs before and after the sale!

Candy Apple Red on a Superlite Paulownia body, Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard, Vintage style Custom wound pickups and a NOS vintage paper in oil capacitor from Ukraine in the tone circuit. We used a Wilkenson bridge on this guitar for absolute tonal balance and intonation adjustability.

We are producing these as our version of vintage Fender instruments made in the 50's. 60's and early 70's. Highly sought after original vintage instruments can bring well over 10,000. and taking them on stage and into studios is a serious risk. These Custom Shop instruments are light weight, resonant and have the feel, playability and tone of the old treasured instruments. They can be used for touring and recording without the risk of loss or damage. Hardshell case included.

*We are a FULL SERVICE shop, in business over 30 years, have a expert repair and Custom Modification department as well as an on-site Custom Shop for in-house mods and custom instrument builds. Guitar Villa, located in Bethlehem PA, is run by musicians, instrument and amp techs and we are here to help you with any product selection or use questions you may have. We can advise on the best value at any budget.  We would be happy to give you an in-hand description of any item we list for sale. Contact us for all your questions or needs before and after the sale!

While the TransAcoustic's electronics deserve acclaim, the guitar is a high-quality acoustic instrument in its own right. With a single strum you'll notice the detail and warmth of the guitar's A.R.E.-treated solid Engelmann spruce top. Yamaha's A.R.E. technology artificially ages the wood, achieving the clarity of tone found on great vintage instruments. The LS-TA's back and sides are crafted from solid rosewood, which imbues the instrument with powerful low and high frequencies. The S body style is a comfortable design, similar to popular folk and OM acoustics with the narrower waist adding a focused midrange to the guitar's acoustic voice. The guitar's calling card is its onboard reverb and chorus effects. What sets them apart from other instruments with onboard effects is that these don't require any external amplification. Engage the effects via the simple-to-use controls and you'll experience and acoustic experience like playing in a rich, ambient venue. And when it's time for the gig, you can access those same great tones plugged in through the guitar's System70 pickup system. Yamaha branded hard gigbag included.

*We are a FULL SERVICE shop, in business over 30 years, have a expert repair and Custom Modification department as well as an on-site Custom Shop for in-house mods and custom instrument builds. Guitar Villa, located in Bethlehem PA, is run by musicians, instrument and amp techs and we are here to help you with any product selection or use questions you may have. We can advise on the best value at any budget. We would be happy to give you an in-hand description of any item we list for sale. Contact us for all your questions or needs before and after the sale!