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Duane Eddy was a prolific studio and live musician who, in the late 1950s and early 1960s, had a string of hit records including "Rebel-'Rouser", "Peter Gunn", and "Because They're Young". When Gretsch created their G6120DE Duane Eddy signature model, they set out to preserve as much of the feel and style of Eddy's original 1957 G6120 archtop as possible. They started by giving the G6120DE Duane Eddy a 3-piece maple neck with the exact profile (and headstock) as Eddy's prized G6120. Along with a bound rosewood fingerboard, this unique neck profile gives you an incredibly smooth feel and delightfully fast action. The 3-ply maple body features include twin DynaSonic single-coil pickups, Tru-Arc "rocking" bar bridge, lacquer finish, and trestle bracing.. just like Duane's! Gretsch 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!

First introduced in 1995 the Carvin AC-40F is a slender and unique bass offering exceptional unplugged projection and tone thanks to its semi-hollow, neck-through construction. The Carvin AC-40F consists of a mahogany body, mahogany neck, and AAA Engleman spruce top creating the lightweight, resonant, and beautiful instrument. Inlayed with white line markers and white pearloid dots the ebony fingerboard reaches a full two octave range capable of handling even the most demanding of players. An LR Baggs ribbon acoustic pickup was chosen to retain the acoustic qualities of this bass, and is enhanced by a 9V preamp curcuit with Volume, Bass and Treble controls. Carvin 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!

The SE Hollowbody II Piezo combines the balanced, clear, resonant tone of a hollowbody instrument with the power and stability of a solid-body electric guitar. Constructed with a maple back and top with mahogany sides, the SE Hollowbody II Piezo offers a light shimmer and snap in an attractive package. The 58/15 “S” pickups deliver clarity and balance that sound big and musical in a hollowbody platform.

Now boasting a newly-designed LR Baggs/PRS Piezo system, the SE Hollowbody II Piezo provides musicians with the versatility of wielding both acoustic and electric tones in one instrument. The instrument is designed with two discrete volume controls (magnetics and piezo) and output jacks (mix/piezo and magnetics). 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). This is the most versatile SE instrument in the Series nearly twenty-year history. 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!

Welcome to our NEW VibraWood Custom Shop Pro builds - the new Vintage Tone Monster bringing you the best of both worlds at a performance ready balance & weight!    This is a hand made Custom Shop instrument finished in Nitro Lacquer Custom Color Olympic White. It includes our Superlite Paulownia wood body with a Canadian Flamed Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard, pearloid dots, Hipshot ultralite tuners, Hipshot brass bridge and custom wound vintage voiced pickups. We use a NOS vintage paper-in-oil capacitor from Ukraine in the passive custom hand wired tone circuit.  This instrument includes a full foil shielding application to the inner electronic cavities.  Very lightweight, balanced and resonant, this bass has that low mid growl, punch and presence heard on the best recordings throughout the 60's, 70's and 80's!   These basses typically weigh in around 7.5 to 8 pounds, and are ready for stage and studio performances.  Hard shell case included.       

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 33 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!

Coveted for their smaller body profile and excellent midrange, Martin 000-28s have been made famous by some of the biggest names in rock and folk music. This particular 000-28 Custom offers modifications not found on factory production runs of the same variety. The scalloped X brace pattern allows the spruce top to vibrate and sustain more freely and when pair with mahogany back and sides further increase harmonics and projection. Subtleties like single ply body binding, pearloid dot position markers, and gold tuning machines set this 000-28 Custom apart from all the reset. Ergonomic refinements such as the ebony fingerboard's 1 11/16" nut width mahogany neck no volute have been refined for top tier ergonomics. Factory installed L.R. Baggs Lyric internal microphone system with volume and presence captures the true nature of the instrument providing studio level microphone tones in every live/recording scenario. Original martin 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!

Made in Japan by FujiGen, this 1985 Ibanez Pro Line Flying V is a rare instrument in great all original condition. The PR1660 features a metallic pearl white finish atop an alder body mated to a 1 piece maple neck with a 22-fret ebony fingerboard and pearloid dot position markers. Also stock for the PR1660 is the black hardware including a Ibanez Pro Rock'r tremolo, Smooth Tuner II machine heads, locking nut, and Tek Grip knobs. A pair of high output Ibanez V5 humbucking rail pickups muster everything from calm cleans to vicious leads. Original formed 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!

The SE McCarty 594 is a versatile, vintage-inspired instrument that delivers both humbucking and single-coil tones in a reliable, roadworthy guitar. Thanks to its dual volume and push/pull tone controls, the SE McCarty 594 can seamlessly master humbucking and single coil sonic territories, so players can find all the tones they are looking for. Its 58/15 LT “S” pickups were carefully designed to deliver warm, vintage-inspired tone with sweetness and clarity. The zinc two-piece bridge and vintage-style tuners anchor the SE McCarty 594 and stay true to its vintage promise, while the classic PRS body shape and bird inlays add a hint of modern style to this classic feature set. Other features include a bound 22-fret Pattern Vintage neck and slightly thicker back for sustain. PRS branded gig bag 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!

The Hummingbird Studio Rosewood continues Gibson’s long history of producing world-famous square shoulder body designs, such as the Hummingbird, Dove, and Songwriter models. The Hummingbird Studio Rosewood is handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana, using all-solid tonewoods, including a gloss nitrocellulose lacquer-finished Sitka spruce top for wide dynamic range, playing responsiveness, and balanced tone. The rosewood used for crafting the back and sides delivers a bit more rich-sounding bass and sparkling treble overtones than the traditional mahogany-bodied Hummingbird models, ensuring rich, deep tone and excellent volume and projection. The Hummingbird Studio Rosewood is equipped with an Advanced Response profile and mahogany neck for smooth, easy playability. The fretboard’s 16” radius makes playing fast passages easy and efficient, contributing further to the model’s excellent playability. The rosewood fretboard has 20 standard-sized frets and is adorned with the classic mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays.  You’ll find yourself reaching for this guitar again and again since playing it is so enjoyable. The headstock is equipped with smooth-turning Grover Rotomatic tuning machines and a Graph Tech TUSQ nut for excellent tuning stability so you can spend more time playing and less time tuning. The saddle and bridge pins installed on the rosewood bridge plate are also TUSQ.

The Hummingbird Studio Rosewood comes equipped with LR Baggs Element Bronze electronics that are ready for you to hit the stage or plug into your computer for easy recording. By using an ultra-fine sensing element, Element Bronze retains the nuances of your playing and the natural tone of this instrument better than comparable systems. And with generations of high-end circuit design in LR Baggs' résumé, you can rest assured that your first chord will sound just as good as the last with Element Bronze electronics. Gibson 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!

A modern reproduction of the guitar that entranced generations of the musical vanguard, the Fender American Original ‘60s Jazzmaster keeps alive the classic style and tone of first Jazzmaster, updating the fretboard radius for a modern playability. The round-laminated rosewood fretboard sports pearloid dot inlays and binding with the ever-comfortable mid-60s "C" neck shape further enhancing playability and feel. Pure Vintage single line “Fender Deluxe” tuning machines and Vintage-Style floating tremolo with lock button can withstand any amount of abuse and provide the same fluid response players have come to know Jazzmasters for. The contoured alder body and maple neck are finished in nitrocellulose lacquer and with the help of the 3 tone sunburst and 3-ply tortoise shell pickguard truly evoke the magic of those early instruments Original hardshell case and certificate of authenticity 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!

The precision and care that Paul Reed Smith pour into their Core series instruments is second to none. This 2020 SP22 Wood Library Special Semi-Hollow, and the construction materials carefully selected for it, reflect the quality one comes to expect from a Paul Reed Smith guitar. A Dark Cherry Sunburst adorns a carved flame Maple "10-Top" and with a Mahogany back creates a lively and resonant instrument. The roasted flame Maple neck adds high end clarity and roadworthy durability thank to its set neck joint, "pattern" neck carve, satin finish, and 22 fret Brazilian rosewood fingerboard. Brazilian Rosewood has long been considered by musical instrument builders and collectors as a cherished tone wood for its aesthetics, sound transference, and rich sustain. Paul's meticulous design of the Phase III locking tuners and the PRS Gen III patented tremolo deliver heavily in sonic fidelity, player ergonomics, and revolutionary tuning stability.  

The 1957/2008 pickups incorporate vintage alnico magnets and PRS-exclusive wire from the original machine that made the legendary 1950s pickup wire. A PRS Narrowfield pickup in the middle position delivers the bite of a single coil, so it cuts through the mix with plenty of clarity and punch – but without the hum. Paired with a 5-way blade switch and two mini-toggles that tap the 57/08 humbuckers, this guitar can handle myriad sounds and styles (with twelve pickup combinations in total). Roll back the tone control for added growl, turn it up for some shimmer, and have fun exploring this versatile tonal palette. The volume level between the humbucking and single-coil settings remains very even, and the semi-hollow body with single f-hole provides a welcome airiness and depth to the guitar’s tone. Made in Stevensville, Maryland USA. Original PRS case and maintenance supplies 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!

The original run of Fender's American Standard Telecaster took the underlying structure and soul of the classic vintage Telecasters that guitar players had been employing for nearly 40 years around the world and simply added a few modern refinements, bringing an iconic instrument back into the forefront of all types of music with polished American craftsmanship. A more modern "C-shaped" neck profile and innovative tone control meet in the middle with undeniable Tele twang to make for a guitar that remains the true definition of a "workhorse" while holding value three decades later. Here you'll find a heavily gigged 1998 American Standard Telecaster with an alder body, purple metallic finish, gloss maple neck and fretboard, 22 frets, and Gator branded 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!

The Les Paul Player Plus from Gibson USA was designed specifically for the avid player who is looking for an instrument that will over deliver on practicality. Stylish, classic Les Paul looks are coupled with a satin finish and rounded neck profile for unparalleled comfort and playability. A richlite fingerboard and cryogenetically treated frets provides the Les Paul Player Plus with incredibly precise tones while keeping your instrument’s perfect playability at all times. This instrument is well at home in a live environment, effective direct controls are perfectly in tune with the player giving a full array of tonal capabilities quickly and easily. The 2018 Les Paul Deluxe Player Plus comes loaded with mini-humbuckers for those classic Les Paul tones while giving extra chime on the high end when needed. Original hardshell case and maintenance 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!

American Ultra is Fender's most advanced series of guitars and basses for discerning players who demand the ultimate in precision, performance and tone. The American Ultra Stratocaster features a unique "Modern D" neck profile with Ultra rolled fingerboard edges for hours of playing comfort, and the tapered neck heel allows easy access to the highest register. A speedy 10"-14" compound-radius fingerboard with 22 medium-jumbo frets means effortless and accurate soloing, while the Ultra Noiseless™ Vintage pickups and advanced wiring options provide endless tonal possibilities - without hum. The sculpted rear body contours are as beautiful as they are functional and the S-1 switch adds the neck pickup in to any switch position. This versatile, state-of-the-art instrument will inspire you to push your playing to new heights. Other features include sealed locking tuning machines, chrome hardware and bone nut. Includes premium molded 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!

This two humbucker version H-2 Bullet, made in USA in 1982, was based loosely on the Stratocaster body shape, without body contours and utilized the Telecaster neck. There were 5 guitar models in the line with varying pickup configurations (Bullet, S2, S3, H1 and H2). Fingerboards were all maple unlike the first version’s rosewood. This is the sought after Ivory Blond option. The switching buttons provide both authentic single coil and humbucking modes in one guitar. Do not confuse this with the Japanese version that popped up for a short time.  This 2 splitable humbucker pickup version of the USA run, is the nicest example we have ever seen! 

This Fender USA Bullet H-2 is in the original Rare Ivory Blond finish. Super cool and hard to find Fullerton USA California Bullet. All the Original Electronics work and sound great … the push button coil taps work as they should. Guitar is in Fantastic condition, the Finish is still high gloss and looks beautiful. Comes with Original hard Shell case. Neck and Frets are in great shape as can be seen in pictures. It has a Slim C profile is very easy to play. This is the best version of the Bullet guitars. The best of both worlds with the Humbucker and single coil options.

*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 (off site) - 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, 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 Epiphone Casino was his most famous instrument while in the Beatles. Because of the tremendous value and collectability of this iconic guitar, 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 10 miles of our location.

*We are a FULL SERVICE shop, in business over 33 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. or Acoustic Resonance Enhancement, 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!

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 (off site) / 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 guard 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 iconic 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, 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 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!

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!