Les Paul is known as innovator of musical instruments and recording equipment and one of go-to guitars was his very own Les Paul Recording. The slanted low impedance pickups and advanced tone controls (volume, bass, treble, decade) with phase and high/low impedance switch bring endless ways to blend tones(controls listed in original pamphlet). This era of Les Pauls have the "pancake" body with a strip of Maple in between two larger pieces of Mahogany. The 3 piece Maple neck and Ebony fingerboard sport small block inlays and the split diamond inlay on the headstock. The chrome hardware along with the walnut finish creates a captivating guitar visually and aurally. This guitar is in great condition and comes with it's original 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!

In the 1950s along side the boom of the Telecaster and Stratocaster, Fender sought to hone in an instrument for students at shops that were also lesson centers. We first see appearances from models like the Musicmaster and Duo-Sonic, but in 1964 Fender launched their newest student model; the Mustang. The slanted single-coil pickups from the earlier models phased through onto the new with the new Fender Dynamic Vibrato being the first "whammy bar" on a Fender student model. The smaller Poplar contoured body makes the Mustang light and easy to hold and 24" scale Maple neck and Rosewood "slab" fingerboard add immensely to the ease of play of these guitars. It's no wonder why players like Jimi Hendrix and Kurt Cobain turned to this underappreciated Fender offset design to help define a generation of music. 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!

The Martin 000-16GT acoustic guitar has exceptional playability for fingerpickers, but with a balanced tone that any player can appreciate. Solid mahogany back and sides provide a deep, rich tonal foundation, while the solid Sitka spruce top balances the overall sound with clarity and definition. You'll love how the 000 body style projects loud and clear, thanks to Martin's Hybrid "X" bracing pattern. Strummers love it. Fingerstyle players adore it too.

*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!

Introduced in 1959, the Gibson Melody Maker was the entry level in those days listed for $165. Notable players include Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Terry Kath of Chicago, and Joan Jett. The Mahogany body has a nicely checked sunburst finish, wraparound tail piece, and single single-coil pickup mounted to the black pickguard with master volume and tone and "Melody Maker" silkscreen. The set Mahogany neck and unbound Rosewood fingerboard are of similar construction to the SG and Les Paul Juniors and has the same stripped down "raw" vibe of those guitars also. This guitar was repaired previously and we did an extensive restoration including a headstock repair to ensure the lifetime playability of this instrument. It plays and sounds great as well. 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!

The GPC12PA4 is the first twelve string in the popular Performing Artist Series. This model features a Sitka Spruce top, Sapele back and sides, 14-fret cutaway with fast and comfortable High Performance neck, and Fishman Matrix VT Enhance NT2 electronics. Perfect for any performing artist. 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!

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to procure and own an original solid Brazilian Rosewood Martin D-28 produced by their employees in the old Nazareth facility in 1969. The condition is excellent with no appreciable wear to the frets, as this beautiful guitar was carefully stored in a comfortable climate for all these 54 years since it was built. The cosmetic condition is exceptional, the playability superb and the sound is amazing with ALL the resonance, clarity, presence, and bottom you would expect from the solid Brazilian Rosewood back and sides with the beautiful Spruce top. This Martin includes it's original hard shell case. 

In the early days of Martin factory production a veteran employee was allowed to build a guitar for their personal use, with other employees noted for their expertise, on their own time - in the factory with all Martin factory materials. This is the case with this rare gem. The only addition to the D-28 standard features that this person decided to add was the D-41 inlays and cosmetic touches.  With this special addition to the stock D-28, the original branding on the neck heel reads the employee's name and the date of completion (11-4-69).  Please make an appointment to talk to John, at our shop, about the details or any questions you may have. Because of the rarity of this guitar and high collector value, local pickup is offered for it. Any arrangements for possible shipping will be at the responsibility and expense of the buyer.

*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 production since the early '30s, the D-28 remains an absolutely benchmark acoustic guitar. The Martin D-28 has gone through a number of changes over the decades, but most modern D-28s remain very similar in design to their predecessors. This rare production option on the D-28 is labeled D-28 Marquis for the Modified V neck carve and herringbone binding. The body is comprised of a solid Adirondack Spruce top and solid East Indian Rosewood back and sides. The internals are unique to this guitar with forward shifted X- bracing, scalloped 5/16'' Golden Era solid Adirondack spruce top braces, and Sitka Spruce Golden Era back braces. The Mahogany neck and Ebony fingerboard join the body at the 14th fret with abalone diamonds and square inlays adorning the fretboard. The 1-3/4" bone nut, long bone saddle, and Ebony bridge assure maximum resonance and overtones from this beautiful instrument. Other authentic build qualities include mahogany blocks/dovetail neck joint construction, neck dart, zipper back marquetry, ivoroid binding, Waverly butterbean tuners, and old-style wood fiber rosette. Original Martin 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!

This USA made Gibson SG is 38 years old and looks, sounds & plays amazingly! 

The SG is one of the best selling guitars among rock players having been used by Frank Zappa, AC/DC, The Doors, Led Zeppelin, and countless others . This SG pays homage to the guitars of yesteryear being built with the same great precision and care. The Mahogany body is light and adds warmth to the sound with the Mahogany neck and Rosewood fingerboard giving notes lots of definition. Individual Volume and Tone controls, gloss neck, and heel joint strap button make this guitar easy to wear and to play. Original Gibson chainsaw-style 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!

This is a hand made Custom Shop instrument. Custom Color Electron Blue Metallic Superlite Paulownia body with Maple neck, bound Rosewood fretboard, pearl block inlays, lightweight Hipshot tuners, and custom wound vintage style pickups and a NOS vintage paper in oil capacitor from Ukraine in the tone circuit matched to this bass guitar. Very lightweight and resonant, this bass has that low mid growl heard on stage and in the best recordings throughout the 60's, 70's and 80's!

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!

This is a hand made Custom Shop instrument. Custom Color Electron Blue Metallic Superlite Paulownia body with Maple neck, Rosewood fretboard, pearl dot inlays, lightweight Hipshot tuners, and Seymour Duncan Antiquity 2 pickups and a NOS vintage paper in oil capacitor from Ukraine in the tone circuit matched to this bass guitar. Very lightweight and resonant, this bass has that low mid growl heard on stage and in the best recordings throughout the 60's, 70's and 80's!

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!

Eric Clapton's original "Blackie" guitar wasn't an original guitar. Clapton bought 4 different 50s Strats as well as a batch of vintage parts in the 1970's from Sho-bud Music and of this made 4 guitars. He gave one to Steve Winwood, George Harrison, and Pete Townshend. The original "Blackie" guitar is 1956 body in a rare factory black with a 1957 "V" shaped neck with some pickups dating as late as 1970. The Fender USA Eric Clapton Signature is a faithful recreation of this wildly famous guitar with active electronics and Fender Noiseless single coil pickups. 5-way switching still gets you all the strat-y tones you know and love, but more sonic variety with TBX tone control and Mid boost. The middle tone is the TBX; Bass boost 4-1 and Treble boost 6-10 with a center notch at 5 for neutral tone. The bottom tone is your Mid boost which boosts midrange and bass frequencies with 1-2 as neutral and 10 boosting the signal 25dB. Certificate Of Authenticity and care booklet included in the original tweed hardshell case.  This guitar is in beautiful condition.

(Guitar's trem is currently factory blocked, as done in the factory to emulate Clapton's. We can set the bridge to float upon request.)

*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!

One owner - Original finish Black 1964 Stratocaster, routed for original Dimarzio pickups in 1974.  Real honest playing wear! Plays and sounds incredible.  In stock soon - call John for more details.  *By appointment only.

*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 Strat demonstrates that same care and love for fine instrument making over 50 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!

This is a hand made Custom Shop instrument.  Custom Color Sonic Blue Superlite Paulownia body with Maple neck, Rosewood fretboard, pearl dot inlays, lightweight Hipshot tuners, and Custom wound vintage style pickups and a NOS vintage paper in oil capacitor from Ukraine in the tone circuit matched to this bass guitar. Very lightweight and resonant, this bass has that open woody P-Bass sound heard on stage and in the best recordings throughout the 60's, 70's and 80's!

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!

One owner - Original finish Sunburst 1966 Stratocaster.  Real - honest playing wear.  This was a main performing axe for many years because it played and sounded great!  Plays and sounds incredible.  In stock soon - call John for more details.  *By appointment only.

*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!

One owner - Original finish Sunburst 1965 L-Series Stratocaster, incredible condition w/ hang tags. All original. Plays and sounds great.  In stock soon - call John for more details.  *By appointment only.

*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!

Introduced in 1961, the Gibson EB-3 is a short scale dual humbucker bass used by legends Jack Bruce of Cream, Andy Fraser of Free, and Jermaine Jackson of the Jackson 5. These basses were constructed in a similar fashion as the SG guitars they mirror with a Mahogany body, set Mahogany neck and Rosewood finger board, but with a slotted headstock and golden Gibson silkscreen. The EB-3 offers players a large sonic palette with individual Volume and Tone controls for the full sized neck and mini bridge humbuckers along with a rotary switch often referred to as a "chicken head" knob. Depending on the position you can select the neck pickup with midrange notch, bridge pickup, bridge and neck pickups with low end rolled off neck pickup, neck pickup with choke. This bass is in between very good and excellent cosmetic condition. It plays and sounds great as well. Original 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!

Robert Johnston is an American luthier from Collegeville, Pa and specializes in classical and steel string acoustics. Hand crafted in 2003, No. 16 is a single "O" parlor based heavily on a 1870s Martin 0-21. The guitar was designed and built with the idea of keeping it as authentic as possible, but several concessions to modern technology were made in order to provide a practical instrument. The body is comprised of a Sitka Spruce top bound with Cocobolo and a Maple fillet to Indian Rosewood back and sides. Although anachronistic of the Civil War period, this guitar is braced for light gauge steel strings because it was designed to be played along side banjo and nylon strings wouldn't have had sufficient volume. The mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard join the body at the 12th fret with two bolts at the base of the heel. This style joint has been popularized by Taylor Guitars and makes future repairs much easier should the neck need to be removed. The coffin case is handmade of 1/4" cabinet-grade birch plywood with "Hunter Green" felt interior and reproduction handle, hinges, lock, and hasps. Painted flat black with a final coat of boiled linseed oil, the case was made using measurements from the Martin factory's "Guitar Makers Connection". Other enhancements include Indian Rosewood head plate, Waverly hand engraved 3-on-a-plate tuners, bone nut and saddle, ebony "pyramid" bridge, bone bridge pins with abalone dots, herringbone purfling and rosette, and a french polish finish in blonde shellac.

(spec sheet and care 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!

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!

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. (guitar and case included 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!