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 raven Black. It includes our Superlite Paulownia wood body with a Canadian Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard, pearloid dotss, 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.       SOLD - Artist Program - watch for our next Custom Build

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!

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!

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 Candy Apple Red Metallic. It includes our Superlite Paulownia wood body with a Canadian Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard, pearloid blocks, 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.       SOLD - watch for our next Custom Build

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!

In production since the early '30s, the D-28 remains an absolute 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 Pre-War specs it carries. They include forward shifted X- bracing, scalloped 5/16'' Golden Era solid Adirondack spruce top braces, and Sitka Spruce Golden Era back braces, 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 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!

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!

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 Candy Apple Red Metallic. It includes our Superlite Paulownia wood body with a Canadian Maple neck, Rosewood fingerboard, pearloid blocks, 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.       SOLD - watch for our next Custom Build

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!

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 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!