Bay Area Vintage Guitars

Bay Area Vintage Guitars is proud to offer this fantastic 1959 Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty. 1959 is widely considered to be the pinnacle year for Gibson’s mid-century solid body electric guitars, and this one is a rare, one-of-a-kind (without the Bigsby) black beauty and is in very nice condition that features an original black finish and a well-done refret with medium jumbo...

Bay Area Vintage Guitars is proud to offer this rare, vintage, and unique 1960 Vintage Carvin 3-SGB solid body electric guitar. The body shape is more of a Les Paul shape; we have never seen another one like it. It's possible someone removed the 'horn' from the bass side of the body, but it doesn't appear to have been refinished. (see closeup pictures of this area) The Carvin’s AP-6...

Bay Area Vintage Guitars is proud to offer this all-original 1969 Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty. Purchased from the second owner, it is in rare, one-of-a-kind condition with original fretless wonder frets and PAT # pickups. It also includes the original Gibson hardshell case. The excellent playing guitar has plenty of patina, signs of wear, and light scratches and dings (please see...

Bay Area Vintage Guitars is proud to offer this extraordinary 1968 Framus Texan 5/196 Acoustic Guitar, a masterpiece from W. Germany. This rare find offers unmatched value, blending affordability with a one-of-a-kind tone that only Framus can deliver. Despite its age, this 1968 Framus Texan 5/196 Acoustic Guitar remains in good condition with only minor nicks, dents, dings, and surface...

Bay Area Vintage Guitars is proud to present this all-original 1971 Fender Custom Maverick, which features a very nice sunburst finish. This guitar is in great original condition, displaying only moderate signs of play wear with chips, scratches, and finish checking. The binding on each side of the fretboard shows checking and cracking, but that patina doesn't interfere with playability. The...

Bay Area Vintage Guitars is proud to offer a classic 1952 Gibson ES-150 Archtop with a sweet P90 pickup, ready for some beautiful jazz tones. It has gentle wear from 72 years of enjoyment but nothing abusive. The finish shows a natural patina, light surface checking, scratches, chips, and dings. There are no structural cracks. Features: • S/N Z2942 • PU reads: 7.3K • Weight: 6.4...

Bay Area Vintage Guitars is proud to offer this rare 1982 Gibson Les Paul Jimmy Wallace Guitar. An amazing production of 1958 models that feels, sounds, and plays like a time capsule from that golden era. This guitar doesn't disappoint with only a couple of minor dings and one scratch, in an otherwise mint example of this rare guitar. Jimmy hand-picked every maple top for his small production,...

Bay Area Vintage Guitars is proud to present this MINT 2022 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom, hand-signed by the Brothers Osborne! Gibson's custom shop guitars are the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity, and attention to detail. The Les Paul Custom is the flagship model from Gibson Custom and...

Bay Area Vintage Guitars presents number one of two 1948 - 1950 Gibson BR-9 Amps in our inventory. This one appears to be all original and in good working order. This vintage tube combo amp has a simple one-knob format and a great clean tone. Higher-output pickups and gain pedals can provide some very cool distortion. We believe this has a Jensen speaker. Over the past 70+ years, it has...

Bay Area Vintage Guitars presents number two of two 1948 - 1950 Gibson BR-9 Amps in our inventory. This one appears to be all original and in good working order. This vintage tube combo amp has a simple one-knob format and a great clean tone. Higher-output pickups and gain pedals can provide some very cool distortion. We believe this has a Jensen speaker. Over the past 70+ years, it has...

Bay Area Vintage Guitars proudly presents the 1952 Martin 00-18, a guitar that needs no introduction to Martin enthusiasts. Renowned for its warm, balanced tone and comfortable size, this versatile instrument is a favorite across various playing styles and genres. Over the years, the 00 18 has been played by countless artists, including Elvis Presley, Doc Watson, Paul Simon, Peter Rowan, and...

Bay Area Vintage Guitars proudly presents this pristine, all-original 1967 Gibson ES-335 12-string in a beautiful, rich Cherry finish. We used a black light on this one because it looks brand new! There is little to no checking, only light scratches, and the frets show little wear and have tons of life and play left in them. The back of the neck is so clean it looks like it has very rarely...

Bay Area Vintage Guitars is delighted to present a truly unique masterpiece—the Warrior Queen Anna. This bespoke, handmade acoustic-electric guitar is not just an instrument; it's a testament to unparalleled craftsmanship and aesthetic grandeur. Crafted as a singular gem in the realm of custom guitars, the Warrior Queen Anna is a rare privilege to encounter with perfection. The stunning maple...

Bay Area Vintage Guitars proudly presents a standout collector's gem: The 1994 Fender Stratocaster 40th Anniversary Playboy Marilyn Monroe Custom Shop Guitar includes ALL case candy and a heavy-duty original hardshell flight case. This exceptional piece is numbered 29 out of a limited series of 175 guitars. Playboy Marilyn Monroe The story of this Guitar begins in 1953 with the first issue of...

Bay Area Vintage Guitars is proud to offer this 1965 Gibson ES-175 in sunburst finish with the original hardshell case. Celebrated for its warm, resonant tones and smooth playability, it is a favorite among Guitarists for its versatility and expressive sound. The sunburst finish is visually stunning and highlights its sleek archtop design, enhancing the aesthetic appeal with gradients of deep...

Bay Area Vintage Guitars is proud to offer this beautiful 1962 Fender Princeton 6G2 Brown Face Amp. All original except the transformer, leather handle, and 3-prong plug for safety. Don't miss out on this iconic pre-CBS 1962 Fender Princeton amp. Whether you're a collector seeking the ultimate prize or a professional musician desiring the classic Fender sound, this amp promises to meet and...