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Customer Reviews

Great experience! I called and Andrew set aside a couple guitars for me to try the next morning. He let Nick know I would be stopping by since he was off that day. Nick was extremely helpful getting me set up and closing the deal. I have also sold guitars through Carter Vintage and had a good experience there as well. Highly recommend!
Daniel Brown
a month ago
Vintage Guitar paradise that is truly worth the trip. Beyond the incredible collection of vintage guitars, amps, mandolins, banjos, and more, the place has one of the best vibes of a guitar shop. Despite how much these guitars are worth they really want you to play and appreciate them while there. Ended up picking up a 2000s Mandolin at a great price and condition.
Evan Shively
4 months ago
This is indeed a great place to be. I did enjoy every minute out of 3 hours visit last week. It just felt like the perfect environment for any musician or amateur. The atmosphere was magical and the personnel super hip! I did even compose a tune out of a faboulos Bourgeois which I will hardly reveal the exact model as I will soon be bringing it home! 😉
Giorgio Gastaldello
2 months ago
Excellent experience! My husband’s first much anticipated visit to Carter Vintage Guitars did not disappoint. Everyone was wonderful and you can feel magic and history. Andrew helped us and we left with a beautiful custom Telecaster. Success ❤️
Maggie Dame
3 months ago
Excellent long-distance purchase experience at Carter Vintage. My sales person Kyle was super quick, helpful and enthusiastic with phone, email and video correspondence. We got a time sensitive deal done with no stress, and a great guitar into my hands. The guitar arrived perfectly set up with fresh strings on it and a humidipak in the case, even though I forgot to ask. Awesome shop and great sales and service team.
Robb Cappelletto
a week ago

Latest YouTube Videos

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1951 Gibson J-45 played by Derick Leduke | Live at Carter Vintage Guitars | Nashville, TN
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1965 Blue Mosrite Ventures played by Mick Hayes | Live at Carter Vintage Guitars | Nashville, TN
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2021 C.F. Holcomb Kodiak played by Gideon Boley | Live at Carter Vintage Guitars | Nashville, TN
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1971 Gibson ES-175D played by Weston Stewart | Carter Vintage Guitars | Nashville, TN
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1959 Gibson ES-345 played by Guthrie Trapp | Live from Carter Vintage Guitars | Nashville, TN
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1940 Martin 000-28 played by Kyser George | Live at Carter Vintage Guitars | Nashville, TN
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1937 Martin D-18 played by Seth Taylor | Live at Carter Vintage Guitars | Nashville, TN
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2000 Beard E Series Phil Ledbetter | Gideon Boley | Live at Carter Vintage Guitars | Nashville, TN
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1960 Gibson Les Paul Jr played by George Collins | Live from Carter Vintage Guitars | Nashville, TN
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1968 Gibson ES-335 Giveaway and It's Legendary History by Gary Bohannon

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@realmarcusking performs his latest single “Honky Tonk Hell” Live at @cartervintageguitars Check him out on tour in 2025!! Marcus is playing a 1951 Fender Nocaster in to a 1965 Fender Vibrolux. Available on our site! Full video on YouTube! #vintageguitar #guitar #guitars #vintage #fender #fenderguitar #marcusking #nashville
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Only 91 Pre-War D-45’s exist… and this ‘39 is one of just a handful of “Special Orders” with his name factory inlaid in the fingerboard // 1939 Martin D-45 S // Built for cowboy singer Ken MacKenzie, it features Brazilian Rosweood, Adirondack Spruce, and Abalone everywhere!! A true piece of Martin history! Now available on our site! Swipe —>
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Beyond proud to see Carter Vintage Guitars new showroom featured at BNA Airport! Thank you to @visitmusiccity @cartervintageguitars @liannemontague
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Something Special for your Thursday … @cole_rogers_w plays a 1960 Gibson Les Paul Special Live at Carter Vintage Guitars! He is playing through a Klon Centaur into a Silverface Fender Princeton Reverb! Available on our site! Full video on YouTube! #vintage #vintageguitar #guitar #gibson #guitars
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Fireglo finish, toaster pickups, and more jangle than a keychain!! // 1961 Rickenbacker 365 Capri Fireglo Finish // Vintage chime & Timeless vibe! Now available on our site. Swipe —> #vintage #vintageguitar #guitar #guitars #rickenbacker
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Spending this #teletuesday with our buddy @mikesealguitar playing a 1960 Fender Telecaster Live at @cartervintageguitars // He is playing through a 1966 Fender Deluxe Reverb. Available on our site! Full video on YouTube! #vintage #vintageguitar #guitar #guitars #teletuesday #fender #tele #telecaster
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Blogs & News

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TNAG Global Acquires Norman’s Rare Guitars
TNAG Global Acquires Norman’s Rare Guitars
Jan 14th 2026

Dear Carter Vintage Guitars friends, I’m proud to officially announce that Carter Vintage Guitars and TNAG Global have acquired Norman’s Rare Guitars, in California.  Norman’s is one of the most iconic guitar stores in the world, and has been a cornerstone of vintage instruments and guitar culture for generations. This has been a journey I […]

The “MK” Burst: Finds its Home with MK
The “MK” Burst: Finds its Home with MK
Dec 21st 2025

A note from our CEO – BEN MONTAGUE On Friday, 7 November, at around 6 AM, I was at home having a cup of coffee and checking my emails, as I do most mornings, when a message in our info@ inbox caught my eye. The subject line simply read, “For Sale,” but the thumbnail image […]

New! CVG x Headstrong Amplifiers Lil’ King Reverb
New! CVG x Headstrong Amplifiers Lil’ King Reverb
Dec 12th 2025

Introducing: an exclusive new collaboration between Carter Vintage Guitars, JD Simo, & Headstrong Amps! JD Simo has been an intrinsic part of Carter Vintage from the very beginning, helping demo the wonderful guitars and amps we’ve had in the shop over the years. We’ve long been his “home away from home,” as he calls it—and we […]

The MK Burst – 1959 Les Paul Standard
The MK Burst – 1959 Les Paul Standard
Nov 25th 2025

Coming to us from a long-time owner of over 50 years, this exceptional 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard is everything we hope to find in a ‘Burst. Cherished and played through the years, this guitar embodies the very best of what makes these instruments so legendary.  The original frets have been previously leveled and the […]

Enter to Win a Vintage Guitar!
Enter to Win a Vintage Guitar!
Oct 3rd 2025

We’re giving away a 1961 Gibson LP Junior to one lucky CVG subscriber! Edit: Congrats to our lucky 2025 winners! Competition has closed. Terms and Conditions listed below “A fantastic appeal to beauty in simplicity, this Junior features streamlined feature set: dot inlays, a simple printed logo, cherry red finish, and a single dog ear […]

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