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Customer Reviews

Recently purchased a D-45 from Noah and the experience was top notch. Guitar was not only as advertised but exceeded expectations. Noah was extremely professional and communication through the process was amazing.
Rick Goble
3 weeks ago
I live a couple hours away and wanted more info on this custom shop strat before making the trip to Nashville. Zach was responsive and sent a sound demo, some details, and even a recommendation to finish the neck that had been sanded down. Not only was the customer service amazing, but his recommendation on the neck finish was incredible. I’ve never felt a neck as smooth and buttery as this. The shop itself is awesome and filled with vintage guitars. If money wasn’t a factor, there’s a few more guitars that would’ve went home with me. Thanks to Zach and Carter Vintage, I have the strat that I’ll keep forever.
Andrew Stemple
4 weeks ago
Zachary made the entire purchase process easy and convenient. The guitar was shipped to me and packaged professionally. It arrived in pristine condition and was everything I’d been led to believe it was. I can’t recommend Carter’s, or Zach highly enough.
Darren Adkins
a week ago
This may be the greatest guitar store on the planet. I lost my guitars and everything else I owned in the Altadena fire and Zach Daves and the crew at Carter Vintage Guitar got me a guitar of my dreams for a killer price and got it to me almost overnight so I would have something special to own and hold during a time of grief and trauma. I will be loyal to Carter Vintage for all my guitar purchases.
M D
3 weeks ago
Absolutely loved it, employees were very nice and the selection of guitars were amazing. Got to play a very nice Custom Shop 64 SG. Loved it, will be returning.
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Latest YouTube Videos

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2024 Rick Turner Model 1 played by George Collins
1964 Gibson ES-175DN played by Corey Congilio
1965 Gibson Firebird I Non-Reverse played by Mike Seal
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Geoff Gray recounts his first conversation with Les Paul | Carter Vintage Guitars
Brad Tursi Performs "Where You Been" | Live from Carter Vintage Guitars | Nashville, TN
Mike Seal
JD Simo Plays the 1958 Black Tuxedo Prototype Owned by Les Paul | Live from Carter Vintage Guitars
2014 Gibson Billy F. Gibbons Les Paul played by George Collins
1959 Gibson ES-335 played by Guthrie Trapp

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Carter Vintage Guitars Launches – The Vault
Carter Vintage Guitars Launches – The Vault
Feb 8th 2025

For years, Carter Vintage Guitars has been the heart of vintage and rare instrument collecting, bringing together musicians, collectors, and enthusiasts from around the world. Today, we are taking that passion to new heights with the official launch of The Carter Vault—a carefully curated collection of the rarest, most sought-after instruments ever to pass through […]

The Tucker Collection – Supporting ALS Association
The Tucker Collection – Supporting ALS Association
Nov 7th 2024

In June 2024, a generous planned giving donor in Stockton, California left his estate to the ALS Association. While going through his property, Probate Court representatives discovered a collection of 55 rare and handmade instruments, mostly guitars, that were in excellent condition. Acting quickly with the help of the San Joaquin County Public Administrators office, […]

Win a Vintage Gibson ES-335!
Win a Vintage Gibson ES-335!
Oct 31st 2024

UPDATE: Thank you to all our participants! We hope you had a safe holiday season. The winner was Derek Keith Brooker! Happy New Year, everyone! – the Carter Vintage team From moving to our brand new showroom, to opening our new repair shop, to our newly updated website, we’ve had a huge year here at […]

Meeting Tony Joe White
Meeting Tony Joe White
Oct 25th 2024

I’ve encountered Tony Joe White, either from afar, or up close and personal, a few times in my life.  These encounters with him were always fun and educational for me.  The first time was when, “Polk Salad Annie” was released in 1969.  Being from California, where there really isn’t an accent (unless you count the […]

AMERICANAFEST 2024
AMERICANAFEST 2024
Sep 13th 2024

Carter Vintage Guitars, in association with Nashville Basement Stage, is proud to host AMERICANAFEST Songwriter Rounds at Carter Studios! The songwriter rounds are Thursday, September 19th and Friday September 20th, and are open only to AMERICANAFEST passholders. CAROLINE JONES Thursday 3:00 PM Instagram: @carolinejonesWebsite: carolinejones.com SOMEWHERE BLUE Thursday 3:00 PM Instagram: @somewhereblue HENRY CONLON Thursday […]

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