(615) 915-1851 606 8th Ave S, Nashville TN

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Customer Reviews

Such a cool place to visit if your into guitars or music and visiting Nashville. There is a parking garage that reads your plate but if you go inside and scan the QR code in the store, it validates the parking and gives you free parking up to 8 hours. So many cool old guitars. Very appealing to the eyes.
Keri
4 months ago
Wonderful place to visit, as always! Just bought a used Gibson Custom Shop 335 and I couldn't be more pleased. The ability to play at least 20 different 335 style guitars side by side is how you find the one for YOU! I had a completely different guitar picked out in my head before my visit!
Collin Peterson
a month ago
This is an amazing place to go for anyone who's trying to understand how an expensive instrument might sound better than their current one. We played some vintage and new banjos and mandolins. It was really fun to think about what we might want to buy in the future and actually hear what they sound like.
Benjamin Tennant
a week ago
They have Black mountain picks!! I’ve always envisioned paradise as something very similar to this store. Employees were incredibly polite and were not pushy or “needed for assistance”. Will definitely come back, plenty of strings here.
Jose Perez
4 months ago
What a cool guitar store. They have a great selection of guitars old and new and I'll bet you'll find a guitar that you'll love. They are friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended.
Joel Geisert
3 months ago

Latest YouTube Videos

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1968 Gibson ES-335 "Giveaway Guitar" played by Andrew White
AJ Lee & Blue Summit // Takes One To Know One
1968 Gibson ES-345 played by Mike Seal
1939 Martin 000-42 played by Jedd Hughes
Quinn Sullivan // Cant Find My Way Home
1945 Gibson SJ played by Harry Bartlett
1963 Gibson SG played by RJ Ronquillo
History Of The Gibson Les Paul "Burst" By Gary Bohannon
1939 Martin D-18 played by Trey Hensley
AJ Lee & Blue Summit // Solicitor Man

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@cartervintageguitars
Happy #straturday everyone!! We’re bringing the heat this week with an insanely great 1964 Fender Stratocaster!! 🔥 Now available on our site. Link in bio for details! Swipe —>
Join us in celebrating an exciting year for Carter Vintage with a special giveaway! We’re gifting a 1968 Gibson ES-335 to one lucky fan. Originally a 12-string, this 335 was carefully converted to a classic 6-string stoptail with a grafted headstock, bringing rich, vintage Gibson vibes and fantastic playability. Valued at $6,500, this guitar has been updated yet maintains that unmistakable ‘60s mojo. Enter now through November 28 for your chance to win this player’s dream guitar. Link in bio! Played by @andrew___white___
Here is to a guitar with a ton of soul, and endless versatility… the Rick Turner Model 1!! With a rotating pickup you can dial in any tone! Available on our site! Link in bio for details! Swipe —> #guitar
What’s better than gold?! Try 55 years of salty, sea worn green!! A golden relic with tone and patina you can’t fake!! // 1957 Gibson ES-295 Gold // Head over to our site for the full details on this amazing guitar!! Link in bio! Swipe —> #wednESday
@ajleebluesummit perform “Takes One To Know One” Live at @cartervintageguitars Check out their new album “City Of Glass” out now!! Link in bio! Full video on YouTube!
Let’s take it way, way, way back for this #martinmonday // 1865 Martin Style 2 // This 159 year old guitar is in truly fantastic condition for its age! Now available on our site! Link in bio. Swipe —>

Blogs & News

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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

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 Carter Vintage. As a special thank you to the CVG family, we’re giving away this stunning 1968 Gibson ES-335! Click below to sign up to be entered to win this […]

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 […]

The “Standard”: History of the Les Paul Burst
The “Standard”: History of the Les Paul Burst
Sep 4th 2024

Hello, my name’s Gary Bohannon. I work at Carter Vintage Guitars here in Nashville. I’m an authenticator and an appraiser. My job is to look at old guitars all day long. And today we have maybe one of the coolest old guitars, certainly one of the most collectible old guitars in the history of electric […]

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