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

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Customer Reviews

I had an absolutely fantastic experience at Carter Vintage Guitars. With the help of the wonderful salesperson Noah, I purchased my very first vintage Martin guitar. Noah was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and supportive throughout the entire process—spending time with me over two afternoons to help me find the right instrument. I truly valued his guidance and never felt rushed or pressured. Thanks to him, I walked away with a guitar I absolutely love. This was a 10/10 experience, and I’ll definitely be back in the future!
Adam Brunner
in the last week
If you're into guitars, THIS is the place for you. My husband wanted to check it out before we left town, and it is truly an impressive place. Large, clean, and bright, they have hundreds (at least) of guitars on display for sale. I can't pretend to know the first thing about guitars in general, but there were plenty of knowledgable staff members floating around. There's also "The Vault" with the rare and expensive stuff that is interesting. Overall, a cool experience.
Nicole Nittel
3 months ago
I absolutely loved this place. Much more to see than in any other guitar shop. As a traveler from Brazil I wasn't particularly on the market in this trip, but I had to make a stop and buy a Nashville's iconic guitar at Carter's. The world of music is happier with Carter among us. If you're musician a music enthusiast, make time for a stop and go visit "The Vault" at Carters. You won't regret.
Danilo Rodrigues
4 weeks ago
I just received my 2005 Buddy Guy Strat from Nick and the quality of what was advertised was more then expected. Carter Vintage had exactly what I was looking. Nick provided me with a DEMO of the guitar...It was his Blues playing, spotless guitar appearance and I was sold. The whole transaction was impressive. When time comes again to purchase another vintage guitar, I have no worries in working with Nick and the Carter Team.....
Jason Madison
4 months ago
I recently purchased this 1963 Fender Stratocaster from Carter Vintage Guitars. I worked directly with Zach Daves, and I had a great experience. Zach provided all the details I needed in a timely manner. He was friendly and helpful throughout the process, and he followed through to be sure the guitar arrived safely. The instrument is amazing. I recommend Carter (and Zach) when you're in the market for an instrument. My experience was terrific.
Brian Osborn
a week ago

New Hats Have Landed!

Brand new hats from the Summer 2025 collection are now available!

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1954 Fender Stratocaster played by JD Simo | Carter Vintage Guitars | Nashville, TN
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1965 Fender Jazzmaster played by RJ Ronquillo | Live from Carter Vintage Guitars | Nashville, TN
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McKinley James performs "Just Left My Baby's" | Live from Carter Vintage Guitars | Nashville, TN
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1952 Martin D-28 played by Seth Taylor | Live at Carter Vintage Guitars | Nashville, TN
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1954 Gibson Goldtop played by Guthrie Trapp | Carter Vintage Guitars | Nashville, TN
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Chatham Rabbits perform "Collateral Damage" | Live from 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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Charlie Worsham performs "Wrap My Porch Around" | Live from Carter Vintage Guitars | Nashville, TN
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2014 Gibson Billy F. Gibbons Les Paul played by George Collins

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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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How about a little #fenderfriday to kick the weekend off?! @jdsimomusic plays a 1954 Fender Stratocaster Live at @cartervintageguitars // He is playing through a 1957 Fender Lowe Powered Tweed Twin. Both are available on our site. Full video on YouTube! #vintage #vintageguitar #guitar #straturday #fender
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@rj_ronquillo plays a 1965 Fender Jazzmaster Live at @cartervintageguitars // He is playing through a 1965 Fender Vibrolux owned by Clarence White! Available on our site! Full video on YouTube! #offseThursday #vintage #vintageguitar #guitar #fender #fenderguitar #jazzmaster #guitars
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Our buddy @mckinley_james performs “Just Left My Baby’s” Live at @cartervintageguitars // Check him out on tour and give his latest album “Working Class Blues” a listen!! Full video available on YouTube! #wednESday #vintage #vintageguitar #guitar #gibson #blues
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Black finish and a Bigsby… what’s cooler than that?! // 1967 Fender Telecaster Black Refin // An all the way vibe’d out player grade Tele! Now available on our site! Swipe —> #vintage #vintageguitar #guitar #guitars #fender #fendertelecaster #tele #teletuesday #telecaster
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Taking it back to ‘52 to start the week and celebrate #martinmonday // @sethtaylor427 plays a fantastic 1952 Martin D-28 Live at @cartervintageguitars // Available on our site! Full video on YouTube! #vintage #vintageguitar #guitar #martin #d28
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The New Artist Series Marcus King ES-345
The New Artist Series Marcus King ES-345
Jun 25th 2025

We’re proud to call Marcus King a dear friend, and are thrilled to feature Gibson’s brand new Marcus King ES-345 Sixties Cherry model! Marcus is a Grammy-nominated guitarist, singer, and songwriter known for his fiery blend of blues, soul, and Southern rock. A prodigy raised in a family of musicians, he’s earned acclaim for his […]

Catch Up With Carter!
Catch Up With Carter!
Jun 10th 2025

A LOOK INTO THE NEW AND NOTABLE FROM MAY 25TH – MAY 31ST #gibsunday SUNDAY, MAY 25th Tobin Dale brought the heat with this demo on a 1960 Gibson Les Paul Custom – both this Custom and the Dumble are no longer available but you can shop more black & ebony style Les Pauls HERE. […]

#0001 – Les Paul’s Personal 1977 Gibson 25/50 Anniversary Les Paul Prototype
#0001 – Les Paul’s Personal 1977 Gibson 25/50 Anniversary Les Paul Prototype
Jun 1st 2025

Carter Vintage is honored to announce the upcoming sale of a truly historic instrument: We are offering the first special commemorative guitar – Gibson’s #0001 25/50 Anniversary Les Paul, a limited-edition Custom designed for 1977 to commemorate 25 years of success with the Les Paul model, and the milestone also coincided with 50 years of […]

Catch Up with Carter!
Catch Up with Carter!
May 30th 2025

A recent recap on the latest updates from your friends at CVGMay 18th – April 24th Sunday, May 18th 2025 On May 18th, we were thrilled to invite friends, neighbors, and the vibrant community to a block party welcoming our brand new Product Partners here at CVG. If it’s been a minute since you last […]

Guthrie Trapp — Grit, Groove, and a Life in Music
Guthrie Trapp — Grit, Groove, and a Life in Music
May 19th 2025

At Carter Vintage Guitars, few artists feel more like family than Guthrie Trapp. His relationship with our team runs far deeper than just guitars. So when we teamed up with Spencer at Sonora to launch our new video series, Playback, Guthrie was one of my first calls. It felt right. His playing is iconic, his talent […]

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