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

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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
a week ago
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 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
Literally heaven on earth. The selection was amazing and staff was so helpful. Everyone talked to me and my family and helped us with all the guitars. It’s not guitar center or gibson garage where a $2000 guitar is locked in place. You can go into carter and pick up an original 52 gold top and play it. I ended up getting a R0. Zach helped me and my brother out in getting our dream guitars. Awesome spot to visit!
TEO
a month ago
Zach at Carter Vintage was incredibly responsive, helpful, knowledgeable, and professional. He helped me with all my questions, sent all the additional photos I requested, took measurements, and accurately conveyed the “feel” of a 1963 SG I had my eye on. Just days later, it was safely in my hands, packed better than just about any guitar I ever received, and set up to the exact specs I gave him for my preference. HUGE WIN! See ya again soon, Zach! Hope to swing through and shake hands sometime. I’m very grateful.
Rewind Electric
4 months ago

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1949 Gibson ES-350 played by Guthrie Trapp | Carter Vintage Guitars | Nashville, TN
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1953 Fender Telecaster played by JD Simo | Live at Carter Vintage Guitars | Nashville, TN
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1957 Gibson Les Paul played by Owen Barry | Carter Vintage Guitars | Nashville, TN
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1956 Fender Stratocaster played by Mick Hayes | Live at 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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2024 Bunting Alice played by RJ Ronquillo

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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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Why don’t we class things up a bit on this #wednESday // @guthrietrapp plays a 1949 Gibson ES-350 Live at @cartervintageguitars // He is playing through a Fender ‘64 Custom Deluxe Reverb HWRI! Both are available on our site. Full video on YouTube! #vintage #vintageguitar #guitar #gibson #guitars
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This #teletuesday we feature @jdsimomusic playing a 1953 Fender Telecaster through a low powered 1957 Fender Twin // Both available on our site now. Full demo over on our YouTube 🎞️ #blackguard #telecasters #teles
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Nothing beats starting the week off with a ‘40s D-28 … // 1949 Martin D-28 // Powerful, dry, warm, and woody with the perfect amount of wear! Available on our site! Swipe —> #martinmonday #martin #martinguitars #d28 #vintage #vintageguitar #guitar #guitars
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We’re celebrating #gibsunday with @owenbarrymusic playing a 1957 Gibson Les Paul Live at @cartervintageguitars // He is playing through a ‘62 Fender Reverb Unit in to a ‘62 Fender Deluxe! Now on our site! Video available on YouTube! #vintage #vintageguitar #guitar #gibsunday #gibson #lespaul #goldtop #guitars #gibsonguitar #
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Happy #straturday folks! We’ve got a good one!!! @mickhayesmusic plays a 1956 Fender Stratocaster Live at @cartervintageguitars // He is playing through a ‘62 Fender Reverb Unit in to a ‘63 Fender Princeton. All are available on our site. Full video on YouTube! #vintage #vintageguitar #guitar #strat #stratocaster #straturday🎸 #fender #fenderstrat #guitars
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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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