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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A LOOK INTO THE NEW AND NOTABLE FROM SEPT 7TH – SEPT 13th click the images for more info or links to products SUNDAY SEPT 7TH #celebsunday Friends from Linkin Park showed up on a recent visit to Nashville for their incredible show at Bridgestone. Always an honor to host talent of this magnitude! #gibsunday […]

In the late 1930s, cowboy culture swept the nation, much like it is again now. Even in the state of Maine, where one was more likely to hunt lobster than prairie dogs, life in the wild west was the subject of local radio programs. Back in those days, being a fixture on a radio program […]