Carter Vintage Guitars Launches – The Vault

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 our doors.

Why We Opened The Carter Vault

Over the years, we have had the honor of handling guitars with legendary provenance, museum-worthy condition, and unparalleled craftsmanship. The Carter Vault is our way of giving these treasures the reverence they deserve, showcasing them in a dedicated space where they can be admired, played, and, when the right collector comes along, find their forever home.

This expansion isn’t just about offering premium guitars—it’s about elevating the entire experience of guitar collecting. The Vault is an exclusive destination within Carter Vintage Guitars, designed for those who seek the pinnacle of vintage and high-end instruments. Whether you’re a serious collector, an investor, or an artist searching for the ultimate inspiration, The Carter Vault is where your journey begins.

Expanding Our Inventory to New Heights

The launch of The Carter Vault marks a monumental expansion in both our inventory and our vision. We’ve spent months sourcing and securing some of the most extraordinary electric guitars in existence, instruments that have defined entire genres of music. The Carter Vintage Vault collection also houses an array of stunning ‘new/old’ stock—mint-condition guitars that have remained untouched in collectors’ cases, now showcased on The Vault’s showroom floor. This expansion takes the guitar-buying experience to an entirely new level, offering an unparalleled selection for musicians and collectors worldwide.

Our consignors have been instrumental in helping us build this collection, and we are deeply grateful for their trust in Carter Vintage Guitars. Guitars are being shipped to The Vault from all over the world, ensuring that we always feature an evolving selection of legendary instruments. Without our consignors, The Carter Vault would not be possible, and we want to take this moment to thank them for their support and for continuing to choose Carter Vintage Guitars as their destination to sell their instruments. 

Highlights of The Carter Vault’s debut collection include:

An Invitation to Guitarists, Young and Old

Carter Vintage Guitars and The Carter Vault are not just for collectors—they are places of inspiration for guitarists of all ages. Whether it’s a father and son visiting to buy their first guitar together or a seasoned collector acquiring their one-hundredth investment piece, everyone is welcome at Carter Vintage Guitars and The Vault. We want to create an experience that showcases the history and legends behind these guitars, ensuring that every musician, from beginner to expert, can connect with the instruments that shaped the world of music.

A Tribute to Our Founders and Team

As we celebrate the launch of The Carter Vault, we must also express our gratitude to our founders, Christie and Walter Carter. Their vision and passion laid the foundation for musicians, collectors, and consignors to buy and sell guitars through Carter Vintage Guitars. Today, our team continues to build upon that foundation, driving the business forward with the same dedication to excellence that Christie and Walter established.

From all of us here at Carter Vintage Guitars, we look forward to showing you around the new Vault.

Hope you have a great weekend,
Ben
CEO – Carter Vintage Guitars