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

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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
5 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
3 months 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 month ago
Another iconic stop during Nashville Day. There's more than enough to choose from in here...If you've got the money to spend. Friendly people and soundproof practice rooms available.
Aimee Lawson
5 months ago
Drove in from Knoxville to play some amazing instruments on my wish list. The employees are super friendly and helpful. The store is paradise for guitarists. Can’t wait to come back! Thanks for a great day.
MP Lyons
9 months ago

Latest YouTube Videos

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I'm Gonna Move to the Outskirts of Town // Marcus King
2024 Collings 001 A Pecan played by Harry Bartlett
1931 Larson Bros Stahl Style #6 played by Shaun Richardson
History Of The Fender Telecaster By Gary Bohannon
2024 Bunting Alice played by RJ Ronquillo
1968 Gibson ES-335 Giveaway and It's Legendary History by Gary Bohannon
1934 Gibson L-00 played by Shaun Richardson
1939 Martin 000-42 played by Jedd Hughes
Quinn Sullivan // Cant Find My Way Home
1945 Gibson SJ played by Harry Bartlett

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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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