Welcome to the New Era of Guitar Care: CVG Repair Shop Expands with Expert Setups and More! Carter Vintage is thrilled to be open for outside repairs! If you’re a fan of the warm, rich tones of vintage guitars, hopefully you’re already familiar with our dedicated team. Over the years, we’ve built a reputation for […]
Their Mission To deliver FREE quality instruments directly to people throughout Appalachia who were affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, using a “donor match” program, where their organization pledges to give instruments of the same or comparable quality that were lost. Why They’re Passionate ReString Appalachia supports Music Wellness by addressing the deep personal, cultural, […]
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 […]
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, […]
UPDATE: Thank you to all our participants! We hope you had a safe holiday season. The winner was Derek Keith Brooker! Happy New Year, everyone! – the Carter Vintage team 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dear Friends and Valued Customers, We are thrilled to announce the launch of our redesigned website, a project we’ve poured our hearts into over the past year. Our goal has been to ensure that your online experience reflects the exceptional in-store atmosphere that our customers have come to know and love. What’s New? We’ve worked […]