Vintage Gibson and Fender Guitars, Basses and Amps
Specialising in vintage Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, Rickenbacker and Epiphone guitars, basses and amplifiers, we offer sales, appraisal, insurance replacement, importing and consignment services.
Following our successful track record over the last decade importing and exporting instruments, our company was recently accredited by the Australian Government as an Australian Trusted Trader.
Our vintage collection ranges from acoustic and electric guitars, basses and amplifiers located in Perth, Western Australia; Melbourne, Victoria; Sydney, New South Wales; and Brisbane, Queensland.
If you have any questions about any of our inventory, simply call Travis on 0499 498 111. For visitors to the website outside Australia, call +61 499 498 111.
Latest Arrivals
- 1954 Fender Champ 5C1
- 1964 Rickenbacker 325 Rose Morris 1996 – JUST SOLD
- 1965 Fender Stratocaster
- 1965 Fender Deluxe Reverb
- 1983 Rickenbacker 350 Liverpool
- 1990 Rickenbacker 355 Black
- 2006 Epiphone Casino Sunburst
- 2006 Epiphone Casino Blonde
- 2006 Gibson Les Paul Jr White Billie Joe Armstrong
Coming Soon
- 1951 Gibson CF-100E
- 1951 Fender Deluxe 5A3
- 1952 Fender Twin 5C8
- 1953 Gibson CF-100
- 1954 Fender Deluxe 5D3
- 1955 Fender Champ 5E1
- 1955 Fender Telecaster
- 1957 Fender Stratocaster
- 1958 Fender Tremolux 5G9
- 1961 Gibson Country & Western
- 1963 Fender Tweed Champ 5F1
- 1980 Gretsch White Falcon
- 2000 Gibson Les Paul Custom Shop Aged Relic 1959 Reissue
- 2008 Paul Reed Smith CU24 Tiger Eye
Vintage Guitars (44)
Fender Stratocasters (10)
- 1954 Fender Stratocaster 2 Tone Sunburst
- 1962 Fender Stratocaster 3 Tone Sunburst
- 1963 Fender Stratocaster 3 Tone Sunburst
- 1963 Fender Stratocaster 3 Tone Sunburst
- 1964 Fender Stratocaster 3 Tone Sunburst
- 1965 Fender Stratocaster 3 Tone Sunburst
- 1967 Fender Stratocaster Candy Apple Red
- 1975 Fender Stratocaster Olympic White – SOLD
- 1980 Fender Stratocaster Candy Apple Red
- 2002 Fender Stratocaster Custom Shop Burgundy Mist
- 2009 Fender Stratocaster Custom Shop Firemist Gold
- 1951 Fender Telecaster Blackguard
- 1960 Fender Esquire Transparent Blonde
- 1973 Fender Telecaster Natural Ash
- 1975 Fender Telecaster Duco Black
- 2006 Fender Telecaster Candy Apple Red
Gibson Les Pauls (8)
- 1956 Gibson Les Paul Jr Sunburst
- 1960 Gibson Les Paul Jr Cherry Red
- 1963 Gibson Les Paul Custom Polaris White
- 1970 Gibson Les Paul Recording
- 1973 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Goldtop (1 of 2)
- 1973 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Goldtop (2 of 2)
- 1974 Gibson Les Paul Standard
- 2006 Gibson Les Paul Jr White Billie Joe Armstrong
Gibson SG’s (6)
- 1964 Gibson SG Custom Polaris White
- 1967 Gibson SG Special
- 1969 Gibson SG Standard
- 1970 Gibson SG Special Cherry Red
- 1971 Gibson SG Deluxe
- 1974 Gibson SG Standard
Gretsch’s (2)
Rickenbacker’s (3)
- 1964 Rickenbacker 325 Rose Morris 1996 – JUST SOLD
- 1966 Rickenbacker 360/12
- 1983 Rickenbacker 350
- 1990 Rickenbacker 355 John Lennon 325
Epiphone’s (3)
Gibson Acoustics (3)
Vintage Basses (3)
Vintage Amps (12)
- 1964 Fender Champ Black Tolex – JUST SOLD
- 1966 Fender Bassman Head
Vintage Pieces Categorised by Brand
Vintage Guitar Catalogue for Winter 2020
(last updated July 15 2020)
Our latest product inventory is expanding rapidly with new pieces arriving weekly.
Our new catalogue is made available as a high definition PDF file for download for people who like to print and read. Enjoy!
2020 July Vintage Guitar Catalogue
(41Mb)
Buying a vintage guitar that’s right for you is a very personal choice, and we provide honest and informative advice which you can utilise to source the best piece available.
With the recent addition of early vintage amplifiers, we have a full suite of vintage Fender and Gibson collectables for that special gift for someone, or simply a piece that you have been looking for.
We work with insurance companies for replacement instruments for those that have lost their favourite vintage piece through theft, fire or other misfortune.
Our simplified business process results in the peace of mind of our customers. Our instruments are sourced from high calibre collections and have been acquired over the last 25 years.
If you see a vintage guitar or bass that you like, give us a call and we will answer any questions you have about your favoured instrument.
Your business is appreciated.
Travis Kerslake
0499 498 111
Vintage Guitar Case Studies
L-Series Jazz Bass in Vibrant 3 Tone Sunburst.
This 1965 Fender Jazz Bass was one our first premium vintage instruments acquired.
The nitrocellulose finish over the immaculate 3 tone sunburst finish has held up remarkably well. This reveals a vibrant colour spectrum as evidenced in the photography.
Apart from slight worming on the rear of the instrument, the finish is near spotless. The tortoiseshell guard is clean and crack free.
As pictured below, the maple neck comes with an Indian Rosewood board. The small vintage frets are in perfect condition and have barely been played. They retain a slight gold tarnish, further evidence that the bass has been kept in perfect storage conditions for the majority of the last half century.
The electronics on the bass are untouched, and the sound and playability of the instrument can only be described as unique.
Given the small frets on the board, there is a distinct difference in playing style with this particular bass. The pickups are very responsive and although they are not as loud as their modern day equivalents, do produce a more subtle vintage tone that satisfies even the fussiest bass aficionados.
Finally, the clover style tuners are all original and in great shape and have never left the instrument. These L-Series tuners spin in the opposite direction to what you are used to.
The bass comes with its original hard Fender no-logo case.
Based on the stunning condition of this instrument, it would form a cornerstone item in any vintage Fender bass collection.
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The Fretless Wonder in Polaris White with Triple PAF Pickups.
This Gibson Les Paul Custom has the 13th serial number from Gibson in 1963. As such, it was most likely fully assembled in 1962 featuring earlier components including the sideways vibrola and three high output ‘PAF’ (Patent Applied For) pickups which are noticeable for their distinctive tone.
The single piece mahogany neck with ebony fretboard is a joy to play with 22 small vintage frets still in good condition.
The hand contoured body in original Polaris White finish is in remarkably good condition compared to the gold coated nickel components which have oxidised heavily. Original Grover “Patent Pending” tuners are in excellent working order, untouched and have never left the guitar.
When plugged into the 1963 Fender Princeton amplifier, the guitar produces a remarkably full tone, one that is a pleasure to experience. Whether playing Jazz, Rock, Blues or more contemporary music, this guitar does surprise, and its build quality and subsequent impressive tone were well above my expectations when I first acquired the guitar.
With small frets, you will need to adjust your playing technique somewhat as it plays lighter and faster than most other vintage guitars I have played. But the time invested in learning this guitar produces some remarkably impressive results, both with chords, harmonic sets and single note playing.
The central pickup position is wired such that the guitar produces a very thin, almost tinny sound made famous by Sister Rosetta Tharpe. The bridge and neck positions have that typical full Gibson tone with ample feedback at higher gains from most strings.
With higher gain Marshall amplifiers, string muting will be necessary as this guitar wants to enter an infinite feedback loop on most fretted notes. Controlling the feedback on these pickups is an art within itself.
The higher energy ‘PAF’ pickups are untouched, which together with a clean original Polaris White finish, make this is a great investment piece that the new owner can admire and enjoy playing for many years to come.
This vintage classic arrives at your door with the original “Faultless” gold-lined case.
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