The Vintage catalogue - An Introduction

We adhere to the standard international classification - here's a list of used abbreviations:

• new= as from factory
• mint=almost like new, only very little wear
• exc=excellent  very clean, all original parts and finish, some minor finish or playing wear
• vg=very good  (good playing condition,may have significant playing wear, some non-original parts or parts missing)
• gc=good condition (good playability,may have modifications and/or extensive playing wear)
• ac=average condition (may have major problems; sold as is)

Gradations in between are indicated by + or - specified.

We ship within the European Union with UPS, other countries by request.
Freight costs vary for a guitar between 35 and 60 Euros, for an amp up to 40Kg between 50 and 100 Euros. Details on request.
We accept Payment only in advance by banktransfer with IBAN and BIC, please ask for banking details!
No C.O.D., no credit-cards, Paypal by request. All guitars (except ac) can be assembled prior to shipment from us with new strings and set up properly. For all new and used instruments and amps, we provide a 2-weeks return privilege on consignment goods within 8 days after receipt.

The theme of Brazilian rosewood, whose trade ban and the consequences for vintage guitar collectors, players and dealers, and the cancellation of the Vintage Guitar Show Oldenburg dominated the scene since last year and is eagerly discussed in various forums.
We have made ​​a special page on the topic of rosewood or Brazilian Rosewood and Dalbergia nigra and Jacaranda (different names for one and the same wood) and its use of musical instruments, and the resulting problems. See: www.rio-palisander.de

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Search a Vintage Item

  In the (extended) search for vintage objects, you decide what you want to see. Manufacturer, type of device, color, condition - you can pretend everything and matching objects in the catalog are provided to you in a list.

Vintage Objects based on Manufacturer

If you are looking for a certain instruments of a specific manufacturer (or information on this manufacturer), this variant of searching might be the best.

Gretsch    Vox    FENDER    Gibson    Mesa Boogie    Paul Reed Smith    Ibanez    MusicMan    Marshall    Höfner    Rickenbacker    Martin    Epiphone    Burns    Framus    

Übersichtliche Tabellen zur Ermittlung von Baujahr und Modell der wichtigsten Marken:

Books? We have taken the trouble and compiled a good selection of literature. Click to read more here.