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The Historic Series: A ‘Burst Reborn
What happens when authenticators of some of the world’s most sought after guitars take all the best parts of every ‘Burst they’ve ever touched and make one exquisite instrument? You get the CVG Historic Series 1959 Gibson Les Paul So, what exactly is the Carter Vintage Guitars Gibson 1959 Les Paul Reissue? Ben Montague –…
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The New Artist Series Marcus King ES-345
We’re proud to call Marcus King a dear friend, and are thrilled to feature Gibson’s brand new Marcus King ES-345 Sixties Cherry model! Marcus is a Grammy-nominated guitarist, singer, and songwriter known for his fiery blend of blues, soul, and Southern rock. A prodigy raised in a family of musicians, he’s earned acclaim for his…
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#0001 – Les Paul’s Personal 1977 Gibson 25/50 Anniversary Les Paul Prototype
Carter Vintage is honored to announce the upcoming sale of a truly historic instrument: We are offering the first special commemorative guitar – Gibson’s #0001 25/50 Anniversary Les Paul, a limited-edition Custom designed for 1977 to commemorate 25 years of success with the Les Paul model, and the milestone also coincided with 50 years of…
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Guthrie Trapp — Grit, Groove, and a Life in Music
At Carter Vintage Guitars, few artists feel more like family than Guthrie Trapp. His relationship with our team runs far deeper than just guitars. So when we teamed up with Spencer at Sonora to launch our new video series, Playback, Guthrie was one of my first calls. It felt right. His playing is iconic, his talent…
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Provenance and the Certified Burst
“Provenance.” From the Oxford Languages Dictionary: “A record of ownership of a work of art or an antique, used as a guide to authenticity or quality.” In the world of vintage guitars, provenance is of the utmost importance. Knowing the history of an instrument and verifying its authenticity is the foundation of the vintage guitar…
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Working With Bursts
Yup, that’s my job. If there was a, “World’s coolest job” competition I would definitely submit my application. I love my job. It actually feels a little strange to call it a job. Sometimes, when a really cool guitar arrives at the store I end up losing sleep over it, or I’ll dream about that…
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Fiesta is Another Word for Party!
1963 Fiesta Red Fender Stratocaster. We have a lot of cool guitars at Carter Vintage Guitars. Well, we always have cool guitars at CVG… but right now things are downright frosty! In the last week we’ve had three sunburst Les Pauls come thru the door. A few days ago I brought back a couple of…
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Introducing PlayBack — A New Channel from Carter Vintage Guitars & Sonora
By Ben Montague, CEO of Carter Vintage Guitars Since its inception, Carter Vintage Guitars has had the privilege of welcoming some of the most admired musicians on the planet to our showroom and our YouTube channel. We’re inspired daily by the performers, producers, and artists who walk through our doors — and we’re in awe…
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Supporting Local & Preserving Stories: Carter Vintage Guitars x Sable Time
By Ben Montague, CEO of Carter Vintage Guitars At Carter Vintage Guitars, we believe that history is something to be cherished, whether it’s found in the patina of a beautifully aged guitar or the delicate hands of a vintage timepiece. Every instrument, like every watch, tells a story—of its maker, its owner, and the moments…
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Carter Vintage Repair Shop
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…