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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 […]

Welcome to the All-New Carter Vintage Guitars Website!
Welcome to the All-New Carter Vintage Guitars Website!
Aug 29th 2024

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 […]

What Year is My Gibson Guitar?
What Year is My Gibson Guitar?
Aug 23rd 2024

Gibson Guitar Serial Number Look-Up So you have a vintage Gibson guitar in your possession? Wonderful news: Gibson guitars from the 1920s through the 1970s are not only national treasures, they can sell for large sums of money due to high-demand by musicians and collectors alike. Here at Carter Vintage Guitars in Nashville, TN, Music […]

What Year is My Martin?
What Year is My Martin?
Aug 14th 2024

How to Read Martin Guitar Serial Numbers So you have a vintage Martin guitar in your possession? Wonderful news: Martin steel string flat-top guitars from the 1930s through the 1960s are not only national treasures, they can sell for large sums of money due to high-demand by musicians and collectors alike. Here at Carter Vintage […]

What Year is My Fender?
What Year is My Fender?
Aug 14th 2024

Reading Fender Guitar Serial Numbers So you have a vintage Fender guitar in your possession? Wonderful news: American-made Fender guitars from the 1950s through the 1970s are not only national treasures, they can sell for large sums of money due to high-demand by musicians and collectors alike. Here at Carter Vintage Guitars in Nashville, TN, […]