There are some guitars you never forget – custom models, one-off wonders, and breathtaking vintage instruments. Or maybe you're looking for some inspiration for that next new guitar. This gallery features great instruments that have come and gone from Mass Street Music, but many may be available as custom orders or might even be already reordered and on their way back in stock. Just give us a call at 1-800-747-9980 or email us at for information on availability of instruments and items you see here.
Many of the vintage instruments are one-of-a kind and have come and gone, but you can see the great used and vintage instruments that often come our way. Just click on any brand to see what we've offered.
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If you've been looking for a classic rocker with some serious sustain, this vintage 1978 Gibson Les Paul Custom is it. It's all original except for the bridge pickup, which is a Gibson humbucker. These pickups are super well matched, about 7.6 in the neck and 8.2 in the bridge - nice and gain-y and totally rocking. The neck pickup is dated June 1978, the bridge pickup is a later Gibson hum, but we were not able to date it. It weighs in at a substantial 10 pounds, 4 ounces.
This Black Beauty is in Very Good condition. It does have buckle rash and some play wear, including about a one inch ding along the front of the bottom bout (see photos). The gold hardware has tarnished some and shows wear, but structurally this LP is tip top. Lots of fret life left, nice low action, killer pickups and a sweet and fast neck. Non original molded hard case included. Serial # 72848502. USED
$3,000.00
This used Gibson ES-175 is in Excellent Plus condition, and sounds fantastic. Debuted in 1949, it's easy to see why Gibson's Custom Shop is still making this model. Perfect for jazz but great for rock, blues, country... its laminate Curly Maple body produces loads of warmth through two '57 Classic humbuckers. Its one-piece Mahogany neck has the same classic ES-175 profile as the original, a distinct yet comfortable shape, and it has a Rosewood fretboard with stunning pearl split parallelogram inlays. When it comes to looks, this guitar has it. Here in a Vintage Sunburst, it has chrome hardware including its Trapeze tailpiece, a black pickguard, and multi-ply top binding.
It has a newly made adjustable Rosewood bridge, formed and fashioned for a perfect fit by our very own Matt H. This modification gives the instrument a darker, more natural tone. If that's not quite what you're looking for, the original ABR-1 bridge is also included. A solid guitar in wonderful shape, this Gibson ES-175 comes with its original case. USED
$2,375.00
This used Gibson EC Special is in Excellent condition, and plays great. A cutaway jumbo, it has a solid Spruce top, solid Maple back and sides, and a rich jumbo tone. With a built-in Fishman Prefix Plus pickup system, this guitar is ready to take the stage. Its EQ, Notch filter, and Volume control let you dial in just the sound you need. It has a Mahogany neck, Rosewood fingerboard and bridge, Grover tuners, and a black-bound body with white top purfling. There are some minor finish nicks around the heel (see photo). A cool guitar at a great price, this Gibson EC Special comes in its original hard shell case. Serial 003666008.
$1,100. Consignment item, sorry shipping not included. USED
This 1936 Gibson L-50 is amazing from top to bottom. This is in Excellent condition - who ever owned this vintage beauty took very good care of it and it is in pristine shape, as is the original Red Line hard case. It does need a neck reset and subsequent fret work, but is priced accordingly and definitely has a long life yet ahead. Aside from its expected finish checking (which just lends to its cool vintage look in our humble opinion), this guitar has very little wear, especially for its age.
What a sound this has, with a full, rich archtop tone. It has a solid Spruce top, and dark stained Maple back and sides. It has a gorgeous sunburst finish, a trapeze tailpiece, and an adjustable Ebony bridge. A beautiful raised tortoise pickguard and slim F-holes add to its cool look. For more information on this instrument, or to speak with our own repair shop about the recommended work to be done, feel free to call call us at 1-800-747-9980 or email us at . This 1936 Gibson L-50 is a superb vintage instrument. $1,395. Consignment item. Sorry, shipping not included. USED
This vintage 1967 Gibson ES-335 is a tremendous player. It has that sought-after classic 335 sound in spades. This is in Very Good condition, with heavy weather checking, a faded finish, and some play wear including a few dings (see photos), but no structural issues. There have been a few changes done over the years, including replacing the original tuners and removing the pickguard. Both alterations have been touched up including the pickguard holes being filled. Our owner Jim Baggett recently gave this a fretdress, and shielding tape has been added to the wiring so this 335 is ready to roll for many years to come. It has a rich, rounded tone and is full of sustain. A vintage beauty, this 1967 Gibson ES-335 comes with a non-original hard case. Serial #053639. USED
$2,895.00
This Vintage 1975 Gibson G3 Bass is awesome. With three single coil pickups wired in a humbucking configuration, a change from the 'sliding' humbucker of the earlier G1 Grabber Bass, this instrument is extremely versatile. Use the pickup selector to switch between the forward position (front and middle pickups in a humbucking configuration), back position (middle and back humbucking), or middle position which activates all three pickups for a 'buck-and-a-half' sound. It has a bolt-on neck and a Maple fingerboard. In Very Good condition, it has a new set of strings and a fresh set up by our shop, as well as a new input jack. There is a small ding on the back side (see photo) and minor playwear. Sounds and plays great, this 1975 Gibson G3 Bass comes with its original hard case. $700. Consignment item. Sorry, shipping not included. USED
This Vintage Gibson Grabber Bass is super cool. Made in the mid 1970s, it features a 'sliding' humbucker, which allows you to find the perfect sweet spot. Move the pickup down for a punchy bridge position sound, up for a warm and rich neck position tone, or anywhere in between. With new strings and a recent set up by our repair shop, this bass plays extremely well, and sounds phenomenal. It has Volume and Tone controls, a V-shaped headstock, bolt-on neck, and a removable bridge cover. In Very Good condition especially for its age, there is some minor finish wear on the back (see photo). This Gibson Grabber Bass comes with its original hard case. Serial # 406496. USED
$725.00
This Vintage Gibson Ultratone Lap Steel is super cool. Made in the late 1940s, it has an amazing retro look, and comes with some of its original accessories including a steel, a coil instrument cable, an old tobacco tin full of picks, and more (see photo). In Very Good condition especially considering its age, this lap steel plays well and sounds great. The jack has been replaced, but the original is included in the case, everything else on this is original. This has moveable covers on the headstock and bridge and an ultra-cool 'Ultratone' logo. This Gibson Ultratone Lap Steel comes in its original hard case. $700. Consignment item. Sorry, shipping not included. USED
This Vintage 1924 Gibson MB Mandolin Banjo is in Very Good condition, and plays extremely well thanks to some recent upgrades. It has a drilled tubular tone ring and a single coordinator rod. With new tuners, a recent refret, and a new nut, it plays smooth and easy. There are some small, filled holes on the side of the headstock from a repair (see photo). Easy to carry around, this 1924 Gibson MB Mandolin Banjo is a great instrument for any player and comes with a gig bag. $375. Consignment item. Sorry, shipping not included. USED
Inspired by the original 1949 single-pickup ES-175, this Gibson ES-165 Herb Ellis pays tribute to the jazz guitar legend. With a single humbucker in the neck, it has a thick, rich sound and plays great. It has a set Mahogany neck, a plain laminated Maple top, and figured Maple back and sides. A Rosewood fretboard with dual parallelogram mother-of-pearl inlays, gold hardware, florentine cutaway, and burst finish all look fantastic. It has a compensated tune-o-matic bridge, and only minor playwear. Made in 1991, this Gibson ES-165 Herb Ellis is in Excellent condition, and comes with its original hard case. USED
$1,625.00
