GuitarPoint - Vintage and Custom Shop Guitars (2024)

FAQs

What is the most sought after vintage guitar? ›

The 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard “Burst” stands as a legendary icon in the realm of guitar collecting. Its historical significance and rarity contribute to its status as one of the most coveted instruments among collectors worldwide.

Gibson guitars often have a better resale value than some other brands. For example, Fender guitars. On average, Gibsons depreciate by 32.42%, less than Fender's 36%. But remember, the value can change based on the specific guitar and its condition.

After confirmation of an order, your instrument will be worked into the Custom Shop production schedule, and construction will begin as soon as that schedule permits. Delivery of a custom "one off" instrument will usually take between six and ten months.

At the start, the custom shop was small. It consisted only of John Page and Michael Stevens— both master luthiers—and a CNC machine. However, these guitars were truly handcrafted, not like the standard mass-produced guitars Fender made.

With guitars, there's a little bit of dispute. Many people opt for a thirty year cut off for vintage items, but others tend to draw their line at 1980, meaning everything pre-1980 is vintage and everything after isn't.

completely Custom-spec, made-to-measure builds, every Custom Shop guitar is carefully handmade from the finest materials and components, reflecting over 100 years of tradition, innovation, and uncompromising craftsmanship.

I read recently that Gibson has 34% of the market share for all guitar sales and Fender has 30%. I have an opinion as to why Fender doesn't have about 45-55% of the market....

From as early as 1982, Gibson put a "Custom Shop" decal on the back of the headstock of any limited run or custom order guitar. With these decals, "Custom Shop Edition" denotes a limited run, while "Custom Shop Original" denotes a custom order.

The Fender Custom Shop is a division of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, housed within its headquarters complex in Corona, Riverside County, California.

Team built Fender Custom Shop Guitars

The team build models are built on a production line in the custom shop and will typically use better woods and parts than the normal USA production models. There is certainly a huge amount of attention to detail on these guitars and they are superb instruments.

How much does a custom shop Fender cost? ›

How much does a Fender Custom Shop guitar cost? The price for a new or used Fender Custom Shop guitar can vary from around $2,000 to more than $10,000. Generally speaking, the more limited, ornate, or complicated the build, the more expensive the guitar will be.

The estimated total pay range for a Luthier at Fender Musical Instruments is $25–$44 per hour, which includes base salary and additional pay.

But what does matter — and what may surprise you — is that rare vintage guitars can sell for anything from thousands of dollars to millions of dollars! And while not every vintage guitar will fetch you a price that makes you a millionaire, there is no doubt that they are solid investments that carry high value.

A quick Google or Ebay search of your make and model will show you what others are selling guitars like yours for. You can also consult the Blue Book of Guitar Values to see what it is worth. Another great resource is Vintage Guitar Magazine's Price Guide, which is regularly updated and available at Amazon.