Cool, rare ( and not so rare ) guitars bought, sold, traded and enthusiastically talked about.
Take a look at some of my guitars on the following pages.
Please feel free to call/email me if you would be interested in buying or trading for any of them.
I'm always buying guitars as well.....let me know what you've got!
Craig Witty
Asheville, NC
A word about pricing
This is my personal guitar collection. As a hobby, I love to buy and sell guitars. Most of the guitars that I truly want to sell go on ebay. Most of these guitars, I don't really want to sell and that's the reason for the sometimes ( OK, most of the time ) unrealistic, astronomical pricing. I am well aware that the prices are very high, however.........give it a few years and they wont be!!!! If you are really interested in one of these guitars, give me a call and let's talk about it. You never know what kind of mood I might be in.
Color of the Year COY collection
$25,000
It takes a lot of time and effort putting together a collection.....not to mention expense. I'm reasonably certain that for the first time a collection of every color of the year produced by Rickenbacker is offered for sale. Included in the sale is:
360 VP Sea Green
330 Desert Gold
360 VP VB Burgundyglo
360 VP VB Montezuma Brown
340 VP VB Blue Boy
330 Blueburst
330 Amber Fireglo
360 DCM 75th anniversary......technically not a COY
Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb reissue BLONDE
$1250
Limited edition of one of the best amps on the planet. They only made 150 of these blonde/wheat amps. These amps are simply tremendous and this color combination really sets it apart. I probably dont want to sell it.
Fender American Standard Stratocaster Limited edition
$1200
2009 Fender American Standard Stratocaster limited edition with matching painted headstock. Only 500 of these were made....there were 3 color choices and this was by far the coolest.......surf green.......I mean........the color just screams Strat....add the matching painted headstock and it's almost nirvana!!!
This is an as new example with original Fender TSA case. These will get harder and harder to find.
Fender Deluxe Reverb Blonde w/ speaker cab
$1500
Another limited edition blonde Fender Deluxe Reverb....this one with an extra 12 inch speaker cab housing a Celestion Vintage 30 speaker. Awesome set-up.
Fender Deluxe Reverb electric blue
$1375
Incredibly cool electric blue Fender Deluxe Reverb......the best amp on the planet. They made it even better with the amazing blue tolex covering and the Celestion Blue speaker. Just awesome!!!
Fender Deluxe Stratocaster 50th anniversary
$1695
I love these 50th anniversary Deluxe Strats. Made in 2004 this one is really a brand new guitar......never played......all there.....a terrific instrument.
Fender Masterbuilt Surf Stratocaster
$5995
From the Fender custom shop comes this Masterbuilt Surf Stratocaster by master builder Dennis Galuzska. Dennis has built a very few of these Strats partially made from real surfboards and no 2 are alike making each instrument a one of a kind. A spectacular instrument with attention to detail unlike no other instrument Fender produces. These Masterbuilt instruments are hand made by the cream of the crop of Fender luthiers.
Fender Stratocaster Ford Shelby GT limited edition
$2995
Fender made one of these Shelby GT Stratocasters to auction off with the first production Shelby GT Mustang at the 2007 Barrett-Jackson auction. That Mustang/Stratocaster went for $600K. Everyone kept asking where they could get one of the guitars so Fender set up a limited edition production run of 200 instruments. Most went to Ford and industry bigwigs but a few were sold by some of Ford's largest and most respected dealerships. That's where this one came from. Absolutely mint, unplayed condition.....the ultimate cars and guitars collectible. Even the case is amazingly cool.
Fender Stratocaster SoCal speed shop limited edition
$1000
What a cool guitar!! Extremely limited edition Fender Stratocaster issued based on the popular TV show SoCal speed shop. Incredible paint job of red and white which comes to an apex on the fret board. One humbucker pickup. A great guitar and a rare, desirable collectible.
PRS CE22 20th Anniversary SEMA Show special
$2500
In 2005 Dupont Paint and PRS teamed up to show off the new "Hot Hues" from Dupont for guitar paint. They painted 3 guitars for the show......all different. This is one of them. Totally mint and unplayed this is one of the most unique paint jobs you'll ever see on a guitar. Signed personally by Paul Reed Smith on the rear access cover.
Reverend Jetstream HB 10th anniversary
$995
Amazing 10th anniversary Reverend Jetstream HB in silver sparkle. Just a few of these were produced to celebrate Reverend's 10th anniversary. The silver sparkle finish is only found on these. This guitar is basically a new guitar.....the trem on this guitar is the best I've ever played.
Rickenbacker 1998 Montezuma Brown
$6995
Reissue of the Rose Morris model 1998 with a true "f" hole and 3 vintage toaster pickups. This is the only Montezuma Brown model 1998 in existence obviously making this an extremely rare guitar. Another one of a kind. Made in 2009, this is a brand new guitar.
Rickenbacker 1998 PT
$5500
One of the rarest limited edition artist signature models, this 1987 manufactured Pete Townsend model 1998 is immaculate and beautiful. Number 21 out of 250 made it features the "f" sound hole and 3 vintage toaster pickups along with the Pete Townsend pick guard and the most amazing Fireglo you've ever seen.
Rickenbacker 320 Prototype
$4995
1980 Rickenbacker 320 solid body prototype. This guitar is pictured in the Richard Smith Rickenbacker book on page 222. This is the prototype for the solid body 320 which came a year or so later. Very rare tobacco sunburst finish with 3 high gain pickups and checkerboard binding on the front. Only 1 exists. Near mint condition.
Rickenbacker 325C64 Burgundglo
$5950
Another one of a kind direct from Rickenbacker this short scale model 325C64 is similar to the guitar John Lennon played. No other 325s have ever been painted this beautiful Burgundyglo which is a transparent finish so that the wood grain shows through. Absolutely stunning and obviously as rare as it gets.
Rickenbacker 330 Blueburst (Purpleblueburst)
$2700
Stunning color of the year COY Blueburst (BBR). In the 27th week of 2006 Rickenbacker sprayed 8 guitars, all 330s or 340s, in a kind of purplish tint to the regular Bluebursts. There are only 8 of these in existence and they are quite collectible........kinda like those stamps printed upside down years ago that were worth a gazillion dollars. Rickenbacker corrected the error and freely admits the "mistake" and here is a link:
http://www.rickenbacker.com/forum_view_ ... 591&Page=1
I've also included a picture of a side to side with a regular Blueburst. This guitar is mint with all the original paperwork and hard case.
Rickenbacker 330 DCM
$2995
75th anniversary dark cherry metallic model 330. Mint condition with all the accompanying accoutrements. Only 75 of these were made so it's quite rare and oh so beautiful.
Rickenbacker 330 Desert Gold
$2250.00
Rare color of the year Rickenbacker 330 in Desert Gold. You dont see many of these.....a very striking color combination on a wonderful guitar.
Rickenbacker 330 Trans Blue
$2700
One of a kind.....this is the only one!! It's called Trans Blue and it is gorgeous. You'll be the only one on your block, or your street, or your town, or your state, or your country, or your planet to have one.
Rickenbacker 330 Yellow
$1895
1984 Rickenbacker 330. I thought at first this guitar was white and had yellowed over the years but it is absolutely a yellow guitar. Rickenbacker did have a color back in the 80s which they called Harngelb Yellow and it was only for the German market. Whether this is one of them or not I dont know.....if it is, it's one of the rarest Rics in my collection. This guitar has a few nicks here and there but basically it's in great condition. Original hard case as well.
Rickenbacker 330/12 Amber Mapleglo
$1995
This is a new guitar......never played. Rickenbacker experimented with making an amber mapleglo finish for a color of the year.........kind of like what happens to maple over the course of 20-30 years......it darkens and gets a beautiful deep glow to it. Well, it didn't work real well so that makes this guitar a pretty rare collectible. Pretty cool!!!!
Rickenbacker 340 VP VB BlueBoy
$3500
Exceedingly rare color of the year Blue Boy on an even rarer model 340 (which they no longer make ) with not only the Vintage Pickup option ( which they no longer offer ) but also the ViBrato option ( which they no longer offer ). I dont know HOW I found this!!!!
Rickenbacker 350 Green Custom
$3850
Luthier extraordinaire Larry Davis transformed this Rickenbacker 350 into the gorgeous instrument you see below. A stunning greenburst with the slash sound hole, full length sparkle inlays, bound headstock, double bound body with checkerboard on the front. An amazing one of a kind.
Rickenbacker 350v63 Purpleburst
$6500.00
Here's another one that's really not for sale but again, I could be convinced. Truly a one of a kind with a letter stating such from Rickenbacker. The purpleburst has a metallic tinge to it that makes it just awesome.....you've got to see this finish in person. A rare, unique, very special guitar.
Rickenbacker 350v63 White
$3500
It is extremely difficult to find a white Rickenbacker that is truly white. Most of the time the finish develops a yellowish tinge to it. Add the fact that there simply were not many 350v63s made in white and here we have an incredibly rare and collectible instrument. I do not know of another one like it anywhere. This one is mint with the original silver case. Just gorgeous!!!
Rickenbacker 360 DCM 75th anniversary
$3500
Another 75th anniversary Rick, this one a 360. Mint condition.....1 of 75 made.
Rickenbacker 360 Sea Green
$4500
First color of the year in 2000. These guitars are exceedingly rare and desirable. This one is in mint condition. Toaster pickups and an awesome rosewood fretboard. It took me over a year to find this one. Simply stunning!!
Rickenbacker 360 SPC Amber Montezuma Brown
$7500
This was the first "one of a kind" guitar I bought direct from Rickenbacker and it's still my favorite. This is just a stunningly beautiful guitar. The experimental finish of amber montezuma brown with the black hardware makes a striking instrument indeed. The price reflects my desire to sell it.
Rickenbacker 360 VP VB Burgundyglo
$2850
Delicious color of the year Burgundyglo in the ultra rare combination of vintage toaster pickups and Accent vibrato. I doubt you'll find another.
Rickenbacker 360 VP VB Montezuma Brown
$2995
Another gorgeous color of the year.....my favorite.....Montezuma Brown. This is a factory VP VB 360 meaning vintage toaster pickups and Ac'cent vibrato. Mint condition. Now dressed up with the gold pick guard and TRC.......that's what I'm talkin about!!
Rickenbacker 360 Walnut
$3295
Ultra rare 1984 Rickenbacker in a Walnut finish. Spectacular coloring on this vintage Rick. The guitar is in near mint condition with just a small scuff on the top of the headstock. Original hardshell case included. A magnificent, unique, rare collectible guitar.
Rickenbacker 360 WB Mapleglo
$2000
Rickenbacker 360 WB ( meaning with binding ) in Mapleglo. Nobody makes a better looking natural wood guitar than Rickenbacker does with their Mapleglo finish. This guitar has binding front and back which Rickenbacker no longer produces ( unless you count the 360/12c63 which is considerably more expensive ). A stunning instrument that plays as good as it looks.
Rickenbacker 360/12 Autumnglo
$3500
Seriously rare Rickenbacker 360 12 string in Autumnglo. I've been collecting Rickenbackers for several years and this is the 2nd Autumnglo Rick I've seen. And....the best thing about this guitar is it is in near mint condition. Made in 1986 it is one of the cleanest 23 year old guitars I've ever seen. A magnificent piece!!
Rickenbacker 360/12 VP Amber Fireglo
$2995
Color of the year Amber Fireglo with gold pickguard and TRC make this 360 12 string Ric an awesome guitar especially with the vintage toaster pickups. Rickenbacker really got it right with this color.......it is a stunning guitar. This one is in as new condition with original case and all the goodies.
Rickenbacker 360/12 VP Montezuma Brown
$2995
Probably the most popular color of the year and in my opinion the classiest looking Rickenbacker.....this 360 12 string in Montezuma Brown with vintage toaster pickups and gold pick guard and TRC is a beautiful instrument. Near mint condition with original case....these Monte Brown Rics are hard to find.....once someone gets their hands on one, they don't want to let it go.
Rickenbacker 360/12c63 Fireglo
$3500
Accurate recreation of George Harrison's '63 Rickenbacker 12 string. I got this guitar direct from the Rickenbacker factory. It is brand new and has never been played. The quintessential Rick 12 string guitar.....magnificent!!!!
Rickenbacker 360/12c63 SPC
$7500
One of a kind Rickenbacker with experimental finish. Black/Blue/Fireglo....it changes colors with each change of light or angle. Simply gorgeous, obviously very rare and unique.
Rickenbacker 360/12CW
$3500
Rare limited edition Rickenbacker 360 12 string tribute to Carl Wilson. Only
1000 made using only the best wood. Stunning figured maple top. It takes your breath away.
Rickenbacker 360/12v64 Mapleglo
$2995
Stunning example of the double bound Rickenbacker 360/12v64 12 string in mapleglo. Rickenbacker, in my opinion, makes the most outstanding natural wood finish guitar in the industry with their mapleglo. This is a reissue of the 1964 version that George Harrison played ( his was fireglo ). They didn't make many of these in mapleglo making this a pretty rare guitar.....few and far between. This one is mint.
Rickenbacker 360v64 Fireglo
$2500
Faithful reissue of George Harrison's 1964 12 string Rickenbacker. This one is a rare 6 string version. Quintessential Rickenbacker fireglo.......this is the guitar everyone thinks about when they think about Ricks.
Rickenbacker 360v64 Midnight Blue
$2950
Exquisite Rickenbacker 360v64 reissue in Midnight Blue. I've never seen another one in this color......ultra rare instrument. Near mint with the vintage silver case. A classic Rick in an awesome color.
Rickenbacker 370/12 Amber Autumnglo
$5500
One of kind experimental finish direct from Rickenbacker. Unique, singular,rare,
however you want to say it........this is it......the ONLY one.
Rickenbacker 370/12 VP Montezuma Brown
$3500
One of Rickenbacker's most popular colors of the year, Monezuma Brown, on a discontinued model 370 with 3 vintage toaster pickups and gold pick guard and TRC. This 12 string is a tremendously rare and collectible guitar and plays and sounds fantastic. The 3rd pickup really opens things up on Rickenbackers......especially the toasters. An amazing instrument.
Rickenbacker 370/12 VP White
$3495
Try to find another one like this. An ultra rare Rickenbacker 370 12 string with vintage toaster pickups.....and this white has stayed WHITE. It's very unusual for the white finish on these Rickenbackers to not yellow at least a little bit. This one has stayed as white as the day it was made. All the black trim and hardware have been changed to chrome/white making a very stunning statement. This is a wonderful....very rare....very collectible guitar.
Rickenbacker 380L Laguna PZ
NFS
Rickenbacker 380L Laguna with the piezo option.....absolutely amazing.....this guitar can sound exactly like an acoustic guitar when the piezo option is used. Beautiful walnut with gold hardware. I've had a few of these and this one, I want to keep!!
Rickenbacker 381/12v69 Fireglo
$3500
Top of the line Rickenbacker 381/12v69 in Fireglo. Near mint condition. These guitars are simply beautiful with double checkerboard binding, German carve, vintage toaster pickups and TRC, and full width inlays. The best of the best.
Rickenbacker 381JK
$5500
One of the rarest Rickenbacker models. Tribute guitar to John Kay of Steppenwolf. Basically a 381 painted Jetglo with upgraded electronics, Rickenbacker humbucker pickups, silver signed pickguard with Steppenwolf logo and black/silver special nameplate. It is truly an awesome instrument. This one has all the paperwork originally supplied with the guitar including the COA and warranty card stub. This is number 213 out of 250 produced.
Rickenbacker 381v69 MIDnight blue
$4500
Currently the ONLY 381v69 MID in existence. Awesome color for this top of the line guitar.....double checkerboard binding.....toaster pickups.....german carve....unbelievably beautiful.
Rickenbacker 4003SPC MG/BT/CB
$5500
One of kind experimental model direct from Rickenbacker. Unbelievable birds eye maple with model 4002 body wings dating back nearly 30 years. Classic Rickenbacker checkerboard binding. Letter included from RIC CEO John Hall stating that this is indeed a one of a kind instrument.
Rickenbacker 660/12 Aquamarine experimental
$7500
One of a kind experimental finish direct from Rickenbacker. This 660 12 string has the most amazing finish going from a beautiful blue around the outer edges to a shimmering green in the middle. Aquamarine describes the finish perfectly....it's like looking in to the ocean. Comes with a letter from Rickenbacker CEO John Hall stating that this is indeed a one-of-a-kind instrument. Breathtaking!!!!
Rickenbacker 660/12 Purpleburst
$5500
Ultra rare Rickenbacker 660 12 string in Purpleburst with humbucker pickups. Reportedly only 2 exist......Joe Perry supposedly has the other one.
Rickenbacker 730L Acoustic Natural
NFS
Completely hand made by the only luthier on the planet good enough to be licensed by Rickenbacker to produce their acoustic guitars. Each guitar is meticulously crafted by one supreme craftsman. This 730 has a yellowed natural spruce top with stained maple back and sides. The iMix pickup system allows you to plug in when the need arises. A true work of art and a tremendous instrument, the guitar rings with clarity and produces a rich, full sound unrivaled by any.
Univox Custom
$450
Vintage Univox Custom from the 60s. Made by the Matsumoku factory in Japan this Gibson ES-335 copy is in near near mint condition. Everything is there ( except for the pick guard ) and everything works. What a cool guitar!!
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