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 this website
This is my personal guitar collection. I really seem to be drawn to the unusual, or the special hard to get guitars. I love the one of a kinds. I'm always selling and buying or just chatting about guitars ( especially Ricks ) so dont hesitate to give me a ring. If you've got something unique to sell.....call me.....I'll buy it. If you see something here on my site, the prices are not necessarily cast in stone ( although some may be ) so dont hesitate to call on those either. All guitars are either new, mint or near mint except where noted.
Carter Starter S-10 Pedal Steel
$995
It's called a Carter Starter but it is, Oh......so much more. Probably the best "starter" pedal steel" in the business with 3 pedals and 4 knee levers, this is closer to an intermediate level or even pro model. Tremendous quality, tight and solid. No longer in production due to the death of the principal these will very soon not only be extremely desirable pedal steel guitar's in their own right but collectors items as well. Very, very impressive. Now, if I could learn how to play it!!!
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 "America's Pastime" Stratocaster
$4995
As new Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster "America's Pastime". Hand painted by Pamelina H. who has done a lot of custom work for Fender and is becoming quite famous for it. Her hand painted guitars are beginning to fetch big bucks. Made in 2003 in collaboration with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland this is a tremendously rare and mega cool guitar. Baseballs everywhere and check out the stripes.....they are actually baseball bats.
Fender 50th anniversary Deluxe Stratocaster 2004
$1795
I've had a number of these 50th anniversary Deluxe Strats.....I absolutely love them.
Gold hardware, abalone dot inlays, rolled edge fretboard......and a stunning finish that immediately says "Fender". Embroidered tweed case with all the goodies this guitar is in as new condition.....I don't believe it has ever been played.
Fender Custom Shop Eric Clapton Stratocaster
$2995
Magnificent in Midnight Blue, it just doesn't get much better than an Eric Clapton Strat from the Custom Shop. This is one of the finest instruments produced today. All but mint with original case, COA and case candy.
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 FSR Wine/Wheat Ltd edition
$1495
FSR meaning Fender Special Run, this limited edition Wine Red with Wheat cloth grille covering is a stunning combination. Already the best amp on the planet, only 150 of these were produced making it extremely desirable and collectible. Mint condition.
Fender Jaguar vintage 1969
$3500
1969 Vintage Fender Jaguar in amazing condition. 100% original including case. It has a few touched up dings that are hard to see otherwise it is in beautiful shape. You can really get your surf on with this one.
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 Mustang vintage 1965 pre CBS
$1895
Vintage 1965 Fender Mustang from before CBS bought Fender. Amazing condition for a nearly 50 year old guitar......shoot, amazing condition for ANY age guitar. Vibrant red shines like a star.....just a small amount of play wear....no dings, dents or scratches. A fine, fine example of a desirable and collectible vintage guitar. Surfs Up!!!
Fender Stratocaster 1982 Fullerton '57 reissue
$4500
I played one of these for about 15 years in a band and absolutely loved it. Stupidly, I sold it a few years ago and missed it ever since. I found this one over in the UK....just about mint and beautiful. You can go home again!!
Fender Stratocaster The Ventures ltd ed
$2250
In 1996 Fender produced a set of Ventures instruments to recognize their induction into the Rock and Roll hall of fame. The set consisted of a Strat, a P bass and a Jazzmaster. Naturally you could buy the whole set or you could buy an individual instrument. I think they may have made 50 or 100 of them. They were all made in Japan which some say produced a better instrument than the US. This guitar is purportedly a prototype as the production guitars did not have the ventures badge on the front like this one. Also, this is serial number XXX01. Really, a very cool guitar.
Gibson J-45 Koa
$3200
Solid Koa Gibson J-45. The J-45 is called "The workhorse" by Gibson and that certainly rings true. The slope shouldered dreadnought is one of Gibson's most popular acoutics EVER and this one is just stunning in Koa. The guitar rings like a bell and has amazing sound and projection J-45s are known for. Mint condition with original case. Only 40 of these were made by the Gibson custom shop.
Martin HD-28 Sunburst
$2995
Stunning Martin Herringbone HD-28 dreadnaught in 1935 Sunburst finish. Near mint condition. Has the LR Baggs pickup system factory installed. Original Martin hardshell case. It doesn't get much better than this.
Rickenbacker 330 Burgundyglo
$2195
Color of the Year, Burgundyglo.....one of the most stunning COY's and one of the hardest to come by. A few small marks on the back of this one, otherwise it is a stunning instrument.
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 WB custom
$3850
This beautiful guitar started life as a 1984 Rickenbacker 330 in white. The white had aged so much over the years and it was pretty dinged up so I decided to send it to Luthier extraordinaire Larry Davis. We put tortoise binding on bothe sides as well as the pickguards. We put cream colored purfling all around as well as on the pickguards. Also, all the metal was gold plated. The guitar was finished off in a Trans-amber finish. I think it came out quite well, no???
Rickenbacker 331LS Lightshow
$14,995
An interesting experiment by Rickenbacker back in the early 70s, there are colored lights behind the front panels that light up when you play the guitar. This one is from early '71 and is a Type 1 which is the rarest of the lightshows. Beautiful burgundyglo color it is 100% original with the transformer box and extra bulb. It works great and looks tremendously cool. A nick or two here and there which is what you would expect from a nearly 40 year old guitar but it is in excellent condition.
Rickenbacker 340 Amber Fireglo
$2100
Terrific 2007 Rickenbacker 340 in color of the year Amber Fireglo. Rick is no longer making the 340 which is the 3 pickup version of the 330. Combine that with the COY Amber Fireglo and you've got a rare and very collectible guitar. This guitar is about as mint as you can get with the original case and all the goodies, even the warranty card.
Rickenbacker 350 Amber Ash One Off
$3995
The latest one of a kind direct from Rickenbacker with documentation from CEO John Hall. This beauty is the absolute lightest electric guitar I've ever played coming in at about 5.25 pounds. Made from Swamp Ash and finished in a stunning transparent amber. Mated to a 330 neck this guitar has 2 toaster pickups and a HB-1 humbucker in the bridge position. Plays, feels, sounds and looks awesome......There will never be another one like it.
Rickenbacker 360 Burgundyglo color of the year
$2195
2003 COY Rickenbacker 360 6 string in beautiful Burgundyglo. Burgundyglo is a shimmering, transparent finish that lets the wood grain show through and it is positively mesmerizing. This instrument is nearly flawless......not sure if it's ever been played.....it is simply stunning. You'd be VERY hard pressed to find a nicer one.
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 360/12c63 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 Carl Wilson
$2995
Near mint Rickenbacker Carl Wilson in Jetglo. Most of the Carl Wilsons made were in Fireglo and have amazing figured maple tops. The main thing about the Carl Wilsons is the thin maple tops that all of them had making them an incredibly resonant instrument and one of the best 12 strings you can find. To find one in Jetglo is very rare and it looks tremendous. There's just something about a black guitar!! This one is stunning with original hard shell case, COA and most of the case candy.
Rickenbacker 360/12v64 Fireglo
$2495
Beautiful near mint Rickenbacker 360/12v64 in just about the nicest Fireglo I've ever seen. The finish has aged wonderfully and has that amber touch to it all around. One of the quintessential Rickenbacker 12 strings.
Rickenbacker 360/12v64 Mapleglo
$2695
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 370/12 VP Montezuma Brown
$2995
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 370/12RM Roger Mcguinn Jetglo
$4995
One of the most desirable Rickenbacker's ever produced. This is the Roger McGuinn of Byrds fame signature model. Has the E1 circuit meaning onboard compressor to help get that unmistakable Byrds sound. Rare Jetglo finish is simply stunning. Original COA, hardshell case and most case candy.
Rickenbacker 380L Laguna custom Jetglo
$1995
Stunning mid 90's Rickenbacker 380L Laguna. The 380's were made entirely of Walnut and were beautiful in their own right but this guitar was finished in Jetglo on the top by Rickenbacker luthier extraordinaire Larry Davis. The coat of black paint looks to be about 3 feet deep and is simply awe inspiring. This is a great one of kind custom Rick.
Rickenbacker 381/12v69
$4995
Probably the most beautiful Rickenbacker ever produced. Montezuma Brown has always been my favorite color of the year and this mint example of the 381 12 string is just stunning.
Rickenbacker 381JK
$4250
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 Jetglo
$3250
Top of the line Rickenbacker 381v69. Hard to find Jetglo in combination with 6 strings. Gold plastic sets off the glossy, just about mint black finish of this rare guitar. Surprisingly light weight......killer guitar. Original hardshell case and most of the case candy.
Rickenbacker 4001 Bass
$2995
Beautiful vintage 1973 Rickenbacker 4001 bass in a very rare Azureglo. Has terrific transition features with full length swirly inlays, wavy grovers, and checkerboard binding. Was routed for a BadAss bridge at some point but the original has been put back on. Other than that....all original and except for a bit or worming on the back, a bit of wear on the pickup cover, and a few small bumps, in excellent shape and the feel and sound is to die for.
Rickenbacker 650E Excalibur
$1995
I've never been wild about the 650 series but they made a couple models back in the 90s that were made from African Vermillion......a stunning tonewood that you don't see much. The 650E and 650F were both made from Vermillion and about as hard to find as can be. This guitar was bought from a store who had it stored for the past 15 years so essentially it's a new guitar. Just spectacular@
Rickenbacker 660/12 Aquamarine experimental
$5250
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!!!!
Widman Custom Electrics Custom Set Neck
$4500
John Widman is a local luthier who makes incredible instruments. He had a couple pieces of flamed maple in his shop that caught my eye as well as a beautiful rosewood fretboard blank. Out of that wood came the idea for this guitar.....designed by John and myself. John did a terrific job with the headstock inlay and the surfboards inlaid on the fretboard is a great touch. The ocean burst finish really brings it all together. The P-90's scream!
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