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.
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 Custom Shop Stratocaster
$1950
Amazing Strat from the custom shop......I've always loved this Sierra Sunburst
finish. At $150 upcharge obviously Fender does also. Near mint with original custom shop case it is a joy to play not to mention to just look at.
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 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.
Rickenbacker 1998 Montezuma Brown CW
$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 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 AFG
$1695
Beautiful color of the year Amber Fireglo. This is from 2006 and in as new condition.
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 CW
$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 330/12 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 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 350v63 Burgundyglo
$2850
Beautiful example of a color of the year 350v63. Buergundyglo seems to be one of the most popular COYs but also one of the most seldom seen. This guitar is tremendous with wood grain showing through the finish nicely. It plays and feels terrific. Some slight play wear.....other than that, near mint.
Comes with vintage silver case.
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 360 DCM 75th anniversary *
$3500
Another 75th anniversary Rick, this one a 360. Mint condition.....1 of 75 made.
Rickenbacker 360 Sea Green CW
$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 CW
$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 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 360/12 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 360/12c63 Fireglo
$3250
Mint 2009 Rickenbacker 360/12c63 in stunning Fireglo. A faithful recreation of George Harrison's first 12 string, it sounds and plays amazingly. A beautiful dark Fireglo!!
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 360/12v64 Turquoise
$3500
Beautiful near mint Rickenbacker 360/12v64 in turquoise. A very popular color that was never made in great quantities but looks absolutely stunning on this double bound guitar.
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 RM Roger McGuinn signature model
$8995
The Holy Grail of Rickenbackers. The Roger McGuinn signature model 370/12 in mapleglo like he played on so many of the Byrd's hits. Onboard compressor allows this instrument to sound exactly like his did.........an amazing sound. This guitar is near mint and has the accompanying paperwork. It is #143 out of 1000.
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
$3200
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 Montezuma Brown CW
$6500
It took me 3 years to find this guitar. Rickenbacker's top of the line guitar in color of the year Montezuma Brown. I dont know how many they made, but it wasn't very many. This guitar is near mint with 2 tiny blemishes......just a stunning instrument!
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 4001c64S BBT
$5500
One of a kind bass direct from Rickenbacker with letter from CEO John Hall stating such. Absolutely stunning blue/black burst. Came direct from Rickenbacker to me and has never been played. The finish will knock you out!!
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 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
$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.
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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