From the classic to the unusual to the simply incredible, Mass Street Music carries some of the world's most sought-after vintage acoustic and electric instruments. Owner Jim Baggett simply loves guitars - he's a pre-war vintage Martin aficionado and lends his expertise as a regular contributor on the popular PBS series "Antiques Roadshow". Here on the Vintage page, Jim shares his thoughts on some of these great, one-of-a-kind finds.
So, whether you're shopping for THE guitar or just looking and dreaming, enjoy our vintage instruments page. Every day is new, and you just never know what's going to come through the door here at Mass Street Music. Questions about any of these instruments? Just email Jim at or give us a call at 1-800-747-9980.
Talk about a classic - this 1974 Gibson ES175D is a beautiful, full-bodied guitar with a great tobacco burst, volute (Maple) neck, and is in mint condition - this is a one-owner guitar. It's all original, including the great pickups. This Gibson ES175D comes with the original hard case, which is in excellent condition. s/n: 250637 USED
$3,500.00
This 1964 Gibson J-45 plays great, with good volume and nice, low action and comes with the adjustable ceramic bridge. It's all original, with some lacquer checking and pickwear, but in very good plus condition. Comes with non-original hard case. s/n: 208489 USED
$3,125.00
This 1979 Ibanez ST100 was part of the Ibanez Studio Series and has an all Mahogany body, all original parts and is in excellent shape. These guitars are gaining notice, with good reason. The construction is incredible, with nice playability and the sound is great. This Ibanez ST100 comes with the original brown case (very nicely shaped like a pinball flipper!). Great player. s/n: B795079 USED
$600.00
This 1936 Martin 000-18 is in good condition, with a very good neck set, original finish on top and back with a touch up (near fingerboard) on the top from play wear. The sides are refinished with an oversprayed neck and peghead, but none on the headstock overlay. There is a long sidecrack - repaired and refinished, but visible, on the bass side and this is patched on the end. The tuners are non-original Grover openback tuners. This is a great player and was recently refretted. The fingerboard is full thickness and the sound is bright and clear - really beautiful.
This 1936 Martin 000-18 is $12,500 and comes with a beautiful original hardshell case with purple interior. Give us a call for further details at 1-800-747-9980. s/n: 63880 USED
Now this is cool! A 1959 Danelectro 6/4 3923 guitar and bass! This is a one owner guitar/bass, with all original parts and is more fun than a barrel of monkeys. Comes with a hard case too. Rock on! USED
$2,399.00
The Guild Bluesbird was one of Carl Perkins' preferred players and when you pick this up, you'll see why. This has a great, medium weight, Guild humbucking pickups and appears to have all original parts, including Grover Rotomatic tuners, jumbo frets, and cool block pearl inlays on the Ebony fretboard. It's in good condition, with some buckle/back rash from play - it's been well played but not abused. This 1972 Guild Bluesbird comes with the original tan rectangular hard case. s/n: 53165 USED
$2,399.00
This vintage Gibson Super 300, made circa 1948, is in very good condition, no cracks, and has all original parts and the original case. It's a big cowboy guitar, with an 18-inch body and beautiful back with a little birdseye. The front has a really nice burst. This plays and sounds great. s/n: A2198 USED
$7,200.00
This vintage archtop thinline 1960 Gibson ES 125 TC has brown Mahogany stained back and sides and a beautiful amber sunburst top. This has a classic P-90 pickup in it and plays like a dream. It's in good condition and comes with an older croc style case. s/n: R478515 USED
$2,039.00
Really nice, clean, Gibson 1976 Les Paul Standard with a Mahogany body with a Maple top and natural finish. The neck is three-piece Maple, with original Kluson tuners with metal buttons. All original parts except the jack plate has been replaced with a chrome jack plate. It weighs in at nearly eleven pounds -this thing will sustain for a week! With hard case. USED
$1,919.00
This Hofner 500-1 Bass, better known as the Beatle bass, was popularized by the Beatles and enjoyed quite a heydey in the '60s. It's in excellent condition, with nice flamed Maple back and all original parts including great pearloid pickguard and control plate. This is pretty slick - it's light, a blast to play, and a real classic. With hard shell case. USED
$2,639.00
