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Pearl Earrings Cluster and Drops -2 prs. Vintage beautiful, Clip-ons
Pearl Earrings Cluster and Drops -2 prs. Vintage beautiful, Clip-ons
US $5.00
Vintage Southwestern Silver Set of 3 Prs Small Post Earrings Turquoise Sterling
Vintage Southwestern Silver Set of 3 Prs Small Post Earrings Turquoise Sterling
US $15.00
Vintage Jewelry Lot 2 Rings Cat's Eye + Stone + 3 Prs Pierced Earrings
Vintage Jewelry Lot 2 Rings Cat's Eye + Stone + 3 Prs Pierced Earrings
US $10.00
Vtg LARGE PEARL & LUCITE NECKLACE + 2 PRS OF EARRINGS
Vtg LARGE PEARL & LUCITE NECKLACE + 2 PRS OF EARRINGS
US $2.99
3 prs.ALL DIFFERENT VINTAGE NON PIERCED SHELL EARRINGS- VERY DETAILED NR
3 prs.ALL DIFFERENT VINTAGE NON PIERCED SHELL EARRINGS- VERY DETAILED NR
US $5.99
Vintage MELE EARRING JEWELRY BOX W/ LOT OF 15 PRS. VINTAGE EARRINGS MANY SIGNED
Vintage MELE EARRING JEWELRY BOX W/ LOT OF 15 PRS. VINTAGE EARRINGS MANY SIGNED
US $29.99
Vintage Costume Jewelry Earrings Clip & Screwback - Lot of 8 Prs.
Vintage Costume Jewelry Earrings Clip & Screwback - Lot of 8 Prs.
US $8.95
10 prs of vtg gold tone abstract design pierced earrings
10 prs of vtg gold tone abstract design pierced earrings
US $9.99
VINTAGE LOT 5 PRS OF CUFFLINKS LOT A
VINTAGE LOT 5 PRS OF CUFFLINKS LOT A
US $9.99
Vintage Costume Jewelry Earrings - Lot of 14 Prs.
Vintage Costume Jewelry Earrings - Lot of 14 Prs.
US $24.95
VINTAGE LOT 5 PRS OF CUFFLINKS LOT B
VINTAGE LOT 5 PRS OF CUFFLINKS LOT B
US $9.99
VINTAGE LOT 5 PRS OF CUFFLINKS LOT C
VINTAGE LOT 5 PRS OF CUFFLINKS LOT C
US $9.99
Vintage Lot of 2 Prs.Signed Napier Lucite Pierced Earrings New on Original Cards
Vintage Lot of 2 Prs.Signed Napier Lucite Pierced Earrings New on Original Cards
US $5.24
Vintage Lot - 3 Prs of Goldtone Clip Back Earrings - Peach/Brown/Pink - Unsigned
Vintage Lot - 3 Prs of Goldtone Clip Back Earrings - Peach/Brown/Pink - Unsigned
US $4.99
Vintage Lot - 3 Prs. Goldtone Clip Back Earrings - Yellow/White/Imitation Pearl
Vintage Lot - 3 Prs. Goldtone Clip Back Earrings - Yellow/White/Imitation Pearl
US $4.99
2 PRS VINTAGE SILVERTONE EARRINGS 1 PLASTIC 1 METAL
2 PRS VINTAGE SILVERTONE EARRINGS 1 PLASTIC 1 METAL
US $3.95
2 prs. Vintage German Clip On Earrings
2 prs. Vintage German Clip On Earrings
US $22.04
3 Prs Vintage Shoe Clips - Rhinestone & Bell, Celluloid Bow and Lucite
3 Prs Vintage Shoe Clips - Rhinestone & Bell, Celluloid Bow and Lucite
US $34.00
VINTAGE LOT 7 PRS OF CUFFLINKS,1 SS
VINTAGE LOT 7 PRS OF CUFFLINKS,1 SS
US $10.99
Vintage Costume Jewelry Lot 20prs Earring Enamel Lucite Wood Pearl Acrylic Japan
Vintage Costume Jewelry Lot 20prs Earring Enamel Lucite Wood Pearl Acrylic Japan
US $9.95
Vintage Costume Jewelry Lot 19prs Retro Earring Enamel Beads Wood Pearl Crystals
Vintage Costume Jewelry Lot 19prs Retro Earring Enamel Beads Wood Pearl Crystals
US $9.95
 14 prs of vintage  earrings, Marvella. Trifari & more
14 prs of vintage earrings, Marvella. Trifari & more
US $16.00
25+Prs ~ALL SIGNED Vtg Clip & Screwback Earrings Coro KramerNY Lisner Avon MORE
25+Prs ~ALL SIGNED Vtg Clip & Screwback Earrings Coro KramerNY Lisner Avon MORE
US $15.00
3 Prs Vintage PEARL Clip EARRINGS ~ 7/8
3 Prs Vintage PEARL Clip EARRINGS ~ 7/8" and 1-1/8" Diameter
US $3.50
2 PRS VTG RETRO RED & BLACK POLKA DOTS CLIP EARRINGS
2 PRS VTG RETRO RED & BLACK POLKA DOTS CLIP EARRINGS
US $9.95
Terrific Lot 14 Prs Vintage Earrings-All Signed-Sarah, Coro,Marvella+ 5DaySale
Terrific Lot 14 Prs Vintage Earrings-All Signed-Sarah, Coro,Marvella+ 5DaySale
US $5.99
Marvelous Lot Vintage Screwback ERs-22 Prs-Great Variety-Nice Condition-Sparkly+
Marvelous Lot Vintage Screwback ERs-22 Prs-Great Variety-Nice Condition-Sparkly+
US $9.99
3.5 prs. vintage silver wire filigree earrings, some Mexico silver, clip, screw
3.5 prs. vintage silver wire filigree earrings, some Mexico silver, clip, screw
US $6.19
vintage 11 prs earrings charm bracelets p[ins charms
vintage 11 prs earrings charm bracelets p[ins charms
US $9.99
Vintage lot old store stock 12 prs cute novelty pewter earrings #1117
Vintage lot old store stock 12 prs cute novelty pewter earrings #1117
US $16.99
Vintage lot old store stock 11 prs cute novelty pewter earrings #1118
Vintage lot old store stock 11 prs cute novelty pewter earrings #1118
US $15.99
VINTAGE MONET EARRINGS.. 4 PRS NEW.. MUST SEE
VINTAGE MONET EARRINGS.. 4 PRS NEW.. MUST SEE
US $22.00
Vintage Enamel on Goldtone Earring Lot of 4 prs. + Wood Stretch Bracelet
Vintage Enamel on Goldtone Earring Lot of 4 prs. + Wood Stretch Bracelet
US $8.25
VINTAGE EARRING LOT (6PRS.) - SIGNED
VINTAGE EARRING LOT (6PRS.) - SIGNED
US $9.99
7 vintage Sarah COVENTRY pins, 3 prs. earrings, (1 pin, earring set)
7 vintage Sarah COVENTRY pins, 3 prs. earrings, (1 pin, earring set)
US $8.19
Vintage lot old store stock 6 prs pretty pastel chain dangle earrings #1135
Vintage lot old store stock 6 prs pretty pastel chain dangle earrings #1135
US $12.99
Vintage lot old store stock 12 prs sterling silver novelty earrings w/ gem #1016
Vintage lot old store stock 12 prs sterling silver novelty earrings w/ gem #1016
US $19.99
Vintage lot store stock 6 prs cool faux coral dangle earrings #1026
Vintage lot store stock 6 prs cool faux coral dangle earrings #1026
US $10.99
Vintage lot old store stock 9 prs super cool funky lucite earrings #1144
Vintage lot old store stock 9 prs super cool funky lucite earrings #1144
US $29.99
3 prs LoT Anodized Aluminum Earrings Dangle Hoop Atomic Mod Vtg retro boho gypsy
3 prs LoT Anodized Aluminum Earrings Dangle Hoop Atomic Mod Vtg retro boho gypsy
US $34.50
VINTAGE MEXICAN STERLING SILVER MOTHER OF PEARL INLAY BRACELET & 2 PRS EARRINGS
VINTAGE MEXICAN STERLING SILVER MOTHER OF PEARL INLAY BRACELET & 2 PRS EARRINGS
US $85.00
 VTG LOT 4 PRS PURPLE ER: ENAMELED, COPPER BEAD&SEQUIN FLOWER BUTTON POST CLIP
VTG LOT 4 PRS PURPLE ER: ENAMELED, COPPER BEAD&SEQUIN FLOWER BUTTON POST CLIP
US $14.99
10PRS MODERN - VINTAGE EARRINGS CLIP ONS  PIERCED, RHINESTONES ENAMEL BEADEDE
10PRS MODERN - VINTAGE EARRINGS CLIP ONS PIERCED, RHINESTONES ENAMEL BEADEDE
US $35.00
Vintage lot old store stock 6 prs cool looking lge dangle filigree earrings 1039
Vintage lot old store stock 6 prs cool looking lge dangle filigree earrings 1039
US $13.99
Vintage lot old store stock 6 prs cool looking lge dangle filigree earrings 1038
Vintage lot old store stock 6 prs cool looking lge dangle filigree earrings 1038
US $13.99
Vintage lot old store stock 15 prs asst bow heart earrings #1158
Vintage lot old store stock 15 prs asst bow heart earrings #1158
US $17.99
Vintage lot old store stock 13 prs neat funky asst earrings #1160
Vintage lot old store stock 13 prs neat funky asst earrings #1160
US $12.99
Vintage lot old store stock 6 good quality prs seagull earrings  #1162
Vintage lot old store stock 6 good quality prs seagull earrings #1162
US $18.99
Vintage lot old store stock 6 prs neat big dangle earrings natural tones #1047
Vintage lot old store stock 6 prs neat big dangle earrings natural tones #1047
US $9.99
VINTAGE LOT STORE STOCK 12 PRS COOL PAINTED ENAMEL METAL HOOP EARRINGS #714
VINTAGE LOT STORE STOCK 12 PRS COOL PAINTED ENAMEL METAL HOOP EARRINGS #714
US $9.99
VINTAGE LOT STORE STOCK 12 PRS COOL PAINTED ENAMEL METAL HOOP EARRINGS #715
VINTAGE LOT STORE STOCK 12 PRS COOL PAINTED ENAMEL METAL HOOP EARRINGS #715
US $9.99
VINTAGE LOT OLD STORE STOCK 36 PRS SMALL NOVELTY EARRINGS ON CARDS  #767
VINTAGE LOT OLD STORE STOCK 36 PRS SMALL NOVELTY EARRINGS ON CARDS #767
US $8.99
Vintage lot old store stock 12 prs pretty asst styles floral earrings #1050
Vintage lot old store stock 12 prs pretty asst styles floral earrings #1050
US $8.99
Vintage lot old store stock 12 prs faux jet crystal earrings #1164
Vintage lot old store stock 12 prs faux jet crystal earrings #1164
US $12.99
Vintage lot old store stock 64 prs ball hoop earrings july 4 flag day  #1165
Vintage lot old store stock 64 prs ball hoop earrings july 4 flag day #1165
US $8.99
FIVE PAIRS VINTAGE COPPER EARRINGS FROM ESTATE-(2PRS RENOIR)
FIVE PAIRS VINTAGE COPPER EARRINGS FROM ESTATE-(2PRS RENOIR)
US $18.00
Vintage lot old store stock 6 prs cute goldtone bow earrings  #1170
Vintage lot old store stock 6 prs cute goldtone bow earrings #1170
US $10.99
Vintage lot old store stock 6 prs cute silvertone bow earrings  #1170S
Vintage lot old store stock 6 prs cute silvertone bow earrings #1170S
US $8.99
Vintage lot old store stock 8 prs fun funky kooky earrings #1178
Vintage lot old store stock 8 prs fun funky kooky earrings #1178
US $9.99
Vintage lot old store stock 6 prs pastel hoop crimped metal earrings clip #487
Vintage lot old store stock 6 prs pastel hoop crimped metal earrings clip #487
US $12.99
Vintage lot old store stock 6 prs pastel hoop crimped metal earrings pcd  #487P
Vintage lot old store stock 6 prs pastel hoop crimped metal earrings pcd #487P
US $12.99
Vintage lot old store stock 12 prs asst neat hammered silvertone earrings #1179
Vintage lot old store stock 12 prs asst neat hammered silvertone earrings #1179
US $14.99
Vintage lot old store stock 12 prs asst neat hammered silvertone earrings #1180
Vintage lot old store stock 12 prs asst neat hammered silvertone earrings #1180
US $14.99
LOT 4 PRS VINTAGE GLASS BEAD CLIP ON EARRINGS BLUE #487
LOT 4 PRS VINTAGE GLASS BEAD CLIP ON EARRINGS BLUE #487
US $15.00
LOT 2 PRS VTG 70s COROCRAFT PIERCED EARRINGS ON CARDS PASTE & FAUX PEARL FLOWERS
LOT 2 PRS VTG 70s COROCRAFT PIERCED EARRINGS ON CARDS PASTE & FAUX PEARL FLOWERS
US $9.47
Vintage lot old store stock 12 prs cute pastel 3/4 hoop earrings clip  #1182
Vintage lot old store stock 12 prs cute pastel 3/4 hoop earrings clip #1182
US $8.99
925 STERLING MEXICO TAXCO 4 PRS VINTAGE EARRINGS 83 GRAMS CLIP ON
925 STERLING MEXICO TAXCO 4 PRS VINTAGE EARRINGS 83 GRAMS CLIP ON
US $79.99
Vintage lot old store stock 5 prs pretty cameo earrings  #1190
Vintage lot old store stock 5 prs pretty cameo earrings #1190
US $19.99
Vintage lot old store stock 5 prs pretty cameo earrings  #1191
Vintage lot old store stock 5 prs pretty cameo earrings #1191
US $19.99
Vintage lot old store stock 2 prs FLORENZA cameo earrings  #1195
Vintage lot old store stock 2 prs FLORENZA cameo earrings #1195
US $24.99
Vintage lot old store stock 2 prs FLORENZA cameo earrings  #1196
Vintage lot old store stock 2 prs FLORENZA cameo earrings #1196
US $24.99
Vintage lot old store stock 2 big prs FUN starfish crab lobster earrings  #1207
Vintage lot old store stock 2 big prs FUN starfish crab lobster earrings #1207
US $18.99
4 prs vintage Earrings Retro Costume Faux Pearl, Wood +
4 prs vintage Earrings Retro Costume Faux Pearl, Wood +
US $4.99
Vintage lot old store stock 48 prs fun cheapy faux
Vintage lot old store stock 48 prs fun cheapy faux "rhinestone" earrings #1212
US $15.99
Vintage lot old store stock 39 prs fun cheapy faux
Vintage lot old store stock 39 prs fun cheapy faux "rhinestone" earrings #1213
US $12.99
Vintage lot old store stock 10 prs white metal faux
Vintage lot old store stock 10 prs white metal faux "rhinestone" earrings #1214
US $14.99
Vintage lot old store stock 10 prs kooky funky painted metal earrings  #1215
Vintage lot old store stock 10 prs kooky funky painted metal earrings #1215
US $10.99
Vintage lot old store stock 38 prs cute painted metal earrings  #1216
Vintage lot old store stock 38 prs cute painted metal earrings #1216
US $9.99
13prs Colorful Vintage Fashion Earrings Lot Pierced Estate Retro Stylish Resale!
13prs Colorful Vintage Fashion Earrings Lot Pierced Estate Retro Stylish Resale!
US $20.00
Vintage lot old store stock 5 prs big weird funky good quality earrings  #1061
Vintage lot old store stock 5 prs big weird funky good quality earrings #1061
US $10.99
Vintage lot old store stock 6 prs cool weird novelty slinky hoop earrings  #1055
Vintage lot old store stock 6 prs cool weird novelty slinky hoop earrings #1055
US $14.99
Vintage lot old store stock 6 fun colorful bead necklaces + 4 prs earrings #1060
Vintage lot old store stock 6 fun colorful bead necklaces + 4 prs earrings #1060
US $12.99
Vintage lot store stock 12 prs colorful dometop cool metal earrings  #1072
Vintage lot store stock 12 prs colorful dometop cool metal earrings #1072
US $19.99
Vintage lot store stock 12 prs colorful dometop cool metal earrings  #1071
Vintage lot store stock 12 prs colorful dometop cool metal earrings #1071
US $19.99
Vintage lot old store stock 6 prs gold and silver metallic earrings #360
Vintage lot old store stock 6 prs gold and silver metallic earrings #360
US $8.99
Vintage lot old store stock 12 prs asst pretty white enamel earrings  #1078
Vintage lot old store stock 12 prs asst pretty white enamel earrings #1078
US $6.99
Vintage lot old store stock 14 prs asst cute rhinestone earrings silver  #1079
Vintage lot old store stock 14 prs asst cute rhinestone earrings silver #1079
US $19.99
Vintage lot old store stock 12 prs fun kooky slinky type hoop earrings #1083
Vintage lot old store stock 12 prs fun kooky slinky type hoop earrings #1083
US $10.99
Vintage lot old store stock 36 prs colorful fun ball earrings #1081
Vintage lot old store stock 36 prs colorful fun ball earrings #1081
US $9.99
Vintage lot old store stock 11 prs asst cute rhinestone earrings gold  #1080
Vintage lot old store stock 11 prs asst cute rhinestone earrings gold #1080
US $17.99
Vtg lot old store stock 6 prs novelty hand painted hoop earrings bugs fruit 1082
Vtg lot old store stock 6 prs novelty hand painted hoop earrings bugs fruit 1082
US $8.99
Vintage lot old store stock 12 prs LAGUNA turq/silver dangle ball earrings #1091
Vintage lot old store stock 12 prs LAGUNA turq/silver dangle ball earrings #1091
US $18.99
Vintage lot old store stock 18 prs cool looking Venetian glass earrings #1094
Vintage lot old store stock 18 prs cool looking Venetian glass earrings #1094
US $9.99
Vintage lot old store stock 6 prs big funky fired glass enamel earrings #1231
Vintage lot old store stock 6 prs big funky fired glass enamel earrings #1231
US $28.99
Vintage lot old store stock 6 prs cute LAGUNA ball earrings, all clip #1235
Vintage lot old store stock 6 prs cute LAGUNA ball earrings, all clip #1235
US $6.99
Vintage lot old store stock 6 prs cute LAGUNA ball earrings, all clip #1236
Vintage lot old store stock 6 prs cute LAGUNA ball earrings, all clip #1236
US $6.99

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PRS SE Custom 24 - 25th Anniversary - Vintage Yellow - Nevada Music UK

Tips on Collecting Hall of Fame Vintage Guitars

Ever thought that a guitar might be a more lucrative investment than the stock market? Vintage guitars are becoming a hot item in the collectibles market, and there are few icons more recognizable to Americans than a rock star and his guitar. While a few months' savings might have bought a guitar in the 1960s, some of those instruments are selling for big bucks today. Recently, George Harrison's guitar sold for a little under six hundred thousand dollars, for instance. Eric Clapton's favorite Stratocaster from the 1970s, Blackie, sold for nearly a million.

While celebrity collectibles have been a good investment for years, guitars themselves have largely been overlooked. However, the guitar was perfected between the 1930s and the 1960s, depending on the model, and instruments from this period are highly regarded. Some people think that in fifty to a hundred years, guitars from the mid 20th century will be thought of in the same way as violins and cellos from the 17th and 18th century.

The appeal of any guitar grows over time, and there hasn't yet been a period when the market sank. That makes a vintage guitar a great investment choice, as well as a visually and emotionally rewarding collectible.  There's nothing like being able to say that you own the guitar once played by a legend.

Values only continue to go up, too. While a 1959 Fender Sunburst Stratocaster, one of the most famous types of guitar, originally cost about $250, it brought between eight and nine thousand dollars in 1997. Today, you might have to pay seventeen thousand for a model with a slab fingerboard.

Recent stock market unpredictability has meant that people are more interested in guitar collecting. These vintage instruments are a great type of protected investment. For collectors who want to cover all the bases, consider a varied collection - acoustic, electric, exotic, antique, vintage, contemporary and even custom guitars.

Over the past couple of years the vintage guitar market has taken a hit here and there but overall has proven to be a sound investment for most. The experts say that when inflation accelerates and the dollar shrinks collectibles prove to be a good place for your money.

There is a very limited supply and there still seems to be a high demand for these pieces of history which has proven to be a good choice for those who have invested in these instruments, such as the Gibson Les Pauls' and Fender Telecasters and Stratocaster's from the same era. (50's, 60, and 70's).

A good place to start collecting vintage guitars as an investment would be to focus your research on obtaining guitars from the list below.  This list includes that have been inducted into Vintage Guitar Magazine's Hall of Fame. There are, of course, other lists and other guitars worth investing in, but this is certainly a great place to begin.

Over the past couple of years the vintage guitar market has taken a hit here and there but overall has proven to be a sound investment for most. The experts say that when inflation accelerates and the dollar shrinks collectibles prove to be a good place for your money.

You might be asking yourself whether a guitar can really be a good investment. After all, to the untrained eye, most guitars are the same. However, the right guitar can be worth a lot to a collector. Guitars that have been owned by celebrities, or which are rare or unusual, can command very high prices indeed. If you're worried about getting a return on your money, don't be. Vintage guitars have consistently performed with more stability than the stock market. There are a number of reasons that collecting vintage guitars is an excellent strategy.

For one, they're more tangible than a stock or bond. They give you an attractive piece to display, and are fun to collect, too. Guitars also don't lose value over time. In fact, it's just the opposite - vintage guitars consistently gain value as they get older, as long as you take the time to keep them in good condition. They're also usually superior instruments. If you're a musician as well as an investor, you'll appreciate the superior action and tone of a real vintage instrument. The most popular vintage guitar with collectors is probably the Gibson Les Paul.

Here is a small example: Let's say in 1959 you had $100.00 if you were to bury the $100.00 in a coffee can in your back yard or put it in your bank account and let it sit there drawing a couple percent interest inflation would slowly take this $100.00 and if you were to pull it out 50 years later you would find that $100.00 would barely get you a nice dinner for two. However if you would have taken that same $100.00 and gone to your local pawn shop in 1959 and picked up a 1959 Gibson Les Paul guitar and placed it in the closet instead then you could pull it out of your closet today and it could be worth well over six figures.

People are starting to realize how much these instruments from the 50's 60's, and 70's really meant to our culture.

There is a very limited supply and there still seems to be a high demand for these pieces of history which has proved to be a good choice for those who have invested in these instruments, such as the Gibson Les Pauls' and Fender Telecasters and Stratocaster's from the same era. (50's, 60, and 70's).

A good place to start collecting vintage guitars as an investment would be to focus your research on obtaining guitars from the list below.  This list includes that have been inducted into Vintage Guitar Magazine's Hall of Fame. There are, of course, other lists and other guitars worth investing in, but this is certainly a great place to begin. Two great sites to begin your search for these exquisite instrument are Bob's Vintage Guitars at http://www.bestguitaronline.com and the Best Guitar Shop at http://www.best-guitar-shop.

In the coming weeks, I will be featuring each of the exquisite instruments in detail. This information will prove useful in your search for vintage guitars that will provide a good return on your investment.

     
Gibson SG Standard
Inducted in 2009
By 1960, declining sales of the Les Paul model had Gibson looking to revamp the guitar. So the company gave it a radically redesigned, much thinner (and lighter!) body intended to better compete with Fender's Strat. But the things that made up its very heart and soul - {especially|particularly|in particular} its humbucking pickups - remained. Today, the early-'60s version is a true classic. 

 
Gibson Les Paul Model (Goldtop)
Inducted in 2008
Les Paul tried for years to convince Gibson it needed a solidbody in its line. Finally, Ted McCarty brought a single-cut {experiment|experimentation} guitar to Les for his approval. Though its origianl bridge/tailpiece was far from perfect, the instrument served as Gibson's test bed through the '50s. Eventually, it reached the pinnacle among guitars and today sits among the top collectibles.
 

Gibson J-45
Inducted in 2007
Martin's "dreadnought" flat-tops were big and dominated the guitar market of the 1930s. By the early '40s, Gibson knew it needed a big flat-top to compete, and he J-45 ("J" for Jumbo, "45" indicating its price in dollars) was it. A 16" round-shoulded flat-top, even in the tough times of its launch, it received a very warm welcome and has ever since remained one of - if not the - most popular Gibson guitars.

Fender Jaguar
Inducted in 2006
Jumping on the speeding Fender bandwagon in 1962, it helped the company stay on top throughout the decade, with its fancy new vibrato tailpiece, sophisticated electronics, and (usually) a funky custom color. If you played instrumental rock at the time, you either had one of these or you were probably ignored!
 

Gibson ES-5
Inducted in 2006
One of the first guitars built after Ted McCarty took charge of Gibson, it helped solidify the company's position as the world's preeminent electric archtop maker. Today, its late-'50s variant with three PAF humbuckers and Switchmaster tone control is one of the most collectible of its ilk.

          
National Tri-Cone series
Inducted in 2005
Its warm, sustaining tone emanates from three aluminum "resonators" designed to help guitarists stand out in big-band or orchestra settings. But, soon after being introduced, Nationals were adopted by Hawiian and blues players. Today, the Tri-Cone produces what many consider the ultimate acoustic blues tone.
 
  
PRS Custom
Inducted in 2004
The first production instrument from a company that has become the guitar's preeminent modern success story.

Gretsch White Falcon
Inducted in 2004
Like many great guitars, it has evolved through several versions. But it has been a classic since day one, for both it sound and utterly unique aesthetic.
 
  
The 1954-'56 Gibson Les Paul Custom
Inducted in 2003
Can you say "Black Beauty?" Though Gibson didn't give it the name, Les Paul himself chose black as the secondary color for the guitar bearing his moniker. Gibson did, however, use it to experiment with a three-pickup configuration and to introduce its {famed|celebrated|famous|renowned} Alnico-magnet pickup.
    
      
Fender Jazzmaster
Inducted in 2002
Designed and marketed by Leo to cut into Gibson's jazz market, it supplanted the Strat at the top of Fender's line in 1958. And though its sound kept it from catching on with jazzers, garage surf bands of the day ate it up. It is one of the most copied solidbody designs of all time.

    
Gibson SJ-200
Inducted in 2002
A landmark amongst acoustic flattops, the SJ-200 was designed for cowboy guitarist Ray Whitley, and any cowboy worth his salt played one. Its popularity carried over to other genres, and never faded. From its jumbo-sized, sunburst-finished body to its ultra-fancy pickguard, bridge, and headstock, it was considered the consummate flat-top. Just ask Emmylou!

Gibson ES-150
Inducted in 1999
Gibson's first electric Spanish guitar was also the first good-quality electric to hit the market. Favored by Charlie Christian, it housed Gibson's first pickup, which is still in high demand and considered a classic.

 

Martin D-45
Inducted in 1998
Originally the fanciest of Martin's {innovative|forward-looking} dreadnought line. If you had one of the 96 made in the 1930s and early '40s, your net worth would be considerably higher than it is now.
 

Rickenbacker 360/12
Inducted in 1997
It was good enough for George Harrison and gave us the "jingle jangle" of Roger McGuinn. That's more than enough for the 360/12 to be the only 12-string in the VG HoF.
      
          
Gibson Flying V
Inducted in 1996
One of the most distinct guitar designs ever created, but it wasn't a hit when it came out in 1958. Rock and rollers {discovered|observed} it the late '60s and the V still makes a unique statement today.

Gretsch 6120
Inducted in 1996
If you play rockabilly, you better have one of these! Introduced as the Chet Atkins Hollowbody in '54, the 6120 soon shed the "G" brand and western inlays of the early versions, but never lost the Western Orange finish or the cool twang.

 
Fender Jazz Bass
Inducted in 1995
With its two specially designed pickups, offset waist, and slimmer, narrower neck, the Jazz Bass was intended to be the more tonally {diverse|versatile}, slicker-playing descendant of the Precision. The fact it was available in Fender custom colors (often with matching headstock) makes it all the more cool.
      
    
Gibson L-5
Inducted in 1994
Introduced in 1922 and with a design guided by the legendary Lloyd Loar, the L-5 was the first modern archtop guitar. Initially a non-cutaway acoustic, the L-5 went through many changes, ultimately becoming a single-cutaway with two humbuckers.
 
   
D'Angelico New Yorker
Inducted in 1993
George Gruhn said of it in the March 2000 issue of Vintage Guitar, "The New Yorker is significant due to its superb quality and aesthetic artistic appeal," and is "one of the finest guitars in the history of the instrument."
 

Gibson Super 400
Inducted in 1993
Introduced in 1934, with its 18" body and deluxe features, the Super 400 was the largest and most expensive guitar in the Gibson line. Its influence was soon apparent in the designs of many of the great archtops built by others. Whether the earlier non-cutaway acoustic version or the later double-pickup cutaway, it remains a true work of art.
 
 
Fender Precision Bass
Inducted in 1992
The first bass in the VG Hall, and why not, it only forever revolutionized how the bass was played. One of the most innovative ideas in modern music history.
 

Gibson ES-335
Inducted in 1992
Born during Gibson's "golden era," the semi-hollow body ES-335 wedded archtop looks with solidbody performance. Whether it has dot inlays or blocks, it remains one of the coolest designs in guitardom.

Martin D-28
 Inducted in 1991
The first acoustic in the VG Hall, the D-28 launched Martin's line of incredible big and loud dreadnoughts in 1931. The D-28 has inspired many guitarists and builders, and remains one of Martin's most popular models.
 
   
Fender Telecaster
Inducted in 1991
Leo Fender's timeless classic is about as simple as an electric guitar can be, but still has the magic to appeal to guitarists playing just about any style of music. Every guitar player has a Telecaster (or should). Along with the Strat and Les Paul, the Tele is among the most popular designs around.
 
    
Fender Stratocaster
Inducted in 1990
The VG Hall of Fame was started in 1990 and we had little doubt the Strat would be among the first instruments selected for inclusion by our readers. Three single-coils, a vibrato (usually), and that great contoured, offset-double-cutaway body. Some 50 years after its introduction, it is still one of the most popular designs.

  
Gibson Les Paul Standard ('Burst)
 Inducted in 1990
Also an easy first-year selection, LP Standard was introduced with a sunburst finish in 1958, and the '58 to'60 models are the most valuable vintage solidbody guitars. The Les Paul Standard is a classic no matter what finish it bears.

About the Author

The writer operates several onliine guitar stores. Bob's Vintage Guitars, at http://www.bestguitaronline.com, featuringing the whole range of vintage guitars, Fender Vintage Guitars, at www.vintageguitarbargains.com, and Gibson Vintage Guitars, at www.vintageguitarclassics.com. He also has a store featuring new guitars, Best Guitar Shop at http://www.best-guitar-shop.com. All of these sites have reviews and a great deal of information about guitars.

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