Joel's Vintage Guitars

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Joel Willing
+61457667384

Sydney, New South Wales

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- Card Payment (1.5% fee is calculated onto the final sale price) - Paypal (3.5% fee is calculated onto the final sale price including shipping costs) - Bank wire transfer via invoice I also offer layby as an option as well, please contact me for details.

Shipping

All my guitars are professionally packed outside and inside the case and are shipped express worldwide. Each guitar is fully insured with signature on delivery. Approximately 5 business days international, 2 days interstate.

Returns

All instruments shipped within Australia will have a 48-hour approval period/change of mind policy for returns, no questions asked. This means you will get a full refund due to a simple change of mind, minus return shipping costs. This approval period/change of mind policy does not apply to consigned instruments. All guitars are sold as-is with no returns past the approval period above. Any guitar sold not as described is returnable outside this approval period.

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2010 Gibson ES355

$4,995

Now available on consignment, a stunning Gibson Memphis ES 355 from 2010 in its original cherry red finish! This example as you can see is in fantastic condition showing almost no signs of play wear or tarnish to the gold parts. It features two '57 classic pickups, the '59 style pickguard, and a stoptail piece. The original finish is in near perfect condition with no marks to note...

1985 Gibson Les Paul Standard

$4,995

Now available on consignment, a great looking and feeling Gibson '59 reissue pre-historic from 1985, this particular example having its original Tim Shaw pickups and a great flame-top! The guitar remains fully original minus the strap buttons. The neck is straight with a fully functional truss rod and the frets are in great condition playing with a nice low action. Includes in its original...

2024 Fender CS 59 Stratocaster

$4,695

Now available on consignment, an as new 2024 Fender Custom Shop '59 Stratocaster NOS hardtail in blue floral! This particular example is literally in brand new condition, still having the plastic on the pickguard. The blue floral finish was an ordered spec, first seen on telecasters from the late 1960s. It features 3x handwound fat '64 pickups, a comfortable medium C-profile with a 9.5"...

1964 Hofner 173

$1,500

Now available on consignment, a circa 1964 Hofner Galaxie 173! This original Hofner is in pretty decent shape for its age, with the original vinyl body showing little signs of deterioration. The 3x original Hofner pickups sound fantastic, with the bridge pickup having been rewound at one point. It also includes a floating tremolo system that works well, with the design emulating those...

1969 Gibson Les Paul Custom

$17,995

Now available on consignment, a stunning example of a transitional 1969 Gibson Les Paul Custom! This is one of the nicest late 60s customs ive seen of late, having had NO breaks or repairs, and with the original finish remaining untouched. Specifications include a 1-piece body, and a 3-piece neck with the shorter neck tenon and no headstock volute. The guitar remains in almost original...

1961 Fender Stratocaster

$39,995

Now available, an early 1961 Fender Stratocaster in its original 3-tone sunburst finish with slab rosewood fingerboard. This guitar made its way to Australia from the US only recently, having been purchased from the family of its original owner earlier this year. Included with the guitar are copies of an old band photo, a local newspaper article, and a single/record from the owner's band...

1965 Fender Stratocaster

$39,995

Now available on consignment, an early 1965 Fender Stratocaster in its original custom colour Candy Apple Red finish! This transitional guitar still has most of the specifications you would see in late 1964, having an L plate, brazillian rosewood fingerboard, and a nitrate celluloid pickguard. The original Candy Apple Red Metallic finish has some fade to the front, as well as some play wear...

1959 Gibson Les Paul Junior

$9,995

Now available on consignment, a great playing example of an original 1959 Gibson Les Paul Junior double cut in cherry! This example has seen some changes, however still retains its original cherry finish, and most of its original parts. Of course it features a fantastic feeling medium chunky '59 neck profile as well. Changes to the guitar include: - The dogear p90 is a period replacement...

1963 Gibson Les Paul Junior

$7,995

Now available, a clean example of a 1963 Gibson Les Paul/SG Junior in its original cherry finish! This is the last year the SG body shape received the 'Les Paul' name, with the Special already being called the SG by this time. This example remains in pretty amazing condition really, showing only very light signs of play wear to the back of the neck, and some light buckle rash to the back of...

1963 Fender Jaguar

$8,995

Now available on consignment, an original early 1963 Fender Jaguar in its original 3-tone sunburst finish with brazillian rosewood fingerboard! This original example as you can see has seen some play time, however feels great in hand to play. The guitar remains in nearly all original condition minus a professional refret and a new nut. The guitar features a neck date of February '63, with a...

2004 Gibson Les Paul Standard R6

$4,995

Now available on consignment, a 2004 Gibson Les Paul Standard '56/R6 goldtop reissue! As you can see this example is in pretty nice shape with minor play wear and some light buckle rash. The original P90 pickups sound fantastic, which pairs well with a medium chunky 50s style neck profile. The guitar is currently setup with a low action and 10-46 strings, with the original frets showing...

2013 Fender Stratocaster Pro

$2,695

Now available, a 2013 Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster Pro in a blonde closet classic finish. This particular example has been lightly played with no obvious dings or finish wear to the body. The neck has a comfortable medium C-profile with a 9.5" fingerboard radius, and 22 medium jumbo 6100 frets which are in great shape. The guitar also has 3x Fat 50s Custom Shop pickups, and the standard...

2017 Fender Stratocaster Artisan Thinline

$3,995

Now available, a 2017 Fender Custom Shop Artisan Thinline Stratocaster in its NOS sunburst finish. This particular example has been barely played with no obvious dings or finish wear to the body. The neck has a comfortable medium C-profile with a compound 9.5-12" fingerboard radius, and 21 medium jumbo 6105 frets which are in great shape. The guitar also has a 4A Koa flametop, 3x handwound...

1976 Fender Stratocaster

$2,295

Now available on consignment, an original 1976 Fender Statocaster in black. This vibey example has seen significant play time over the years, however has remained mostly original. It appears the finish has reacted in places from a previous case, this isnt noticable unless inspecting up close (please see pictures). The pots have also been replaced to 250k late 70s Dimarzios. Otherwise the...

1982 Gibson Moderne

$8,995

Now available on consignment, a fantastic example of a 1982 Gibson Heritage Series Moderne reissue! The guitar represents the first production run of the Gibson Moderne since its design in the late 1950s. As many guitar collectors are aware of today, NO confirmed factory example from the 50s has ever been found. With just under 150 made in 1982, this is number 81. This particular example is...

1981 Gibson Explorer

$3,500

Now available, a 1981 Gibson Explorer that has been professionally refinished natural. The guitar has been refinished by Sydney luthier Frank Grubisa to resemble a '76 reissue. Luckily its survived without any major breaks, however there is a hairline crack between the machine heads that is stable. This example still retains both of its original tarback patent # pickups, and most of its...

2017 Fender Custom Shop Telecaster 55 Journeyman

$3,995

Now available on consignment, a 2017 Fender Custom Shop '55 Limited Edition Telecaster in a Journeyman relic blonde finish! This particular example has seen little play, despite the relic treatment to the finish. The guitar has had no changes since new. The 55/56 CS handwound pickups sound great, and the neck has a nice full medium C profile right down to the first few frets. Other specs...

2014 Gibson Les Paul Custom Robby Krieger

$6,295

Now available on consignment, another Gibson Custom Shop Robby Krieger 'L.A Woman' '54 Les Paul Custom reissue! This guitar is a replica of the Les Paul that Robby used to record a lot of early records for The Doors, including L.A Woman (along with a '67 SG Standard he had). Made to '54 specs, it includes a soapbar p90 in the bridge position, and a Seymour Duncan mini humbucker in the neck...

1979 Fender Stratocaster 25th Anniversary

$3,500

Now available on consignment, an original 1979 Fender Statocaster 25th Anniversary model in its faded silver finish! This vibey example has seen significant play time over the years, however has remained mostly original. At some stage a strap button was screwed in the lower horn (strung left-handed), and the nut has been replaced. Otherwise the guitar appears to have remained unchanged....

2007 Gibson SG-3

$2,695

Now available on consignment, a 2007 Gibson SG-3 in its original cherry finish! This model is a great twist on the usual 3 pickup layout, allowing you to have any combination of the 3x '57 Classics with a 6-way rotary switch. Other specifications include a rosewood fingerboard, a mahogany body and neck, and single volume and tone controls. This particular example is in fantastic shape with...

2012 Gibson ES339

$3,500

Now available on consignment, a 2012 Gibson Custom ES339 in its original VOS sunburst finish. Introducd in 2007, this model offered a more comfortable body shape alternative to the classic ES 335. The guitar remains in fully original condition showing very light signs of play with no visible wear to the frets. The original custombucker pickups sound great, and the guitar has a medium '59-60...

1998 Fender Telecaster

$2,500

Now available on consignment, a 1998 Fender Telecaster '52 reissue in its butterscotch blonde finish! This example is in very clean condition, showing very little play wear. There is no buckle rash, dings, or scratches to the finish, and very little wear to the original frets. As you can see the neck has a significant amount of figure which you rarely see on a USA model vs a custom shop,...

1968 Fender Stratocaster

$19,995

Now available from the family of its original owner, a 1968 Fender Stratocaster in its original 3-tone sunburst! This example still features the earlier transition logo and nitrocellulose lacquer finish, these specs change only a few months later. The only changed part is a new nut at some point, otherwise the guitar appears totally original. The original frets do have significant play...

1965 Fender Stratocaster

$32,995

$2,000 off

Now available on consignment, a mid-late 1965 Fender Stratocaster in its original custom colour Olympic White finish! This transitional guitar still has the L plate and small headstock, however features pearl dot inlays on an Indian rosewood fingerboard, and a 3ply white ABS plastic pickguard. The original duco Olympic White finish shows some buckle rash and finish wear through the faded...

1980 Greco Super Real EGF1800

$7,995

Now available on consignment, a stunning example of a top of the line Greco 'Super Real' Series EGF 1800 from 1980. This one having a nice 2-piece solid flame top, and 2x original 'Dry Z' pickups. For collectors of late 70s/80s japanese LP style replicas, the Greco EGF 1800s built in 1980 and 1981 are among the most sort-after of all. These instruments were custom ordered, featuring...

1993 Gretsch 6119 Tennessee Rose

$1,895

Now available on consignment, a 1993 Gretsch 6119 Tennessee Rose. This particular example is in great shape showing little signs of play wear minus some light buckle rash on the back of the body. There are a few dings and some fretwear mostly in the cowboy chord area. Made in Japan, it features 2x Filtertron humbucking pickups, a laminate maple body, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, and a...

1956 Gibson Les Paul TV Special

$17,995

Now available, a great example of an original 1956 Gibson Les Paul TV Special! As you can see this example is in pretty decent shape for nearly 70 years old, with some yellowing to the original finish along with some finish checking and buckle rash. There are NO breaks or repairs, and the original small Gibson frets play surprisingly well despite some play wear. Work to the guitar...

1972 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentlemen

$4,500

10% off

Now available on consignment, a nice example of a 1972 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman! This particular example is in great shape showing typical signs of play wear throughout including a few dings and some fretwear mostly in the cowboy chord area. As is typical on this era Gretsch, there is some minor binding rot mainly around the neck heel, however overall the binding is in...

1965 Fender Stratocaster

$19,995

Just traded back in, a well played Fender Stratocaster from early 1965 that' among the last of the pre-CBS guitars! This example still features the earlier mint green celluloid nitrate pickguard (cracked of course) and clay dot inlays with an L serial number. This guitar though worn and played is in very original condition, the only changed parts are two tremolo springs, and a modern 5 way...

1969 Fender Telecaster

$12,995

Now available on consignment, a very unusual 1969 Fender Telecaster made in the Fender factory to emulate the design of the original Rosewood Telecaster! This guitar was most likely from Fender's R&D department, probably as an experiment with different woods due to the issues Fender experienced making those first Rosewood Telecasters in 1968. Unique to this guitar is that it has a factory...

Joel's Vintage Guitars

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Condition

Price

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Cases

2010 Gibson ES355

1985 Gibson Les Paul Standard

2024 Fender CS 59 Stratocaster

1964 Hofner 173

1969 Gibson Les Paul Custom

1961 Fender Stratocaster

1965 Fender Stratocaster

1959 Gibson Les Paul Junior

1963 Gibson Les Paul Junior

1963 Fender Jaguar

2004 Gibson Les Paul Standard R6

2013 Fender Stratocaster Pro

2017 Fender Stratocaster Artisan Thinline

1976 Fender Stratocaster

1982 Gibson Moderne

1981 Gibson Explorer

2017 Fender Custom Shop Telecaster 55 Journeyman

2014 Gibson Les Paul Custom Robby Krieger

1979 Fender Stratocaster 25th Anniversary

2007 Gibson SG-3

2012 Gibson ES339

1998 Fender Telecaster

1968 Fender Stratocaster

1965 Fender Stratocaster

1980 Greco Super Real EGF1800

1993 Gretsch 6119 Tennessee Rose

1956 Gibson Les Paul TV Special

1972 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentlemen

1965 Fender Stratocaster

1969 Fender Telecaster