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Queens Vintage Guitars, 1901 s 9th Street, Room 503, Philadelphia, PA (2026)

09/05/2026

2019 Gibson ES-335 '64 Reissue Mod series
This is a great '64 reissue ES-335 from the Gibson Memphis factory just before they moved. It was part of a limited run "Mod" series which includes a stinger on the headstock, grover milk bottle tuners, and VOS finish. It's a great feeling and lightweight guitar at just 7.75 pounds. The neck is a comfortable medium C shape measuring 0.82" at the 1st fret and 0.98" at the 12th. It sets up perfectly with very low action at 2/32" - 2/32". The nitro VOS finish has a beautiful soft sheen and is about as close as you can get to a vintage 60's Gibson at a fraction of the price. It comes complete with the original hard shell case and certificate.

Priced at $4400

08/27/2026

1957 Gibson Byrdland Hollowbody Electric Guitar
First introduced in 1955, the Byrdland was a collaboration between Billy Byrd and Hank Garland, hence the name. Both were top players of their time- Byrd was best known for playing lead guitar with Ernest Tubb and the Texas Troubadours while Garland was a Nashville session guitarist featured on many of Elvis Presley's biggest hits. The model was Gibson's first ever thinline hollowbody electric guitar and it featured a short scale, 23.5", neck and two "staple" alnico pickups. It was a very expensive guitar at the time, retailing for $590 plus $52.50 for the case. For reference, a goldtop Les Paul from the same year sold for less than half the price at $247.50! The short scale length allows you to play chord voicings that would not otherwise be possible on a standard guitar. It comes complete with the original brown and pink lined Lifton case. It is in original condition with just a spot of finish drop fill on the top between the pickups. The frets are original with some light wear in the first position but still plays cleanly up the neck with low action. Overall this is a great piece of Gibson electric guitar history perfect for playing western swing and early rock n' roll.

Priced at $15,000. See our website for more specs and details.

08/25/2026

1955 Gibson L-5
This is one of the best examples of a 17 inch Gibson L-5 that we've come across. All the woods used are highly figured including the birdseye maple back, flamed maple sides, and flamed maple neck. The carved spruce top has evenly spaced, defined grain lines. The neck is a comfortable rounded C profile, it is dead straight and sets up perfectly with low action. The tone is very versatile with an even balance across the frequencies and excellent note separation. It sounds great for both rhythm and chord melody style playing. It is all original save for the added strap button and a very high quality reproduction pickguard. A blonde L-5 is one of the most iconic archtops of the swing era. If you're looking for an excellent all around archtop, it's hard to go wrong with this one.

Priced at $11,000. See our website for detailed specs.

08/21/2026

We have two great 1950's DeArmond RHC-B soundhole pickups available for sale, $400 each. These are the best sounding acoustic pickups in my opinion, Lightin' Hopkins agrees. Both have been fully gone over and cleaned up by Tom Brantley (not rewound). They are all ready to be installed in your guitar. See our website to purchase.

08/17/2026

1941 Martin 00-18 Acoustic Guitar
If you are looking for an ultra responsive, lightweight Martin guitar for fingerpicking and light strumming, this might be the one. These early wartime models have a unique combination of features that make them different from anything that came before or after. The top is a beautiful tight grained Adirondack spruce that gives it a crisp woody tone with plenty of headroom. Just a few years later in 1945, Martin would switch over to the more common Sitka spruce. It also features scalloped bracing which in my opinion works especially well on these smaller body models, bringing out a stronger bass response. Martin would switch over to straight bracing around 1944.

It is in excellent condition overall and has had all the necessary maintenance done including a neck reset and refret. Amazingly the only crack is the typical pickguard crack under the b string which has been neatly repaired. It even comes complete with a custom fit Calton flight case. Overall this is a great example of a small body wartime Martin guitar and would be an excellent investment for any collector or player.

See our site for more details and pricing.

08/16/2026

1933 Epiphone Olympic Archtop Acoustic
This might be one of the coolest Epiphone Masterbilt Olympics that I've come across! It is the only example I've ever seen with a white finish, and judging from all the playwear and patina, it was likely refinished by the original owner not long after it left the factory. This is the most desirable version with the same specifications as David Rawlings' Olympic- small 13 5/8" wide body and segmented f holes. This one also features a beautiful pearloid headstock overlay that was only used in 1933.

It has been fully restored by our neighbors at Braxton and Hyde, all you have to do is tune it up and play. The work includes a neck reset, refret, heel repair, and new saddle top. All the hardware is original including tuners, pickguard, and tailpiece. The playability is perfect thanks to the fresh neck reset and refret. The tone is dry, punchy, and mid rangey with lots of note separation like you would expect from a small body Epiphone. It works perfectly for playing lead and cuts through the mix. This is a super cool and rare Olympic from the best era for Epiphone archtops.

Priced at $6500, see our site for more details.

08/06/2026

1956 Gibson ES-225 Hollowbody Electric Guitar
The ES-225 has the distinction of being Gibson's first thinline hollow body electric guitar and it is surprising how much they got right the first time. It was a fairly expensive instrument when new, it retailed for $179.50 when a J-45 was only $115. The 16" body shape is familiar and comfortable. The single P-90 in the middle position is very versatile and provides an acoustic like tone. You get a variety of tones just by changing your picking position. It has a comfortable rounded neck profile, similar to what you would find on '59 Gibsons. It is all original with the exception of the tuners and pickguard. This one has a great neck angle and plays perfectly with the original wrap around trapeze tailpiece. It comes complete with the original tan and pink lined hard shell case with a cool folksy design painted on the lid. Overall this is a great underrated 50's hollowbody Gibson for those who prefer a pure simple design.

Priced at $6000. See our site for more details and specs.

07/29/2026

1966 Fender Jaguar Candy Apple Red Electric Guitar
This is a great example of a well loved, all original, CBS era Jaguar in Candy Apple Red finish. At the time, this was Fender's most expensive model at $368 (for reference, a Stratocaster was $252) and the custom color was an extra $18 up charge. It was made just after CBS had purchased Fender so it has some transitional features such as the later style bound fingerboard but with dot inlays which are usually associated with pre-CBS Jaguars. The beautiful original Candy Apple red finish has honest playwear that you can only get from decades of gigging. The finish on the back of the neck has been played down to the smooth wood and feels great. Electronics and pickups are original with pots dating to 1966. It's had a refret so it plays perfectly up the neck. The original mute assembly is included in the original hardshell case. Overall this is a great collectable piece of classic Fender history that will continue to appreciate in value as you enjoy it.

Priced at $8500

07/20/2026

c. 1915 SS Stewart Guitar Banjo
This is a very rare SS Stewart guitar banjo made by Rettberg and Lange in NYC from c. 1915. It was a fairly fancy model with intricate inlaid wood marquetry on the rim and pearl inlays on the fretboard. It also has a slotted headstock which is very unusual for banjos. It is in remarkably good condition and plays very well for being over a century old. Even the original skin head is intact. The open back design and large rim size combined with the silk and steel strings gives the banjo a deep dark tone. The neck is straight, frets are in good shape and plays very well. The original hardshell Bullshead Harptone case is in excellent condition and even has the original handle! Overall this is a great sounding and very playable piece of history.

See the new arrivals link in bio for pricing and specs.

07/13/2026

1960 Danelectro DC-1 Shorthorn
This is a very clean, all original example of an early production Danelectro DC-1 "Shorthorn" complete with the rare hardshell case! The shorthorn was introduced in 1959 to replace the single cutaway U models and were in production until the company closed in 1969. Jimmy Page famously played the two pickup version of this guitar. The frets have hardly any wear and plays perfectly up the neck with low action. The single lipstick pickup with the hollow masonite and poplar body give a classic rock tone with the responsiveness of a chambered body. It is a great sounding and playing example, all setup and ready to go.

See the New Arrivals link in bio for more details.

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