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E. M. Shorts Guitars

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E. M. Shorts Guitars

Authorized dealer for PRS, Fender, Larrivee, Guild, Gretsch, Fishman, Electro-Harmonix, Fulltone, Str E. M.

Shorts Guitars was founded in 1974 as part of Wichita Band Instrument Co., Inc. WBIC was founded in 1952, and his been under the same ownership since 1962. We have customers all over the world, and pride ourselves on our friendly, knowledgeable staff. Shorts Guitars offers a FREE two-year service warranty on all instruments...new or used. If it breaks, we'll repair it for free up to 24 months from purchase date. Our in-shop luthier is an authorized Gibson and Fender tech. Our first priority is always to our customers, so repair turn around time is quick. As time permits, we may sometimes take in repairs on instruments we did not sell.

08/15/2026

Yeah we know this is the guitar shop page, but surely some of you might have some kiddos starting band or orchestra this year! Come and see us and save a lot of money!

PARENTS OF BAND AND ORCHESTRA STUDENTS - INSTRUMENT RENTALS STARTING AT $23.95/month.
NEW band teacher approved instruments starting at $34.95/mo, including service contract.
NEW orchestra teacher approved instruments starting at $27.95/mo, including service contract.
Lightly used instruments usually available starting at $29.95/mo for band instruments and $23.95/mo for orchestra instruments.
Rental plan with purchase option.
OR... 24 month 0% deferred interest financing available as well on purchases with Synchrony Financing.
Best price on outright purchases.
Rent as long as you like – no “four month minimum” like some stores.
5 in-store instrument technicians all based here in Wichita at our store here to fix any problems quickly.
Loaners are usually available for most instruments when your instrument is in for service.
Please see full info and prices in the photos. Share this post and like our page for $10 off first month rent!
Don't take a risk with a garage sale or poor quality new instrument that is going to give you continued problems, come see us for the best quality new and sanitized rental-return instruments.
Make sure that the store that you get your instrument from actually has a repair shop capable of fixing your instrument if it breaks. If you do not, you're setting up your student for failure before they even get started.

Ask yourself these questions if you're already renting from someone else or are considering it...
Does it seem like you're paying too much or will be to OWN the instrument?
Does the other store not have a "trade up" policy for stringed instruments if you started with a smaller size?
Do you feel like you're setting your child up for failure with your garage sale or bargain find that constantly needs repairs, or the instrument you played in school decades ago?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you should come see us!

More info about each instrument in the comments for each photo.
Locally owned and in Wichita since 1953.
Wichita Band Instrument Co., Inc.
2525 E. Douglas Ave.
Wichita, KS 67211
316-684-0291

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06/17/2026

We're swimming in guitars! Come check out what we have!

*Description matches order of pictures:

New Larrivee Baker-T Pro Electric Guitar - Spalted Maple Top with Larrivee Hardshell Case

New PRS Paul Reed Smith Silver Sky Electric Guitar, Maple Fretboard - Midnight Rose w/ PRS Premium Gigbag

Used 2025 Martin D-18 Satin Acoustic Guitar - Natural Satin with Fishman Pickup and Martin Hardshell Case

New Larrivee P-03E Parlor Acoustic Guitar - Natural Satin with Pickup and Hardshell Case *We have another Larrivee P-03 w/out pickup as well.

New 2026 PRS S2 Vela HHT Satin Electric Guitar - Cloud Burst with PRS Premium Gigbag

Used 2017 Fender Limited Edition American Professional Telecaster with Solid Rosewood Neck - Surf Green w/ Fender Molded Hard Case

New Fender American Professional Classic Jaguar - 3-Color Sunburst with Fender Gigbag

New Fender Player II Telecaster HH - Black

New PRS Paul Reed Smith SE 277 Baritone Electric Guitar - Charcoal Burst with PRS SE Gigbag

Mint Used Fender Player II Telecaster - Aged Cherry Burst

And many more guitars in stock!

As always, contact direct for best price. No sales tax for out-of-state customers.

316-684-0291
[email protected]
2525 E Douglas Ave
Wichita, KS 67211

05/22/2026

Come check out these very nice pieces we just got in! (Descriptions match order of pictures)

Used 2014 Collings D2H Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar - Natural Gloss w/ Original Case

Vintage 1977 Mossman Winter Wheat 12-String Acoustic Guitar w/ Pickup and Hard Case

Used 2011 Martin Standard Series D-41 Acoustic Guitar - Natural with Martin Hard Case

New PRS CE 22 Limited Edition Electric Guitar - Metallic Midnight with PRS Premium Gigbag

Vintage Early 1990s Hofner 500/1 Violin Bass - Sunburst w/ Hard Case

Used Kay Vintage Reissue K5970VBK Jazz Special Bass by Roger Fritz - Black w/ Hardshell Case

New Fender American Professional II Telecaster Deluxe - Dark Night with Fender Deluxe Molded Case

New Fender American Professional II Jazz Bass - Olympic White with Fender Deluxe Molded Case

New PRS Paul Reed Smith SE Hollowbody II Piezo Electric Guitar - Peacock Blue with PRS Gigbag

Vintage Sigma DR-41 Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural w/ Pickup and Hard Case

As always, contact direct for best price. No tax for out-of-state customers.

316-684-0291
2525 E Douglas Ave
Wichita, KS 67211
[email protected]

03/31/2026

Come check out some more recent arrivals while they last! We have many more listed on our website and Reverb page. (Description of each guitar matches order of pictures)

New PRS Paul Reed Smith S2 Special Semi-Hollow - Vintage Natural w/ PRS Premium Gigbag

New PRS Paul Reed Smith S2 Special Semi-Hollow - Faded Gray Black Burst w/ PRS Premium Gigbag

New PRS Paul Reed Smith S2 McCarty 594 Thinline Standard - McCarty To***co Burst with PRS Premium Gigbag

New 2026 PRS SE Limited Edition Ed Sheeran Signature Hollowbody I Piezo Baritone Electric Guitar - Cosmic Splash with SE Gigbag

New Larrivee OM-40R Acoustic Guitar, Rosewood Back and Sides - Natural Satin with Larrivee Hardshell Case

New 2026 Larrivee OO-24 00-24 Short Scale Acoustic Guitar - Natural Satin w/ LR Baggs Stagepro Element Preamp/EQ and Case

New Larrivee 00-40 OO-40 Acoustic Guitar - Natural Satin with Larrivee Hardshell Case

Used 2015 Seuf OH-20 Old Hand 20 Electric Guitar - Black Guard Blonde (Relic) with Virgil Arlo White Label Pickups and Fender Molded Hard Case

Vintage 1966 Gibson ES-120T Thinline Hollow Body Electric Guitar - Sunburst with Hard Case

Used 2019 Gretsch G5566 Jet Double Neck (One Standard Neck, One Baritone Neck) - Silver Sparkle

As always, contact direct for best price.
2525 E Douglas Ave
Wichita, KS 67211
316-684-0291
[email protected]

No tax on sales for out-of-state customers.

02/09/2026

Come check out some nice recent arrivals for the New Year!

Used 2012 Epiphone Ace Frehley Signature Budokan Les Paul Custom - Faded Cherry Sunburst w/ Case and COA

Used 2020 Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s AA Figured Top - Unburst w/ Gibson Lifton Historic Case

New 2026 PRS NF 53 Electric Guitar - White Doghair with PRS Premium Gigbag

Used 2024 Gibson J-45 Studio Walnut Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural w/ Crossrock Case

Used 2024 Zager ZAD900CE AURA Pro Series Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Vintage Cherry Sunburst w/ Zager Case

New PRS Paul Reed Smith SE NF53 - Black Doghair with PRS Signature Gigbag

New PRS Paul Reed Smith SE NF53 - Pearl White with PRS Signature Gigbag

New PRS Paul Reed Smith SE DGT David Grissom Signature Electric Guitar - Gold Top w/ PRS SE Gigbag

Mint Used 2023 Reverend Jetstream RB Electric Guitar (Displayed at NAMM) - Citradelic Sunset with Hard Case

Used 2021 Epiphone Limited Edition 1959 Les Paul Standard w/ Neck Repair and Upgraded Pickups - Aged Honey Fade w/ Case

As always contact direct for best price. No sales tax if you live outside the state of Kansas.

[email protected]
316-684-0291

11/26/2025

Come visit us for Black Friday deals!

Special prices on PRS, Fender, and Larrivee guitars, as well as other new and used gear!

316-684-0291
[email protected]

No tax if you live outside the state of Kansas.

10/23/2025

Very clean and amazing Vintage 1962 Gibson Les Paul SG w/ Sideways Vibrola + PAF Pickups in the shop, w/ original case as well!

We're always buying and consigning used and vintage guitars, please contact us or come in the store to show us what you have!

316-684-0291
[email protected]
2525 E Douglas Ave
Wichita, KS 67211

Description:

#47580

Vintage LP SG in phenomenal shape for its age, with original PAF pickups that kick ass!

This one's a local consignment, one owner for most of its life. He told us his father traded a 1955 Plymouth for the guitar back in 1962 or 1963 when the owner was in 8th grade. He's had it ever since.

Some regular wear- dings and scratches, and neck tone k**b cap is missing (see pictures) but no cracks or headstock breaks. Original pickups and electronics, no mods.

For neck thickness we measure .80'' inches at the 1st fret and .88'' inches at the 12th. Nut width is 1.68'' inches.

Rhythm pickup is 7.50k Ohms, Treble pickup is 7.58k Ohms.

Comes with original Gibson case.

Let us know if you have any questions.

Currently listed at $23,000.

*This is a consignment; open to offers. Local Pickup only.

09/12/2025

Awesome recent arrivals in the shop!

We've also recently been added as one of Larrivee's Destination Dealers!

Contact us via phone, or email direct for best price!
316-684-0291, [email protected]
[email protected]

In order of pictures:

Vintage 1968 Fender Telecaster - Blonde with Original Hard Case

Used 1987 Gibson Les Paul Custom Lite - Sunburst with Hardshell Case

Used 1992-1993 Fender James Burton Signature Telecaster - Black and Gold Paisley with Tweed Case

Used 2024 Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s AAA Flame Maple Top - Dirty Lemon Burst with Gibson Case

Used 1994 Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster - Butterscotch Blonde with Fender Tweed Case

Used 2007 PRS Johnny Hiland Signature Electric Guitar - Amber with Hard Case

Used 1998 Gibson Les Paul Standard Doublecut w/ Virgil Arlo 1959 Pickups, Custom Paint Job and Coffin Case

New 2025 Larrivee OMV-40R Acoustic Guitar - Natural Satin with Hardshell Case

New 2025 Larrivee D-40R Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar - Natural Satin with Hardshell Case

New 2025 Larrivee P-03 Parlor Acoustic Guitar - Natural with Larrivee Hardshell Case

03/07/2025

More new arrivals in the shop!

New Heritage Custom Shop Core Collection H-150 Electric Guitar P90 - Gold Top with Case

Mint Demo Harmony Standard Comet Electric Guitar - Sunburst with Mono Vertigo Case

New Larrivee Simple 6 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar - Silver Oak Burst with Hardshell Case

New Larrivee Simple 6 O (Parlor) Acoustic Guitar - Natural with Hardshell Case

New Larrivee Simple 6 LV Acoustic Guitar w/ Rosewood Binding - Natural with Hardshell Case

New Fender Player Plus Meteora Electric Guitar - Belair Blue with Fender Deluxe Gigbag

New Gretsch G5422TG Electromatic Hollow Body Electric Guitar with Bigsby and Gold Hardware - Walnut Stain

New Gretsch G5420T Electromatic Hollow Body Electric Guitar with Bigsby - Orange Stain

New Fender Player II Telecaster - Butterscotch Blonde with Maple Fingerboard

Used 1982 Alvarez Yairi DY45 Acoustic Guitar, MIJ Made in Japan with Case

As always, contact direct for best pricing, no tax on out-of-state sales!

01/16/2025

New arrivals for the New Year!

New PRS Paul Reed Smith Hollowbody II Piezo - McCarty Sunburst with PRS Hardshell Case

New 2025 PRS Paul Reed Smith SE Custom 24 Semi-Hollow Piezo Electric Guitar - Vintage Sunburst with PRS SE Gigbag

New 2025 PRS Paul Reed Smith SE Custom 24 Semi-Hollow Piezo Electric Guitar - Orange Tiger Smokeburst with PRS SE Gigbag

Used 2005 Gibson J-185 Historic Collection Acoustic Guitar - Natural with Gibson Case

New 2024 Fender American Ultra II Telecaster - Ultraburst with Fender Deluxe Molded Case

New Fender American Pro II Telecaster - Mystic Surf Green with Fender Deluxe Molded Case

New Fender American Pro II Telecaster - Roasted Pine with Fender Deluxe Molded Case

New Fender 70th Anniversary Vintera II Stratocaster - Antigua with Fender Case

New Fender Player Plus Nashville Telecaster - Butterscotch Blonde with Fender Gigbag

New Fender Player II Telecaster HH - Aquatone Blue

As always, contact direct for best pricing, no tax on out-of-state sales!

Address

2525 E. Douglas
Wichita, KS
67211

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 6pm
Tuesday	11am - 6pm
Wednesday	11am - 6pm
Thursday	11am - 6pm
Friday	11am - 6pm
Saturday	11am - 2pm

Telephone

(316) 684-6252

Website

http://www.wichitaband.com/

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