And More!

At Empire Guitars, we’re always buying and trading, so our selection changes all the time. For our collectors, that’s very exciting. You never know what rare vintage model might find its way into the shop this week!

One thing we can tell you for sure is that whatever you’re looking for, there’s a good chance you’ll find it here. We’re New England’s largest inventory of vintage guitars, basses, amps and accessories. For vintage electric guitars, we’re the place.

Check out our frequently updated inventory of the latest vintage electric guitars – from one-trick ponies to one-of-a-kinds and limited editions.

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      1950s/early 1960s Premier Bantam Single Pickup

      Sitting high atop the heap of cool off-brand 1950s American-built guitars are these New York manufactured Premier models. This one is a late 1950s Bantam Deluxe custom single pick-up model that has a two tone amber sunburst finish with maple top back and sides.

      $775.00

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      1967 Harmony Rocket H53 Single Pickup

      Harmony was a Chicago-based company that produced budget-minded guitars (mostly for the department store circuit) from the late 1950s well into the early 1970s.

      $550.00

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      1969 Dan Armstrong Ampeg Lucite Guitar

      From ‘70s rock icons like Keith Richards to Greg Ginn of ‘80s hardcore legends Black Flag, countless guitarists have wielded these super cool guitars onstage. The body on this particular model is in superb condition and has very little evidence of playwear!

      $3,250.00

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      1983 Tokai Talbo Blazing Fire

      This rare Japanese-made aluminum-bodied medium size solid body has plenty of great tones to pick from and has a warmer and fuller sound than you could ever imagine! Your ticket to Devolution!

      $1,275.00

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      1993 Orville Les Paul Junior

      This Orville has everything you want in a US-built Gibson at a fraction of the price!

      $625.00

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      2008 Michael Spalt Voodoo V

      The Voodoo V features a resin-cast top filled with various voodoo-related objects that sits on a "Cubist Telecaster" Honduran Mahogany body. Spalt uses a special resin formula that actually enhances the sound of the instrument.

      $3,750.00

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      2009 G&L Rampage Jerry Cantrell signature w/ Kahler trem

      Five seconds after plugging in this way-out wildcat in you’ll realize why it’s called “Rampage”! This guitar packs a truckload of serious wallop, showcasing multi-platinum grunge guitarist Jerry Cantrell’s love of furious tone in simple packages.

      $400.00

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      2013 FNH Mandolectric Electric Mandolin

      This unique instrument from the fine folks at FNH Guitars of Attleboro, MA combines the look and sound of a vintage Danelectro with an 8-string mandolin.

      $550.00

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      FNH Ultra Sonic Custom

      FNH Guitars based out of Attleboro, Massachusetts. Lollar P-90 pickups, all-mahogany body, and custom built FNH neck. Come down today and try this one out, you won't regret it!

      $1,550.00

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      Goya Rangemaster (pre-1967)

      This all-original Italian made Goya Rangemaster is a classic work of art from some forward-thinking New York and European designers during the 1960s. It may look way-out and overly complicated but it is actually very easy to use and has an extremely appealing down-to-earth sound. Superb for scoring your favorite Spaghetti Westerns!

      $1,100.00

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      Premier Bantam

      These super duper cool cat hollow body guitars from the long defunct Premier Guitar Co. of New York City are light, airy, zippy, and totally rockin'! These Bantams are known as small guitars with a big sound! It is a true archtop guitar with regular sized F-holes. You can't top the coolness of an original Premier, they are one of a kind and instant eye catchers!

      $550.00