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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Thank you for visiting us on Trustpilot! At True Vintage Guitar, we are passionate about vintage instruments and the stories they carry. If you’re looking to sell a vintage guitar, True Vintage Guitar can help with accurate identification, evaluation, and may be the buyer you’re looking for. We specialize in appraising, buying, and selling Fender and Gibson guitars made during the golden era of guitars: the 1950s and 1960s anywhere and everywhere in the world. We empower private sellers with useful knowledge about the value of their guitar and help guitar players fulfill their lifelong dreams. Founded by John Shults, a 16 year veteran guitar appraiser and buyer based in Birmingham, Alabama, True Vintage Guitar specializes in helping sellers bring forgotten old guitars out from the closet and into the hands of a guitarist who’s always dreamed of owning it. John's worldwide travel to buy vintage guitars has earned him the nickname “The Guitar Safari Champion” by Reverb.com and "The Indiana Jones of Vintage Guitars" by City Lifestyle. We offer expert appraisal for vintage guitars, market based offers to buy vintage guitars, and a curated selection of the finest Fender and Gibson guitars available to musicians worldwide. Along the way, John sees it as part of his job to catalog all the fine details necessary for authenticating vintage guitar finishes, parts, and seldom seen rare features. If you're looking to sell your vintage guitar or are in the market to buy one, True Vintage Guitar is here to help. Our commitment to preserving the legacy of these instruments and connecting them with new owners makes us a trusted destination for vintage guitar enthusiasts.​ True Vintage Guitar | Buying Fender and Gibson Vintage Guitars Website: Truevintageguitar.com Showroom: 2301 1st Ave N, STE 104, Birmingham, Alabama 35203 Phone: 659-208-7343 Email: John@truevintageguitar.com Stay connected with us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truevintageguitar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truevintageguitar YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/truevintageguitar Thank you for considering True Vintage Guitar. We look forward to helping you find or sell your next vintage treasure!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simple, transparent, and responsible

When I came into the market for a high-end guitar, I was already aware of TVT. I made a lot of calls to dealers and although nice, you could tell it was salesmanship. With TVT, John is the business, not just someone hoping to cash in on commission. He procures some of the best stuff but also makes sure the sellers are being treated fairly as well. It’s the perfect business model to present these types of guitars to the market. Not only am I thrilled with my purchase, but I’m happy to have experienced buying from John.

6 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hands down one of the best vintage…

Hands down one of the best vintage guitar shops in the world.
@truevintageguitar is the perfect place for collectors and players alike—John has an incredible eye for rare, in many cases near mint guitars, many of which are over 60 years old and look like they just left the factory. The selection is nothing short of world-class, with a level of curation and authenticity that’s hard to find anywhere else.

5 May 2025
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