2024-04-23 18:28
Once again, it was time for the annual Guitar Show at the charming Auktionsverket in Gothenburg. What a beautiful setting to honor the finest vintage and luthier-built instruments from vario… Read More
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2023-09-26 06:09
Vintage & Boutique Guitar Extravaganza at the Great Scandinavian Guitar Show 2023
If you’re a true guitar connoisseur, mark your calendar for October 7-8, 2023, because somethin… Read More
2023-06-05 14:58
Step back in time to the Arlington Guitar Show in 2010, where VandR.com had the privilege of engaging in a fascinating dialogue with Tom Wittrock, a renowned authority on original late 1950s… Read More
2023-06-01 06:56
Welcome to an exclusive interview with Luigi Valenti, the Italian luthier behind Valenti Guitars. With a passion for music and a dedication to craftsmanship, Luigi has established himself as… Read More
2023-06-01 04:50
Musical instrument photography: Selling your musical instruments on VintageandRare.com can be a fantastic opportunity to reach a niche audience of passionate collectors and enthusiasts. Howe… Read More
2023-05-29 10:34
Aluminum guitars have continued to be produced by various luthiers and companies over the years, often appreciated for their unique tonal characteristics, sustain, and eye-catching aesthetic… Read More
2023-05-27 06:05
Introduction
In an era where technology and innovation continue to shape the world of music, there is a growing appreciation for the timeless beauty and craftsmanship found in vintage gui… Read More
2023-03-23 07:44
Rapolas Grazys, Lava Drops Guitars – Creating Musical Art Pieces Inspired by Nature.
“I believe that through the sound and resonance of the musical instrument, humans can dir… Read More
2023-03-20 03:50
It’s time again!
GOTGUITARS – a fair for those who love guitars and music.
Welcome to buy, sell, be inspired, or dream.
Date: 25–26 March 2023
Time: Saturday 10… Read More
2022-10-31 08:55
1968 Fender Esquire in Lake Placid BlueSonnemo GuitarsFriedman Guitars at No.1 Music ShopSoulman PedalboardsLundgren Guitar Pickups from SwedenPeter WesterbergJohan LundgrenStevie Klasson wi… Read More
2022-05-11 13:46
It was big excitement and anticipation that we in April 8 & 9th, 2022 went to Sweden for the first edition of the new guitar show in Scandinavia: Gothenburg Vintage Guitar Show.
The s… Read More
2021-02-05 11:05
Montreux | Tausch Guitars
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– The world’s first Oversized T-style guitars have seen the light of day. And the light is shining beautiful and bright.
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Rainer Taus… Read More
2021-02-04 14:42
The Carl Martin PlexiRanger
– A Plethora of classy Plexi-tones with a treble booster
Carl Martin PlexiRanger. For sale through Thomann.
Throughout the years, we have had the pleasu… Read More
2019-12-16 22:36
V&R Boutique Guitar Show gallery from The Fellowship Of Acoustics 2019
In Dec 2019 we went to The Fellowship Of Acoustics with V&R Boutique Guitar Show.
If you choose to share pics p… Read More
2019-12-03 09:05
V&R Boutique Guitar Show at Max Guitar in Holland
On Nov. 30th & Dec. 1st we brought V&R Boutique Guitar Show to Max Guitar in Holland.
Here is a gallery from the show. It… Read More
2019-10-30 10:24
The Great Scandinavian Guitar Show 2019
Pictures from The Great Scandinavian Guitar Show 2019 at Fryshuset in Stockholm.
It was a fantastic weekend together with friends from the passionate… Read More
2019-10-12 12:57
Akustikken – Denmark – V&R Boutique Guitar Show gallery
On Oct. 11th, 2019 – Akustikken in Copenhagen, Denmark, hosted the V&R Boutique Guitar Show.
We had th… Read More
2019-10-05 22:01
Malmö Musikaffär hosts V&R Boutique Guitar Show
Gallery from V&R Boutique Guitar Show at Malmö Musikaffär in Sweden.
Please feel free to share pics on social medi… Read More
2019-09-30 20:29
V&R Boutique Guitar Show at Jam Gitarrer in Stockholm
Team V&R would like to extend warm thank you´s to everybody that came out to Jam Gitarrer in Stockholm. This was our first… Read More
2019-09-23 19:12
Yeahman´s Guitar Fest 2019 Gallery
Once again we went down to Burgdorf / Switzerland to visit Yeahman´s Guitar Fest.
See video from the show and full gallery below.
Please credit… Read More
2019-02-26 21:10
Iconic Bob Dylan guitar goes under the hammer at Heritage Auctions
This March 2019 Heritage Auctions will be presenting for sale the only fully documented Bob Dylan Guitar offered for many y… Read More
2018-12-05 17:59
Where to buy vintage & used guitars and basses in Rome / Italy?
Rome is without doubt one of the most beautiful cities in world. But beauty isn´t enough when a vintage guitar afici… Read More
2018-12-05 17:29
Where to buy vintage & used guitars and basses in Rome / Italy?
Rome is without doubt one of the most beautiful cities in world. But beauty isn´t enough when a vintage guitar afici… Read More
2018-11-06 11:47
The Great Scandinavian Guitar Show
In late Oct. 2018 V&R headed north to Stockholm / Sweden for the annual “The Great Scandinavian Guitar Show” at Fryshuset.
The Great Scandi… Read More
2018-09-20 20:48
V&R demoes of the Teuffel Antonio
V&R demoes the Teuffel Antonio built by German luthier Ulrich Teuffel.
The Antonio model is Ulrich´s own quote to a part of the guitar history… Read More
2018-09-16 21:19
Yeahman´s Guitar Fest 2018 Gallery
Once again we headed out to the wonderful guitar event – Yeahman´s Guitar Fest in Burgdorf, Switzerland. The show is hosted by V&R se… Read More
2018-09-03 11:02
1957 Gibson Les Paul Standard Goldtop for sale
This beautiful 1957 Gibson Les Paul Standard Goldtop is currently listed for sale through V&R seller Copenhagen Fine Guitars . This very ra… Read More
2018-06-18 16:19
1962 Fender Jaguar Sonic Blue
How often do you get the chance to get your hands on an original vintage 1962 Fender Jaguar in the super rare custom colour, Sonic Blue? Well here on V&&hell…Read More
2018-05-06 22:07
Welcome to our Holy Grail Guitar Show 2018 Picture Gallery
V&R had a fantastic weekend in sunny Berlin for The Holy Grail Guitar Show 2018 at Hotel Estrel. We wish the show could have be… Read More
2018-04-19 22:46
The Holy Grail Guitar Show in Berlin has been the highlight of the year for any guitar aficionado since 2012. On the 5.-6. May 2018, the show opens its doors to yet another fantastic show wi… Read More
2018-02-21 21:46
Hi Fellow Guitar Guys & Girls
We are researching information for a magazine article on the following instrument that was sold at the 4 Amigos 2004 Arlington Guitar Show, maybe you rememb… Read More
2018-02-07 17:22
The Dream Sequence from Hologram Electronics landed on our desk a few months ago.
The other day we took it out for proper test drive on our pedal board. This pedal is in a league of it´&hell…Read More
2018-01-31 19:36
Jamie Gale, curator of Boutique Guitar Showcase, presenting a few of the luthiers from BGS on NAMM Show 2018. In this video you will see instruments from world class instrument builders such… Read More
2017-12-12 15:13
1992 Marshall 6101LE 30th Anniversary combo
We recently came across this rare and sought after 1992 Marshall 6101LE (Limited Edition) 30th Anniversary 1×12, 3 channel combo with t… Read More
2017-12-12 12:35
We have always been huge fans of the Fender Custom Telecasters. We recently got our hands on an original L-series Pre-CBS 1965 Fender Custom Telecaster. On the clip below you can see and hea… Read More
2017-10-30 18:01
On Oktober 25th 2017 a friend of Vintage & Rare had his beloved 1972 Gibson Johnny Smith archtop guitar stolen. Serial number #401633. The guitar was stolen in Copenhagen / Denmark.
If… Read More
2017-10-29 22:07
Picture gallery from our visit to The Great Scandinavian Guitar Show in Fryshuset / Stockholm. This was the 21nd edition of the show. We had a splendid time and are already looking forward t… Read More
2017-10-25 11:05
The new Dual Blue Delay from Mad Professor Amplification was recently launched. Last week it landed on our desk. We are big fans of dual delays and therefore we have been very excited to get… Read More
2017-10-19 14:46
Stolen Guitars from Musikhuset-Odense in Denmark.
On Sep 30th 2017 one of our trusted V&R sellers from Denmark, Musikhuset-Odense, had a total of 22 instruments stolen from their store… Read More
2017-10-16 07:02
On the 15th of oct. 2017 Vintage & Rare hosted the Boutique Showcase in Copenhagen. The event was held in Vibe Factory Recording Studios.
Below is a gallery of pictures from the show Read More
2017-10-13 11:58
On Sunday the 15th October, Vintage & Rare will host the Boutique Guitar Showcase in Copenhagen.
Jamie Gale has curated an incredible collection of unique hand crafted gu… Read More
2017-10-12 13:58
IS GIBSON IN TROUBLE?
So lately this has been quite a discussed subject. Are Gibson not doing well? A lot of people seem to be talking about certain financial difficulties on Gibson’s… Read More
2017-09-30 15:20
Pay It Forward
Mickey “Guitar” Baker gave his 1959 Fender Stratocaster to Ivan Horn on one condition. To pass it on to another guitar player when his time came. Sadly, Ivan Horn… Read More
2017-09-29 10:31
Introduction to V&R Electronic Sessions
Vintage & Rare loves guitars and we love guitar pedals too, in fact we love everything about the tools of the past and present musician and we… Read More
2017-09-28 19:00
CITES TRADE REGULATIONS OVER ROSEWOOD
A lot of people have been asking us about the CITES regulations on Rosewood and certain types of Bubinga, as well as what this means for them, so we dec… Read More
2017-09-24 21:18
On Yeahman´s Guitar Fest in Burgdorf / Switzerland Sep 17th 2017 we came a fantastic vintage 1962 Fender Stratocaster in the highly collectible and sought after custom colour, Fiesta R… Read More
2017-09-24 21:03
On Yeahman´s Guitar Fest in Burgdorf / Switzerland Sep 17th 2017 we came across a near mint condition 1957 Gibson ES-175D. Swiss guitarplayer, Baptiste Bouli Amstutz, kindly took… Read More
2017-09-17 21:15
Yeahman´s Guitar Fest is a guitar show located in beautiful Burgdorf in Switzerland, not far from Zürich. We had an invitation to come and visit the show by founder Michael Marti… Read More
2017-09-17 20:17
At Yeahman´s Guitar Fest 2017 in Burgdorf / Switzerland we spotted a fantastic mint condition Gibson ES-175D with PAF pickups. It´s very rare to come across an iconic guitar as t… Read More
2017-09-09 13:33
Lots of handmade guitars from some of the best guitar makers in EU on Guitar Summit in Mannheim / Germany.
Below you can see an extract of some of the guitars brought to the show by some of… Read More
2017-09-01 06:01
Check out our demo of the Vibe Machine V-2 from croatian boutique vibe builders – DryBell Read More
2017-07-21 15:37
A little while ago we noticed the new Freqout – Natural Feedback Generator from Digitech by Harman.
It recently landed on our desk and so we decided to talk it for a spin. And we must… Read More
2017-07-09 18:48
We sat down with the newly released Big Tweedy Drive from Mad Professor to give it a good testdrive. On this demo Simon plays it through his rig: Gibson 59LP with Raw Vintage pickups &n&hell…Read More
2017-04-05 08:05
A very unique and historically important memorabilia guitar has just been listed for sale on VintageandRare.com in our showroom for private sellers
The guitar is a 1964 Fender Stratocaster i… Read More
2017-04-04 12:09
For our giveaway for April 2017 we have teamed up with Carl Martin. Please go to our Vintage & Rare Facebook Page to see details on how to enter.
The Red Repeat 2016 Edition can be… Read More
2017-03-11 21:13
V&R demoing the Misty Cave Analog Resonance Echo from Lastgasp Art Laboratories. We found this pedal to be a very unique creation and have used it in various pedal setups. Plea… Read More
2017-03-07 08:22
The Finnish company Mad Professor are makers of high-end world class amplifiers and effects. We noticed Mad Professor around 2007 and has been following the company ever since. For this demo… Read More
2017-03-05 20:19
The new updated version of Carl Martin´s “Red Repeat” delay pedal has been released. This version is named Red Repeat 2016 Edition. The new version has 2 new cool features:… Read More
2017-02-27 21:39
At Vintage & Rare Hq we are huge fans of the metal icons, Metallica. V&R Staff grew up with Metallica´s music and their music is often banging out of the loudspeakers in our of… Read More
2017-01-12 10:44
Check out our latest V&R demo. This time we are taking a closer look at the Supamodel from Dag Pedals. We are huge fuzz fans so we were very eager to try this one out. Sounds fantastic a… Read More
2017-01-12 10:44
Check out our latest V&R demo. This time we are taking a closer look at the Supamodel from Dag Pedals. We are huge fuzz fans so we were very eager to try this one out. Sounds fantastic a… Read More
2017-01-05 22:46
We sat down with Stefan from Stevens Custom Guitars during Holy Grail Guitar Show in Berlin 2016.
On this clip Stefan shows us some of the fretted instruments they brought to the show Read More
2017-01-03 19:59
We are happy to announce our first Giveaway for 2017. Here is your chance to win a fantastic JetFuzz boutique pedal from Dag Pedals from Mallorca / Spain.
In order to enter the Giveaway con… Read More
2016-11-01 10:35
We sat down with Stevie Klasson from Halkan´s Rock House during The Great Scandinavian Guitar Show in Stockholm last weekend on the 29th & 30th Oct 2016 for a chat around guit… Read More
2016-10-30 18:41
Photo gallery from our trip The Great Scandinavian Guitar Show in Stockholm. 20 years anniversary. We had a splendid weekend at the show. Lots of fine vintage guitars and basses along side w… Read More
2016-10-23 20:26
Holy Grail Guitar Show in Berlin marks an annual highlight for hand built guitars & basses from luthiers from all over the world. And this year was no exception.
It has been on our scope… Read More
2016-10-19 08:53
We couldn´t take our eyes of “Multi No.2”, when we first laid our eyes on it. It´s a very unique creation made by canadian luthier Thierry Andre aka André Inst… Read More
2016-10-17 09:44
We sat down with German luthier Frank Deimel from Deimel Guitars to have a chat around a few of the guitars brought to Holy Grail Guitar Show 2016.
On this clip Frank shows us 2 variations… Read More
2016-10-14 10:38
We met up with Irish luthier, Chris Larkin, on Holy Grail Guitar Show for a little chat.
On this clip Chris talks about his opinion about using local woods versus tropical woods in guitar bu… Read More
2016-10-13 10:38
Holy Grail Guitar Show 2016 pulled off an amazing show this year. Like always actually…
Huge thumbs up to the HGGS 2016 team. Very well organized and executed. This show has an amazin… Read More
2016-10-06 15:24
Copenhagen Guitar & Bass Show 2016 ended sunday last week. We had a fantastic show and it´s always great to meet customers and people from our network face to face.
The show is alw… Read More
2016-09-26 21:23
Copenhagen Guitar & Bass Show 2016 is coming up on 1.-2. October! The show enters its 11th year in 2016 and opens its doors to a weekend-long celebration of guitars and basses… Read More
2016-09-13 04:06
Could you please tell us a little bit about Andy Baxter Bass & Guitars and where you are located? How long have you been in the business?
Andy Baxter Bass & Guitars was set up… Read More
2016-09-03 12:46
For our V&R giveaway for september 2016 we are giving away a Texas Red Fuzz from Argentinian boutique pedal builder Sabbadius. Worth approx. €180 / 200 USD
If you would like to… Read More
2016-08-20 20:18
It is not everyday that we see an original Selmer Maccaferri in the vintage guitar market. This one holds the serial number #536 and was is from 1942. The guitar is in the book of… Read More
2016-08-16 08:26
The Giveaway Contest for August in now running live on our Vintage & Rare Facebook page here.
So jump over on the thread – post a picture of your #1 go to guitar and tell us why yo… Read More
2016-08-03 19:24
Red Bull Tv´s “Gearheads” recently released an interview with guitarist Tom Morello (RATM, Audioslave etc.) where he shares his perspectives around gear and why the ge… Read More
2016-08-02 14:37
Halkans Rock House is located in the heart of the beautiful swedish town, Gothenburg.
We recently went to visit Jan Hallquisth and his staff in his shop. Halkans Rock House is long time supp… Read More
2016-08-02 14:37
Halkan´s Rockhouse is located in the heart of the beautiful swedish town, Stockholm. We recently went to visit Jan Hallquisth and his staff in his shop. Halkans Rock House is long time… Read More
2016-08-01 16:00
Last year we did custom order project with guitar player extraordinare, Thomas Andersson.
Thomas wanted something very unique with an offset twist. Therefore we put him in contact with germa… Read More
2016-08-01 15:33
Guitar player extraordinaire, Thomas Andersson, contacted us before his summer tour 2016 with an interesting custom guitar project needed for this specific tour.
We met up with luthier Pierr… Read More
2016-08-01 14:45
We have been working closely with guitar player, Thomas Andersson, throughout the years on different projects. Yesterday we had the opportunity to document Thomas´s live-rig that he se… Read More
2016-07-19 10:52
JULY GIVEAWAY running on Vintage & Rare´s facebook page
Jump over on our V&R FB page. Tell us why YOU should be the winner of our July 2016 Giveaway for a Telecaster pickup set… Read More
2016-06-13 14:04
Anders Bo, ABO, taking a spin on the Royal Blue Overdrive from finnish amp and pedal makers, Mad Professor. On this clip Anders Bo demoes the Royal Blue Overdrive on 4 different settings fro… Read More
2016-06-04 11:11
Guitarplayer and producer, Thomas Andersson, contacted us some months ago regarding him being in need of a black guitar for his upcoming summertour. Thomas and V&R has collaborated in gu… Read More
2016-06-01 19:16
Our “June Giveaway” is in collaboration with Mad Professor from Finland. We are giving away the Royal Blue Overdrive. The Giveaway is running on our Facebook page here All you ha… Read More
2016-05-31 12:06
We met up with swedish vintage guitar dealer, Anders Anderson, on Fuzz Guitar Show in Gothenburg 2016. On this clip Anders shows up selected pieces from his vintage guitar inventory brought… Read More
2016-05-16 11:22
Vintage & Rare team went to the annual Fuzz Guitar Show in Gothenburg / Sweden. Fuzz Guitar Show is one of the biggest guitarshows in Northern Europe and is a mix of retailers, vintage g… Read More
2016-04-29 19:43
The Simble Overdrive from Mad Professor Amplification from Finland recently landed on our desk and on this clip Henrik Berger from Vintage & Rare takes it for a spin. Really not much mor… Read More
2016-04-14 13:24
Demo of the Wizard Overdrive from Olsson Amps.
Check out V&R demonstrator, Henrik Berger, taking this great and versatile overdrive pedal for a test drive.
Buy the Wizard Overdrive dire… Read More
2016-04-02 18:31
Demo of the great Jetfuzz by spanish boutique builder: Dag Pedals.
Jetfuzz infoThe Jetfuzz it’s not a clone of any production pedal, sound wise it can be described as a mix betw… Read More
2016-02-02 16:31
Once again we went to NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA in January.
One of the cool things about NAMM Show, besides meeting lots of our partners and friends, is the chance you get to discover lots of… Read More
2016-02-01 13:29
During the Namm Show, we took a ride out to Socal World Guitar Show 2016.
“Socal World Guitar Show is a 2 day event being held from 23rd January to the 24th January 201… Read More
2014-09-10 08:27
Most people will not associate Punk rock, metal and hard rock with luxurious or unique guitars, while many heavy metal guitars look wild most of them are technically normal guitars with noth… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Wow! Have you guys been planning your next holiday? Cause we here at Vintage & Rare sure have! We are going to Umeå. The university town in northern Sweden, has become the home of… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
In January we had the pleasure of shooting a couple of videos with the amazingly talented Rocco DeLuca at the house/studio of Daniel Lanois exclusively for VintageandRare.com Rocco is perfor… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Vintage Vibe, Master Built Magic, and Cheap Cool By Sophie Dockx Three to go At one time I had three Strats in my workshop: a 1963 sunburst worth 9.000 Euros, A 2001 white Custom Shop, maste… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Hi everybody, it has come to our attention that one of our friends was faced with a theft of instruments. If you come across them make sure to contact Vintage and Rare or Jean-Do Sallaberry… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Interview w. Cristian Mirabella at Holy Grail Guitar Show 2015. We had the pleasure of meeting up with luthier, Cristian Mirabella, of Mirabella Guitars from New York in Berlin during Holy G… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
We recently stumbled across this great documentary, Everybody Here Wants You, about the life of Jeff Buckley. It was made by BBC. Born in Anaheim, California, Jeff Buckley was raised around… Read More
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