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Vintage Starbird / RCA 180 Graybar mic microphone stand Nashville location.

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Nashville (Germantown area) local pickup only.

Abalone Vintage Guitars History and Expertise.

Hiding in the heart of Nashville’s legendary music scene, Abalone Vintage has been a cornerstone of guitar heritage to the world.

For over 35 years we have been more than just a guitar shop, repair shop, or guitar show fixture, we are a repository for collectors, musicians, producers, and curious enthusiasts alike. Specializing in the rarest vintage and celebrity-owned Gibson and Fender guitars, Abalone Vintage has earned a reputation as one of the most knowledgeable and respected names in the vintage gear world.

What sets Abalone Vintage apart isn’t just the uniqueness of our inventory, it’s the stories behind the instruments. Every piece is meticulously curated, often with provenance that links it to legendary players, legendary manufacturers, or legendary music. From fascinating one-off guitars to vintage Gibson Les Pauls once owned by rock royalty, our stewardship of guitars has been, and is, a living museum of music history…and it doesn’t stop at guitars. We do vintage amplifiers, effects pedals, drums, studio gear, guitar parts, other rare musical antiques and signage that are the rarest of the rare, with each item steeped in its own legacy.

Abalone Vintage is more than a business, it’s a preservation of culture. Whether you’re a seasoned collector chasing a holy grail guitar or a person of refined tastes looking to own a piece of musical history, our deep expertise and passion for vintage gear ensures an experience that’s as genuine as the gear itself.

In a city where music is everything, Abalone Vintage is are a treasure trove for those who know that some instruments are more than wood and wire, they’re icons.

Abalone Vintage is not wired for mediocrity, and neither are our guitars.

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