Reverb thrives as a hub for musicians seeking gear across all categories and price points—and that includes high-end collectors searching for the rarest, most sought-after (and costly) gems. Here, we're showcasing those gems, highlighting the 10 most expensive instruments that sold on Reverb in January of this year.
From vintage guitars to studio-grade synths and recording gear, these are the pieces that deserve to be ogled and admired—in some cases, even more so than they deserve to be played.
Luckily, in 2025, those of us with players' budgets can get still close to a lot of these holy grail instruments through modern gear with more forgiving price tags, so we included some of those pieces too.
Without further ado, here’s a look at 10 of the standout items that sold on Reverb last month.
An acoustic masterpiece, limited to just 50 pieces. Visit the listing →
For the players' budget: Martin Standard Series D-28, Martin Standard Series D-45 (1993-2004) and (2005-'17)
Crafted with ancient Kauri and old-growth German spruce. Visit the listing →
For the players' budget: Santa Cruz OM Pre-War, Santa Cruz OM Orchestra Model - Rosewood, and Santa Cruz OM Orchestra Model - Mahogany/Spruce
What many consider the year for vintage Strats, this two-tone Sunburst-finished model came with its original hardshell case. Visit the listing →
For the players' budget: Fender American Vintage II '57 Stratocaster, Fender ST-57 Stratocaster Reissue MIJ, and Fender ST-57 Stratocaster Reissue MIJ
A true pre-war gem, embodying the pinnacle of Martin’s craftsmanship and nearly a century of musical heritage. Visit the listing →
For the players' budget: 1938 Custom Shop 000-28, Martin Custom Shop 000-28, and 1966 Martin 000-28.
A studio powerhouse, delivering precision control and seamless integration for serious audio professionals. Visit the listing →
A masterpiece of ‘50s Gibson craftsmanship, embodying unparalleled elegance and sonic brilliance.
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For the players' budget: Gibson Les Paul Custom and Gibson LesPaul Custom Black Beauty.
One of the holy grails of 1970s modular synths—an analog beast! Visit the listing →
For the players' budget: Frequency Central State 700 MK2
A time capsule find—one-owner, all-original, with that unmistakable vintage vibe in classic TV Yellow.
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For the players' budget: Gibson Custom Shop '57 Les Paul Special Reissue, Gibson Custom Shop '57 Les Paul Special Reissue Wildwood Spec, 1956 Gibson Les Paul Special, and 1962 Gibson Les Paul / SG Special
A prime example of a CBS transition-era Strat, radiating vintage mojo with rich, bell-like tones.
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For the players' budget: 2013 Fender American Vintage '65 Stratocaster and 1965 Fender Stratocaster