Thank you for considering Dying Breed Music.
We want to earn your business of buying, selling, trading, and consigning premium vintage instruments. Never hesitate to call or email us. I promise that you will ALWAYS be treated like a person when interacting with us. We treat people like human beings and not transactions. It is my goal that Dying Breed Music be the most fair vintage guitar business in the country. When you call Dying Breed, you will always speak to the owner, and I will always have time to talk to you. “Only the Best Will Do” is not just a tag line- it is the way that we do business. With each guitar purchase a hand writen thank you note is included. Also in each case is a handmade in Tennessse Col Littleton brand leather good with the Dying Breed Music logo impressed into the fine leather and a handmade in New Orleans letter press Dying Breed Music poster. All shipping is expedited with the vast majority being executed overnight. At Dying Breed Music you will always be treated with dignity, respect, courtesy, and humility.
We want to earn your business of buying, selling, trading, and consigning premium vintage instruments. Never hesitate to call or email us. I promise that you will ALWAYS be treated like a person when interacting with us. We treat people like human beings and not transactions. It is my goal that Dying Breed Music be the most fair vintage guitar business in the country. When you call Dying Breed, you will always speak to the owner, and I will always have time to talk to you. “Only the Best Will Do” is not just a tag line- it is the way that we do business. With each guitar purchase a hand writen thank you note is included. Also in each case is a handmade in Tennessse Col Littleton brand leather good with the Dying Breed Music logo impressed into the fine leather and a handmade in New Orleans letter press Dying Breed Music poster. All shipping is expedited with the vast majority being executed overnight. At Dying Breed Music you will always be treated with dignity, respect, courtesy, and humility.
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1936 Martin D-18
This 1936 D-18 is the cleanest mid 30s dreadnought we have had. It is in incredible condition. Two dryness cracks were taken care of with an expert eye and expert hand by the same luthier who executed the flawless neck set. This subset of Martins have become some of the most desirable in the world. Many professional musicians have echoed this in print and otherwise- stating unequivocally that a 30s D-18 would be their one guitar given the parameter that they could choose just one.
VIEW MORE INFO1941 Martin 0-21
Wow, this guitar brings me back. The first war Martin I had was a 1941 D-18. Still my favorite year. And then for two years the only guitar I owned was a pre war 21 style. The bells and whistles were great and remain so on this 1941 0-21. Adirondack, Brazilian rosewood, diamond inlays,, ebony, hide glue, scalloped braces. 12 frets! Slotted head stock! Incredible sound.
VIEW MORE INFO1925 Martin 00-18
A wonderful pre War steel string 1925 00-18. An incredibly rare guitar in this model and 12 fret configuration. The guitar is feather light and plays perfectly thanks to an expert Lanham neck set along with a replica bridge and plate. Ebony, Adirondack, Honduran mahogany, and hide glue. This guitar is housed in a CALTON case, and most of us know that means. This guitar is articulate, loud, responsive, filled with sustain, and records like a dream.
VIEW MORE INFO1937 Gibson Nick Lucas
RARE and extremely desirable - truly in the special category. It was the first celebrity named guitar model Gibson ever produced. Fewer than 250 were made in the nine year run of the model- several configurations were used. The first version of the Nick Lucas model (a.k.a. "Gibson Special") was built with the same body outline as the L-1, but the depth was increased to 4.5". The deeper body made a huge difference in tone, and Gibson maintained it throughout the Lucas model's many design changes.
VIEW MORE INFO1961 Fender Stratocaster
NEW LISTING. After eleven years in this great business and going to guitar show to guitar show from sea to shining sea- THIS is the cleanest slab board Strat I’ve ever seen. 1961. Vibrant. Mind boggling in a genuine sense. Not only that but it comes with the original ashtray guard as well as case candy. Including the Fender branded polishing cloth, instruction manual, cord, and original key to the very valuable original case!
VIEW MORE INFO1931 Martin- 0-18 Koa
A near mint true rarity. 1931- one of the best for Martin- 0-18 Koa. 12 frets and a slotted head stock. A special instrument.
VIEW MORE INFO1978 Gretsch Country Gentleman
One of my earliest guitar related memories was wanting a Country Gentleman. Now some 25 years later comes this 1978 Gretsch Country Gentleman. It’s as beautiful and vivid as the first time I saw one on stage. Made in U.S.A.
VIEW MORE INFO1963 Gretsch Astro Jet
A genuine vintage guitar from the golden era of vintage electrics. Red is my favorite color so this one checks a lot of rock and roll boxes.
VIEW MORE INFO1938 Epiphone Triumph
A rare and lively pre war 1938 Epiphone Triumph. A great investment and a good vintage instrument if it is your first or your tenth. Handmade during the acoustic golden era.
VIEW MORE INFOKlon Centaur
The hits keep coming! We are blessed to have some of the best gear in the world. And now we have a Klon Centaur. Is this what your rig is missing? This is a good time to buy at these prices.
VIEW MORE INFO1953 Fender Blackguard Telecaster
This is a rare and desirable 1953 Fender Telecaster housed in the original case. The finish is original as are all parts, internal and external. All hardware including frets, tuners, bridge, screws, and knobs are as they left the factory. Inside the instrument all electronics remain original including the wiring, pickups, harnesses, pots, and caps. The logos and decals are uniformly original. Upon our extensive and thorough inspection, we date this guitar to Spring of 1953 (April-May)
VIEW MORE INFO1944 Gibson J-45
Perhaps the most exciting guitar of the summer. These have been lionized and canonized in multiple books. Their sound prowess, build quality, and historical significance are noted. In my estimation these are particularly well suited for driving alternative country, blues, lively strumming, and Americana. Made originally for the working man, now more than ever ready for the working man’s music. An excellent instrument and an even better investment.
VIEW MORE INFOYou can evaluate Lane's academic background with a quick glance at his resume. His professional history is astonishingly strong. However, Lane has other qualities you won't see on his transcript or his resume. Lane will never fail to impress you with his commitment to integrity, reliability and honesty. These values described Lane at 18 years old, and l've seen him grow these attributes in his graduate education environment at USC.
I've known and worked with Lane for more than a decade, and I'm pleased to offer an unvarnished and highest recommendation on his behalf. I will never be surprised by anything Lane accomplishes. Have fun with your new guitar!
But in addition to the guitar itself, I wan to thank you for all your efforts to support the transaction in the most trying of times -- in the middle of a pandemic. Through the whole process, your reliability and professionalism were exemplary -- I would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone.