Joe's Vintage Guitars - Preserving History One Guitar at a Time

Sell Your Vintage Fender Guitar

Expert Buyer & Collector Specializing in Rare & Vintage Fender Guitars

Vintage Fender Stratocaster

If you own a Pre-CBS Stratocaster or a vintage Fender you’ve had for years, I’d like to hear about it. I’ve been collecting Fenders and studying their history for a long time, and I appraise guitars from every era, from the early Telecaster & Precision Bass years through the collectible CBS-era and early reissue models.

I buy all vintage Fender electrics for cash, including:

  • Classic models: Stratocasters, Telecasters, and Precision Basses from every era.
  • Offsets: Jazzmasters, Jaguars, Mustangs, and Musicmasters.
  • Rare features: Custom Color finishes, unusual neck profiles, and original “spaghetti” or “transition” logos.
  • Player-grade guitars: Even if yours has been modified, refretted, or shows heavy stage wear, it still has value and a history worth knowing.

The process is straightforward and the cash offer is fair, for a single guitar or a whole collection. Whatever you have, a rare prototype or a 1970s workhorse, I’ll take good care of it.

Get a free evaluation for your Fender today. Call or text me at (602) 900-6635 or email joesvintageguitars94@gmail.com.

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Meet Classic Fender Guitar Specialist, Joe Dampt

Hi, I’m Joe Dampt. I’ve collected Fender guitars and basses my whole life, and I’d like to hear about yours. When you contact Joe’s Vintage Guitars, you deal with me directly, not a middleman. I give free evaluations and strong cash offers for Pre-CBS Stratocasters, Telecasters, Precision Basses, and rare Custom Color models. Whether it’s a clean heirloom or a well-worn 1970s player, I’ll treat it right.

Call or text me at (602) 900-6635 for a fair offer today.

How To Sell Your Vintage
Fender Guitar

I travel all over the country to meet collectors and families who are ready to sell. Since I’m on the road so much, I can usually come see your Fender in person and evaluate it on the spot. If we can’t meet face to face, selling remotely is easy. I’ll set up and pay for prepaid packing and shipping, so your guitar gets packed by people who do it for a living and stays fully insured in transit. You get paid right away, and you never have to deal with packing it yourself, shipping liability, or a lost box.

Ready to get started? Contact me today and I’ll walk you through it.

Vintage 1964 fiesta red Fender Stratocaster
Vintage 1968 blonde Fender Telecaster electric guitar

How Much Is My Fender
Guitar Worth?

The first thing most people want to know is what their Fender is worth. I give free appraisals to owners who want an honest, current read on value. They’re quick, there’s no pressure, and you’re never obligated to sell. If you’d rather dig into the history yourself, I’ve written plenty of Fender dating articles, and you can use my Fender Serial Number Guide to pin down the year your guitar was made and get a sense of what it’s worth to collectors.

What Is the Best Way To Sell
A Classic Fender Guitar?

Selling a vintage Fender comes down to weighing the safety of a known buyer against the risk of the open market. Selling it yourself can be tempting, but it’s rarely a good idea for a first-time seller with a guitar worth $4,000 or more. Shipping a Pre-CBS Stratocaster or a rare Custom Color Telecaster carries real risk, and most private sellers don’t carry the kind of $100,000+ transit insurance I keep on every shipment. I take that risk off your plate. I travel the country to pay cash in person, and I handle the packing and shipping, fully insured. You get a fair price, and your Fender gets where it’s going safely.

Vintage 1964 Fender Telecaster solid body electric guitar

My Guitar Buying Process

Accurate Identification

After decades of doing this, I can date and identify your Fender from the details that matter, neck dates, pot codes, and hardware specs. I’m always happy to geek out over a guitar and tell you exactly when it was made, what makes it interesting, and what it’s worth today.

A Caring Home
For Your Cherished Guitar

I’ve bought plenty of family heirlooms and Fullerton-era Fenders that just weren’t being played anymore. Here’s my promise to every seller: the guitar you sell me will go on doing what Leo Fender built it to do, get played! I treat every one of them with respect.

Fair Cash Offer

I’m always ready to pay a premium for a clean, original vintage guitar. I work hard to be the buyer collectors trust, and my cash offers on Pre-CBS Fenders are among the highest you’ll find. When you want a straight valuation and a fair deal on your Fender or bass, contact me today.

Our Clients’ Testimonials

Jessica Hammond
★★★★★

I wish I could give Joe more than 5 stars. He appraised 2 guitars for me incredibly quickly at no cost. He purchased a third one from me at a price that I’m certain cannot be beat by other online buyers (I had an inbox of offers from other places where I entered information for appraisals). The entire process of selling/shipping is flawless, simple and time saving. This is coming from someone who not only can’t believe I’m typing this but still can’t believe how smoothly the transaction went. He provided me with an unbelievable experience-almost felt as if I found a passionate local shop yet it was all done via technology and FedEx where he has an account and I, as others mentioned, received full payment before leaving FedEx. Nothing stated on his website is exaggerated- everything is risk free and up until the very end, seemed too good to be true but it’s ALL 100%. I will forever recommend Joe’s vintage guitars!! I will also probably have questions for him in the future as I continue to clear out guitars/guitar equipment. THANK YOU once again!

Caleb King
★★★★★

Whether you're a musician or just a collector that deals in vintage guitars, Joe's Vintage Guitars, in my opinion, is top shelf, Grade A, real deal. For me personally, I didn't want to just sale or auction off this absolute gem that I had. I wanted it to bring satisfaction and joy to someone who would treasure it just as much or more than myself. Annie(I hope I'm spelling it right) with Joe's, is such a delightful person, and is the definition of professional. She made the process so easy that my part in the deal was effortless. She not only responded immediately to every one of my messages, emails and calls but, she went absolutely above and beyond for me and stayed late because I'm a musician, of course I'm going to be running late… if there was a way for me to add stars to this rating system, every letter in this review would be one, and then some. I would say that they are the best out of their competition but, Joe's Vintage Guitars is in a class of their own, and there's no competition at that level. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience. I couldn't be any happier and pleased.

Larry Hattier
★★★★★

I had a loved vintage guitar I decided to sell, but wanted to engage a professional vintage guitar business, who understood the vintage market and would make a fair offer for my guitar. I was a first timer to the experience and Joseph at Joes Vintage guitars was absolutely fantastic to work with and made the process simple to understand. He was prompt to take my call, answered all my questions, I simply sent pictures, and he made a very fair offer immediately! And the shipping process following was very straightforward. He sends you all the details of where to bring it, how to pack it, how to label it, and Joes directly takes care of all of the boxing/packing and shipping costs (outside of the seller properly packing it in its case). He was also fast to respond when I had any questions about the process. They also had paid me the same day as well for my guitar. I can’t say enough about the great experience I had and would highly recommend Joes Vintage guitars to anyone looking to sell a vintage guitar, but confused about the process, since they make it so easy. 200% recommend!!

Randy Abercrombie
★★★★★

I am old and don’t do these reviews really, but I felt my transaction with Joe’s merited one…. I had an old Gibson bass purchased in the 1970’s that fueled this young man’s rock star dreams until I started a family in the 1990’s. Since then, the old bass has been a bedroom dust collector. I contacted Joe who immediately showed a true interest in the old bass and gave me what I thought was a very generous offer. I did the deal today and other than parting with a lifelong friend, it couldn’t have been any more painless. And to boot, I was paid even before I left the FedEx parking lot. Joe’s is truly a first-class outfit. If you need to sell an old guitar, this is the place to do it.

Bobbie Jo Kelly Greene
★★★★★

I had 3 Vintage guitars that belonged to my Daddy. He was 96 when he passed away almost 3 years ago. I was ready to let them go as it was time. I found Joe here on Google. He was completely understanding & I sent him pictures. He offered me an excellent price, & helped me through the process of getting them to him. I went to FedEx he has an account & within 20 minutes the guitar's were on there way to him & the money was in my account. Very satisfied & thankful for his helpful attitude & promptness in helping me. I recommend him very highly & also very trustworthy. This is the way to do business.

Marie Coyle
★★★★★

The best transaction ever! I highly recommend Joe's services. My beloved brother's collection was overwhelming to know how to evaluate and process, in the wake of his recent passing. I called Joe and he was kind and experienced, and promptly shared his expertise with no expectation of a sale. The process with Joe seemed so "right" for my family and I to pursue. His offer was fair and we appreciated how quickly our brother's collection was moved from another state (within days of initial contact!) and we know that our brother's guitars are now in the possession of someone who fully appreciates his unique collection, which was so dear to him. Thank you, Joe!

1966 Fender Stratocaster
Sacred Heart of Mary, not your typical Strat

This ’66 Stratocaster is one of a kind. A Sacred Heart of Mary painting on the body sets it apart from any other Strat. Watch it play and see the details for yourself.

1967 Fender Coronado in Antigua Finish
Guitar pick of the week, and it sounds as good as it looks

Light, comfortable, and a great-sounding player. This ’67 Coronado in Antigua finish turns heads before you play a note.

Early 1960s Fender Blonde Cabinet
Calling all Fender nerds: has anyone seen this before?

This early ’60s 3×10 blonde cabinet has all the signs of Fender construction, but it’s shorter and wider than a Dual Showman cab. We’re still digging into it. If you know what it is, we’d love to hear from you.

Discover the Real Value of Your Fender Stratocaster at Joe’s Vintage Guitars

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Consider Selling Your Vintage Guitar To Joe’s Vintage Guitars

I love these guitars, and I want them to keep being played. I either play them myself or find them a home with someone who will care for them the way I do. The stories that come with them mean a lot to me. When I buy a guitar, the thing I hang onto most is often a photo of the original owner or a few stories about their life. I type those up, print them, fold them, and tuck them into the case. I want the players who came before to live on through their instruments.

How I Spotted the Value in Mary’s 1963 Stratocaster

I met Mary in Wisconsin to look at her family’s 1963 Fender Stratocaster, one of the better stops on a recent trip. A lot of buyers would have seen an ordinary vintage guitar. I could see that the Dakota Red finish and factory gold hardware were original, and those Pre-CBS “Custom Color” features are rare and bring a real premium. I dated the neck, confirmed the parts were original, and offered Mary a price well above the lowball estimates she’d gotten elsewhere, which is what the guitar was actually worth. That’s how I like to do business: honest, straightforward, and good for the guitar.

Mary's vintage 1963 Fender Stratocaster in rare Dakota Red Custom Color with factory gold hardware

I’m Currently Paying Top Dollar for These Vintage Fender Guitars

Vintage 1956 sunburst Fender Stratocaster electric guitar

Fender Stratocaster

Buying 1950s and Pre-CBS 1960s Stratocasters. I pay a premium for all-original examples, Custom Color finishes, and early 'spaghetti' logo models.

Vintage 1960 blonde Fender Telecaster electric guitar

Fender Telecaster

Buying Fullerton-era Telecasters, Broadcasters, and No-casters. I know the Blackguard '50s models and early '60s slab-board guitars inside and out.

Vintage 1965 charcoal frost Fender Jazzmaster

Fender Jazzmaster

Buying Pre-CBS Jazzmasters. I pay extra for clay-dot inlays, original anodized guards, and clean Custom Color finishes.

Vintage 1952 Fender Precision Bass

Fender Precision Bass

Buying vintage P-Basses, especially early 'slab-body' '50s designs and early '60s split-coil models with original hardware.

Vintage 1964 sunburst Fender Jaguar

Fender Jaguar

Looking for early 1960s Jaguars with original mutes and Pre-CBS specs. I pay cash for these chrome-heavy offsets.

1972 Fender Mustang Competition in blue with green stripe

Fender Mustang

Buying 1960s and '70s Mustangs. I pay extra for original 'Competition' finishes and clean short-scale Fullerton models.

1972 sunburst Fender Jazz Bass

Fender Jazz Bass

Buying vintage J-Basses, especially early '60s 'stack-knob' versions and '70s models with original block inlays and binding.

FAQs About Vintage Fender Guitars

What Factors Are Most Crucial in Determining The Value of a Vintage Fender Guitar?
Value comes down to condition, rarity, originality, and provenance. I go over each of those carefully so the appraisal reflects what your guitar is actually worth.
What Documentation is Essential for Appraising a Vintage Fender Guitar?
Original purchase receipts, repair records, and anything that documents the guitar’s history all help. The more paperwork you have, the easier it is to authenticate and appraise your Fender accurately.
Are There Specific Models Of Vintage Fender Guitars That Are Particularly Sought After?
Yes. Stratocasters and Telecasters from the ’50s and ’60s are the most sought after. I collect, buy, and appraise these models, so I know what separates a good one from a great one.
Is There a Difference in Value Between Vintage Fender Stratocasters and Telecasters?
Yes. Value varies with age, condition, and rarity, and it can swing quite a bit between two guitars that look alike. I appraise each one on its own so the price reflects those differences.
What Should I Look for in an Appraiser When Getting My Vintage Fender Guitar Valued?
Look for someone who really knows vintage Fenders, has a solid reputation, and can point to references. I’ve spent years doing this and stand behind every valuation I give.

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