Nash
Since 2001
Founded in 2001 in Olympia, Washington by Bill Nash, Nashguitars is the world's largest and most acclaimed independent maker of aged, vintage-inspired electric guitars and basses. Rejecting modern sterile polyurethane finishes, every Nash instrument is hand-sprayed with 100% thin nitrocellulose lacquer and subjected to meticulous artistic relic work across four discrete aging tiers: Light, Medium, Heavy, and Extra Heavy distress. Paired with custom-voiced Lollar pickups (including the famous Nash Dirty Blonde Strat and custom Tele sets), hand-rolled fingerboard edges, a modern 10-inch radius with Dunlop 6105 frets, Graphtech self-lubricating Tusq nuts, and premium CTS/Sprague electronics, Nash guitars deliver the elusive feel, broken-in comfort, and open acoustic resonance of an authentic 1950s or 1960s Golden Era Fender at a fraction of Custom Shop pricing. Widely toured by arena headliners and recording session masters worldwide, Nashguitars represent exceptional secondary market liquidity and rock-solid price retention.
25
Years in Business
40K+
Guitars Sold
$10M+
Annual Revenue
Complete Nash Guitar Price & Valuation Guide (2026)
Comprehensive market valuation ranges, mint vs used condition pricing, tonewood specs, and historical price trends for Nash guitars.
Nash Price Overview
Nash covers a wide range of instruments from entry-level to professional models. Typical used prices vary by condition, series and year. Higher-end USA models and limited editions retain value better than mass-market lines, while rare or vintage pieces often command significant premiums.
When evaluating value, consider originality (pickups, hardware), structural condition (neck, frets, finish) and documentation (serials, receipts, setup reports). Price dispersion across platforms is common; local stores offer service and inspection, whereas online marketplaces provide broader selection and price transparency.
For detailed buying advice, model comparisons and condition-based pricing, read the full guide linked above.
Market Overview
Average Price
$1,720
+3.9% vs last year
eBay Listings
190
Active listings
Sold This Month
48
+3.1% vs last month
Price Range
$1,400-$2,850
Current market range
Data sourced from eBay, Reverb, and Guitar Center used listings
Nash Timeline
Founding in Olympia, WA
Bill Nash launches Nashguitars, seeking to build working musician guitars with authentic vintage nitro feel without exorbitant custom shop markups.
Lollar Pickups Partnership
Standardizes on custom-wound Jason Lollar pickups, establishing the signature 'Nash tone' of harmonically complex vintage warmth.
Modern Ergonomic Standardization
Adopts the player-friendly 10-inch fingerboard radius and Dunlop 6105 narrow-tall frets, eliminating fret choke on high blues bends.
Bass Lineup Expansion
Expands the PB-57/63 and JB-63 bass line, quickly adopted by prominent Nashville and touring session bassists.
Offset Revolution (JM-63 / JG-63)
Introduces the JM-63 and JG-63 offsets with buzz-stop modifications and roller bridge upgrades, solving traditional offset tuning instability.
20th Anniversary Milestone
Celebrates two decades of independent American craftsmanship with over 35,000 guitars built and zero compromise on nitro lacquer.
Waylon & Custom Artist Runs
Releases specialized hand-tooled leather-bound and custom tribute guitars that achieve instant collector sellouts.
Boutique Relic Gold Standard
Nashguitars remains the most actively traded and liquid boutique vintage-style brand on the global secondary market.
Complete Nash Product Lineup
Nashguitars: 100% nitrocellulose lacquer, custom Lollar pickups, and broken-in neck ergonomics that outplay guitars costing three times as much.
S-Series (Strat-Style)
1950s and 1960s double-cut classics with alder or ash bodies and custom Lollar sets
Early 60s alder body, rosewood fingerboard, C neck, Lollar Dirty Blonde set (~$1,500–$1,850 used)
Mid 50s swamp ash body, one-piece maple neck, vintage single-ply pickguard (~$1,480–$1,800 used)
T-Series (Tele-Style)
Single-cut twang icons with brass compensated saddles and traditional slab bodies
Iconic Butterscotch Blonde over swamp ash, black pickguard, Lollar vintage T (~$1,450–$1,800 used)
60s custom double-bound or standard alder body with rosewood board (~$1,550–$1,950 used)
Offset & Bass Icons
Surf offsets and classic P/J basses engineered for zero-compromise touring performance
Jazzmaster body, Lollar P-90 or JM pickups, improved vibrato stability (~$1,650–$2,100 used)
Vintage voiced Lollar bass pickups, rolled fingerboard edges (~$1,500–$1,900 used)
"Nashguitars: 100% nitrocellulose lacquer, custom Lollar pickups, and broken-in neck ergonomics that outplay guitars costing three times as much."
Model-Specific Buying Guide
Each model has unique characteristics that affect both tone and value. Here's what to look for when buying specific models.
Nash S-63 & S-57 Stratocaster Valuation Guide
Lollar Dirty Blonde Pickups
The majority of Nash S-63s feature Lollar's 'Dirty Blonde' set (Vintage Blonde neck/middle with a higher-output Special S bridge). Having all-original Lollar pickups is crucial to maintaining fair market value.
Relic Level Preferences
Light and Medium distress Nash guitars sell approximately 20% faster on Reverb than Heavy or Extra Heavy distress models, reflecting current mainstream player tastes.
Serial Number & Build Hangtag
Nash serial numbers are hand-written in ink on the back of the headstock (e.g. S63-XXXX or NG-XXXX). The original factory hangtag detailing body wood, neck shape, and pickups adds $100–$150 to resale.
Nash T-52 & T-63 Telecaster Buyer's Advisory
Body Weight & Wood Selection
Swamp ash T-52s under 7.2 lbs command a $150–$250 premium over heavier examples due to the high value placed on resonant, lightweight Telecasters.
Double-Bound T-63 Premium
Double-bound custom T-63 models in custom colors (Lake Placid Blue, Fiesta Red, Candy Apple Red) command roughly $200–$300 more on the secondary market than standard single-color finishes.
Compensated Brass Saddles
Authentic Nash T-styles feature three compensated brass barrel saddles on a traditional stamped steel bridge plate for spot-on intonation.
JM-63 Offset & Nash Bass Investment
Offset Bridge Stability
Verify that the JM-63 retains its factory roller bridge setup and proper neck angle shimming to avoid string-popping during aggressive rhythm play.
Original Case Identification
Authentic Nash instruments typically ship in a distinctive brown or black faux-alligator hardshell case with plush yellow or black interior.
Used Liquidity Benchmark
Nash guitars consistently trade within 4 to 12 days on Reverb and The Gear Page emporium when priced within the $1,500–$1,750 fair market value band.