Vintage
Since 1995
Vintage Guitars is the UK-designed guitar sensation established in 1995 by legendary British musical instrument distributor John Hornby Skewes (JHS). Engineered in direct collaboration with world-renowned guitar innovator and pickup guru Trev Wilkinson, Vintage instruments disrupted the global electric guitar market by offering pro-spec Wilkinson hardware, custom-voiced Wilkinson WVC and WVT pickups, and authentic tonewoods at remarkable price points. Renowned for their V100 singlecuts, V52 icon teles, and the pre-distressed ICON Relic series, Vintage guitars have built a reputation as the ultimate 'secret weapon' player's instruments and modding platforms on the second-hand market.
31
Years in Business
500K+
Guitars Sold
$16M+
Annual Revenue
Complete Vintage Guitar Price & Valuation Guide (2026)
Comprehensive market valuation ranges, mint vs used condition pricing, tonewood specs, and historical price trends for Vintage guitars.
Vintage Price Overview
Vintage 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
$420
+7.6% vs last year
eBay Listings
520
Active listings
Sold This Month
155
+6.7% vs last month
Price Range
$250-$850
Current market range
Data sourced from eBay, Reverb, and Guitar Center used listings
Vintage Timeline
Vintage Brand Created by JHS
John Hornby Skewes launched Vintage in Leeds, England to offer UK guitarists affordable, roadworthy vintage replicas.
Trev Wilkinson Partnership
Formed an exclusive design alliance with pickup and hardware innovator Trev Wilkinson, redesigning all pickups, bridges, and necks.
ICON Distressed Series Debut
Pioneered affordable factory-relic instruments, including the famous V100MRPGM 'Lemon Drop' Greeny-tribute singlecut.
Global North American Expansion
JHS expanded Vintage into the USA and Canadian markets, challenging Epiphone and Squier with Wilkinson hardware.
Reissued Series Upgrades
Standardized GraphTech NuBone nuts, Wilkinson WVC double-coil pickups, and refined neck tenon joints.
Cult Player & Modding Staple
Recognized across international guitar forums as the premier value-for-money brand for classic British and American tones.
Complete Vintage Product Lineup
Vintage Guitars prove that intelligent hardware design and authentic tonewoods don't need a four-figure price tag.
V100 Series (Classic Singlecut)
Mahogany bodies with carved maple caps, set mahogany necks, and Wilkinson WVC double-coil PAF-style humbuckers.
Peter Green tribute with reversed neck pickup for out-of-phase blues tone ($380–$550 used)
Flamed maple veneer top, Wilkinson tune-o-matic bridge ($320–$480 used)
All-black body, multi-ply binding, gold Wilkinson hardware ($340–$500 used)
ICON Series (Factory Distressed / Relic)
Pre-distressed nitro-feel finishes that emulate decades of authentic road use without custom-shop pricing.
Eastern poplar/alder body, Wilkinson WVT single-coils, brass saddles ($320–$480 used)
Distressed alder body, Wilkinson WVC 54 single-coils, vibrato ($300–$450 used)
Relic J-bass with Wilkinson JB pickups and satin maple neck ($340–$500 used)
Reissued & Acoustic Series (V6, V52, V58, Statesboro)
Clean, gloss-finished electrics and blues-inspired Statesboro acoustics featuring whiskey sour finishes.
Wilkinson WVP vibrato with staggered drilled steel block ($280–$420 used)
Whiskey sour satin finish, mahogany parlour or dreadnought body ($180–$320 used)
"Vintage Guitars prove that intelligent hardware design and authentic tonewoods don't need a four-figure price tag."
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.
The World's Most Accessible Peter Green Out-of-Phase Blues Machine
Out-of-Phase Reverse Neck Pickup
Features a reverse-wound, reverse-polarity neck humbucker that delivers the legendary nasal, singing Peter Green/Gary Moore middle-position tone.
Wilkinson WVC Double Coil Pickups
Wound to authentic 1950s PAF specifications with Alnico V magnets for rich warmth and articulate string separation.
Wilkinson Deluxe Hardware
Factory-equipped with tulip-button Wilkinson Deluxe WJ44 tuners and precision tune-o-matic bridge.
True 1950s T-Style Twang with Road-Worn Charisma
Wilkinson WTB Intonatable Bridge
Features authentic compensated brass saddles that solve the classic 3-saddle Tele intonation compromise without altering vintage tone.
Aged Wilkinson WVT Pickups
Provides warm, mellow jazz in the neck and biting, chicken-picking twang in the bridge with zero shrillness.
Comfort C-Profile Maple Neck
10" radius maple fretboard with medium frets makes blues bends smooth and effortless.