Charles Johnson's
"Mandolin World Headquarters...and Guitars!"

Are you looking for a vintage Martin or Gibson acoustic guitar, a fine Gibson mandolin, or a good Kay upright bass? Perhaps a Fender Stratocaster, Telecaster, or Jazzmaster is your thing. Or maybe you're a dedicated Les Paul or SG player. These and many other fine vintage stringed musical instruments can often be found on this web page. The selection changes frequently, and cool instruments arrive on a regular basis. Keep reading for great deals!

Thanks for visiting my page! I'm Charles Johnson of Richmond, Virginia, USA, and I buy, sell, trade, collect and play Gibson mandolins and Martin Brazilian rosewood guitars, and the occasional zook, dobro, upright bass, Tele, etc. The following is a list of instruments that I have purchased or traded for over the last year or so. I do a lot of trading, and will consider just about any quality stringed instrument on trade (no pianos!). Prices are somewhat flexible on certain items, depending on the piece and how much I'm wanting something else I have my eye on! Digital images are available for all instruments - just click on the camera icon or the underlined name. Photographs are also available by regular mail.

Please look around and feel free to make a (hopefully reasonable) offer on anything listed. I always appreciate the chance to do some business, even if the deal doesn't work out. If you see something you like, email, fax, or call me between 7:00 and 10:00 pm eastern USA time zone weekdays or 12 noon until 10:00 PM on the weekend. Thanks!

Instruments Available for Sale or Trade
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Lots of new goodies - please check the listings on the main page. Click here for the "Recent Arrivals"list.


Click on the description below to take you to the specific instrument section listed:

I BUY INSTRUMENTS!

    Click Here for information on selling your instrument

Ordering Information

  • Click Here for more detailed ordering information.

A History Of Gibson Mandolins

  • Confused by the terms "A style" or "snakehead"? Click here for a guide to types of Gibson mandolins and the terms used to describe them.

Do you have an old bowlback mandolin?

  • Click Here for information on bowlback or "tater bug" mandolins.

Frets Article on Kentucky KM-1500 Mandolins

  • Click Here for a scan of the FRETS magazine article on Kentucky KM-1500 and KM Dawg mandolins.

Appraisals

Trades of better quality US made instruments are welcome. I don't think anyone should have to buy an instrument unheard and sight unseen, so for mail order or online sales I offer an unconditional approval period for 48 hours after receipt of the instrument. If you want to return the instrument, call during this period and tell me. All returns must be insured and shipped at your expense. I will refund the selling price of the instrument as soon as I receive it in the same condition as it was sent to you. Local sales are on an appointment basis.

I buy instruments! Please email details of what you have for sale. Be sure to include your phone number so I can contact you to work out the details.

That's it. A hassle-free transaction is guaranteed. Mail order, national dealer, local customer, and online references available.

Keep pickin' and grinnin'!! Hope to hear from you!

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Charles Johnson
P.O. Box 24555
Richmond, VA 23224

804-741-3455 Phone
My business phone hours are:
Monday-Friday: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM East Coast US time
Weekends: 12 Noon-10:00 PM East Coast US time

Current time in Richmond, VA

E mail to: Charles@vintagemandolin.com

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