WEST

Guitars

Vintage & Custom

Guitars West is a family owned and operated business that takes pride in genuine customer service. We Buy, Sell, & Trade Vintage Musical Instruments, Specializing in Stringed & Amplifications from the early 1900's and on.

Bell
&
Hern
Customs

The Art of the Build:

Bell & Hern Customs

Bell & Hern Customs is the ultimate collision of vintage expertise and elite modern finishing. This powerhouse collaboration brings together Bell, the industry’s most iconic master of "sparkle" and "candy" finishes, "The Hern, a legendary figure in the vintage world and the visionary behind Guitars West. While Bell transforms every instrument into a shimmering, high-gloss masterpiece, Hern ensures each build is a world-class, high-performance tool rooted in his deep knowledge of historical instrument design.

From the cosmic aesthetics of the Black "Galaxy" Explorer to the punchy soul of the "Elwood" Tiger Sparkle Tele Bass, these instruments are more than just guitars—they are instant heirlooms born from a lifelong friendship and a shared obsession with quality.

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Folk Instruments

"Lord have mercy, you’ve found the soul of the shop! This ain't just a corner for pickin'; it’s for the real children of the motherland—where strings are tight, stories are long, and the shine is hidden in the back. Whether you want a (Folk Instrument) to serenade the porch, a (gritty Acoustic) that sounds like Sunday morning, or a low-end thump from our (Bass Guitars), we got you. Want to get fancy? Our (Bell & Hern Customs) make the town gossip stop in her tracks. Grab a seat; and flood that basement! Now get in there and find your story."

"Lord have mercy, you’ve found the soul of the shop! This ain't just a corner for pickin'; it’s for the real children of the motherland—where strings are tight, stories are long, and the shine is hidden in the back. Whether you want a (Folk Instrument) to serenade the porch, a (gritty Acoustic) that sounds like Sunday morning, or a low-end thump from our (Bass Guitars), we got you. Want to get fancy? Our (Bell & Hern Customs) make the town gossip stop in her tracks. Grab a seat; and flood that basement! Now get in there and find your story."…

Est.

1984