It's our pleasure to bring you a selection of vintage guitars and classic guitars that are 'just great' in one way or other, at prices which represent great value for money.

We specialise in American vintage guitars of the golden era. Broadly speaking that means pre 1970s for Gibson, Epiphone and Gretsch, plus Martin acoustics of any age. There's an emphasis on semi-hollow and hollow-body guitars, reflecting a bias towards jazz, blues, funk and soul playing.

As an online-only business we always put you the customer first, recognising that our continued good reputation rests on our integrity and service.

Don't feel bad. We've all done it at one time or other.

For those who don’t know, Denmark Street, London's Tin Pan Alley, is home to half a dozen or so guitar shops. Andy’s Guitar Shop at the far end was perhaps the most famous, as it was in business seemingly for ever, but went into receivership in 2007.

The problem faced by the shop-keepers on Denmark St is the rent and business rates. Rents there are way higher there than anywhere else in central London, which is already expensive, because the property is owned by one individual. Think about the game Monopoly. If you own all the shops on one street you can charge what you like, and he does like to charge. This is why Denmark St prices are so high and why the shops themselves are so shabby – they have huge overheads to meet every day and one unsympathetic landlord.

There are plenty of colourful stories about Denmark St, people 'taking guitars off the wall' because they couldn't get their money, guitars being stolen from one shop and sold to another - no questions asked. The stories may or may not be true, but the street certainly has more than its fair share of characters and there's usually a buzz to the place. Pop and rock stars abound - go there, be inspired, but do be careful. (Or in the words of Pete Townshend - "Pray: We Don't Get Fooled Again").

Of course, Denmark St shops aren't all bad and we exaggerate for your entertainment. There are some beautiful guitars for sale and some very knowledgeable people working there. Indeed, our very own luthier and repair guru Graham Noden is there in his basement, underneath Andy’s old shop. ("Meet the new boss same as the old boss." Graham's business remains unchanged although the shop now has new owners.)

Graham works on every guitar we sell, and makes sure that each one is in good playing order, sparing no expense and doing whatever work is necessary to bring out the best of the instrument without compromising its originality. You are welcome, and encouraged, to discuss any of our guitars with Graham. He knows each one and he’s very knowledgeable and experienced and will be able to give you a professional and objective opinion.