Fender
We’re honored to have been selected by Fender as a Showcase Dealer. For us, that distinction isn’t about status - it’s about access. It means a deeper selection of Custom Shop instruments, closer collaboration with Fender, and more exceptional guitars on the wall for you to play, compare, and fall in love with.
Chasing That Golden-Era Magic?
These are the vintage guitars, basses, and amps that helped shape music as we know it - and they still have stories to tell.
Lovingly preserved, professionally authenticated, and ready to play, each piece carries the soul of its era.
Looking For The Best-Of-The-Best?
As a Fender Showcase Dealer, we’re proud to offer Masterbuilt guitars - singular instruments crafted start-to-finish by one builder inside the Custom Shop.
Each one is a reflection of that luthier’s skill, taste, and creative vision, blending the hand-built feel of a one-off with the precision and pedigree of Fender’s most elite workshop.
Inspired By The Greats?
Signature models aren’t just about names on headstocks - they’re about tone, feel, and the subtle details that define a player’s voice. These guitars and basses were designed with, and for, some of the most influential musicians in the world.
Explore the sounds that shaped them, and make them your own.
Holding Down The Low End?
Whether you're a P-Bass purist or a Jazz Bass explorer, these basses were built to sit in the pocket and stay there.
From vintage thumbprint to Custom Shop builds, find the low-end foundation that fits you.
Not Ready For Vintage Or Custom Shop?
You don’t need a five-figure guitar to get inspired. These non-Custom Shop Fender instruments deliver killer tone, classic feel, and workhorse reliability - without the collector price tag.
Whether you're building your first rig or adding a smart second, these are the guitars and basses we’d hand to any player.
Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful answers about our Fender selection, Custom Shop access, and how we work.
What kinds of Fender guitars does The Music Emporium carry?
We stock a full range of Fender instruments: vintage guitars and basses, Fender Custom Shop and Masterbuilt models, artist Signature Models, Limited Editions, and current-production Fenders.
As a Fender Custom Shop Showcase Dealer, we carry a deeper selection of Custom Shop instruments than most retailers.
What is a Fender Showcase Dealer?
A Showcase Dealer is a shop selected by Fender to offer an expanded, hand-picked selection of Custom Shop instruments. The designation reflects a closer working relationship with Fender's Custom Shop and access to limited runs and exclusive builds.
The Music Emporium has been a proud Fender Custom Shop Showcase Dealer since 2025.
Do you sell used and vintage Fender guitars?
Yes. Alongside new instruments, we carry vintage Fender guitars and basses spanning the 1950s onward, as well as preowned Custom Shop instruments.
Every vintage and used instrument is professionally inspected and authenticated before it is listed.
How much does a Fender guitar cost at The Music Emporium?
Prices span a wide range.
Current-production and Limited Edition Fenders typically start in the low two figures, Custom Shop models generally run from the mid-four figures upward, and rare vintage instruments can reach five and six figures depending on year, originality, and condition.
Can I trade in or sell my Fender guitar?
Yes. We buy and accept trades on quality Fender instruments.
You can start the process through the "Sell or Trade" form on our site (found in the main site menu), and our team will follow up with an evaluation.