THE DETAILS WORTH KEEPING
Vintage guitar
case candy.
Original documents and accessories supplied with a guitar when it was new: manuals, catalogs, price lists, hang tags, warranty cards and other period case contents.
Original catalogs, manuals, hang tags and price lists: the small pieces of guitar history that collectors keep looking for. Explore Fender, Gibson and other catalog listings, or ask The Real Deal Guitar Shop about a specific item.
What is case candy?
Collectors use “case candy” for the paperwork and accessories associated with an instrument and its case. Here, the private collection includes manuals, hang tags, catalogs and price lists.
Period-correct does not mean original to the guitar.
A catalog from the appropriate era can complement a collection without having been supplied with that particular guitar. Ask whether an item is original print material, a reproduction, or documented as belonging to the instrument.
Tell us exactly what you are looking for.
The brand, year, model, catalog language and market are useful starting points. Include photos of the cover or part you want to match, plus any edition number you can read.
Ask The Real Deal Guitar Shop about case candy ↗Questions & answers
Can I buy case candy without buying a guitar?
Contact The Real Deal Guitar Shop about the catalog, manual or accessory you need; the case candy listings are separate from the guitar collection.
How can I check a vintage catalog?
Ask for photographs of the cover, publication details and relevant pages, plus a description of missing pages, writing, tears or other damage.
Are all the pictured items for sale?
No. Collection photographs can include privately held pieces. Confirm the availability of the exact item before buying.