Nick’s Hand Picked Guitars

02/02/2026

In our latest video I deep dive into an original 1965 Fender Jaguar! A rare piece that checks all of the vintage boxes. Hear the story, playing demos, and the fine deets of a ‘65 Jag over on our YouTube channel! 👊😤

01/31/2026

Some guitars don’t just get bought — they find their way to the right person over time.

In this video, I tell the story behind an all-original 1965 Fender Jaguar and how it ended up in the hands of Derek, our video editor here at NHP. The guitar was purchased directly from the grandson of the original owner, making it a true one-family instrument with a history that’s just as special as the guitar itself.

We dig into what makes a mid-’60s Jaguar like this so desirable, talk about how vintage guitar value is often shaped by more than just price, and share why working honestly with people — buying, selling, trading, and caring for guitars the right way — is often what puts you in a position to own something truly special.

We finish things off with a playing demo so you can hear exactly what a well-preserved 1965 Jaguar sounds like today.

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Some guitars don’t just show up — they find their way to the right person over time.In this episode, we take a deep dive into an all-original, exceptionally ...

01/10/2026

Here’s a killer for your - 2022 Fender Custom Shop ‘69 Strat! This Limited Edition model features hand-wound ‘69 Strat PUPs, an aged Firemist Red finish with a Journeyman relic, and it weighs in right at 8lbs! All ready to be yours - more details on our website or DM us here :)

12/31/2025

Hearing directly from customers never gets old.

In this video, Derek — one of our longtime customers — shares his experience working with Nick’s Hand-Picked Guitars, from communication and transparency to the care taken with the guitar itself.

At NHP, we believe guitars are more than just tools. They carry history, stories, and real personal meaning. Whether it’s a vintage guitar, a consignment piece, a restoration, or helping someone find the right next instrument, our goal is always the same: treat every guitar — and every person — the right way.

Videos like this are exactly why we do what we do. We’re proud to serve players and collectors here in St. Louis and across the country!

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In this video, you’ll hear directly from one of our longest customers, Derek, sharing his experience working with Nick’s Hand-Picked Guitars — from communica...

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from your Fam here at NHP! 🤘🎅🎸

12/19/2025

There’s something special about bringing the voice back to a vintage guitar.

This is a short teaser from our latest video where we tell the story of a 1960s Gibson acoustic that needed some serious love — and the moment it finally came back to life made it all worth it.

🎸 Watch the full story on YouTube:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Us7zo9L2Mg

12/15/2025

I’ve always loved the idea of bringing the voice back to a vintage instrument.

In this episode, we talk through the story of a 1960s Gibson acoustic that needed a lot of love — but one I knew still had something to say. After some careful work and attention, that voice came right back to life. It sounds incredible and plays just as good as it ever has!

If you have an old guitar that needs a little help finding its voice again, we’d love to help here at Nick’s Hand-Picked Guitars.

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In this video, we walk through the journey of bringing a 1967 Gibson J-45 back to life — a guitar we acquired from musician Dee White out of Alabama. From it...

11/24/2025

Its a FUZZ HEAVY Monday at NHP - check out this ‘90s reissue if an original Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face. One of Hendrix’s notorious favorite pedals, this reissue was built to original spec. by renowned pedal builder Dennis Cornell in the 90s

11/19/2025

I’m excited to share this new “About NHP” video talking about the future of what's to come for Nick's Hand-Picked Guitars — something that feels deeply personal to me and to the St. Louis music community that shaped me.

I grew up taking guitar lessons at local shops here in St. Louis, joining bands, and playing shows across the city as a kid. Those early experiences are what inspired me to build Nick’s Hand-Picked Guitars — a place where guitars have stories, players feel connected, and the community comes first. All centralized back in a community, St. Louis County, that is today missing that niche.

Today, NHP is primarily an online shop but with a growing local presence! We currently offer full guitar services plus consignments, appraisals, and we buy guitars alongside a curated selection of vintage and unique instruments - ALL to soon be housed in a shop local to St. Louis County! And as NHP grows, one of my biggest goals is to bring music education and lessons into the bigger picture — to create that same sense of discovery I felt as a kid finding a new voice through learning an instrument.

Our mission is built on three pillars:
• A local guitar shop - the center point of NHP
• A community forum and marketplace where all can connect (currently in beta!)
• Original video content that brings guitar history to life

Thanks for watching — whether you’re here in St. Louis or following along from across the country, thanks for being part of this journey.

🎸 Watch the full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3nVap-i-sY
🌐 Explore NHP.com: https://nickshandpicked.com

Every guitar has a story — and so does every shop. 🎸Welcome to Nick’s Hand-Picked Guitars, an independent guitar store born out of St. Louis, Missouri and b...

11/15/2025

Hey, who doesn’t like to dabble in the bass game from time to time.. devil’s lettuce if you will! Check out this #38/100 - Warwick Team built Streamer LX! Fully dialed up and setup by the team here at NHP, check it out on our website!

11/12/2025

Old wood, DiMarzio PUPs, and a whole lot of 'tude — this late-’70s Hamer Sunburst absolutely rips! What do you think, did it pass the Shred Test?

🎥 Full story now up on YouTube — Check it out!


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11/11/2025

It’s definitely unique! Check out this Fender Custom Shop Custom Deluxe Stratocaster 🍊Finished in a Transparent Sunset Orange over a maple top makes this one HIGHLY flammable! Don’t get too close you might get burned 🔥