Company History and Philosophy

Hello. I'm Banana (aka / Lowell Levinger) the proprietor of Players Vintage Instruments. Players Vintage Instruments is the logical evolution of my instrument collection. I started collecting vintage instruments in the 60's and finally decided it would be more fun to share them with other players instead of keeping them to myself.
The ultimate collectors piece is not my personal cup of tea. Instruments are made to be played. An instrument that is old and rare and in absolutely mint condition will instantly become less valuable if it is taken to a gig and 'suffers' pick wear or gets a belt buckle scratch on its back. So that instrument (if it is to keep its 'value') is essentially no more musically useful than a painting or a sculpture. Now, paintings and sculptures are certainly useful, wonderful and precious. They are a source of great delight and inspiration. But instruments are that and much more. They are a source of music and we all know what charms music hath. (Soothing savages and such) I will continue to seek out great instruments for players as well as collectors and make them available.

 

Payment: US Postal Money Order, Us Bank Cashiers Check or Direct Bank Wire Transfer   

 

Shipping: We ship insured via UPS ground unless otherwise specified. Buyer pays shipping and insurance charges. We pack carefully and securely.   

 

Returns: We offer 24 hour approval on most deals. If you are not satisfied with the instrument you may return it and when it arrives back here in the same condition as when it left here we will refund your money less the shipping charges.