Nash

Nashguitars builds new guitars and basses intended to feel visually and physically familiar from day one. The company describes itself as the largest independent builder of aged guitars and basses and says every instrument is handcrafted in the USA with nitrocellulose lacquer. A Nash that looks worn may be exactly as it left the builder.

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OVERVIEW

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LOCATIONOlympia, Washington

BUILDHandcrafted in USA

SIGNATURENitro finishes · intentional aging · Lollar / premium hardware

Do not deduct automatically for the scratches. Light, Medium, Heavy and Extra Heavy aging are factory treatment choices on many Nash guitars. The job is to separate intended aging from later damage, modification or neglect.

IDENTIFY YOUR GUITAR

Which Nash do you have?

Nash model names are intentionally easy to decode once you know the pattern. S and T families reference familiar solidbody layouts; model-year suffixes such as 52, 57, 63 and 72 indicate the vintage era the build evokes rather than the actual manufacturing year.

Find the family and suffix. S-57/S-63, T-52/T-57/T-63, JM/JG offsets and PB/JB basses tell you the design lane quickly.
Record the aging level. Light, Medium, Heavy, Extra Heavy and Unaged/XL affect appearance and sometimes dealer pricing.
Document pickups and upgrades. Lollar and DiMarzio options, pickup-layout changes and special guards can alter value.
Do not use the suffix as a build date. An S-63 is a modern Nash inspired by 1963-style features.

CURRENT MODEL & RETAIL GUIDE

Vintage vocabulary, modern build

S ModelsS-57 · S-63 · HSS / special variants~$2,600–$3,100 newVintage S-style family

T ModelsT-52 · T-57 · T-63 · T-72~$2,500–$3,100 newVintage T-style family

Offsets / hybridsJM · JG · TMaster · non-traditional~$2,600–$3,200+Offset and hybrid designs

PB / JB bassesPB-52/55/57/63 · JB-63 · 5-string~$2,500–$3,000+Vintage-inspired bass families

Current U.S. dealer listings checked October 3, 2026. Options, pickups, body woods, paint-over-paint finishes and aging level can move price materially.

USED VALUE GUIDE

Start with the exact model

Nash has a relatively active secondary market compared with many small builders. Clean used S/T models commonly trade below new dealer prices but still retain a substantial portion of their original value; special finishes and configurations need exact comps.

COMMON USED S/TOften ~$1,500–$2,000

SPECIAL / OFFSET / CLEANOften ~$1,800–$2,400+

CURRENT NEWOften ~$2,500–$3,100+

Confirm model, aging level, body wood and pickup configuration.
Separate factory aging from fresh impact damage, cracks or poor repairs.
Check for replacement pickups, pots, bridges and tuners.
Look for original case, hangtags and dealer paperwork when available.
Compare the same family and similar options; a plain T-52 is not a fair comp for a special artist or hand-painted run.

CURRENT USED MARKET

See what the market is doing now

Use the exact Nash model and configuration. Dealer stock is broad enough that current new price is often easy to establish before evaluating a used example.

Search Nash on ReverbCurrent and archived market examples ↗Search completed Nash sales on eBayCompleted and sold examples ↗

COMPARE

What else lives in this neighborhood?

Nash competes with premium vintage-inspired bolt-on instruments. The correct comparison is specification and build approach, not simply body silhouette.

COMPARE WITHFender Custom Shop

COMPARE WITHSuhr Classic / Classic T

COMPARE WITHK-Line / boutique vintage-style builders

WHAT TO WATCH FOR

Before you buy—or price—one

Artificial versus accidental wear. Factory aging is part of the product; neck cracks and impact damage are not.
Model suffix confusion. The number references inspiration, not manufacturing year.
Pickup swaps. Lollar or other factory options should be verified rather than assumed.
Dealer-only sales. Nash says new instruments are sold through authorized dealers, so dealer documentation can help.
Trademark assumptions. The familiar shapes are Nash instruments, not vintage Fenders.

HISTORY & COMMENTARY

A boutique business built around the already-played feel

Nashguitars is a family-owned Olympia, Washington builder founded by Bill Nash. Its identity centers on vintage-inspired instruments made new but finished to look and feel already broken in.

The company says its guitars and basses are handcrafted in the United States, use 100% nitrocellulose lacquer and are sold through authorized dealers. Current families extend beyond S and T models into offsets, hybrids and PB/JB basses, while the aging program—from light to extra heavy or unaged—remains one of the brand’s most recognizable features.

WHAT PLAYERS LIKE

Why a Nash can be worth picking up

Broken-in feel. Players who dislike pristine finishes can buy the worn aesthetic from day one.
Familiar layouts. The learning curve is low for players coming from classic American bolt-on designs.
Premium components. Lollar pickups, Gotoh hardware and CTS electronics appear throughout the line.
USA construction. The brand’s current site explicitly identifies U.S. handcrafting.
Strong model shorthand. S-63 or T-52 quickly communicates the intended design era.

CURRENT RETAIL & REFERENCE

Nashguitars · Official siteCurrent USA-made model families and construction philosophy ↗Nashguitars · S ModelsCurrent S-57 / S-63 family specifications and options ↗