One Guitar Made Me Sell Most of My Collection. Here's What's Left.
By Landon Bailey · April 2026 · Sponsored by Sweetwater
After years of buying, selling, and trading gear, one guitar changed everything. This is the full story of my current collection — 24 guitars, every single one with a story behind it. Some were purchased outright, some came as payment for video work, and a few arrived as gifts from builders I respect. One of them made me sell most of what I had to afford it.
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The Full Collection
Yamaha Country Jumbo
The guitar that started everything. This is the first guitar Landon ever owned — a vintage Yamaha acoustic that has been in the collection since the beginning.
Fender Standard Telecaster
The first electric guitar. A standard Mexican Telecaster that set the tone for a channel that would go on to cover hundreds of guitars.
Fender Custom Shop GT11 Stratocaster
A Sweetwater exclusive Custom Shop Stratocaster. The GT11 is a significant step up in quality from production Fenders and one of the standout pieces in the collection.
Novo Serus J
One of the most talked-about guitars in the collection. The Novo Serus J is a handbuilt offset that has become a personal favourite and a recurring presence in Landon's videos.
Lewis Guitars Minnow
Built in Quebec by Dave Lewis, the Minnow is a boutique Canadian guitar that represents exactly the kind of small builder Landon loves spotlighting on the channel.
Valiant Guitars Jupiter
A stunning offset from Ukraine. The Valiant Jupiter is one of the more unique instruments in the collection — beautifully built and a genuine conversation starter.
Heritage Custom Shop Core Collection H-150
Built in Kalamazoo, Michigan in the same factory that once produced Gibson guitars. The Heritage H-150 is a Les Paul-style instrument that competes with Gibson's best while carrying its own distinct identity.
Fender Custom Shop 1963 Telecaster
A Sweetwater exclusive relic Telecaster based on the beloved 1963 spec. This is a serious Custom Shop instrument with the aged finish, feel, and tone to match.
Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS 10th Anniversary
The 10th Anniversary edition of one of Landon's most-discussed guitars on the channel. The Nick Johnston Traditional is a super strat that punches well above its price point.
Fender American Professional II Telecaster Deluxe
The Pro II Deluxe brings humbucker-equipped Telecaster tones with Fender's refined American Professional II build quality. A versatile workhorse in the collection.
Vola JZ Fro
One of the most underrated made-in-Japan guitars on the market. The Vola JZ Fro is a boutique-quality offset with exceptional build quality and a distinct look.
Enya Inspire
The Enya Inspire is a smart guitar with built-in effects, Bluetooth connectivity, and a unique approach to the instrument. A genuinely forward-thinking piece of gear.
The semi-hollow sibling to the H-150, the Heritage H-137 brings warm, resonant tones in a slightly lighter package. Another standout from the Kalamazoo factory.
Sire Larry Carlton T7 New Gen + Sire Marcus Miller V6 Bass
Two Sire instruments in the collection — the Larry Carlton T7 Telecaster-style guitar and the Marcus Miller V6 bass. Both represent exceptional value from a brand that takes its signature artists seriously.
Lewis Guitars Adelie
A custom build from Dave Lewis in an edge-of-lake blue flake nitro finish. The Adelie was a gift from the builder and is one of the most personal guitars in the entire collection.
Tyler Guitars Studio Elite HD
The guitar that changed everything. The Tyler Studio Elite HD is the instrument Landon sold most of his collection to acquire — and the centrepiece of this entire video. Built by James Tyler in the USA, it represents the top of the market for high-end production guitars.
Powers Electric A-Type
A boutique American-made electric from Powers Electric. The A-Type is a unique instrument from a small builder doing impressive work.
Sully Guitars Conspiracy Series '71 Trela Korina Run 8
A limited run boutique instrument from Sully Guitars. The Korina-bodied Trela '71 is a stunning piece with serious tone and exceptional craftsmanship.
Fender Telecaster Plus (1992)
A 1992 Fender Telecaster Plus — a long sought-after guitar that finally made it into the collection. The Plus series represented Fender's push into Lace Sensor territory in the early 90s.
Fender Limited Edition Vintera II Road Worn '60s Telecaster
A Limited Edition Road Worn Telecaster with the look and feel of a well-played vintage instrument right out of the box. One of the most convincing aged Fenders in the Vintera II lineup.
Balaguer Guitars The Espada Classic 10th Anniversary
The 10th Anniversary Espada from Balaguer is a high-end super strat with premium components and a striking finish. One of the most visually impressive guitars in the collection.
Martin Road Series DE Retro Plus Granadillo
A Martin acoustic from the Road Series with a Granadillo back and sides. Rich, warm tone in a road-ready package — and a nod to Landon's acoustic roots.
Fender 75th Anniversary Player II Telecaster
The 75th Anniversary Player II Telecaster celebrates Fender's milestone year with a special finish and upgraded appointments over the standard Player series.
Fender 75th Anniversary Vintera Road Worn 1951 Telecaster
A Road Worn '51 Telecaster celebrating Fender's 75th anniversary. Butterscotch blonde with the worn-in look of a guitar that's been gigged for decades — a fitting bookend to a collection that started with a Telecaster.
Video Chapters
- 0:00 Intro
- 1:55 Yamaha Country Jumbo
- 4:40 Fender Standard Telecaster
- 7:20 Fender Custom Shop GT11 Stratocaster
- 9:10 Novo Serus J
- 11:05 Lewis Guitars Minnow
- 12:50 Valiant Guitars Jupiter
- 14:35 Heritage Custom Shop Core Collection H-150
- 16:49 Fender Custom Shop 1963 Telecaster
- 18:54 Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS 10th Anniversary
- 20:14 Fender American Professional II Telecaster Deluxe
- 21:55 Vola JZ Fro
- 23:35 Enya Inspire
- 26:21 Heritage Custom Core H-137
- 28:10 Sire Larry Carlton T7 New Gen + Marcus Miller V6 Bass
- 31:35 Lewis Guitars Adelie
- 33:04 Tyler Guitars Studio Elite HD
- 37:05 Powers Electric A-Type
- 39:55 Sully Guitars Conspiracy Series '71 Trela Korina Run 8
- 42:10 Fender Telecaster Plus (1992)
- 44:25 Fender Limited Edition Vintera II Road Worn '60s Telecaster
- 46:13 Balaguer Guitars The Espada Classic 10th Anniversary
- 47:50 Martin Road Series DE Retro Plus Granadillo
- 49:35 Fender 75th Anniversary Player II Telecaster
- 52:20 Fender 75th Anniversary Vintera Road Worn 1951 Telecaster
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