Murphy & Co.THE BOOK ROOM
One more page.
One more discovery.
Rare and signed books, distinctive editions, and unexpected finds. A considered collection for the reader and the collector.
Step into the book room ↗MURPHY & CO. / HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA
Stories
& Strings.
A curated book boutique. A rare and vintage guitar shop. Two collections, one shared curiosity—in Huntington, West Virginia.
01 / THE MURPHY & CO. BOUTIQUE
A good find.
A better story.
A signed page. A well-played guitar. The detail that makes you stop and look again. Find something that speaks to you.
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THE GUITAR COLLECTION
Some stories
have strings.
Rare and vintage guitars with character you can see, craftsmanship you can appreciate, and histories worth exploring.
Explore the guitars ↗
MURPHY & CO. / FROM THE COLLECTION
Time Has Made
a Change.
A trip to Nashville. A teacher who helped. A family that kept the Martin.
A 1947 Martin D-28 opens a window into the Rhodes family’s musical life. Follow their account from that first purchase to Murphy & Co.
Discover the story ↗The Rhodes Brothers / Time Has Made a Change
Owner-supplied album cover · AI-assisted restoration.
02 / THE MURPHY & CO. COLLECTION JOURNAL
More than
meets the eye.
Meet the people behind the instruments. Follow the photographs, letters, and recollections that bring their stories into focus.
Open the Collection Journal ↗
COLLECTION STORYOl’ Ma Belle: The Goldtop with a Secret
1954 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop
A scratched telephone number gave this 1954 Goldtop a name—and left us with a mystery.
Read the story ↗
COLLECTION STORYSugar Baby: A White Gretsch, a Wild Ride
White Gretsch Billy-Bo Jupiter
Sturgill Simpson’s signed letter and a white Gretsch in the SNL spotlight. Follow the record behind Sugar Baby.
Read the story ↗
COLLECTION STORYBefore the Spotlight: The Sutherland Sonex
Kiefer Sutherland-associated Gibson Sonex-180 Deluxe
Kiefer Sutherland remembers saving for his first Gibson. A Sonex, a milestone, and a collection connection to explore.
Read the story ↗
COLLECTION STORYA Nashville Cat: Steve Gibson’s Strat
Steve Gibson and the Fender anniversary Stratocaster
A Nashville Cat. A lifetime in music. Meet Steve Gibson and explore the Stratocaster associated with him in our collection.
Read the story ↗See something you’d like to know more about? Ask us for pricing and current availability.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND MURPHY & CO.
“Where interesting people come to do and encounter interesting things.”Meet Joe and Susan ↗
HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA
Your next discovery
starts here.
Come browse the books, explore the guitars, and see what catches your eye. The public boutique is open to everyone.
Plan your visit ↗