Vintage guitars for sale: Birmingham

Marshall JMP Superlead 100 MK II Combo owned by Bernie Marsden and sold at Bernie's auction during the "Guitar Auctions" at Gardineer Houlgate on 10th December 2020 1978 ( Serial No 02057K ) 100 Watts 2+12 - Celestion G12T-75sCustom Circuit Modifications ( Marshall ) Marked Sound Settings to Face + Patch Cable ( Channel Links ) 2+12 Celestion Loaded ( G12 75s) Pictures - Please see pic attached , combo featured in bottom right , large combo ( chequerboard ) was Jon Lord whom used for Keyboards ... more

Gibson LG1 - 1954 - tobacco burst, cleaned restored, now playing and sounding like a dream - comes with non-branded hard case
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Up for sale is a 1977 Fender USA Precision Bass Guitar
If you are after a mint example then this will not be for you , this one has various dings ,scuffs from being used for the last 45+ years but looks to be all original - see photos .
You can see why it has been played , sounds amazing and unlike a lot of Fenders from this period is a very good weight
Electrically it all works as it should - the pickup has that classic P bass tone ..
The neck adjusts ok and the frets are ... more

Had this one a number of years. It is a 1979 Park based on the 2959 Marshall Circuit, with reverb (quite similar to the Park Z558 Billy Joe Armstrong plays)
It's and incredible sounding amplifier. It has has some mods and a full service carried out by Johnny at Brelliott amps (Birmingham), including a Metropoulos zero loss fx loop and a switch and a 3 setting power cut (roughly full, half and 1 / 4) on phase splitter to drop power output (for Bedroom / Rehearsal / Stage outputs)
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Vintage 1930s Gibson Kalamazoo KG-11 Guitar
Up for sale is an all orignal Gibson Made Kalamazoo vintage acoustic guitar
As you are probably aware this model is quiet soughtafter especially since tommy emmanuel praised the tone of this model - single line runs sound great .
As you can see from the photo the guitar does show signs of wear as you expect on a 100 year old guitar with lots of scuffs and scratches .
Looks to be all original with possibly a neck reset as I can see some ... more

Up for sale is 1978 Fender USA Jazz Bass Guitar .
If you are after an mint all original example then this will not be for you , but if you are after something different and looking for a players grade example then this could be for you .
As you can see from the photos the body has been refinish ( not clear coated ) with the original pickguard holes filled and where a battery compartment once was . It also has been modded with a scoop to the bottom horn possible to allow access to the... more

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Introducing the Marshall 1974X Handwired Combo Amplifier - Vintage Tone, Modern Swagger
Blast from the Past, Ready to Rock: Step into the golden age of rock with the Marshall 1974X Handwired Combo Amplifier. This amp is not just a piece of history; it's a living legend that brings vintage tone to the modern stage. Get ready to crank up the volume and let the good times roll
Handwired for Tone Perfection: Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the 1974X is handwired to ... more

The Fender 1978 Musicmaster Bass is a revered example of Fender's dedication to crafting instruments that embody simplicity, reliability, and exceptional tone. Built in 1978, this bass guitar holds a special place in Fender's lineup, characterised by its straightforward design and iconic short-scale neck. The shorter 30-inch scale length not only makes it more comfortable to play for extended periods but also contributes to its distinctive sound profile. This scale length is favoured by many ... more

Hagstrom / Futurama Bass 1965 Completely Original. 21 Fret Short Scale.

One owner from new, it was purchased new in 1965 played for a year and put into storage.

It is in fantastic condition, the only thing I??ve changed was the head stock decal as it had rubbed on the original gig bag.

It still has its original stainless flat wound strings on it, I plugged it in and she still works although I will give it a service and fret polish before she??s sold.

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Overall: Very Good condition
Electronics: All original, no issues
The Marshall Bluesbreaker 1962H from 1994 is a revered reissue that draws inspiration from the iconic 1962 combo amp originally made famous by Eric Clapton during his time with John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers. Designed to capture the rich, warm tones of the original, this head-only version allows players to pair it with their preferred cabinets while still delivering the classic British blues-rock sound that ... more

Cracking old Marshall cabinet in nr mint condition with original dust cover
Fully working order. Housed with a great set of G12H celestions. The frame codes read MH=December 1975
If you have any questions fire away
Will Post WORLDWIDE
UK postage is set at £35 or collection in person
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For sale is a stunning 1960 Gibson Les Paul Classic, a true vintage gem that captures the essence of rock history. This guitar features a beautiful sunburst finish, showcasing its premium maple top with subtle flame. The mahogany body and neck provide a rich, warm tone that is perfect for both clean and distorted sounds

With original humbucker pickups, it delivers a dynamic range and exceptional clarity, making it ideal for a variety of musical styles. The neck is comfortable and ... more

Overall: Very Good to Excellent condition
Frets: Good
Hardware: All original
Electronics: All original, no issues
Finish: This Guitar in great condition with minimal wear
Hard Case included
The Gibson SG Special P90 in Vintage Cherry is a modern reissue of the classic SG design from the 1960s, celebrated for its sleek contours and raw, biting tone. The guitar's mahogany body and neck provide rich sustain and a warm midrange, which ... more

The Tokai Goldstar 55 from the early 1980s in Dark Green with a matching headstock is a highly sought-after vintage guitar that embodies the quality and craftsmanship Tokai is renowned for. This model is a faithful reproduction of the classic Fender Stratocaster, offering both exceptional playability and authentic vintage tones
The body of the Goldstar 55 is made from alder, a tonewood known for its balanced sound and clear resonance. The dark green finish, complemented by the matching ... more

Epi Zephyr Blues Deluxe, 2001 I believe. Not made now, basically a copy of the 1949 Gibson ES5, as played by T-Bone Walker. Guitar has been gigged, some minor wear marks, a previous owner changed the tuners, but then changed them back, but overall very good. Currently set up with 12-52 flatwound TI strings, it certainly gives 'that' vintage blues sound. I took pickguard off as I find them restricting - it is in case Collection from B97 Redditch, Worcestershire, or I will meet within 50 miles ... more

Overall: Very Good condition
Frets: Good
Hardware: All original
Electronics: All original, no issues
Finish: This Guitar in good condition with some slight wear on the body
Hard Case included
The Gibson Les Paul Junior Vintage Tobacco Burst is a classic electric guitar that pays homage to the original design and sound that made the Les Paul Junior so beloved among musicians. With its single-cutaway body shape, the guitar has a sleek, ... more

TOKAI LS50 Les Paul Electric Guitar
Made in JAPAN + Hard CASE
Up for sale is a stunning Tokai LS50 love rock Les Paul Electric Guitar
The guitar was made at a time when the Japanese were making guitars on a par if not better than the guitars they are based upon
If you are after an all original example then this will not be for you , but if you are after a great playing and sounding instrument then this could be for you .
The guitar has had some mods including
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Great condition- sounds brilliant

1988 from serial number

2x celestion G12T-75

Collection from birmingham or can deliver within 200 miles

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Tokai jb-45 electric bass guitar
Dates to the early 80s and made w
Up for sale is a stunning bought to you by Tonewood Music .
As you are probably aware these Japanese basses were building instruments much better than the instruments they were based upon and are highly soughtafter
Looks to be all original apart from the pickguard
Super light and a nice slim 60s neck make it very easy to play
TONEWOOD MUSIC
No fees over the next few months so have reduced our prices on... more

Up for sale is a Guild USA F-45CE Electro Acoustic Guitar
Really good looking guitar with its Florentine cutaway , Chesterfield headstock logo and oval soundhole
The guitar plays well and unusually has 24frets and due to the cutaway you can access it all the way up the neck
Sounds nice acoustically but through an amplifier it comes into its own .
If you are after mint example then this will not be for you , this has been used with various scuffs , scratches throughout - there ... more

RARE
TEISCO Starway " Brian ENO " Electric Guitar
+ CASE
As you are probably aware that this model is very soughtafter due to being the same model that Brian Eno used with Roxy music
Good condition considering its age and looks to be all original
It all works but the controls are a bit noisy - please do not expect it to play like a high end solid body - it is what it is
This one came from a private collection
Comes with what looks like its original case
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Trace Elliot 1518 Features:
300 Watts RMS, 8 Ohms 15 "  (382mm)hi sensitivity JBL speaker XLR & 1 / 4" (6 35mm) jack connectors Cabinet tuned, with bottom unobstructed slot Lightweight poplar plywood construction Original classy black 'pimple' covered Metal handles and protective corners Dimensions (HxWxD): 26 9'' (682mm) x 24 2'' (615mm) x 17 1'' (435mm)Weight: approx 30kg
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It??s in pretty decent nick there??s dings of course and scuffs etc but it??s 46 years old

No volute, pancake body and fret nibs which is a nice feature.

It??s seemingly all original electronics wise. A bit of crackle on the pots and the bridge vol cuts out past 9.

Collection from West Mids or meet within 20 miles

No case, although I do have a 70s era correct Gibson chainsaw case listed separately that we could work a deal out on, albeit it??s ... more

1970s Shaftesbury Electric Bass
Guitar
- Made in JAPAN - stereo - thru neck
Up for sale is a rare vintage 1970s Lawsuit Shaftesbury Electric Bass Guitar .
If you are looking you probably know what this is and how soughtafter it is .
The bass dates to the late 70s and was made at the height of Lawsuit era, this is one of the higher spec models with a thru neck and stereo outputs
Electrically it does work as it should but pots could do with a spray - only tried the mono ... more

Lovely old Marshall 1935 bass cab
In great condition & full working order
It's housed with a quad of the now quite hard to find G 12
I believe this was the cab of choice for Eddie Van Halen
T3101 (4 x 65w) 280w @ 16 ohms
Dated to November 1979 (LM 16)
As you can these old girls were built to last
Any questions welcome
Postage UK £35
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YAMAHA FG180 Red Label Made In Taiwan 1970s Acoustic Guitar In Light / Dark Contrast Wood With Gear String Tuners,  Has The Red Label Inside The Body Serial Numbers Are As Follows:T0144678 & 20605164 I Believe They Equate To The Early 1970sAs To Be Expected With The Age Of The Piece There Are Some Dings / Scratches / Marks & A Small Chip On The Underside Of The Neck Where It Attaches To The Body (As Shown), ... more

1975 Gibson MK-35 Acoustic Guitar Mahogany back, sides and neck, Spruce top See photo for original model details A few small chips, scratches and varnish cracks, see photos Including lined hard case
Collection in person only, not courier.... more

Mid-'90s 50-watt all-tube combo amplifier. There are two channels (clean and gain), each with its own reverb control. Two 12-inch speakers ?? Full tube operation for true vintage growl and howl when and when you want it. ?? Two entirely separate channels, each having its own gain and tone settings
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Overall: Good
Frets: Good
Hardware: All original
Electronics: All original, no issues
Finish: This guitar is in a great condition for a guitar from the '60's, it has signs of wear on the body with some lacquer cracking and dents in the body as well as some denting on the neck however this is to be expected of a guitar 60 years old
Hard Case included
The Vox Ace Guitar from 1961-62, second generation, in sunburst finish, is a rare and ... more

Teisco " Brian Eno " Starway Electric Guitar
Made in JAPAN
Up for is a 1960s Teisco Starway electric guitar , as you are probably aware this is the same model which was used by Brian eno .
Please take into account there were budget guitars so dont expect it sound and play like a high end instrument - it is what it is .
Electrically it does work apart from the bridge pickup tone control
The neck does have a bow in it , past the 10 fret on the low E and 12th on the high its all ... more

1970s Electric Guitar Fresher 2nd Series Heart Logo Matsumoku Fender Stratocaster Type. Made in Japan, now considered a unique vintage item due to the small amount that are available over here
The body has a few small minor scratches, otherwise in good condition. Has not been played in a few years so will need restringing and retuning.... more

Good Condition Rare Guitar

Comes With Leather Case

The only thing wrong with it is that there is a slight buzz sound when pickups are switched but other than that it plays beautifully
Can easily be fixed by cleaning the pickups but this is not something i have time to do

Any questions please feel free to message

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Vintage V100 Electric Guitar in very good condition. This guitar was originally in a distressed Lemon Drop finish but re-sprayed in a beautiful transparent black by John Diggins of Jaydee Guitars hence the distressed finish on the neck and back of the body (see photos).
Fitted with Wilkinson WVC humbucker pickups. Lovely dark rosewood neck. Plays really well and has a great tone.
Fitted with Planet Waves self trimming locking tuners (original Wilkinson non-locking tuners supplied). ... more

Vintage 1974 Yamaha Acoustic Guitar

- Bought off a different seller on eBay who said it was their dads, who hadn??t had much work done to it. I haven??t done any either
- The previous owner has fitted a new set of tuners to the guitar but these aren??t great and have started to wear down after the year I have owned it
- There??s a lot of general marks all over the guitar which aren??t too major, apart from a dent in the top. This obviously wouldn??t affect sound
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The Kay Les Paul 1970 is a vintage electric guitar that embodies the classic Les Paul design, offering a unique character and charm from the 1970s era. Crafted by the Kay Musical Instrument Company, this guitar is revered among vintage guitar enthusiasts for its distinctive style and sound. Its solid construction and classic aesthetics make it a standout piece in any collection
Featuring a bolt on-neck construction, the mahogany neck enhances the guitar's sustain and stability. The rosewood... more

Hijos de Vicente Tatay Vintage Classical Guitar.
This lovely guitar was made sometime in the 50 / early 60??s and comes in marked but good condition for its age. Still a very playable guitar but needs new strings and a bit of a careful clean with the appropriate products. It has been well played and handled which while producing visible marks, has also improved the quality of the sound. There are no soundboard cracks but there is a visible hairline crack on the edge of the bass side lower ... more

Here's something you find everyday A nice sized peace of original Radio Spares front grill in lovely condition no rips etc
Any questions welcome
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Nice original pair of elac speakers from 65ish finished in a very nice hammerite silver
These are 10N / 86
Both in full working order and ready to rock
Fully stamped cones and cork
As used in the AC10, Watkins Westminster and many others
Any questions welcome
Will Post WORLDWIDE
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The guitar is in good overall condition for its age, 2 of the tuning pegs have snapped off so I welded 2 washers to them so I could still tune it. Also neck has moved with age so I wedged a guitar pick in to counter the movement. Definitely showing its age but is a great looking guitar still and sounds great. Not long had new strings and string holders :)
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Selling a vintage pair of Wharfedale W12 / EG guitar speakers Quality speakers, cast aluminium frame. Specially designed for guitar Wide frequency response with double diaphragm 15 ohms impedance 15 watts RMS power handling 40Hz to 17, 000 Hz frequency response Weight 12 lb (See attached specification sheet for more details) One speaker has minor repair to scratched cone.... more

1980s Fender Electric Bass Guitar Bridge - Made of Brass RARE
I think these were sold as an aftermarket upgrade under licence by Fender .
The bridge plate does show signs of wear - the springs and possibly screws have been swapped out .
Rarely come up for sale so grab this one while you can .... more

Overall: Very Good condition
Electronics: All original, no issues
Power supply not included
The Blackstar FLY 3 Vintage Stereo Pack is a compact and portable guitar amplifier that combines vintage aesthetics with modern technology, delivering a versatile sound experience. This pack includes the FLY 3 mini amp and an additional extension speaker, transforming the setup into a true stereo system with 6 watts of power. Despite its small size, the FLY 3 offers a rich and ... more

Rare 1965-66 Guild Electric Guitar And Amplifier Catalogues
Complete and in good condition for its age , the pages are it is coming away slightly at the binding ( see photo )
Great addition to a collection of it you have a guitar from this era .
Selling a collection of catalogues so please checkout my other listings
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Lovely pair of original Kelly 4x10 Colums
Thin edge cabs.
Made of pine construction
All speaker fittings still in tact
Any questions welcome
Will Post WORLDWIDE
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up for sale is an original 1960s Guild Guitar / Amp Catalogue
Getting harder to come by , this one came from a private collection which I am selling off .
Great addition to any collection or if you have a guitar from this period Please checkout my other listings as I am selling quite a few more .... more

Rare 1960s Guild Electric Guitar And Amplifier Catalogues
Complete and in good condition for its age , it has some wear / creasing from age but nothing major
Great addition to a collection or if you have a guitar / amp from this period
Selling a collection of similar guitar catalogues so please checkout my other listings.... more

Original 1960s kendrick swivel wheels ideal for Vox stands
Very hard to come across these days all come with in certs and working well
Any questions welcome
Will Post WORLDWIDE
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Nice acoustic guitar with a padded case. There are a couple of marks on the back as pictured
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Rare Collection of Rare 1968 Guild Electric Guitar And Amplifier Catalogue.
As you can see from the photos the cover has come away it and it is missing the back page .
Selling a few other similar catalogues so please checkout my other listings.
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Fender Squier 15 ?? 15w Guitar Practice Amp 1 x 8?? speaker ?? Vintage 1987
Item is in great used condition with some signs of use
Item has been fully tested and is in working order
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Rare 60s Kay USA Musical instrument Catalgue for the UK market
Has some wear to the binding but overall good for its age.
Great for the collector or if you have a guitar from the era
Selling a few other vintage musical instrument catalogues so please checkout my other listings
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Rare 1960s Kay Thinline Foldout instrument Catalogue
Has some wear to the cover and some pencil marks - it is marked as being from 1960.
Great for the collector or if you have a guitar from the era
Selling a few other vintage musical instrument catalogues so please checkout my other listings
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Acoustic guitar with guitar cover and strap. Used couple of times only Collection only... more

Vintage Kay USA Guitar catalogue 1960s Electric King Of Guitars
Quite an rare catalogue to come come across , if you a collector or have a guitar from this period this is ideal
Has some wear to the binding
Selling a few other vintage catalogues so please checkout my other listings.... more

Up for sale is a vintage KAY Guitar Catalogue from 1964
If you have a Kay from this period or collector then this could be for you .
The overall condition of the catalogue is good for its age
Great for the collector or if you have a guitar from the era
Selling a few other vintage musical instrument catalogues so please checkout my other listings
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Clifford Essex professional tail piece rim fix and adjustable depth 32mm width 55mm ,pure Nickle finish
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Lyre 5 string tail piece used by Clifford Essex ,Abbott and Houghton 60mm depth 55mm wide has back steps which gives it a nice position finish pure Nickle
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Hi, i have for sale a genuine old Burns Bison Bass electric guitar that i am selling for restore This dates to around 1964 and the serial number is 5632 this is in fair condition and has been poorly repainted in its past It also looks like an added pick guard has been retro fitted to cover up the middle pick up hole I am not sure if this was done in house as the plastic looks the same The pots and pick ups all look original The fretboard looks ok but the neck has some flex at its thinnest ... more