Vintage guitars for sale: Bristol

Crafted in 1978, the Gibson USA Les Paul Custom in a luscious Cherry Sunburst finish is a true classic for discerning musicians. This electric guitar model, renowned for its rich, balanced tonality, comes from a lineage of exceptional quality and is designed for the right-handed player The Les Paul Custom model boasts the iconic aesthetics and ergonomic design that Gibson is celebrated for. With its sunburst veneer and the distinctive humbucker pickups, this guitar is an epitome of vintage charm... more

1974 Fender Stratocaster.
Refinished in Olympic White.
Original grey bottom pickups.
Replacement wiring, pick guard and (I think) tuners.
I imported this last year from California. Pickups sound great.
There is a crack in the finish by one of the screw holes: I don??t think this goes through to the wood. I was told the frets are original: not sure about that as they are quite wide and flat, but they still have a good height to them (0 9-1 0mm).
Nice and light, unlike many... more

Gibson ES345 in Vintage Burst. Bought this last year, but have never used it for rehearsal or gigs. Had it set up professionally in December, been pretty much in its case since then. In superb condition, no dents or scratches
Specs below:
Body
3 Ply Maple / Poplar / Maple
Neck
Mahogany
Neck Shape
Rounded C
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale
24 75 "
Radius
12 "
Frets
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This is a nice example an elite precision. Very well kept. Has been used for 5 different concerts, and 2 different recording studios. I have had this from new. Incudes spare sets of strings and case included. Typical USA model.
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This Ibanez 2626B is a rare and incredibly special model, often regarded as one of the finest basses from Ibanez??s 1970s Professional Series. Built during the golden era of Japanese craftsmanship, this bass has earned legendary status among players and collectors alike. Crafted in the late 1970s, it stands as a testament to Ibanez??s dedication to quality and innovation
The construction of this bass is fantastic. It features a solid, set-in neck design that offers incredible sustain and ... more

This is a pre-owned Marshall JMP 2203 Mk2 Master Model 100W valve amp head, perfect for any guitar enthusiast. The amp has two channels and uses vacuum tube technology to amplify sound. It is a head amplifier, meaning it does not come with a speaker attached. The Marshall JMP 2203 Mk2 is a highly sought-after item for any musician looking to upgrade their guitar setup. This amplifier has a powerful 100W output and is designed specifically for guitar use. It is a great addition to any collection ... more

Gibson eb-0 short scale bass with slotted head in good used condition. The scratch plate is not original and the strings are 20 years old, it also has a couple of screws missing so it could do with a bit of tlc

Body Material: Mahogany 1 piece
Neck Material / Scale Length: Mahogany 3 piece / 768 0mm (30inch)
Fingerboard / Fret Marker / Radius: Rosewood / Pearloid dot / 254 0mm (10inch)
Nut Width / Fret Size: 38 5mm / 2 6mm, 19 Fret
Neck Thickness (1F / 7F / 12F): 21 3mm / ... more

Fender Musicmaster II - 1973 - USA - Walnut Amber Refin - Stunning -
This guitar was rescued from a brewery which had it up as a display piece. The guitar had been badly stripped of the original worn red nitro finish and varnished over in clear coat. The tuners had been replaced with different ones, the bridge had been replaced with a non-original one, the pickguard had been cut to allow the replacement bridge
After it was rescued from being a brewery prop the varnish was removed and ... more

1968 Gibson Heritage Rosewood Acoustic Guitar with Original Hard Case
A beautiful guitar in very good condition apart from a couple of splits on the top of the body
Will be packed in a proper guitar shipping box and sent out with Parcelforce... more

Excellent condition 1961 Harmony Stratotone Jupiter H-49
Specifics
Natural Spruce Top
Sunburst Back and Neck
DeArmond Pick-Ups
Waverly Tuners
Pot Codes - June 1960
Production Date - Summer 1961
Original Soft Case
Modification: Rewound bridge pickup
Recently had a fret redress and set up by a professional Luthier
Overtell, the guitar is in amazing condition for its age, plays and sounds like a vintage blues dream, all electrics fully functional
Comes with ... more

Gibson B-45-12 1967 Acoustic Guitar
In good sound condition. Its fitted with a pickup that works well
At some point in its life it has been fitted with a rather large 'Bridge Doctor' to keep it straight. It's obviously worked as the guitar plays well but its added a kilo or two the the weight of the guitar!
I'm unsure if the hardcase is the original but either way its very nice, fur lined with a stylish decorated leather band all the way round the lid
Serial No. - 090116
Will be... more

Ugly but fully sorted, recapped, new valves, new reliable impedance selector. Original Partridge iron, mustard caps. Laney Klipp is the model that follows the Supergroup, similar circuit with a Klipp circuit added, which is basically a valve fuzz. Missing back panel. This is a serious device
Obviously this is a heavy lump, but I can have it couriered, would massively prefer collection though. I can also do international shipping, but if you want international shipping, please get in touch ... more

A fabulous vintage Strat from Greco finished in natural Ash with original hard case.
From right out of Japan's golden 'Lawsuit' era, this Greco Spacey Sound is a brilliant guitar, crafted to authentic Fender specs. In fact, whilst Fender were grappling with the end of the CBS era and the rather strange batch of guitars that emerged at the end of the 70s, Japanese outfits like Greco were making guitars that blew these out of the water in terms of finish and playability.
This guitar was ... more

Vintage 1966 Guild X50 Cordobra electro acoustic archtop guitar (serial number 43528)
The frets, fretboard, electronics are all in great condition and it is a fantastic sounding archtop and a treat to play
There are a small number of cosmetic marks (shown in the photo's) which are minimal and have no impact on playing
This electric archtop comes equipped with one rectangular Guild single coil pickup, electronics and tuners are original. Beautiful Sunburst finish.
Comes with non ... more

Used in great condition JVM410h valve amp with 1960va vintage angled 4x12 cabinet
Foot switches and cables included with sale
Item never gigged only used at home, 4 channel amp sounds great!
Selling to make room for something smaller
Collection from Bristol due to size and weight of item
Cash on collection preferred
For sale is a powerful Marshall JVM 410h plus 1960av Vintage 4x12 Cab, perfect for any guitarist looking for a high-quality amp. This combo delivers an ... more

Burman Pro 502. fully sorted out amp section, recapped, everything checked, loaded with JJ KT77. Kind of a chimera of various sections I had about, so the Gold Lion badge and tidy sleeve does not indicate the chassis / amp section is a Gold Lion one, as it has red transformers and think the GL ones were all brown sorts. Original Burman drivers, reverb tank, works great, sounds great. But I've got the 2000 and 4000s I need, so lower powered units are spare
Bunches of inside pics and analysis... more

1984 - 1987 Fender MIJ E-Series Stratocaster finished in Olympic White & Rosewood with period hard-case
A cracking vintage Strat. Widely seen as some of the finest Stratocasters ever produced outside of Corona, these Japanese E-series guitars scream precision craftsmanship in looks, feel and sound
This fine example boasts a beautifully aged Olympic White finish that compliments the dark rosewood a treat. At the top, we have precision Gotoh Tuners and a 60s C-profile flamed maple neck.... more

1984 tokai breezysound ('63 tele style)
Made in japan
Blonde with rosewood fingerboard
LXXXXX serial number on neck plate
Electrics have been upgraded with cts pots, crl 3 way switch and switchcraft jack
Cloth wiring throughout
Pickups have been replaced with a set of bare knuckle vintage flat 50 telecaster pickups
Set up with D'Addario 10-46 strings
Genuine fender ashtray bridge with three period correct threaded saddles
Fender three-ply white pickguard. ... more

This guitar is in excellent condition- some superficial marks but nothing too deep
There is some clouding to the laquer in places as is typical with these guitars
Made and signed by Japanese luthier Hiroshi Harada
Solid spruce top, solid Indian rosewood
Scale length is 658mm
Comes with hard case
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Epiphone Futura Custom Prophecy Electric Guitar
Manufactured in 2007 at the Samick factory in Indonesia, the Epiphone Futura Custom Prophecy was a limited edition guitar aimed at metal guitarists. The body of the Futura is made of basswood with a beautifully quilted maple top, all finished in a lovely finish called Black cherry. The Futura is fitted with the classic Tune-O-Matic bridge and stop bar tailpiece, Grover mini tuners, and EMG 81 and 85 active pickups. The bolt on maple neck has ... more

Selmer Treble and Bass 100SV. 100w from 4 EL34. Fully gone over, new caps, valves, shared screen grid resistors replaced with individual ones to avoid a stability issue that comes up with these. Plenty of power and headroom for bass. Fine for guitar, popular among pedallers. Back panel has been found and fitted since photos
Bunches of inside pics and analysis of various amps will be in my blog here: http: / / ampstack wordpress com / check out the rest, and my band, Warrior Pope, on ... more

Superb tube amp, handwired in Toronto, dating from June 1975; similar to a Fender Twin but the great thing about Traynors is that they also have a Marshall plexi / Vox AC30 vibe too. This has tremolo and spring reverb, overdrives when cranked and takes pedals really well. It's loud and heavy but comes with a flightcase. Rather roadworn but works perfectly. Recently serviced. Very sad to see it go. Collection only please from Wells or Bristol. Previously used by Toploader before I took ... more

I am selling what I think is an Aria Diamond guitar. There is nothing written on the guitar to give any indication of make and model
The neck plate says ' Steel Reinforced Neck, Made in Japan, 2134167'
It's in good solid condition and working order, the electrics are good. A few chips and scrapes on the body but nothing major
Do feel free to let me know what the model is or any other info you may have! I've not priced it cheap simply because I don't want to give it away if its a ... more

Marshall Vintage 1973 Homa Gold Castors / Feet / Screws
A set of four Homa gold-coloured castors and feet from a 1973 Marshall 4x12 cabinet
They're in superb condition, very clean and all the wheels turn easily and smoothly
Complete with their original screws.... more

Found in the loft, unused and untested.

After some Googling I believe this to be a 1970s Simms watts disco deck.

The carry case has some damage to the right side and general wear and tear inside the case.

Not sure what to price this at, collection only as it??s very heavy. Any questions please ask.
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Epiphone Kalamazoo EA-250 electric guitar made in Japan.
Circa 1972 - Made '72-'74.
Signature redburst color, maple laminate hollow body, maple bolt-on neck with rosewood fingerboard and two double coil pick ups This has a rare bridge which looks cool but is also more stable than a bigsby for hollow-bodied guitar
The EA-250 was the pre-cursor to the Rivera, which is very similar to the Gibson 330. Very playable with a great sound, clean and driven
Some slight scuffing / scratches... more

Early 60's Framus Strato Star Bass 5 / 156-52
Working electrics
The top of the neck has obviously been damaged at some point in its life and been repaired. The repair seems good and everything is solid
Priced accordingly
Free courier delivery... more

Stunning vintage Japanese rumbler from Antoria finished in sliver with original hard-case.
Lovingly crafted in the Fujigen Gakki factory, this rare bass has a wealth of vintage charm. It boasts a hefty contoured body, a lovely gloss maple neck and excellent quality hardware. Moreover, the split coil electrics pump out plenty of that mid-range P-Bass thump.
This bass is offered in great condition for age with only minor wear It has also been treated to a full String Theory service that ... more

Pair of Celestion G12M 25 watt T1511 16 ohm 1974 Speakers
Two from the quad I'm sellingIn superb condition
AG=January 1974
Bass resonance - 55 hz
Only one has a 444 code
The cones seems nice and tight, giving firm resistance when depressed
There are no tears, and no rubbing.... more

This was the top of the Cardinal Line in the early 80??s, set neck, beautiful finish and a fantastic pickup It??s in great shape with a few minor blemishes in the finish as shown in the pictures. Plays and sounds absolutely great! Controls are smooth and quiet, tuners work well This period of Aria bass production, saw them make some of the best basses in the world at the time Any questions, please ask:)
Scale Length: 820mm
#Frets: 22
Body: Carved Ash
Neck: Maple (Set ... more

Something wicked this way comes in the form of this super-rare late 80s Aria Pro II XR DX3 Superstrat finished in red & black A guitar as rare as it is head-turning,  the DX3 features a solid contoured body,  decked out in that fabulous two-tone finish,  a licensed Floyd Rose trem,  bound rosewood fretboard,  reverse hockey stick headstock and three belting pickups arranged in HSS configuration, ... more

1970??s Rickenbacker TR25, solid state guitar amplifier.
Amazing clean sound, great spring reverb and tremolo.
All electrolytic capacitors replaced with quality Vishay caps. Ready for its next 50 years of use!
New power switch - some previous owner had fitted a micro toggle and what looked like a magnetic door closer as a spacer! All back to original now including the polarity reverse.
Modern 5x20mm fuse holder fitted - if a fuse does blow, they??re much easier to find than a 1 /... more

This vintage pair of Fane speakers from 1977 is a rare find for guitar amplifier enthusiasts. With a 12" size and a matched pair, these speakers are perfect for those looking for authentic vintage sound. The brand Fane is known for its quality and reliability, making these speakers a great addition to any guitar setup

Serial code is 122811, and they are dated 1977. One is fully original the other has been professionally reconed

Don't miss out on the opportunity ... more

Cabinet from a Birch Stolec built Vox AC30 from circa 1972
Sold as pictured
UK postage £25. Please contact for overseas postage costs
Note: It is up to the buyer to make sure the component is suitable for their intended usage
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Very nice Japanese made vintage electric guitar, Matsumoku factory, 1984 sorta time. Been competently stained and refinished at some point a fairly long time ago, and worn in subsequently. Stock MMK pickups with coil splits on the toggles. Fingerboard freshly oiled, frets freshly polished, takes a low action great. Current amp demo guitar, probably be sorry to see it go, but I'm a bass player
Obviously this is a lump, but I can have it couriered, would massively prefer collection though. I ... more

Aria Pro II TA-65 Electric Guitar
Nice guitar in OK condition. There are a few light chips on the paintwork and some light corrosion on the metalwork, particularly the tuning pegs
The electrics are working although a bit crackly
The gent I bought it from claimed that its Chuck Berrys signature on the pickguard but no idea if thats true or not!
Serial number is 9090282 but I'm unsure as to what year that is
Will be safely packed and shipped with Parcelforce in a proper shipping ... more

Truly stunning vintage rumbler from Hondo, lovingly crafted in 1980s Japan at Matsumoku and finished in antique violin brown sunburst with deluxe hard-case
There's good reason for the devoted following that these basses have. Put together with skill and using some super components, these vintage machines punch well above their weight in sound and performance
This bass has character and class in equal measure, featuring a hefty solid mahogany body & a luxurious gloss maple neck, an ... more

Wonderful 1970s Japanese Stratocaster by CMI, finished in Olympic White & Maple
A vintage Strat right out of the top drawer here. Features include a substantial solid tonewood body, a fabulous gloss maple neck incorporating a large 70s Fender-style headstock, period bullet truss rod adjustment, beautifully aged original 70s plastic and three fabulous-sounding single coil pickups
One of the finest vintage Strats we've had in for quite a while
This guitar is offered in good ... more

Up here is a pair of Jan 1978, G12 / 75 speakers
No idea which amps they used to be in, but they sound great to my ears. No detectable coil rub.
No rips or tears
Recently taken out of an old Vox speaker cab
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This vintage Marshall 1960AV guitar speaker cabinet is a must-have for any musician. With four speakers and a power output of 280 watts, this cabinet is perfect for electric guitars. The angled design allows for better sound dispersion and the black finish adds a touch of style to any stage. The cabinet is from the United Kingdom and is suitable for use with electric guitars. The model is Marshall 1960AV and the amplifier technology is none. This product line is also known as the Marshall ... more

Marshall 4x12 Unloaded - 1973 / 74
Please note: there are no speakers, wiring, input socket, logo, feet or plastic corner protectors - it's only the empty shell you see in the photos
This is in super condition and ready to be loaded
Although the photo doesn't show them all the back panel original screws and screw cups are included
The handles need to be fixed in place - they are currently unsecured
Collection only from Bristol BS31 within 3 days please. No couriers thank you.... more

Celestion G12M 25 watt T1511 16 ohm Speaker 1974
In superb condition
AG23=January 1974
444 cone
Bass resonance - 55 hz
Reading - 14 7 ohms
The cone itself seems nice and tight, giving firm resistance when depressed
There are no tears, and no rubbing.... more

Celestion G12M 25 watt T1511 16 ohm Speaker 1974
In superb condition
AG19=January 1974
Bass resonance - 55 hz
Reading - 15 2 ohms
The cone itself seems nice and tight, giving firm resistance when depressed
There are no tears, and no rubbing.... more

1960s Grover Pat Pending Futura Tuning Pegs
These came off of a early 60s es330 that I once owned
An upgrade of its time .
Tuners work great but there are no mounting screws
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Encore JHS 1EW - Teisco Made - 70's Japan - RARE - READ - Gibson Scale Length -
Had a headstock crack which has been repaired / glued, has neck shim to improve playability, original vibrato has been replaced with identical replica, bridge was replaced with replica
This guitar from the British company John Hornby Skewes (JHS) using their inhouse brand Encore was produced for JHS by Teisco in Japan most likely in the 70's
This is a very rare vintage guitar which is overall in pretty ... more

DE ARMOND M-65 Vintage 90's Electric Guitar, Tobacco Sunburst.
Fabulous little DeArmond guitar from the late 90's made by Guild with some inspiration taken from the LP design but with it's own look and feel
The pickups are both relatively bright for humbuckers also has the unique Guild stop tail piece which has a vintage look
Guitar has a few scratches, marks and dinks nothing which stands out in use I've tried to show the main areas of wear in the photos. Most notably a couple of ... more

I bought this vox phantom copy with the intention of customising it. A couple of years later I still havnt found the time.
Neck is straight and tuners are solid. One of the pickups isn??t putting out signal but I think it??s some dodgy wiring as opposed to a broken pickup.
Pickups are entwhistle burns copies. They sound chimey and great.
Tremolo works fine
Neck has a zero fret like a real vox
Priced to sell as I need to clear the space
Some bangs and dings but they ... more

Vintage set of MIJ 1970'S GRECO Deluxe Les Paul Tuners (Kluson Deluxe Clones)
Never seen another set and very rare. Perfect working order. Having a clear out of the parts draw
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Vintage Marshall Sprung Feet - JMP Series
Vintage sprung feet from a 1977 Marshall amp
Perfect to refurbish your prized possession with genuine vintage replacements
These are very rare to find, especially in this condition, and the new ones Marshall supply are some kind of moulded rubber
There are no splits in the plastic and all have their original screws.... more

Vintage Marshall Amp Handle - JMP Series
Vintage handle from a 1977 Marshall amp
Perfect to refurbish your prized possession with a genuine vintage replacement
These are rare to find, especially in this condition
There are no splits and it comes with all the original fixings.... more

Vintage Fender Squier Sidekick PR357 Amplifier Guitar Amp Black
Good used condition has a few minor scuffs and some slight rust to the metal but not to bad see photos for overall condition
Fast Free UK postage
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Vintage Marshall Control Knobs - JCM 800 Series
A set of 6 Marshall control knobs designed for their JCM 800 range of amps
These are vintage, originals and not reissues
They were removed from a JCM 800 model 1987 50 watt lead head years ago and are the push-on variety. They'll fit most models from that era - 2204, 1959 etc
PLEASE NOTE: If you have changed any or all of the pots they may not fit on the shaft, so please do your research to make sure they will fit.... more

Park Control Knobs - 1970s Vintage
A set of six control knobs from the early-mid 1970s
I purposely haven't cleaned them so they retain all the mojo of original, vintage parts
Complete with screws.... more

Vintage Marshall chassis fixing bolts - JMP Series
Vintage chassis fixing bolts from a 1977 Marshall amp
Perfect to refurbish your prized possession with genuine vintage replacements
These are rare to find, especially in this condition
Complete with the original washers.... more