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

What a lovely guitar. This is a late 50s, Hofner Committee Deluxe, serial number 101, which makes it the second one released. 100 was probably the first, but that hasn't come to light yet
Very clean with minimal wear. Non-original bridge, scratchplate and hard shell case
Thick, chunky neck, as these early ones had no truss rod. Plays well with a reasonably low action. It's not super low as there is some buzz higher up the neck if set too low. Tricky to solve completely without a trussrod... more

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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pspan49 year old Fender Mustang. Stunning neck and rosewood fingerboard. Pickups sound bloody amazing - it does that Nirvana thing plus loads more. It didn??t have a tremolo arm so the bridge has been replaced with a Mastery bridge and locked. Rock solid and stays in tune. The original Mustang bridge is included as are the springs and original strap buttons. Yes there are a number of marks and chips commensurate with age and use, but it sounds fantastic and looks great! 1970??s hardcase (not ... more

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

Fender Coronado I 1966 Made in USA ??
Very good vintage condition ?
Guitar will need new strings, tuning and intonation,
in some cases potentiometer cleaning and minor adjustments
to suit new player preferences
It may have discolouration, checking, nicks, dents, scratches, scuffs, etc. ??️
If you have any questions about the item,
please feel free to contact me
More images upon request
I will be happy to respond quickly ?
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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

Tokai Love Rock LS-100 - 1980
This is in superb condition with very few marks or scuffs - the only really noticeable wear is on the bridge saddles and tarnishing on the tailpiece
It's set up nicely and everything works as it should
Weight: 8 lbs 11 ozs
The scratchplate is missing (screws in place)
Complete with a period-correct Tokai case (not the original one) which has seen better days, and one of the latches has broken
No swaps or trades thank you
Collection from ... more

Vintage 1979 deluxe reverb. Fully working. Sounds great including celestion replacement speaker Classic and one of the most recorded amps for a reason
Local pickup due to weight (no couriers) Advertised elsewhere, reserve right to cancel if sold.... 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

1960s Original Burns made Bladwin badged Split Sound electric guitar. Made in England
Black finish with chrome hardware.
This is a really cool looking instrument with the exaggeated body horns, large tremolo unit with original cover and arm and 3 x Burns Split sound pickups
It features a 4 way pickup selector switch which gives an array of tones from the Jim Burns designed split coil pickups
Wild Dog - Kind of thin , out of phase skinny sound which is nothing like its name - go ... more

Late 60s Vox AC30 chassis
Original Albion transformers
Sympathetic restoration with out of spec components replaced only when necessary
Good working order.
Bass variant but sounds fantastic with guitars as you'd expect.
No trem footswitch but a socket has been wired to allow a footswitch to be easily used.
Trem and vibrato work, which is often a problem on these amps
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1974 Marshall 4x12 Bass 1935B
You're unlikely to ever find another vintage cab in this condition again
Please study the photos carefully because as far as I can ascertain this has its original tolex and grill cloth, both of which are in exceptional condition. The back panel was very tight and quite difficult to remove - it's possible it was the first time it ever had been taken off
Rola Celestion G12M 25 watt 55 hz T1511 speakers all with AG chassis codes date them to January 1974, ... more

Exceptionally rare Vox 2x12, 2x10 cab from 1966
This was the second in the line after the 7120 cab used by the Bestles
The Stones used 760s during their 1966 tour
Cab was in a bit of a state when I got it. Structurally sound but very tatty. A hole had been cut in the baffle between the upper 10" speakers. Looked like it had been done with a butter knife
All repaired now with proper plywood routed in.
Cab is wired with two Celestion T1927 speakers and two Taydens to give a 16 ... more

Vintage 60's Burns Sonic with some age related wear. One corner of the black pickguard has a bit broken off and there's wear to the nitro finish on the back and on the tapered edge on the front.
Has had a full refret recently and comes with original case as pictured
Any questions please ask, thanks for looking.... more

Late 1960s / 1970s Wilson (WEM) Sapphire electric guitar - Rare left handed version. Made in England
Hard to date exactly but Wilson branded WEM guitars were post 1968 and according to Watkins guitar world circa 1972 guitars were in the 18000 serial number range, this is serial 17195 so as a guess its from between 1968 - 1972
Used condition but pretty clean for age, there are minor indents around the body edges and one small indent on the fretboard. The electrics are working and the ... 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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25DJ (25th April 1964) stamped Celestion G12s from an AC30
One has seen a repair to one of the terminal lugs and a precious repair to the dust cap
No sign of any coil rub or damage to the cones
I have heard these things at full tilt and they sound every bit as good as you'd expect.
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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

Fender Stratocaster 1979 Ash Body Part Made in USA ??
Very good vintage condition ?
Originally Translucent or Wine Red Colour ?
This listing does not include anything other than the body part ??️
If you have any questions about the item,
please feel free to contact me
More images upon request
I will be happy to respond quickly ?
Thanks for looking
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Here we have a real rarity. This cabinet is taken from a mid 1960's Selmer Twin Lead 30. The Twin Lead 30 was an unusual type of combo amplifier whereby the amp itself was in a metal case mounted on top of the speaker cabinet. Note the mounting holes and speaker cable hole on the top side of the cabinet. I purchased this cabinet with the Selmer Treble 'n' Bass I also have for sale. My intention was to keep the two together however as both 10" speaker were blown and ever dwindling space, I've ... 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

1981 Aria Pro II Cardinal Series CS-400 finished in tobacco sunburst.
A gem from the golden age of Japanese luthiery, this CS-400 is the top of the line model that showcases all that's great about the legendary Matsumoku factory. Features include set neck construction, beautifully grained solid ash woodwork, two gutsy coil tapped open coil zebra humbuckers and a beautifully recessed string thru-bridge.
This beautiful guitar is offered in fair used condition with several cosmetic ... more

A Hofner President from 1959 converted to Electro-acoustic by addition of a Pickup(Hofner Toaster copy, 9K ohms), Volume and Tone controls
The Headstock carries an original set of Hofner Tuners (high e needs attention) and the Hofner logo and inlays
The frets and fretboard are in good condition with a comfortable action
The Hardwood Bridge, with individual metal saddles is linked to an iconic, Compensator Tailpiece
The Acoustic voice is mellow, sounds great through an amp... 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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Ibanez Roadstar II Series 1983 Made in Japan ??
Great Condition ?
The guitar will need new strings, tuning and intonation,
in some cases cleaning of potentiometers and minor adjustments
to suit the preferences of the new player ??️
I will send Body and Neck separately in the same shipment??️
More pictures upon request
If you have any questions about the item,
please do not hesitate to contact me
I will be happy to respond promptly ?
Thanks for ... more

Epiphone FT-150 acoustic guitar. Made in Japan in the 1970s. White label.
Its in used , pre owned roadworn condition with marks and small indents, there is some scratch / buckle rash on the back and the obvious large battle scar on the front. The guitar has some other small scuffs and scrapes in places and some minor indents on the back of the neck.
There is some fretwear but they are not bad for the age
The strings are new at time of listing, the action is good , the saddle is ... more

1980 Ibanez Studio ST55 finished in ebony with hard case  A truly wonderful vintage Ibanez here,  replete with about much charm and workmanship as you could ask for in a sub £500 guitar  Crafted with skill in Japan at the Fujigen factory,  this guitar features a sculpted Mahogany body,  affixed to a set maple neck  The pickups are two gutsy V2 open coil humbuckers,  controlled by volume and tone pots ... more

Vox Bassmaster 1965
One of the tuners are not original
No case
Sounds great
Good condition as you can see in the pictures
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Early 1960s Watkins Rapier 33 electric guitar. Matching red headstock
Serial 1634 so an early production version, set neck with 3 single coil pickups
Its a little tired condition wise but a good chance for an afffordable 60s vintage guitar. Its just had a fret dress and some small attention to the nut and new strings fitted.
The lacquer is very checked all over and the tuners are obvious replacements with the top E tuners corner modified to follow the shape of the headstock. Not ... 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

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

You are looking at a Marshall Vintage Modern 2266C combo amplifier 2x12 that has been modded with the 'Headfirst Plexi Mod' (see Youtube link: https: / / www youtube com / watch?v=I56W-GD7CD4&t=553s) - taking the preamp circuit into a 1959SLP spec if the low dynamic range setting is selected, and into something more akin to a 2203 if the high dynamic range is selected. The volume is now balanced between the low and high dynamic range settings. I'm an engineer by trade and carefully carried ... more

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

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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this is a vintage Eko Ranger 12 string guitar from the 70s, unsure of specific year, fitted with sound hole pickup and volume and tone knobs

acoustically its Very loud and jangly due to its big body and plugged in you can get some nice warm tones too

the action can be adjusted by screws on the bridge and at the moment is set up nice and low which makes the guitar very playable

as you can see the guitar is missing the original pick guard
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Yamaha SE203 finished in aged white with gig-bag strap and Hercules stand A rare vintage guitar of considerable quality from Yamaha here featuring a solid contoured basswood body,  three full-blooded ferrite single coil pickups,  a satin-finished hard maple neck topped with an accomodating 350mm radiused rosewood fretboard and good quality hardware  As charming as it is rare, ... more

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

Vintage Satellite bass with lots of charm and has been played so show signs of use as pictured. The action is quite high even with the truss rod adjustment tight so it will probably need a neck reset which will try and get done but otherwise price reduced to reflect that currently. The price will go up slightly if the neck is sorted. Missing original chrome bridge covers but the screw holes are there if you wanted to find replicas. Does have original thumb rest
The neck pickup knob has ... 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

Elegant vintage Les Paul hailing from 70's Japan and finished in deep cherry sunburst.
A lovely old thing on offer here in need of a little TLC. It's a satisfyingly hefty unit with a comfortable large-radius neck, mother of pearl block inlays and double three-ply binding, along with a bound rosewood fretboard.
All components are here and look to be original, besides one replacement tuner and a replacement knob. The bridge pickup works fine and sounds good, but the neck is substantially ... more

Super-versatile vintage PJ bass guitar by Marlin finished in gunmetal silver.
One of the most versatile affordable basses on the market. Designed in Wales and made in Korea these guitars were the most popular reasonably priced electric guitars in the UK in the mid 80s. Owing in part to their success, soon after, Fender began making their Squier range at the same Samick factory.
This bass features a hefty contoured body with colour coded headstock, a combination of a double coil pickup at... more

1960s Futurama II guitar project. Made in Czechoslovakia
Body and neck , no other parts included. Body badly painted black and the electrics cavity poorly altered - we did not do this - why do people do these things ?
As pictured, spares or repairs, I have not seen this guitar strung to tension
No returns on this one
Free UK postage.... more

Marshall amp Vintage 80's Bass 20 Combo speaker alone worth the asking price. Condition is Used. Collection in person only.... 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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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

Musima Markneukirchen Nylon Concert Guitar Vintage 1960s Made in Former GDR needs restringing... more

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