Vintage guitars for sale: Seattle

Up for sale, a 1958 Gibson ES-335 TDN in excellent condition and perfect working order, complete with its original PAF pickup pair and Lifton hardshell case. This golden age Gibson ES-335 hails from late in the first year of production, boasting a highly coveted early feature set including the three-ply Thin Top construction, rounded "Mickey Mouse Ear" body horns, dot inlay on the bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, a one-piece Honduran mahogany neck with long tenon joint, and a pair of PAF ... more

Up for sale, a 1961 Fender Stratocaster in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. An early slab board example with untouched solder joints and original windings on all three pickups, this Strat has a 12 / 60 body date and January, 1961 neck date
The alder body yields an extremely lively and pronounced natural acoustic tone with a crisp, balanced quality and an underlying sonic breadth. Via the three-way selector switch, ... more

Up for sale, a 1956 Fender Stratocaster in excellent condition, retaining its original Blonde nitro lacquer finish and complete with the original tweed case. Produced early in '56, this Stratocaster embodies everything that makes Fender's Pre-CBS golden era a truly magical time for electric guitars, and specifically for a pioneering, space-age instrument like the Strat. Featuring original pickups, hardware and bakelite plastics, this Stratocaster boasts a particularly resonant one-piece ash ... more

Up for sale, a 1963 Gibson ES-335 TD in excellent condition and perfect working order, complete with the original Patent # pickup pair and Lifton hardshell case. This golden age Gibson ES-335 is a factory stoptail example which has never been fitted with a Bigsby, boasting many of the model's most coveted features, with small block inlay on the bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, a one-piece Honduran mahogany neck with long tenon joint, and nickel-plated hardware
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Up for sale, a 1953 Fender Telecaster in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with a tweed thermometer case. This early "Blackguard" Telecaster has been refinished in a vintage-accurate shade of nitro lacquer Butterscotch Blonde, featuring a combination of vintage and modern electronics and hardware. Perhaps most impactful to a certain group of players, this Tele was crafted with a more slender neck than most, measuring just a hair over 1 9 / 16" at the nut with a soft ... more

Up for sale, a 1956 Fender Esquire in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original tweed "knucklebuster" hardshell case. This early "Whiteguard" Esquire retains the original hardware, plastics and electronics, and the finish is largely original as well, with very old nitro lacquer overspray on the back / sides of the slab body
The classic Tele / Esquire tonewood complement comprises an ash body and a one-piece maple neck, and this Esquire weighs 7lbs 11oz. The... more

Up for sale, a 1959 Fender Stratocaster in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a tweed hardshell case. Unique in its presentation, this Stratocaster hails from early in the 1959 model year, with a body-only refinish in Fender's custom color Matador Red (the progenitor of Fiesta Red). Executed by Riggio Custom Guitars, what sets this finish apart is the use of genuine New Old Stock nitro lacquer from the 1950s, still stable and viable after many decades and utilized ... more

Up for sale, a 1965 Fender Stratocaster in excellent condition and in perfect working order, 100% original save for a professional refret and new nut, and complete with the original hardshell case. This Strat hails at the tail end of Fender's golden age, with date codes spanning December, 1964-January 1965, featuring a small Pre-CBS-style headstock and early transition logo
Tonewoods comprise an alder body, maple neck and dark, tight-grained Brazilian rosewood fretboard, offering a natural ... more

Up for sale, a 1970 Fender Rosewood Telecaster in excellent condition and in perfect working order. The instrument is made entirely of rosewood, minimally chambered from the factory with a small central strip of maple bisecting the body, weighing 9lbs 2oz. Extremely original and well-kept, this Telecaster features stock electronics, hardware, plastics and its gloss finish, highlighting the grain of the rosewood
Ever since George Harrison slung a Fender prototype of this model over his ... more

Up for sale, a 1956 Gibson J-200 in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Well-kept and crack-free, this Gibson Jumbo is 100% original save for a replacement bone saddle and bridge pins (originals included), and was crafted at the Kalamazoo factory in the same year as Elvis?? iconic J-200
The model described by Gibson as "King of the Flat-tops" is truly an impressive instrument both visually and sonically, and few acoustic ... more

Up for sale, a 1965 Fender Stratocaster in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. A model with unique features for 1965, this Stratocaster has a small headstock, transitional logo, and rare padauk fingerboard. Lightweight at 7lbs 5oz with an alder body, this Strat has a natural liveliness, clear and smooth-sounding
The gray bobbin pickups all retain their original windings, and the bridge pickup has a bold, chewy spank, round and clear. ... more

Up for sale, a 1962 Gretsch Duo Jet 6129T in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. An exceedingly rare Gretsch, and one of only a handful of documented examples, this double cutaway Duo Jet features a Champagne Sparkle top and gold appointments, including a Burns vibrato tailpiece
Hailing from the first year when the Jet shifted to a double cutaway body, and far rarer than a typical Sparkle Jet, this Duo Jet has the traditional tonewood ... more

Up for sale, a 1960s Wandré Rock Oval in excellent condition and in perfect working order. The Rock Oval, generally considered to be Wandre's most iconic model, is emblematic of Mid Century Italian guitar design, outlandish and surreal. Wandré guitars were the brainchild of self-described ??artist of life?? Antoni Vandré Pioli. The son of an Italian violin luthier, Pioli (also known himself as Wandré) produced his utterly unique instruments in Cavriago, Reggio Emilia, Italy, from roughly ... more

Up for sale is an insanely cool and fairly rare 1971 Rickenbacker 331 Light Show in its original Jetglo finish. This guitar is a total show-stopper and is a current shop favorite. On top of being a wild looking guitar it sounds amazing and is safe to say it is a must have for any Rickenbacker collector. The light feature is fully functional and the original transformer is included and also fully functional. A period correct case is included that is a good fit, but does not appear original to the... more

Up for sale, a 1964 Fender Jazz Bass in perfect working order, featuring factory-installed gold hardware and the original custom color Olympic White nitro lacquer finish. While Pre-CBS era Fender Jazz Basses in custom colors enjoy a certain reverence for their relative rarity, the all-original gold hardware certainly elevates this example above the pack
With extremely heavy playwear and a super jumbo refret, this Jazz Bass looks mean yet has a vitality and breadth of tones well-suited to ... more

Up for sale, a 1958 Gibson Les Paul Special in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original chipboard case. 100% original save for a refret, this Gibson retains its original TV Yellow nitro lacquer finish, with untouched solder joints and a quintessential late '50s neck profile carve
As befits its reputation, this is an extremely acoustically lively instrument, with the smooth, muscly growl and fundamental warmth of Hondurdan mahogany. The Les Paul ... more

Up for sale, a 1958 Martin 000-28 vintage auditorium body acoustic guitar in collector-grade condition, complete with a hardshell case. One of Martin's most popular body sizes, this 000 is a well-kept vintage example with a solid X-braced Sitka spruce top and bookmatched Brazilian rosewood back and sides. Receiving all the maintenance due a Martin of this vintage, the guitar features a professional neck reset, with a carved bone nut and through saddle, retaining the original maple bridge plate ... more

Up for sale, a 1955 Fender Telecaster in exceptional condition and in perfect working order. An early "Whiteguard" example, this Telecaster has been faithfully restored to vintage spec with a combination of original components and modern equivalents. Refinished and lightly relic'd by Riggio Custom Guitars, the burst gradient and tint of the Blonde lacquer finish represents a narrow window between late 1954-early '55 where the finish retained a more yellowed hue with subtle bursting on the body ... more

Up for sale, a 1969 Gibson SG Custom in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This extremely well-kept SG features a gloss Walnut nitro lacquer finish, the original trio of Pat # T Top humbuckers, and a long frame Maestro Vibrola. This particular instrument comes from the personal collection of Slipknot??s Jim Root, aka #4
The tonewood complement comprises solid mahogany neck and body construction, offering a rich ... more

Up for sale, a 1963 Fender Jazz Bass in perfect working order, complete with the original brown tolex hardshell case. This Jazz Bass is 100% original save for a professional refret with vintage-spec slender fretwire, a corresponding bone nut, and one pickup rewind. Tonewoods include an alder body, maple neck, and dark Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, and at 9lbs 4oz ( " fully clothed" with its ashtray bridge and pickup covers), this bass is a medium weight example that's well-balanced on a strap.... more

Up for sale, a 1958 Fender Precision Bass in excellent condition and in perfect working order. Featuring a body-only and very faithful nitro lacquer refinish, this bass has all the hallmarks of the second year where the Precision Bass would gain its now iconic split coil pickup configuration, including the raised A string pole piece pickup, and a one-piece maple neck with a slender, effortless C-shaped profile carve
Delivering a broad natural acoustic tone that??s effortlessly rich and ... more

Up for sale, a 1961 Fender Jazzmaster in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. A well-kept Pre-CBS example of the Jazzmaster model, tonewoods include an alder body, maple neck and thick slab Brazilian rosewood fingerboard
The original black bobbin pickup pair retains its stock windings, and both pickups have ample output. The bridge pickup has a great upper midrange aggression, sparkle, and cut. Engaging the pickups in parallel has a ... more

Up for sale, a 1961 Fender Jazzmaster in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with a modern G&G hardshell case. Extremely lively, resonant, and full-sounding acoustically at 7lbs 12oz, the tonewoods comprise an alder body, a heavily figured flame maple neck, and thick slab Brazilian rosewood fretboard. The black bobbin pickups are well-balanced and powerful, providing a warmth and nuance that's unique to the Jazzmaster pickup design, with original pickup ... more

Up for sale, a 1966 Fender Jaguar in 100% original, collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Finished in original custom color Lake Placid Blue nitro lacquer with matching peghead, this Jaguar has a feature set indicative of the '66 model year including a bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard with pearloid dot inlay, gray bobbin pickups, "F" tuners and neck plate, and a parchment wide-bevel pickguard
This Jaguar weighs 9lbs 2oz with an ... more

Up for sale, a 1969 Fender Stratocaster in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. 100% original save for a five-way pickup selector and bone nut, this alder-bodied Strat has all the hallmarks of a late ?60s example, including a four-bolt neck plate, large headstock with block logo, and gray bobbin pickups
The guitar has a very lively natural acoustic tone, with a smoothness and treble detail that translates well through the pickups. The ... more

Up for sale, a 1958 Fender "High Power" Tweed Twin 5F8-A in excellent condition and in perfect working order. This Twin features a very original circuit, rehoused in an replica speaker cabinet and loaded with a pair of era-correct Jensen P12N alnico magnet speakers
Occupying a very narrow window in Fender's golden age, the 5F8-A Twin was the pinnacle of Tweed era evolution and unmatched in power and headroom, first available in late 1957 and retired by January, 1960. This example was made in... more

Up for sale, a 1964 Fender Jazzmaster in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. A rare custom color example, this guitar retains its original Sonic Blue nitro lacquer finish on the peghead and in the body cavities, with a body-only refinish by MB Guitars in aged Sonic Blue nitro lacquer (matching the original finish). The guitar retains all of the original electronics, hardware, and plastics, including the rare wide bevel mint green nitrate ... more

Up for sale is a crazy cool and insanely rare 1968 Gibson ES-330TD Custom in its original sunburst finish. What makes this guitar special is its lack of F Holes. We have only seen a handful of non F hole ES-330s and one of the only others we've seen has a serial number very close to this one. This guitar is entirely original less the original tuners being changed out at some point and then put back on. There are filled holes from the previous tuners on the back of the headstock. Pro setup in ... more

Up for sale is an insanely cool and super clean 1979 Gibson EDS-1275 Double Neck in its original and bright white Alpine White finish. I mean, come on! How cool is this? Get your Jimmy Page / Alex Lifeson / Don Felder on! Entirely original and overall in excellent condition less some faint finish wear and light play wear. Pro setup in house and comes complete with its original and equally clean hard case.

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Up for sale, a 1960 Gibson ES-330 TD in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. Introduced in 1959, this example of the ES-330 boasts the model's earliest features, including dot inlay on the fretboard, "Mickey Mouse" ear body horns, black plastic pickup covers, and nickel-plated hardware
Tonewoods comprise a fully hollow thinline maple body, a one-piece Honduran mahogany neck and a bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, yielding both the immediacy ... more

Up for sale, a 1967 Rickenbacker 4005 bass in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. A rare vintage Ric bass with small production totals, the semi-hollow 4005 was only offered from 1965-71, with very few examples produced in Mapleglo
Featuring a carved maple body and heavily figured bubble maple back framed by zipper binding, the 4005's body is essentially an elongated version of Ric's 300 series guitars, complete with a bound rosewood ... more

Up for sale, a 1949 Martin 000-21 in excellent condition, complete with a hardshell case. Identical in size and construction to the 000-28, this Style 21's distinction is its Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and bridge (in contrast to the ebony board / bridge used on the 000-28). With extremely dynamic, eye-catching grain on the bookmatched Brazilian rosewood back and sides, this 000-21 has an impressive tonal range to match its good looks, having received all the maintenance due a Martin of this ... more

Up for sale, a 1984 Gibson Les Paul Custom in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original ??chainsaw?? molded hardshell case. This Les Paul Custom features an extremely well-preserved and virtually unaged gloss Silverburst nitro lacquer gloss finish, only offered from 1979-85, loaded with a pair of era-correct Tim Shaw PAF humbuckers
Traditional tonewoods include a carved maple top, solid mahogany body, mahogany neck, and bound ebony fingerboard, ... more

Up for sale, a 1962 Fender Jazz Bass in excellent condition and in perfect working order. Boasting a very faithful (older) nitro lacquer refinish in Lake Placid Blue with subsequent natural aging, this Jazz Bass has an extremely soulful, worn-in feel, retaining 100% original electronics and hardware
Tonewoods include an alder body, maple neck, and Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, and at 9lbs 2oz, this bass is a medium weight example. Both black bobbin pickups retain their original winds, and ... more

Up for sale, a 1964 Fender Precision Bass in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with its original receipt / layaway paperwork from '64 and a vintage hardshell case. Featuring a stunningly accurate body-only refinish in Sherwood Green courtesy of Riggio Custom Guitars, this Precision Bass is a deeply resonant instrument, channeled through the original black bobbin pickup. This bass has lived in the Pacific Northwest for its entire life, complete with the original layaway... more

Up for sale is an absolutely killer and are 1977 Travis Bean TB-1000S in its original Black finish w / Imron Neck. This bean is in awesome shape and just came out of a collection in the Midwest. Slim neck, dual original hot pickups w / original electronics. Pots are coded 1377703 dating to the 3rd week of 1977. Jack has been changed and there are scattered and faint black touch up marks on the face of the body which can really only be seen under black light. Pro setup in house and comes ... more

Up for sale is a clean and super early 1961 Gibson Les Paul Junior Double Cutaway in its original cherry finish. This example has an early 3 digit stamped serial and pots both dating to the 23rd week of 1960. The neck profile on this is a true 60s slim profile and the original dogear P90 is nice and hot. The bridge has been changed to a modern wrap around, the original is included but is broken. This Junior does have some heft to it weighing in at over 9 pounds. No breaks or repairs and overall ... more

Up for sale, a 1966 Gibson Hummingbird in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case, hangtag, and bill of sale. 100% original save for a bone nut, the Hummingbird is an upscale model featuring a square-shoulder design, with appointments including gold-plated hardware and split-parallelogram inlay
Tonewoods include a solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides, a one-piece mahogany neck, and bound rosewood fretboard. This Hummingbird is ... more

Up for sale, a 1968 Gibson ES-335 TDC in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. A notably clean and original example, this ES-335 TDC features the traditional tonewood combination of a semi-hollow maple body, one-piece mahogany neck and bound rosewood fingerboard
Tonally authoritative and clear when strummed acoustically, the articulate natural response of the instrument is channeled through the original patent sticker T Tops humbuckers, with a ... more

Up for sale, a 1972 Gretsch White Falcon Stereo 7595 in exceptional condition and in perfect working order. This rare Baldwin-era White Falcon was at the top of Gretsch??s range, with premium features including a tuning fork bridge, T Zone tempered treble frets, dual string mutes, and stereo functionality (separating the bass and treble strings)
Tonewoods include a fully hollow thinline maple body, maple neck, and bound ebony fingerboard, with a lower bout width of 17?? and a body depth of ... more

Up for sale is a 1985 Gibson Les Paul Custom in its original and vibrant Silverburst finish. One of my absolute favorite finishes for a LP Custom! This particular example has a lot of silver in the finish and has a nice green hue to it. Both pickups are the original Tim Shaw humbuckers and also retain the original PAF pickup ring stickers. Overall this example is very clean less some light signs of play wear and finish wear. Original pots and electronics with pots dating to the 3rd week of 1985.... more

Up for sale, a 1969 Gibson ES-345 TDC in 100% original, collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. One of Gibson's premier semi-hollow models, the ES-345 TDC is an upscale version of the 335, with gold hardware and a six-position Varitone rotary switch, still factory wired for stereo operation. This ES-345 has a feel that is comfortable and intuitive, delivering a bold acoustic bark that translates well through the original patent sticker ... more

Up for sale, a 1966 Epiphone Sheraton E212T in excellent condition and in perfect working order, finished in Royal Tan. The Sheraton represented the highest tiered thinline semi-hollowbody model offered by Epiphone in this era, manufactured by parent company Gibson at their Kalamazoo, MI factory. Made in sparingly small quantities across its 1959-1970 run (production only crested 100 instruments in the '67 model year), the lighter shade of Sunburst seen here, christened Royal Tan by Epiphone, ... more

Up for sale, a 1972 Gibson Firebird V Medallion Limited Edition model in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. The first iteration of the Firebird V platform produced after the original early '60s run, the Medallion model is easily one of the rarest and shortest-lived Firebird models, with a total of only 336 Firebirds produced in this run. Made with a small gold medallion subtly inset into the mahogany on the upper bout (with a matching ... more

Up for sale, a 1973 Martin D-45 in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. An honestly-played and thoroughly maintained example of Martin's flagship dreadnought, the D-45 can trace its genesis to singing cowboy Gene Autry, who requested Martin make him the "biggest, fanciest Martin" for the tidy sum of $200 in 1933. Only a handful of D-45s were produced in Martin's Pre-War years, and the model has historically been available in exceedingly small quantities compared to Martin's ... more

Up for sale, a 1968 Gibson ES-330TD in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Finished in Sparkling Burgundy, this particular example is very bold and unfaded in its presentation, with sparingly little of the oxidation and color shifting emblematic of how this finish ages. A rare iteration of the ES-330 with features spanning only 1968-69, this guitar boasts a one-piece mahogany neck and 19th fret neck joint, allowing easier ... more

Up for sale, a circa 1943 Gibson "Banner Logo" LG-2 in collector-grade condition, complete with a vintage chipboard case. A stunningly well-kept 80+ year old Gibson, this LG-2 is one of sparingly few acoustics produced during the Second World War, unique for numerous reasons, chief among them a solid mahogany top. Due to wartime shortages, Gibson acoustics saw a great degree of variety in their tonewoods in the Banner era, with the mahogany-topped LG-2s being a rare and desirable variant with a ... more

Up for sale, a 1970 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original owner??s manual / hantag, Gibson-branded hootenanny strap and a vintage case. This Les Paul Deluxe is 100% original save for a vintage Pat # ABR-1 bridge, dating to the first / second year of Les Paul Deluxe production (while Deluxes first appear in the Gibson price list in ?69, Gibson has no records of any shipping prior to ?70)
This Les Paul Deluxe's mini humbuckers ... more

Up for sale, a circa 1980s B C. Rich USA Mockingbird in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. This USA-made B C. Rich boasts an exceedingly rare Transparent Blue gloss finish, highlighting the maple neck through construction, loaded with a pair of DiMarzio PAF humbuckers
Tonewoods comprise a maple neck, maple body wings with walnut stringers, and a slab rosewood fretboard, and this Mockingbird weighs 8lbs 15oz. The DiMarzio PAFs are throaty and sweet-sounding, ... more

Up for sale, a 1959 Fender Jazzmaster in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. Hailing from the first full year of the Jazzmaster's production, this guitar was long ago refinished in a gloss Olympic White, retaining all original hardware, plastics, and the black bobbin pickup pair
Acoustically this guitar has an immediate and dynamic quality that is channeled faithfully through the original pickup pair, with the neck pickup reading a robust 8 5k ... more

Up for sale is a super cool player's grade 1961 Fender Jazzmaster in a older amateur body only white refin. Body and neck dates are difficult to read but look like 11 / 61 body date / 10 / 61 neck date. Original slab Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with clay dots, original 5 digit neck plate, original tort guard (missing shielding plate) and tailpiece. There have been a number of mods / changes to this guitar so please read on. The following parts / mods have been done: Pro refret / bone ... more

Up for sale, a 1953 Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Regent vintage archtop electric guitar in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This stunning New York-made Epiphone Emperor is an exquisite and elegant archtop both acoustically and plugged in, retaining its original trio of New York humbuckers
Featuring an arched spruce top and figured curly maple back and sides, the Zephyr Emperor was the top of the line model in Epiphone's vintage archtop ... more

Up for sale, a 1951 Gibson CF-100E in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a vintage chipboard case. A highly unique Gibson acoustic, the CF-100E is essentially an LG-2 with the same X-braced construction and 14 1 / 8" wide lower bout, featuring a Florentine cutaway and loaded with factory electronics including a P-90 pickup mounted between the fingerboard and soundhole. This CF-100E has received all the maintenance due an acoustic of this vintage, with a new carved ... more

Up for sale, a 1978 Travis Bean TB500 in excellent condition and in perfect working order, 100% original save for a refret. The brainchild of former motocross racer and general tinkerer Clifford Travis Bean, in collaboration with guitar tech Marc McElwee, and Gary Kramer (who would soon depart the company to begin his own eponymous brand), Travis Bean Guitars were produced from 1974-79, featuring Bean??s decidedly unique aluminum neck-to-bridge design. Intended to increase neck stability and ... more

Up for sale, a 1959 Gibson Country Western in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. A guitar originally released concurrently with the J-45 in 1942 as the Southern Jumbo (and subsequently the Southern Jumbo Natural, or SJN, when a Natural-finished top became an available option), by 1955 the guitar was rechristened the "Country Western " A golden age example with a quintessential 1959 C-shaped neck carve and slope shoulder dreadnought body, this ... more

Up for sale, a 1956 Gibson ES-225TD in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original Lifton case. This ES-225 is stunningly clean and 100% original save for a MojoAxe compensated wraparound bridge, carved bone nut and vintage-spec pickguard, all substitutions to maximize playability (all original components included)
One of the cooler and oft overlooked Gibson models of the '50s, the ES-225TD was the florentine cutaway precursor to the ES-330 (the model ... more

Up for sale, a 1970 Fender Competition Mustang in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Finished in Competition Burgundy (Lake Placid Blue with racing stripe), this Mustang has been sparingly played over the past half century. This rare example also features the shorter of the two scale lengths offered on the Mustang, measuring 22 1 / 2"
Smooth and clear-sounding acoustically, this Mustang is authoritative and snappy via the pair ... more

Up for sale, a 1959 Fender Deluxe in excellent condition and in perfect working order, featuring the original Triad output transformer, original tweed, a freshly-serviced and very original circuit, and the stock Jensen P12R speaker
Few circuits are more desired and emulated than the narrow panel Tweed-era 5E3, and this amp delivers everything one expects from the last iteration of the Tweed line. Incredibly dynamic and harmonically rich, the Deluxe can be glassy and clear at low volumes, but... more

Up for sale, a 1957 Fender Princeton in time capsule-clean condition and in perfect working order, featuring a 100% original circuit. Previously owned by Ray LaMontagne, this Princeton comes complete with a COA confirming its provenance
This narrow panel Tweed amp has absolutely stunning and virtually un-ambered original tweed, and this Princeton one of the more impressive golden-age Fender amps to come through our shop in years. With its narrow panel configuration, this Princeton is ... more

Up for sale, a 1972 Gibson ES-335 TDC in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, retaining the original pair of patent # T Top humbuckers and hangtag. Visually striking with a bold and glossy Cherry nitro lacquer finish, small block inlay, and rare Gibson-embossed pickup covers only offered from 1971-72, this ES-335 is a well-kept example, 100% original save for a modern set of nylon saddles
This Gibson delivers the goods, with the big barking acoustic voice, yielding the ... more

Up for sale is a beautiful and stunning 1957 Gretsch Country Club model 6193 in its original and vibrant Natural Blonde finish. This example features a single cutaway fully hollow body design, gold hardware, DeArmond pickups, Hump-Block inlays, rosewood fingerboard, Grover Imperial tuners, headstock stinger and an aftermarket Bigsby. There is an additional screw hole on the butt of the guitar and some surface finish wear. Otherwise this example is quite clean and comes complete with its original... more

Up for sale, a 1962 Gretsch Jet Firebird double cut model 6131, outfitted with a vintage Bigsby palm pedal G / B bender. This 6131 has been augmented with a streamlined control configuration and a pair of vintage DeArmond DynaSonic pickups, retaining the original Firebird Red gloss nitro lacquer finish
The tonewood complement comprises an arched maple top, chambered mahogany body, mahogany neck, and bound ebony fingerboard. The DynaSonics place this 6131 sonically more in-line with mid-50s ... more

Up for sale, a 1966 Gibson ES-330 TD in collector-grade, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. An exceedingly well-preserved vintage Gibson, the guitar features a lightly figured maple body finished in gloss Sunburst nitro lacquer
Highlighting both the clarity and note attack of maple and the airy quality of the fully hollow construction, this Gibson has a relaxed, smooth natural acoustic tone that translates well through the ... more

Up for sale, a 1955 Gibson J-160E in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. This J-160E hails from the model's second year of production and has all of the J-160E's introductory features, with a 19 fret neck and a solid spruce top and mahogany back (by mid-1955 this model had transitioned to a laminate top and back)
Visually an electrified version of the enduringly popular J-45 slope shoulder dreadnought, the J-160E is tonally and structurally ... more

Up for sale, a 1976 Martin D-76 Limited Edition Bicentennial model in near-mint condition, complete with the original hardshell case and polish cloth. A very rare model limited to 1976 pieces (commemorating the year of America's Bicentennial), this top tier Martin features an Adirondack spruce top, Indian rosewood back and sides, herringbone marquetry, and an ebony bridge and fingerboard. Additional Bicentennial-centric accents include pearl star fretboard inlay and an eagle headstock inlay ... more

Up for sale is a squeaky clean 1963 Epiphone Coronet in its original cherry finish. I absolutely love this era of Coronets and this one is flat out awesome. Entirely original with a hot original dogear P90, chunky neck profile that measures .88 @ 1st and 1 02 @ 12th. Very clean less some faint play wear and a small area of missing finish on the bass side of the neck near the neck pocket. Pro setup in house and comes complete with a non original hard case. Weight: 6lbs. 10oz.
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Up for sale, a 1956 Gibson J-50 in excellent condition, complete with the original chipboard case. A golden age example of Gibson's quintessential dreadnought model, this guitar features a solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides paired with a one-piece mahogany neck capped with a Brazilian rosewood fingerboard
Sound simply leaps from this instrument, and this dreadnought offers plenty of detail and woody cut, with the sweetness and soft growl of mahogany when digging in hard with a ... more

Up for sale is a 1961 Epiphone Coronet in its original cherry finish. "The best sounding Les Paul Junior I own is an early 60s Epiphone Coronet" - Frank Gross. The above statement came straight from our owner and it couldn't be more true. These early 60s Coronets are truly special instruments and have the snarl and spank from Les Paul Juniors but with a vibe all their own. Entirely original less the bridge which has been upgraded to a modern wraparound. Pro setup in house and includes its ... more

Up for sale, a 1965 Fender Jazz Bass in excellent condition, featuring a Fiesta Red relic'd finish and complete with a hardshell case. The body and neck of this instrument are genuine vintage components, and the bass has been fitted with a later set of vintage gray bobbin Fullerton-made Fender pickups, along with a combination of vintage and modern hardware / plastics
Lightweight at 8lbs 8oz, tonewoods include an alder body, maple neck, and dark Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, and the ... more

Up for sale, a 1951 Gibson CF-100 in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a molded hardshell case. An uncommon Gibson acoustic only available from 1950-59, the CF-100 is essentially an LG-2 with the same X-braced construction and 14 1 / 8" wide lower bout, featuring a Florentine cutaway. This well-loved CF-100 benefits from service due an acoustic of its vintage, including a professional neck reset, refret, and a carved bone saddle
Tonewoods include a spruce top, ... more

Up for sale, a 1976 Gibson Les Paul Custom in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This Norlin-era ??Black Beauty?? Les Paul weighs 10lbs 5oz, featuring a carved maple cap, "sandwich" mahogany body, and a three-piece maple neck capped with a bound ebony fingerboard
The tonewoods ensure plenty of natural punch and sustain, and the ebony fretboard yields glassy treble articulation. All three pickup positions are distinct ... more

Up for sale, a 1979 Gibson Les Paul Artisan in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. A unique spin on the 3-pickup Les Paul Custom platform, the Artisan features unique "banjo" (hearts and flowers) inlays, with a Pre-War-style script Gibson headstock inlay, and traditional tonewoods including a carved maple top, mahogany body, and a three-piece maple neck capped by a bound ebony fretboard. The Artisan also features multi-ply ... more

Up for sale, a 1963 Fender Jaguar in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, refinished in Shell Pink nitro lacquer. A genuine Pre-CBS example hailing from the second year of the Jaguar's production run, this guitar sports a bevy of early features including a wide bevel tortoise nitrate pickguard, Brazilian rosewood fretboard with clay dot inlay, and hand-wound pickups
Weighing 8lbs 2oz, this Jaguar features an alder body and a prominently figured flame maple neck. As the top of ... more

Up for sale, a 1948 Gibson ES-300 in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original Geib tweed hardshell case. Introduced in 1940 as Gibson??s premiere electric guitar model, the ES-300 was redesigned in 1946 with a P-90 pickup, only available with this feature set from 1946-48
The maple body measures a full 17?? across the lower bout, with prominent bubble figuring across the Sunburst-finished back, boasting numerous period features including open-geared Kluson... more

Up for sale, a 1978 Gibson ES-355 TDW in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case, factory paperwork, and stereo cable. A custom-ordered one-off example, this vintage Gibson features chrome hardware from the factory, as well as split pearl block Super 400-style inlay on the ebony fingerboard
The untouched factory wiring is still set up for stereo operation, with both the original stereo splitter cable and a modern TRS to Mono 1 / 4" ... more

Up for sale, a 1983 Martin 00-21 in excellent, crack-free condition, complete with the original hardshell case. Offered during Martin's 150th Anniversary and stamped as such inside the body, this guitar is also hand-signed by C F. Martin IV. One of a sparingly few Martin 00-21s produced in the '80s, this is a notably well-preserved, 100% original example
With its Grand Concert body size measuring 14 1 / 8" across the lower bout, the 00-21 has a clear, balanced bell-like tone for ... more

Up for sale, a 1979 Fender Telecaster Thinline in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and numerous hangtags. This second iteration of the Thinline model was introduced in ?72 and is from near the end of the model's original USA production run, featuring an ash body and one-piece maple neck, loaded with an original pair of Wide Range humbuckers
The ash body offers ample midrange complexity and punch, complemented by the smooth, airy ... more

Up for sale, a 1982 Fender "Fullerton" American Vintage ?57 Stratocaster in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and hangtags. A unique double custom color example, the Lake Placid Blue lacquer is shot over a Surf Green basecoat
This Stratocaster was crafted in the first few months of American Vintage production at the Fullerton factory (sporting a V000-prefix serial) with a practically prototypical feature set. These ... more

Up for sale, a 1978 Greco EX800 Explorer in 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. One of the more unique and rare "lawsuit era" instruments produced at the beginning of one of Japan's most storied periods of guitar production, the EX800 faithfully replicates Gibson's original Explorer design with superb build quality
If your brain immediately goes to early Van Halen territory, we can hardly blame you, as this guitar features ... more

Up for sale is an absolutely killer 1983 Fender Bowling Ball Stratocaster in Blue Swirl. You see these pop up on the market from time to time in wildly different swirl variations. I believe this is easily one of the wildest swirls we've seen and just looks great in photos and in person! Overall in excellent condition and comes complete with its original case (broken case strap). Weight: 8lbs. 3oz.
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Up for sale, a 1964 Fender Jaguar in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Produced very early in ?64, this guitar has all the essential Pre-CBS Jaguar features, including a wide bevel tortoise nitrate pickguard, Brazilian rosewood fretboard with clay dot inlay, and hand-wound black bobbin pickups
With a lively and very resonant alder body, this Jaguar has a particularly bold acoustic bark with plenty of natural low end. The original ... more

Up for sale, a 1963 Fender Duo Sonic in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and bridge cover. A rare variant featuring a mahogany body and distinctive transparent Cherry gloss nitro lacquer finish, this Duo Sonic has a natural midrange warmth and growl that sets it apart
The guitar has a bold natural acoustic tone, qualities which translate well via the original pair of black bobbin alnico magnet single coil pickups. ... more

Up for sale, a 1966 Rickenbacker 365 in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. An extremely rare left-handed Ric which retains its original hardware, plastics, and electronics, this guitar has been recently refinished in custom color British Racing Green by Marty Bell
The 360's semi-hollow construction delivers a natural warmth and breadth, balanced by the articulation and treble detail of maple as a tonewood. Currently outfitted with a... more

Up for sale, a 1955 Epiphone Zephyr Deluxe Regent vintage archtop in 100% original, collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and case candy. A one family-owned instrument, this stunning New York-made Epiphone is an elegant guitar both acoustically and plugged in, loaded with its pair of New York humbuckers
Featuring all maple body construction, the Zephyr Deluxe Regent has a 17 3 / 8" wide lower bout and full 25 1 / 2" scale length. ... more

Up for sale, 1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and warranty card. This Norlin-era Les Paul features a gloss Natural nitro lacquer finish, loaded with a pair of boutique Lollar Imperial humbuckers
Featuring a Norlin-era tonewood complement of a mahogany body (non-sandwich), three-piece maple top, three-piece maple neck, and bound ebony fingerboard, and this guitar has plenty of natural sustain, punch, and... more

Up for sale, a 1965 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case
A short-lived and highly desirable iteration of the 6122 Country Gentleman platform, this model features dual flip-up mutes and painted-on F holes, produced late in the '65 model year
For brilliant chewy twang with a midrange heft and refinement suitable for Chet Aktins flavored fingerpicking, or the full spectrum ... more

Up for sale, a 1974 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. 100% original save for more tightly spec'd modern CTS pots (originals included), this Les Paul Deluxe's mini humbuckers deliver a round sound with great definition and punch. A perfect blend of humbucker growl and single coil sparkle, the mini hum's tonal properties are enhanced by the maple / mahogany body construction, offering both wooly bark and great ... more

Up for sale, a 1982 Yamaha SG3000 Custom in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original black tolex hardshell case. The top-tier model in Yamaha??s SG family, the SG3000 features ornate abalone top binding / fretboard inlay and premium components including Spinex humbuckers. This particular one-of-a-kind example (likely a prototype of some sort) is loaded with an HSH pickup complement and has a unique control array
An incredibly well-crafted ... more

Up for sale is a super cool and hard to find 1981 Gibson Firebird II FM Artist CMT Sunburst. CMT stands for curly maple top and apparently this variation was only offered for a short time in limited numbers. This instrument came out of a collection of guitars that came from an ex Kalamazoo Gibson employee. It is marked "second" indicating a finish flaw or ding when it left Gibson. This is likely how the original owner ended up with it. This is the first and only time this guitar has been on the ... more

Up for sale is a stunning 1967 Rickenbacker 335 in its original and nicely faded Fireglo finish. March 1967 build date and is entirely original and overall original and in great shape. Visible pot codes are 1376648 dating to the 48th week of 1966. This Ric jangles and sounds oh so sweet! Pro setup in house and comes complete with its original case. Weight: 6lbs. 15oz.

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Up for sale is a 1976 Gibson Les Paul Custom in its original Tobacco Sunburst finish. This guitar is killer and looks absolutely amazing! This example is all original less a pro refret and changed strap buttons. Wiring harness is nice and clean with all pots dating to the 4th week of 1976. Pickups are original and have a patent stamp on the bottom. Pro setup in house and comes complete with a non original hard case. Weight: 10lbs. 9oz.

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Up for sale is a clean and mean 1974 Gibson SG Custom in its original walnut finish. I personally love the look of 70s walnut Gibsons with gold hardware and this one looks and sounds amazing! Entirely original less a plastic washer located at the input jack. Pots are coded 1377430 dating to the 30th week of 1974, pickups are a trio of original tar bottoms. Pro setup in house and comes complete with its original hard case and some case candy. Killer SG! Weight: 7lbs. 3oz.
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Up for sale is a 1967 Gibson J-160E in its original sunburst finish. John Lennon famously used this model to write and record many hits for The Beatles in their early years. Songs such as "I Want to Hold Your Hand" "She Loves You" and "All My Love" were written using a J-160E. This jumbo acoustic is known for its special P-90 pick up that is built into the body of the guitar. Specs: This example has a adjustable rosewood bridge with a wooden saddle (very, very minor bridge lift), 1 9 / 16th nut ... more

Up for sale, a 1968 Gibson ES-175D in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. A clean vintage example, this ES-175 boasts its original "patent sticker" humbuckers, delivering a detailed and dynamic range of tones. Acoustically, the fully hollow maple body delivers a big, open sound with both the immediate attack and clarity of maple, and an airy, smooth quality befitting the hollowbody construction. These patent sticker humbuckers both meter in the mid... more

Up for sale, a 1954 Fender Deluxe in exceptional condition and in perfect working order. The precursor to the narrow panel 5E3 circuit, this 5D3 "wide panel" Deluxe is an exceedingly well-kept and very original example, complete with the original Triad transformers and Jensen P12R speaker. Incredibly dynamic and harmonically rich, the Deluxe can be glassy and clear at low volumes, but for most players the magic is in this amp's overdrive capabilities. Especially when connecting the two channels ... more

Up for sale, a 1964 Gibson ES-125TDC in near-mint condition and in perfect working order, finished in Ice Tea Sunburst and complete with the original chipboard case. Introduced in 1960, this early and stunningly-clean example of the ES-125TDC (Thinline Double Cutaway) model is 100% original save for a bone nut and pair of vintage strap buttons
The fully hollow maple body is paired with a one-piece Honduran mahogany neck capped with a Brazilian rosewood fretboard. The natural acoustic ... more

Up for sale, a 1960s Framus 6 / 12 double neck in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. ??Built in the heart of Bavaria, ?? this Framus is an exceptionally rare and unique example of West-German craftsmanship. Featuring the original quartet of single coil pickups, multi-ply laminate necks, maple body and slab rosewood fretboards, this Framus has a chiming, resonant natural acoustic response with great midrange warmth faithfully captured by the stock single coil ... more

Up for sale, a 2022 Collings SoCo 16 LC Aged in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case, ephemera, and case candy. Collings guitars are handcrafted in Austin, TX, with premium components and hand-selected tonewoods. This SoCo 16 LC features semi-hollow construction, with a solid maple center block, deeply figured curly maple top, back, and rims, a Honduran mahogany neck capped with a bound rosewood fretboard, a gently aged nitro ... more

Up for sale, a 1967 Fender Princeton Reverb in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, loaded with a vintage tube set and complete with the original footswitch, catalog, and schematic. Freshly serviced, extremely original and exceedingly clean cosmetically, this Princeton Reverb is the perfect amplifier for small club gigs and studio sessions. Loaded with a Jensen C10N speaker, arguably the definitive speaker for this model, the AA764 Black Panel circuit delivers both ... more

Up for sale, a 1957 Gibson LG-3 in collector-grade condition, complete with the original chipboard case. The LG-3 was Gibson's highest-tiered small body acoustic offered in the '50s, and this example has a coveted combination of tonewoods and a bold, expressive sound to match. Stunningly well-kept, this LG-3 features a solid X-braced spruce top, solid Honduran mahogany back and rims, a one-piece mahogany neck, and a Brazilian rosewood fretboard and bridge
A miniature cannon with ample ... more

Up for sale, a 1962 Fender Vibrasonic in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a full vintage tube set and the original footswitch. This amp was the flagship combo of Fender's Pre-CBS "Brown Panel" era, delivering 40 powerful, articulate all-tube watts through a single JBL D130 speaker. Along with the Showman, the Vibrasonic was the first Fender to be paired with the hi-fi tones of a JBL, and the Vibrasonic shares an identical chassis with the Showman too (albeit with ... more

Up for sale, a 1982 Greco Super Real model SA59-120 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. Hailing from the most collectable (and brief) era of Greco production and the pinnacle of Fujigen design, the Super Real SA59-120 was one of the highest tiered models in the Super Real line, with a sticker price of 120, 000 yen. This instrument does an exquisite job of capturing the finer points of the original 1959 ES-335, featuring a long pickguard, dot inlay on the bound ... more

Up for sale, a 1960 Fender Super in excellent condition and in perfect working order. One of the very first Brown Panel-era Fender Supers off the assembly line, this exceedingly rare amp is serial number 00061, with date codes from the first quarter of 1960. Practically prototypical with its 5G4 circuit, this amp features its stock pinkish brown tolex and centrally located Volume knobs seen on the very first Brown Panel amps, as well as the "Pulse Adjust" control on the rear panel for a feature ... more

Up for sale, a 1965 Mosrite The Ventures Model in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. The most popular and enduring instrument produced by the Bakersfield, CA-based Mosrite company, the Ventures model was a joint venture between Mosrite founder Semie Moseley and the band The Ventures. This transitional 1965 iteration features a sandcast Vibramute tailpiece, smooth knobs, and embossed pickup covers
The pickups are wound hot, both ... more

Up for sale, a 1954 Fender Super in exceptional condition, complete with the original pair of Jensen P10R alnico 10" speakers and a pair of USA Tung Sol 5881 power tubes. A "Wide Panel" Tweed amp, this particular iteration of the Super is one of the earliest examples of the 5D4 circuit, only available from 1954-55. The Tweed Super is the baby brother of the Bassman in many respects, offering the same harmonic rich, dynamic tones in a more studio friendly and portable enclosure. The low end is ... more

Up for sale, a 1989 Paul Reed Smith Custom in collector-grade, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case, catalog, and all factory paperwork (including the unused warranty card). A very early and incredibly well-kept PRS, this model was simply dubbed the "PRS Custom" in the 1989 catalog, as the Custom 24 model name had yet to be minted
Featuring a Vintage Yellow gloss finish over a highly figured, bookmatched carved flame maple top paired... more

Up for sale, a 1966 Rickenbacker 365 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original silver tolex hardshell case. A lightly played example with a Fireglo gloss finish that exhibits bubble figuring in the maple across the back, this 365 features the "NS" (New Style) body shape which debuted in the mid-60s. The guitar has a rounded top edge on the face of the body and checkerboard back binding, achieving as stated by Rickenbacker, "a smooth roundness ... more

Up for sale, a 1950 Gibson ES-150 in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original Lifton hardshell case, 100% original save for a new set of tuner buttons. It??s hard to overstate just how important the archtop ES-150 is to the history of the electric guitar, widely recognized as the first commercially successful electric Spanish-style (ES) guitar. This exceedingly clean, well-kept later iteration is the second version of ES-150 produced, with features ... more

Up for sale is a stunning 1967 Rickenbacker 360 / 12 in its original and vibrant Fireglo finish. One of the most recognizable Rickenbacker instruments, the 360 / 12 has proved itself throughout rock n roll history as one of the go-to electric 12 strings. This example features 360 body style with checkerboard binding on the back of the body, a slim neck profile with crushed pearl inlays, dual toaster pickups and Roger McGuinn signature on the pickguard. There is no proof of Roger signed this ... more

Up for sale, a 1967 Fender Coronado II in time capsule-clean, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and all hangtags and case candy
This Coronado is featherweight at 6lbs 12oz with a fully hollow maple body, and the lively natural acoustic properties of the instrument translate well through the pair of DeArmond-made single coil pickups. Clear, warm, and articulate when plugged in, the pickups deliver a wide range of sounds, from ... more

Up for sale, a 1974 Fender Stratocaster in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case and the original inspection hangtag. Featuring an alder body and one-piece maple neck, this Strat has a natural acoustic tone that offers an overarching balance and liveliness with a glassy treble cut. Plugged in, the trio of staggered pole gray bobbin single coil pickups excel at delivering a range of traditional Strat tonalities. The bridge pickup offers bite and sparkle,... more

Up for sale, a 1963 Fender Vibrolux in excellent condition and in good working order. This rare 1x12 "Brown Panel" version of the Vibrolux is a bridge between the Tweed and Black Panel iterations in both specs and tone, with a glassy, touch-sensitive quality, robust cleans, and rich overdrive characteristics when dimed out. Pushing 35 all tube watts through a vintage Oxford alnico magnet 12L6N speaker, there's plenty to love about the versatility and tone offered by this Fender. The amp has ... more

Up for sale, a 1973 Gibson Les Paul Custom in perfect working order, loaded with a pair of '80s Tim Shaw PAFs. Honestly played and free of any cracks, this Les Paul Custom has been outfitted with modern, vintage-spec hardware and plastics
Tonewoods include a ??sandwich?? mahogany body, carved three-piece maple top, three-piece mahogany neck, and bound ebony fretboard, weighing 9lbs 14oz. The pair of late ?80s Gibson "Tim Shaw" PAF humbuckers are a great compliment to this instrument's ... more

Up for sale, a 1978 Gibson Les Paul Custom in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. This Norlin Era ??Black Beauty?? Les Paul Custom features a gloss Ebony nitro lacquer finish, gold hardware, and a pair of Pat. No. T Top humbuckers, 100% original save for a refret
Tonewoods include a mahogany body, maple top, three-piece maple neck, and bound ebony fingerboard, weighing 10lbs 14oz, with tons of natural sustain and a rich, growling acoustic ... more

Up for sale, a 1971 Gibson ES-330 TDC in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a molded hardshell case. This uncommon iteration of the ES-330 platform boasts the 19th fret neck joint only seen from 1968-71 when production totals were quite small, enabling easier access to the higher registers of the fretboard than on earlier models. This particular ES-330 benefits from a professional refret and Plek treatment courtesy of Mike Lull Guitar Works
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Up for sale, a 1962 Guild Starfire III in 100% original, collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case, polish cloth and and vintage advertisement
Marketed to the ??young artist with a flair for showmanship, ?? this genuine vintage USA-made Guild was crafted at the company??s Hoboken, NJ factory, loaded with its original pair of DeArmond Dynasonic ??white-face?? single coil pickups. The fully-hollow thinline mahogany body is paired with a ... more

Up for sale, a 1976 Gibson Hummingbird Custom in excellent condition, finished in Wine Red and complete with the original hardshell case. A Norlin-era iteration of the Hummingbird platform, the Custom features a spruce top, mahogany back and rims, and a three-piece figured maple neck capped by a bound rosewood fingerboard. Benefitting from the servicing due a dreadnought of this vintage, this Gibson features a professional neck reset, a full refret, and a new tall carved bone saddle
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Up for sale, a 1966 Mosrite The Ventures Model in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. The most popular and enduring instrument produced by the Bakersfield, CA-based Mosrite company, the Ventures model was a joint venture between Mosrite founder Semie Moseley and the band The Ventures. An example bridging 1965-66 features, this guitar has a unique (and original) Black top with Sunburst-finished back and neck profile, retaining the Vibramute tailpiece ... more

Up for sale, a 1983 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original molded hardshell ??chainsaw?? case. This Les Paul Deluxe comes from the last year of the Norlin era, featuring a solid (non-sandwich) mahogany body with a three-piece carved maple top and a gloss Wine Red nitro lacquer finish
Tonally, the original mini humbuckers in this Les Paul deliver a round sound with great definition and punch. A perfect blend of humbucker and ... more

Up for sale, a 1976 Martin D-28L left-handed model in exceptional, crack-free condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This Martin has been fully serviced for optimal performance, boasting a fresh neck reset, compensated bone saddle, replacement pickguard, and full refret
Featuring East Indian rosewood back and sides and a Sitka spruce top, this instrument has a classic Martin dreadnought tonal profile. Offering richness and depth, this D-28 has ... more

Up for sale, a 1991 Gibson ES-175 in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. A striking archtop model first offered by Gibson in the 1950s, the ES-175 features a dramatic florentine cutaway, a fully hollow maple body finished in Vintage Sunburst gloss nitro lacquer, and a pair of early Gibson 490 humbuckers
Produced in an increasingly celebrated period of Gibson production commonly referred to as the ??good wood?? era, the ES-175 was... more

Up for sale, a 1960 Fender Duo Sonic in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original red Bulwin hardshell case, bridge cover, and cable. This Pre-CBS short scale Fender model is 100% original save for the three-way pickup selector (original switch also included), featuring a slab Brazilian rosewood fretboard and flame maple neck
The guitar offers tons of natural acoustic volume and authoritative bark, qualities which translate well via the original pair of ... more

Up for sale, a 1978 Ibanez Professional Series Bob Weir signature model 2681 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. This Pro Series Ibanez was crafted at the Fujigen factory from 1976-80, designed in conjunction with the Grateful Dead guitarist, featuring a pair of Maxon Super 80 ??Flying Fingers?? humbuckers, set-neck construction, a German carved top, a Gibraltar bridge / tailpiece with brass sustain block insert, and a Tree of ... more

Up for sale, a 1960s Mosrite Ventures Model in excellent condition, complete with a hardshell case. A very unique amalgamation of Mosrite features, this Ventures Model was ostensibly sent back to the Mosrite factory around 1970 for repair work of some sort. Semie Moseley was notorious for "updating" guitars sent in for repair to the latest feature set, so while the body is emblematic of a Ventures Model circa 1966, the neck has headstock appointments circa 1970 (most notably retaining the ... more

Up for sale, a 1985 Gibson Les Paul Standard in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. The ?80s represented a return to form for the Les Paul Standard model in terms of top-notch construction and tonal intent, and the traditional tonewood complement comprises a carved two-piece maple top, mahogany body, and one-piece mahogany neck capped by a bound rosewood fretboard
At the heart of this Standard is the pair of original Tim Shaw PAF humbuckers, ... more

Up for sale, a 1979 Kawai F-1 double-neck in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and hangtags. Taking it??s design cues from Alembic, this finely-crafted Kawai double-neck features dual neck-through construction with five-piece maple / mahogany necks, body wings comprised of a mahogany core sandwiched between maple on top and back, 24-fret rosewood fretboards, and a vast array of electronics for exceptional tonal sculpting ... more

Up for sale, a 1981 Kawai F-1 double-neck in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and hangtags. Taking it??s design cues from Alembic, this finely-crafted Kawai double-neck features dual neck-through construction with five-piece maple / mahogany necks, body wings comprised of a mahogany core sandwiched between maple on top and back, 24-fret rosewood fretboards, and a vast array of electronics for exceptional tonal sculpting ... more

Up for sale, a 1954 Fender Super, retaining the original tweed and boasting a fully restored circuit outfitted with a complete vintage tube set. A "Wide Panel" Tweed amp, this particular iteration of the Super is one of the earliest examples of the 5D4 circuit, only available from 1954-55. The Tweed Super is the baby brother of the Bassman in many respects, offering the same harmonically rich, dynamic tones in a more studio friendly and portable enclosure. The low end is wooly and thick, the ... more

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Up for sale is a killer and somewhat rare triple pickup 1976 Gibson Les Paul Custom in its original natural finish with 3 factory T Top humbuckers and gold hardware. As shown in the photos the pickup covers have been removed and are MIA and the knobs are changed, the nut has been changed and the strap buttons are changed. Otherwise, this LP Custom is stock-n-sweet and is a lot of fun to play. Overall in very good condition less some light finish wear and play wear. Pro setup in house and comes ... more

Up for sale, a 1966 Mosrite Ventures Model bass in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. A genuine vintage USA-made example, this bass was crafted in Bakersfield, CA,
Tonewoods include a basswood body, maple neck, and bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, and this bass has a 30 1 / 2" scale length. Strung with 50-105 roundwound strings, the bass delivers bold bark and growl, with thick low end thump with the Tone knob rolled back to taste.... more

Up for sale, a 1974 Hofner 500 / 1 Violin ??Beatle Bass?? in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Indelibly linked with Paul McCartney and the Beatles, this genuine vintage 500 / 1 captures the round, pillowy thump and definition inherent to the iconic Beatles sound, with a fully hollow body and blade pickups
There??s a distinctive pluck, percussive cut, and hollow thud that this bass delivers even while unplugged, with... more

Up for sale, a 1971 Fender Competition Mustang in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and strap. Finished in Competition Red (Candy Apple Red with racing stripe), this Mustang has been sparingly played over the past half century
Smooth and clear-sounding acoustically, this Mustang is authoritative and snappy via the pair of gray bobbin single coils. The bridge pickup has plenty of jangle and sparkling cut, while the neck ... more

Vintage 1978 Gibson Les Paul Artisan 3-Pickup Dark Walnut Electric Guitar w / OHSCMy best guitar and main road axe from 1979 to early 90's. Original owner Pickups are not original, I changed them immediately after purchase and gave them away Pickups are 2(1979)Super Distortion Dimarzio's and a Seymore Duncan Jeff Beck in the center I don't remember if I changed the pots or not, that was so long ago I don't play much anymore Kids, age and arthritis have arrived and its time to let go. My kids ... more

Up for sale is an incredibly cool 1956 Danelectro U1 in its original and quite rare Grained Ivory Leatherette. This example features a single lipstick pickup, black side body tape, black Danelectro branded neck with Brazilian rosewood fingerboard. Super cool and a great addition to a proper vintage Danelectro collection. Pro setup in house and comes complete with its original tweed "coffin" case. Weight: 6lbs. 13oz.... more

Up for sale is a clean 1976 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe in its original cherry sunburst finish. Great playing, well loved and well traveled guitar. Pancake mahogany body, 3-piece maple neck and two sweet sounding patent stamped mini-humbuckers. Original pots and electronics with pots dating to the 10th week of 1976. Overall in excellent plus condition less some light finish checking and light finish wear. Pro setup in house and comes complete with an 80s Gibson chainsaw hard case. Weight: 10lbs. ... more

Up for sale, a 2000 Standel 25L12 (20C12) Vintage Plus 1x12?? combo amplifier in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original paperwork and footswitch. Produced in exceedingly small quantities, the modern Standel company is a no-corners-cut operation, boasting USA-made point-to-point construction across their product line
The original Standel 25L15 combo, first developed in 1952, is an iconic design, especially in the sphere of country music, with notable ... more

Up for sale, a 1984 Rickenbacker 360 in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This rare guitar features an extremely rich and unaged Autumnglo gloss custom color finish, and early '80s Rics are known for their unique X-braced tops as well as factory-installed Grover Rotomatic tuners
This Rickenbacker has a wonderfully resonant acoustic tone with plenty of chime and jangle via the pair of Hi-Gain single coil pickups. The ... more

Up for sale, a 1974 Rickenbacker 4001 in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Featuring neck through maple body construction, this Rickenbacker offers distinctive midrange-forward growl and broad thump via the Hi-Gain pickup pair. The 4001 weighs 9lbs 4oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with 45-100 roundwound strings, comfortable action and accurate intonation
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Up for sale, a 1969 Gibson J-50 in exceptional condition, complete with the original hardshell case. Structurally identical to a J-45 and marketed by Gibson as an upgrade from that venerable dreadnought with a Natural-finished X-braced spruce top, this particular J-50 features the traditional Gibson tonewood pairing of solid mahogany back and sides and a solid spruce top
Originally an "ADJ" model with an adjustable saddle, this Gibson has been retrofitted with a proper belly-up carved ... more

Up for sale, a 1978 Hofner 500 / 1 Violin ??Beatle Bass?? in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This Hofner has a unique feature set replicating circa 1964 spec, yet it is unquestionably a late '70s example given the stickered serial, 1978 dated CTS pots, untouched solder, and "Made in Germany" text on the back. Unique to this particular instrument and distinct from regular production 500 / 1s in '78 are the staple ... more

Up for sale, a 1979 Marshall JMP 2203 Master Model Mk II 100 Lead vintage tube amp head, freshly serviced and sporting the original fawn tolex. Produced in the proverbial "sweet spot" for late '70s Master Model JMPs, this 2203 features cascading preamp gain and the kind of rich, muscly, ripping textures synonymous with AC / DC's renaissance. At 100 watts, the amp has plenty of power and crunch, and the Master Volume is a highly usable tool for creating natural-sounding drive at a variety of ... more

Up for sale is a Vintage 1958 - 1960 5 Latch Lifton Brown hardshell case (guitar not included). No Gibson / Lifton badge. Taped / rough edges and in rough condition. Sold as is, no returns / exchanges / etc. Ask any and all questions prior to bidding.
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Up for sale, a 1962 Fender Duo Sonic in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case, bridge cover, and hangtag. This Pre-CBS short scale Fender model is 100% original save for one replaced potentiometer, featuring a slab Brazilian rosewood fretboard and figured birdseye maple neck
The guitar offers a clear, chiming acoustic voice that??s surprisingly resonant and authoritative, with plenty of sparkle and twang on tap via the pair of original ... more

Up for sale, a 1965 Mosrite Ventures Model bass in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case  A genuine vintage USA-made example, this Mosrite bass was crafted in Bakersfield, CA, 100% original save for a modern pair of potentiometers
The body has a prominent German Carve, and the heavily figured flame maple neck (an unusual feature on any vintage Mosrite) is capped by a bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard. Strung with 45-100 D??Addario ... more

Up for sale, a 1974 Martin D-28 dreadnought acoustic guitar in excellent condition, complete with a hardshell case. This vintage Martin benefits from an upgraded carved bone nut and saddle, with a viable original neck set. Featuring solid East Indian rosewood back and sides and a solid Sitka spruce top, this D-28 offers ample power and projection, with boom and kick in the bass register, and sweet sparkle in the top end. While lightly played, the guitar does have an open, expressive quality ... more

Up for sale, a 1978 Greco FV-900 Flying V in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. One of the more unique and rare "lawsuit era" instruments produced at the beginning of one of Japan's most storied periods of guitar production, the FV-900 faithfully replicates Gibson's original Flying V design with superb build quality
This guitar features identical construction to the Ibanez Rocket Roll Sr, and this FV900 is the same instrument under ... more

Up for sale, a 1980 Fender Stratocaster Hardtail, upgraded with a full suite of Schecter Dream Machine electronics, including a trio of F500T pickups. The Schecter F500T pickups are associated with David Gilmour and Mark Knopfler, heard extensively on Dire Straits?? Making Movies album
The tonewood complement comprises an ash body, maple neck, and rosewood fretboard, and this Strat weighs 9lbs 1oz. The complete Schecter Van Nuys Era pickguard assembly includes a trio of on / off / coil split... more

Up for sale, a 1964 Fender Duo-Sonic II in 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. A first year example of the Duo Sonic II model and one of very few produced, this instrument is a true Pre-CBS Fender with a feature set consistent with the '64 model year including gray bobbin pickups, single line Kluson tuners, clay dot inlay, an L-prefix neck plate, and a wide bevel white pearloid pickguard
The guitar offers a clear acoustic voice that??s ... more

Up for sale is a killer 1961 Danelectro Double Neck 3923 in its original Copper Burst finish. Bass AND guitar! This Double Neck is a lot of fun to play and a must have for any Danelectro collector. Pots date to the 42nd week of 1960 and this one is stock with the exception of a random hole drilled into the control cavity cover. No case but will be packed with love and care! Pro setup in house. Weight: 9lbs. 6oz
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Up for sale is a 1965 Fender Princeton Reverb "FEIC" Black Panel 1x10 combo amplifier. The Princeton Reverb circuit is one of our absolute favorites from thee mid 1960s and this one sounds great. Tube chart is stamped "OH" dating to August 1965. The power transformer has been changed, the output and choke are original. The grill has been changed but is era correct Fender grill cloth. At one point it looks like this amp has a larger speaker installed as there are old screw holes on the interior ... more

Up for sale, a 1971 Martin D-35 in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original molded hardshell case and fitted with a K&K Pure Mini pickup system. This Martin has received all the maintenance due its vintage via the team at Portland Fretworks, including a full refret with vintage spec fretwire, replacement pickguard, and reglued bracing. Tonewoods include East Indian rosewood back and sides, an X-braced Sitka spruce top, mahogany neck, and ebony fingerboard and ... more

Up for sale, a circa 1890s C. Bruno & Son parlor guitar in excellent condition, complete with the original wooden ??coffin?? case. Originally known simply as Charles Bruno, C. Bruno and Son was a notable New York-based musical instrument distributor as far back as the early-mid 1800s. As C. Bruno & Son wasn't a manufacturing firm, their instruments were produced by both US-based and European vendors, and this parlor guitar features a solid, ladder-braced spruce top, solid Brazilian ... more

Up for sale, a 1967 Fender Super Reverb in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with two-button footswitch and slip cover. An extremely original example recently given a clean bill of health from our techs here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar, this Super Reverb's circuit is 100% original save for one new bias capacitor
The amp pushes 40 watts of pure Fender Black Panel clean tone via a pair of Tung Sol 6L6 power tubes. Perfect for gigging situations and an ideal recording ... more

Up for sale, a 1982 Greco Limited Edition model EGF1600 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. This rare, non-catalog Greco was produced in extremely limited numbers, designed to replicate Journey founding member / guitarist Neal Schon??s iconic Les Paul Super Custom. Premium features include flame maple veneers on the top and back, split-block (Super 400-style) inlays on the genuine ebony fingerboard, a brass nut, a pair of Maxon's famed ??Dry Z?? humbuckers, and a ... more

Up for sale, a 1962 Fender Champ in excellent condition, recently serviced and very original. Simple and elegant, this vintage Champ boasts the hallowed 5F1 circuit. It doesn't get much more pure than the Champ, and this studio favorite delivers dynamic and glassy tube tone that can go from clean to fully saturated overdrive with a twist of the single knob

The circuit features the original Schumacher-made output transformers which dates to the 35th week of '62, while the ... more

Up for sale, a 1965 Mosrite Ventures Model bass in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case  A vintage USA-made Mosrite crafted in Bakersfield, CA, this short scale bass boasts early Ventures Model specs including the Sunburst-finished neck and headstock face, larger Ventures headstock logo, clover button tuners, smooth (non-embossed) pickup covers, and neck bolts hidden beneath the decorative kidney neck plate
Tonewoods include a basswood body, maple neck, and bound... more

Up for sale, a 1976 Greco J-115 archtop in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. This Greco was produced at the Fujigen factory in Japan as a faithful recreation of Gibson??s Johnny Smith signature model, rarely seen even inside its country of origin, featuring an X-braced spruce top, figured maple back and sides, a three-piece maple neck, and a bound ebony fingerboard
The original Gibson Johnny Smith was designed in the vein of Smith??s D??Angelico New Yorker, ... more

Up for sale, a 1976 Guild D-50 "Bluegrass Special" dreadnought in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This premier Guild flattop was introduced in 1963, and the D-50 model has a broad appeal for open tunings, fingerpicking, DADGAD, and a variety of other applications. It features a solid Sitka spruce top, bookmatched Indian rosewood back and sides, and a solid mahogany neck capped by a slab ebony fretboard. Tonally, this Guild offers ... more

Up for sale, a 1966 Mosrite Ventures Model bass in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. A genuine vintage USA-made example, this bass was crafted in Bakersfield, CA
Tonewoods include a basswood body, maple neck, and bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, and this bass has a 30 1 / 2" scale length. Strung with 45-100 D'addario Chromes flatwound strings, the bass delivers bold bark and growl, with thick low end thump with the Tone knob rolled back to... more

Up for sale, a 1970 Martin D-35 in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Via luthier and guitar repair luminary Dan Erlewine, this Martin has received the maintenance due an instrument of its vintage, including a neck reset, refret, back brace reglue, replacement ebony bridge, carved bone saddle and nut, and a new pickguard
Tonewoods include solid East Indian rosewood back and sides paired with a solid Sitka spruce top, mahogany neck, ... more

Up for sale, a Bruno Underground 30 in excellent condition and in perfect working order,  loaded with an enviable vintage tube set including RCA, Amperex and Telefunken valves. An amp that came to prominence 20 years ago via rave reviews in Guitar Player and Guitar World, the Underground 30 is a remarkable amp with superb clean and distortion voices, incredible dynamics, and rich complexity. Its clean voice has a silky chime that is deep and spacious. Crank it up, and the Underground 30 screams... more

Up for sale, a 1991 Gibson Les Paul Classic in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original case. First introduced in 1990, the Classic uses the 1960 Les Paul Standard as a jumping-off point, boasting many features in-line with the golden era of Les Paul production including a correct ?50s headstock shape, push-in tuner bushings, ABR-1 bridge, a slimmer 1960-style neck profile carve, and the "Les Paul Model" silkscreen text on the ... more

Up for sale is a 1966 Epiphone Texan FT-79N in its original natural finish. This guitar has been beat to within an inch of its life, and truly sounds fantastic! Factory heel stinger too! 1 9 / 16th nut width, Kluson double line tuners, original E pickguard. Lots of repaired / some not repaired top cracks, bridge has been re-glued and has two additional screws installed. The guitar has been refretted and areas of the fingerboard have been filled in. Lots and lots of wear, but no neck breaks. ... more

Up for sale, a 1982 Fernandes FBG-180 in near-mint condition and in perfect working order, 100% original save for a replacement set of Gotoh tuners. A faithful iteration of the B C. Rich Bich platform and notable for being the less common 6-string version (as opposed to the usual 10), this Japanese-made Fernandes features a pair of USA DiMarzio Dual Sound humbuckers and active electronics
Tonewoods include maple neck through construction with mahogany body wings and walnut stringers, and the... more

Up for sale, a 1970 Martin D-18 dreadnought in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. A crack-free vintage example, this Martin has received all the necessary TLC that an acoustic of this era deserves, with a professional neck reset, tall carved bone saddle, and a refret with medium fretwire, complete with a new bone nut
This D-18 has notable top end chime and treble brilliance, with plenty of projection on tap and a brassy growl when digging in ... more

Up for sale, a 1979 Hofner 500 / 1 Violin "Beatle Bass" in excellent condition and in perfect working order. The bass indelibly linked with Paul McCartney and the Beatles, this genuine vintage 500 / 1 captures the round, pillowy thump and definition of the Beatles sound, strung with a set of 50-100 flatwound strings There's a distinctive pluck, percussive cut, and hollow thud that this bass delivers even unplugged, with a broad sonic range between the two "blade" pickups. There's more nasally ... more

Up for sale, a 1966 Fender Duo Sonic II in 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Finished in Daphne Blue and featuring a substantial and deeply figured flame maple neck, this vintage Fender is lightweight and lively at only 6lbs 6oz
Essentially a hardtail version of the Mustang platform, this guitar offers a clear acoustic voice that??s resonant and authoritative, with plenty of sparkle and cut on tap via the pair of gray bobbin ... more

Up for sale, a 1981 Tokai Love Rock Custom LC100 in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original Lifton-style hardshell case. Originally introduced in 1977, the Love Rock is Tokai??s enduringly-popular take on the LP platform. This Love Rock LC100 faithfully captures the look and feel of a ?50s Les Paul Custom with a pair of PAF-style Goto humbuckers and a mahogany body capped with a carved mahogany top
The all-mahogany body yields a ... more

Up for sale, a 1958 Hofner Club 50 (model 127) in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This rare early Hofner guitar features hollowbody construction with an arched solid spruce top, maple back and sides, a three-piece maple / beech neck, and a slab Brazilian rosewood fretboard. The Hofner Club guitars are best known for their appearances in the hands of very young British invasion artists including baby-faced Beatles and ... more

Up for sale, a 1967 Gibson EB-3 in 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with a padded softshell case. Introduced in 1961 and crafted at Gibson??s Kalamazoo factory, the EB-3 features a short 30 1 / 2?? scale length, mute-equipped bridge, dual pickups, and gloss Cherry nitro lacquer finish
Described in the 1967 Gibson catalog as ??the ultimate in an ultra thin, hand contoured solid body Gibson Electric Bass, ?? the EB-3 sports solid mahogany construction with a ... more

Up for sale is a clean 1973 Guild S-100 in Natural w / factory Acorn Oak Leaf design. Features include dual original humbuckers with factory toggle switch, slim neck profile and clear pickguard. This example is in clean and all original condition. That being said, the case and guitar do have a nicotine smoke scent to it. When the guitar is removed from the case it is not too bad but the case could use a good de-funking. Pro setup in house and comes complete with its original hard case. Weight:... more

Up for sale, a 2000s Mosrite USA Mark I 1964 Custom Ventures Model bass in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and hangtags. With an extremely rare factory three knob configuration, this Ventures Model bass was produced by Mosrite's official licensee, Fillmore, produced in much smaller quantities than their highly sought after Ventures Model guitars
Few instruments have a more storied history than the Mosrite brand, ... more

Up for sale, a 1966 Fender Mustang in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. This Mustang sports a body-only Competition Orange refinish via Marty Bell, retaining the original electronics, hardware, and plastics
Smooth and clear-sounding acoustically, this Mustang has an authoritative and snappy natural quality that translates well through the pair of black bobbin single coils. The bridge pickup has plenty of jangle and sparkling cut, while the ... more

Up for sale, a 1979 Ibanez PS10 Paul Stanley signature Iceman in 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Introduced in 1978, this model was Ibanez??s first signature model for the KISS frontman, crafted in Japan at the Fujigen factory and featuring a gloss Black finish on the Iceman body, accented by mirrored ??chrome?? plastics and abalone binding / inlays
The tonewood complement comprises a mahogany body with a maple top and a rock ... more

Up for sale, a 1977 Fender Precision bass in excellent condition, outfitted with an early EMG pickup and Leo Quan Badass Bass II bridge. Tonewoods include an ash body and a maple neck capped with a rosewood fretboard. Weighing 10lbs 14oz, the bass has plenty of sustain, punch and power. The EMG P Set pickup is an early example featuring distinctive molded covers and a brass baseplate, running at 9V. From rich grind and growl to thick low end, this pickup delivers the goods. This Precision Bass ... more

Up for sale is a cool and exceptionally clean 1957 Danelectro built and branded U2 in its original black finish. This example features dual lipstick pickups with independent volume / tone controls, "coke bottle" headstock and a whole lotta vibe. Very straight and wonderful playing Dano. Comes complete with its original tweed coffin case (replaced handle and both back hinges are broken, latches all work properly)
Weight 6lbs 2oz
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Up for sale, a 1979 Greco GO-III 1300 Speed Way in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Made concurrently with the Ibanez Musician guitars at Japan's famed Fujigen factory, this Greco was an upper-tiered offering from the Speed Way line, featuring gold hardware, a TS Vibrato, and an inimitable array of tones
Tonewoods include five-ply neck through maple / walnut body construction, and a carved two-piece bookmatched maple ... more

Up for sale, a 1964 Gibson B-25-12 in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. This early example of the B-25-12 is an infinitely playable and properly setup vintage Gibson acoustic with a well-seated bridge, straight neck and surprisingly low action. Unlike most B-25-12s which have a trapeze tailpiece and less stability and resonance, this example has Gibson's belly up bridge, anchoring the strings with traditional bridge pins for greater tonal depth... more

Up for sale, a 1986 Yamaha SG3000 Custom in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. The top-tier model in Yamaha??s SG family, the SG3000 features ornate abalone top binding and fretboard inlay, loaded with a pair of Spinex humbuckers
An incredibly well-crafted, soulful, and powerful-sounding instrument boasting neck-through construction, the SG3000 lives up its reputation of being a "Les Paul Killer " Tonally, the guitar ... more

Up for sale, a 1965 Supro Martinique in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. Featuring a "Res-o-Glass" fiberglass body design, the Martinique features two stunning sounding Supro oversized single coil pickups and an additional hidden pickup located *inside* the compensated wooden bridge. This third pickup is known by the "Val-Trol" designation, which was Supro's term for this unique piezo-style pickup. With volume and tone controls ... more

Up for sale, a 1980 Hamer USA Special in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This Hamer features a solid mahogany body, curly flame maple cap with a gloss Transparent Yellow finish, and a DiMarzio humbucker pair
The pairing of mahogany and maple yields both rich warmth and clear treble cut, and the Dimarzio humbuckers are full and throaty, with a broad lower midrange bark and exquisite treble cut. The bridge pickup has... more

Up for sale, a 1980 Greco Super Real JG700 in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This rare ??lawsuit era?? Greco is the direct precursor to official Fender Japan production, made at the Fujigen factory just two years before that factory was awarded the contract to make genuine Fender instruments. Only mentioned in one Greco catalog, the JG700 is an extremely well-crafted Jaguar-style instrument with numerous unique ... more

Up for sale, 1978 Greco GOW-1500 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Produced at the Fujigen factory concurrently with the Ibanez Musician instruments, this Greco double neck features a quartet of Maxon-made PU-2 humbuckers, Gibraltar-style bridges / tailpieces with brass sustain block inserts, and a wide array of tonal sculpting controls
This GOW-1500 features maple set-neck construction, with an ash body and bound ... more

Up for sale, a 1980 Guild Starfire IV model SF4 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and factory documentation. Not to be confused with recent Starfire iterations, this is a genuine vintage USA-made Guild, produced at the Westerly, RI factory, loaded with the original pair of HB-1 humbuckers
Featuring a semi-hollow maple body, maple neck, and bound rosewood fingerboard, this Guild has a bright, bold natural acoustic ... more

Up for sale, a 1978 Greco EG1000 ??Black Beauty?? in 100% original, collector-gade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and all hangtags and case candy. This high end Greco EG model was produced at the Fujigen factory in Japan and does an excellent job of capturing the finer points of a Gibson Les Paul Custom, with a fast-feeling, slender neck profile carve, genuine ebony fingerboard, and Maxon-made U-3000 humbuckers. The EG1000 was also one of the ... more

Up for sale, a 1980 Greco Super Real model EGF1000 in excellent condition and in perfect working order. Heralding the from the most collectable (and brief) era of Greco production and the pinnacle of Fujigen design, the EGF1000 was one of the highest-tiered Super Real models, faithfully capturing the finer points of a circa 1959 Les Paul Standard, featuring a one-piece mahogany neck, Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, carved maple top with a bookmatched two-piece flame maple veneer, and a nitro ... more

Up for sale, a 1959 Hofner Club 50 (model 127) in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This rare, early Hofner guitar features hollowbody construction with an arched solid spruce top, maple back and sides, a three-piece maple / beech neck, and a slab Brazilian rosewood fretboard. This particular Club 50 also features a rare pair of Fuma single coil pickups, only seen briefly prior to the introduction of the more commonly seen... more

Up for sale, a 1964 Fender Tremolux in excellent condition and in perfect working order. The very first Black Panel-era iteration of the Tremolux with its "Fender Electric Instruments" faceplate, smooth blonde tolex and gold sparkle grillcloth, this visually stunning amp offers a broad range of sparkling cleans and rich overdrive textures. Extremely original with the stock pair of Oxford speakers, the tone is stunning and quintessential Black Panel Fender, with the perfect amount of clean ... more

Up for sale, a 1987 Greco Super Real WF-140 ??White Falcon?? in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This rare, top-tier Greco is an exceedingly faithful recreation of a 1960s double cutaway White Falcon, produced at the Fujigen factory in Japan sparingly limited quantities for a few short years. Features include Filter??Tron-style pickups (a genuine TV Jones Classic Filter'Tron has been installed in the neck position), snap-on back pad, ... more

Up for sale, a 1965 Mosrite Ventures Model bass in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case  A genuine vintage USA-made example, this Mosrite bass was crafted in Bakersfield, CA
The body has a prominent German Carve, and the maple neck is capped by a bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard. Strung with 45-100 D??Addario Chromes flatwound strings, the bass has a bold thump and thick growl via the hotly wound neck position single ... more

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Up for sale, a 1980 Greco Super Real JM700 in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This rare ??lawsuit era?? Greco is the direct precursor to official Fender Japan production, crafted the Fujigen factory just two years before that factory was awarded the contract to make genuine Fender instruments. Only mentioned in one Greco catalog, the JM700 is an extremely well-crafted Jazzmaster-style instrument with unique features ... more

Up for sale, a 1957 Gretsch 6190 Streamliner in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. A golden-age Gretsch model only produced from 1955-58, this Streamliner is essentially a single pickup 6120, featuring identical construction and bracing to its two-pickup Chet Atkins-endorsed model from the same year
The fully hollow 16" wide body features parallel tone bar bracing, offering a broad, sweet natural acoustic bark. From the single neck ... more

Up for sale, a 1963 Gibson EB-0 in perfect working order, 100% original save for a refret and carved bone nut, and complete with a hardshell case. Introduced in 1959 in response to declining sales of the EB-1, the EB-0 originally came with a Les Paul Junior style body, quickly superseded by the SG style body (like the example seen here) in 1961. Lightweight at 7lbs 7oz with solid mahogany construction, this bass delivers pure, fat low-end thump courtesy of the famous "Mudbucker" pickup. The rich... more

Up for sale, a 1978 Fender Mustang in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. Featuring the fairly uncommon cosmetic combination of a deeply yellowed Olympic White gloss finish paired with black plastics, this stunning vintage example is complete with the original hardshell case. With an ash body, maple neck, and dark rosewood fretboard, there's plenty of snap, snarl, and cut available from this Mustang. The ash body ensures a certain midrange authority and note attack, ... more

Up for sale, a 1976 Yamaha SG2000 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. A first year example, the SG2000 is known as the "Les Paul Killer" for numerous, very good reasons. A well-crafted, soulful, and powerful-sounding instrument, the SG2000 boasts neck through body construction, a carved maple top, and a brass mounting plate below the bridge. Perfectly tailored to the player seeking an array of classic rock tones, this ... more

Up for sale, a 1979 Gibson J-40 in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. First produced in 1971, this Norlin-era Gibson shares much of its DNA with the J-45, featuring a square shoulder dreadnought body, double X-braced spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and a three-piece maple neck capped with a rosewood fingerboard. This particular J-40 has received all the maintenance due its vintage, befitting from a professional neck reset, bridge ... more

Up for sale, a 1964 Epiphone Sorrento E452T vintage thinline hollowbody guitar in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. Retaining its original PAF mini humbucker in the neck position, this Sorrento has been augmented with a Gibson T-Top in the bridge position and an expanding control configuration
Built on the same platform as Gibson's ES-125T, the Sorrento has a fully hollow thinline 16" wide body, yielding a barking, lively natural acoustic tone. The PAF neck pickup is ... more

Up for sale, a 1981 Yamaha SG2000 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Known as the "Les Paul Killer" for numerous, very good reasons, the SG2000 is an incredibly well-crafted, soulful, and powerful-sounding instrument. Boasting neck through body construction, a carved maple top, and a brass mounting plate below the bridge, this Yamaha was perfectly tailored to the player seeking an array of classic rock tones, with great ... more