Vintage guitars for sale: Washington

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 1959 Fender "High Power" Tweed Twin 5F8-A in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order. This Twin features a 100% original circuit, original tweed, and an immaculate control panel, 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 ... more

Up for sale, a 1962 Gibson ES-335 TDC in excellent condition and perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This golden age Gibson ES-335 has many of the model's most coveted features, with rounded "Mickey Mouse Ear" body horns, small block inlay on the bound rosewood fretboard, a one-piece Honduran mahogany neck with long tenon joint, and nickel-plated hardware
Weighing 8lbs on the dot, this guitar has a natural rich bark, with the articulation and glassy snap of the ... more

Vintage Fender Pre-CBS Stratocaster in 3 Tone Sunburst finish made in 1957 with Original Hard Shell Case (Refin). This guitar features a solid alder body, maple neck and maple fingerboard. Equipped with its original set of Fender black bobbin single coils in the neck position, middle position and bridge position which have been re-wound to vintage spec. Controlled by 1 volume, 2 tone pots and a 3-Way blade switch comprised of its original Centralab pots dating to the 33rd week of 1956. The 25 5"... more

Up for sale, a 1961 Fender Stratocaster in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Refinished and lightly relic??d by Riggio Custom Guitars in a pitch perfect shade of Seafoam Green nitro lacquer, this Stratocaster retains all its original electronics, hardware and plastics, including an absolutely pristine mint green nitrate pickguard
Traditional tonewoods include an alder body, maple neck with a lightning-fast profile carve, and a slab ... 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 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 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 1939 Gibson Super 400 in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. Presumably special ordered for one "Frank Gentile, " as the original engraved truss rod cover purports, this stunning Pre-War Super 400 retains its original Blonde nitro lacquer gloss finish, pink marbled pickguard, and hardshell case
First available in Blonde in 1939 (for a $10 upgrade), the Super 400 had settled on its ideal upper bout dimensions, scale length and bracing by 1937, ... 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 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 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, a 1964 Fender Jaguar in collector-grade, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original molded ??eyeglass?? hardshell case, hangtag, strap, and catalog. Finished in custom color Candy Apple Red with gold-plated hardware, this Pre-CBS Jaguar has all the essential features of that era, including a rosewood fretboard with clay dot inlay, mint green nitrate pickguard, and black bobbin pickups
With a resonant alder body, this Jaguar has a ... 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 1962 Gibson Les Paul SG Standard, complete with the original hardshell case. Ostensibly an employee-made guitar from Gibson??s Kalamazoo, MI factory, this Les Paul SG has two notable and unusual features, namely an SSN stamped into the mahogany in lieu of a traditional serial number, and factory-installed Grover Pat. Pending Rotomatic tuners (instead of Klusons)
Weighing 7lbs 5oz and balancing well on a strap, this SG features Honduran mahogany body and neck construction with ... more

Fender Telecaster 1968 Telecaster with Original Hard Shell Case. This guitar was originally a factory blonde finish that was professionally converted into the very iconic "pink paisley" wall paper finish on a solid alder body with a one-piece maple neck with rare maple cap fingerboard. All original electronics include Fender Telecaster single coil staggered pole-piece pickups in the neck and bridge position along with original pots that date to 1966, controlled by 1-volume, 1-tone knobs with ... 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 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

Not much to say about this guy. Beautiful 1965 Fender Jaguar in original Olympic White finish. In very nice shape. Not mint but among the cleaner examples I??ve seen from the era. Nice aging to the clearcoat. Gives it a lovely ??cream?? look.
The guitar looks to be all original, including the foam on the mute, which has hardened.

This guitar definitely gives you the ??Beach Boys?? vibe! Sounds wonderful and plays great

Ships worldwide, but I don??t falsify customs ... more

Vintage Gibson Les Paul Custom in Gold Burst finish made in 1981 with original hard shell case(Harvest Gold). This guitar features a double bound solid mahogany body with a maple top, 3-Piece maple neck and bound ebony fingerboard with a bound headstock. Equipped with its original Gibson patent stamp humbuckers in the neck and bridge positions dating to 1981. Controlled by 2 volume, 2 tone pots and a 3-Way toggle switch comprised of its original pots dating to the 43rd week of 1980. ... 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 1965 Gibson SG Standard in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. This vintage SG Standard boasts a Polaris White nitro lacquer refinish and light relic, executed by Riggio Custom Guitars, retaining the original pair of early Patent Sticker humbuckers. An example produced early in ?65, this guitar has a full 1 11 / 16?? nut width, also representing the transition from nickel to chrome-plated hardware (all nickel-plated components, save ... more

Up for sale is a 1984 Gibson Designer Series Union Jack Explorer
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This is a wild one. We have seen a few of these over the years years but never one this clean. Granted the instrument does have a few small nicks and dings (please see our photos for a complete cosmetic rundown) but overall it's in very good condition. As expected over the years there is some visible checking on the graphic but this is to be expected. This one has factory original dirty fingers pickups, wiring ... 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 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 is a fabulous 1956 Gibson ES-295 in all gold. I've always loved this model and anytime we have an opportunity to get one in the shop we jump at it. This particular example is largely original, has its original finish and no breaks or repairs. This ES-295 had a Bigsby or other tailpiece installed at one point and although there are no additional screw holes on the face of the body there is a filled end pin hole on the butt of the body. There are two finish marks on either side of the ... more

Up for sale is a an incredibly cool and rare 1969 Fender Thinline Telecaster in its original natural finish. These early Thinlines are wonderful guitars and were only built for a few years before Fender switched to the Thinline Tele we see in the 70s. This example is largely original and is easily one of the most light-weight examples we've seen. The neck is stamped 3 09019 B, dating to 1969 and is a B sized neck. This example is entirely original less the pots, which are changed to 1980s ... more

Gibson Flying V in Bahama Blue finish made in 1981 with Original Hard Shell Case. this guitar features a solid mahogany body, mahogany neck and bound rosewood fingerboard with a color matched headstock. Equipped with its original Gibson patent no humbucker in the neck position dating to 1981 and a Gibson patent no humbucker in the bridge position dating to 1983 (replaced). Controlled by 2 volume, 1 tone pot and a 3-Way toggle switch comprised of its original CTS pots dating to the 5th week of ... 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 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, 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

1959 Gibson Les Paul Junior



First off, this guitar rocks as do nearly all 50s juniors. The single P90 pick up is hard to beat. Many believe that single pick up guitars are the way to go, and when you pick this guy up and strum some chords, you can understand why. It??s got a full, beefy sound that really shines through an old tube amp



There??s a reason 1959 is ??the?? year for Gibson Les Pauls of every variety. It all goes back to the fat ... more

Up for sale is stunning 1961 Gibson ES-330 TDC in its original cherry finish. This example features a fully hollow design with a slim tapper neck profile, 1 11 / 16th nut width, black pickup covers and nickel hardware. The Bigsby appears aftermarket but is old. Pro refret and a new nut by Southsound Guitar Repair. At one point the bass side wing on the headstock came loose and or was cracked. It was repaired ages ago and although is unsightly, is solid. Really fun guitar and sounds amazing! Pro ... 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 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 an exceptionally cool and very clean 1967 Gibson Trini Lopez semi-hollow body in a stunning, vibrant and original cherry finish. Overall this example is in fantastic shape and only shows minor finish fading, some scattered finish checking, as well as some minor dings. The original patent sticker humbuckers sound fantastic and truly nail the classic 60s 335 / semi hollow tones. Both pickups retain their pat number stickers on the bottom of the pickups. This Trini is entirely ... more

Up for sale, a 1980 Gibson Les Paul Custom in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original case. This Les Paul Custom features an extremely well-preserved and virtually unaged gloss Silverburst nitro lacquer gloss finish, only offered from 1979-85 and very few with the black Back
This Right-Handed Super Rare 1980 Gibson Les Paul S M. Custom Silverburst with Ebony Black Back is a rare and valuable addition to any guitar collection. It was a very ... more

This is an extremely rare guitar (The Holy Grail) with this tiger graphic. A near mint condition guitar that was a display model from Japan. It??ll be shipped in a hard shell case and fully insured.... more

This one is clutch nice??that??s good. It??s rare.
One owner! Very rare!!
Plate on the back added aesthetically to cover a nick(full disclosure)
Beyond that it??s original- ok we added a plug-in / under bridge pickup and they??re handmade ebony bridge pins
Case is nice sorry no pics at present (I??ll try to get some up)
Make an offer.
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Vintage Gibson Firebird III Non-Reverse in Sunburst finish made in 1967 with Original Hard Shell Case(Refret). This guitar features a solid mahogany body, mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard. Equipped with its original Gibson P-90 single coils in the neck, middle and bridge position. Controlled by 3-Volume, 1 tone pot and a 3-Way toggle switch comprised of 2 of its original CTS pots dating to the 3 th week of 1966 (Two Pots and capacitor replaced. The 24 75" scale length neck has pearloid dot... more

Up for sale, a 1969 Grammer G50 Johnny Cash signature model in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case, warranty card, and a vintage catalog. This exceedingly rare vintage dreadnought was one of only roughly 100 produced by Grammer under Ampeg??s brief ownership of the company
The Grammer brand found favor and widespread use within the country music community in the ?60s, and the Johnny Cash G50 model wasn??t just endorsed by the Man ... 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, 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 rosewood fingerboard, and at 9lbs 2oz, this bass is a medium weight example. Both black bobbin pickups retain their original winds, and this bass ... more

Up for sale, a 1961 Gibson Les Paul Special in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. This Les Paul Special retains its original pair of P-90 pickups and all of its plastics, refinished in custom color Silver Fox by Riggio Custom Guitars
A rare finish first used by Epiphone under Gibson ownership in the early 1960s (and later seen on the limited run Gibson Custom Shop Brian Ray SGs), Silver Fox is a deep gray / black with pore filler to accentuate ... more

Up for sale, a 1957 Gibson Les Paul Junior in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. Featuring a Honduran mahogany body and ??baseball bat?? neck capped by a Brazilian rosewood fretboard, this Les Paul Junior has an authoritative, lively acoustic voice. The P-90 pickup is wound a bit hotter than on 1954-56 examples, metering at 8 55k ohms with rich harmonic content and a touch-sensitive, midrange-forward growl. This instrument feels substantial when digging in hard, with a ... 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 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 1967 Marshall JMP 1987T Tremolo 50 4x10?? combo amp in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original footswitch and a vintage Brimar-branded tube set. This Plexi-panel Marshall pairs a JMP 1987T Tremolo 50 chassis with a custom 4x10 enclosure loaded with vintage Celestion 7442 speakers. This amp was a mainstay in Paul Allen??s ??Cross Town?? studio for years, purportedly used by many of Allen's notable friends including Tom Petty, George ... more

1962 Gibson Barney Kessel. This one sports a set of original pickups (early patent numbers wit Pre T-top bobbins with nickel covers??same as short magnet PAFs)



Buyer beware: there are a few other early 1960s Barney Kessels for sale right now that don??t have original pickups and the buyers are not clearly disclosing this. As is so often the case, ask and verify before you buy



This is a Jazz guitar, but as you can see from the video demo it ... more

Up for sale, a 1980 Tokai Love Rock LS-200, complete with the original hardshell case. The Love Rock is Tokai??s enduringly popular take on the LP platform, and this instrument is one of the most coveted, exceedingly rare and faithful iterations of a late 50's Burst ever made. A 1958 Les Paul Standard was acquired by Tokai in the '70s and surgically reproduced to create this model, which is prized well beyond Tokai circles, with many a Gibson purist seeking out the LS-200
Tokai's LS-200 ... more

Up for sale, a 1968 Fender Telecaster in excellent condition and in perfect working order, equipped with a Bigsby B5F vibrato and complete with the original hardshell case. Purportedly originally owned by Allan Lainer, co-founder of Blue Oyster Cult and contributor to records by The Clash and Patti Smith, this Telecaster is an extremely soulful example. While no supporting documentation of Lainer's ownership is included, the story merits inclusion
This ash-bodied Telecaster is lively and ... 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 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

Vintage Gibson Les Paul Custom in Cherry Sunburst finish made in 1970 with Original Hard Shell Case. This guitar features a double bound sandwich body, mahogany / maple / mahogany body with a 3-piece maple top, 3-piece mahogany neck and bound ebony fingerboard. Equipped with set of original gold covered Gibson patent sticker T-Tops in the neck and bridge position. Controlled by 2 Volume, 2 Tone knobs and a 3-Way Toggle Switch comprised of original pots, caps and switch dating to 1970 with the ... more

Up for sale, a 1972 Fender Competition Mustang in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and all hangtags and case candy. This exceedingly well-kept Mustang is finished in Competition Burgundy, essentially Lake Placid Blue with a racing stripe and a subtle purple burst on the body edges (this one presents with more purple at the edges than most)
Smooth and clear-sounding acoustically, this Mustang offers plenty of sparkling snap and ... 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 circa 1961 Danelectro prototype one-off, finished in Silverburst. According to Doug Tulloch, author of Neptune Bound: The Ultimate Danelectro Guitar Guide and noted guru of all things Danelectro, this certified oddball guitar was an employee-designed, one-of-one prototype, never intended for full production. Tracing the history and provenance of this prototype, a previous owner purchased the guitar directly from the daughter of George Wooster, the factory foreman at Danelectro in ... 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, 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 1954 Martin D-18 in excellent condition, complete with a hardshell case. Crafted at Martin's North Street factory, this D-18 boasts a bevy of desirable features including hot hide glue construction throughout, a small maple bridge plate, and tortoise appointments. Benefitting from the maintenance due an acoustic of this vintage, this Martin boasts a fresh neck reset, tall carved bone saddle and a reseated pickguard
Tonewoods include an X-braced spruce top and mahogany back and... 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 1969 Gibson ES-335 TDC in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This 335 is a transitional example with a three-piece mahogany neck, medium-sized volute, Kalamazoo orange label, and no ??Made in USA?? stamp on the peghead. This particular ES-335 has been converted with a stopbar tailpiece, loaded with the original pair of Pat. No. T Top humbuckers.  
The semi-hollow maple construction (maple centerblock) results in a bold,... 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 1959 Gibson J-45 ADJ in excellent condition, complete with a hardshell case. A golden age example of Gibson's quintessential dreadnought model, this guitar features a classic '59 neck profile carve, substantial but not as chunky as earlier "baseball bat" shapes
Tonewoods include a solid Sitka spruce top, Honduran mahogany back and sides, and a one-piece mahogany neck capped with a jet black Brazilian rosewood fingerboard. Offering a bold, punchy soft shoulder dreadnought sound... 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 1968 Gibson ES-330 TDC in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original Lifton case and hangtag. 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 (akin to an ES-335)
The fully hollow thinline maple body has a bright, clear natural acoustic quality with a sweet percussive bark. The ... 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 and hangtags. Stunningly well-preserved, this Gibson features a lightly figured fully hollow maple body, delivering a relaxed, smooth natural acoustic tone with great treble snap. The P-90s have a glassy sparkle and dynamic, percussive cut with a rich, textured midrange character and plenty of bark when digging in. The neck pickup is big and ... 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 is a 2024 Fender Masterbuilt 1969 Stratocaster Levi Perry Heavy Relic in Candy Apple Red. We are such fans of Levi's work! This Strat has all of the vibe and a super flame neck as well! Ive been putting off listing this one because it's such a joy to play that it's hard to let this one go! We got this one from the original owner in very good condition, it's hard to find any real signs of wear on this one. All the original case candy is included with this one as well. For a complete ... more

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1958 Gibson J-50. Very clean. One of the cosmetically finest Gibson acoustics I??ve come across. Not utterly flawless but as nice as you??ll find. Definitely in the ??closet queen?? category


Sonically it matches well with its stellar cosmetic condition. It has a deep, resonant tone. It??s not overly boomy with a balanced, full tone. It has that ??chunky?? ... more

Up for sale, a circa 1977 Gibson Les Paul Custom in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Traditional ?70s Gibson construction includes a ??sandwich?? mahogany body, three-piece carved maple top, maple neck, and a bound ebony fretboard, weighing 9lbs 15oz
The pair of T Top humbuckers offer a distinct sound at each position on the three-way pickup selector switch, with plenty of note attack, bite and midrange aggression at the bridge, ... more

Up for sale, a 1955 Gibson J-160E in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a vintage Gibson chipboard 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 ... more

Up for sale, a 1959 Gretsch Jet Firebird 6131 in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Available in a single cutaway version with Filter??Trons only from 1958-61, this golden age Gretsch retains its original PAF Filter??Tron humbuckers, with ??neo-classic?? thumbnail inlay on the ebony fingerboard
Tonewoods comprises an arched maple top, chambered mahogany body, mahogany neck, and bound ebony fretboard, and this guitar is remarkably ... more

Up for sale, a 1978 Travis Bean TB1000S (Standard) in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. 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 ... more

Up for sale, a 1951 Gibson ES-175 in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original Lifton hardshell case. An early example with a single neck position P-90 pickup, this ES-175 features an extremely well-preserved and 100% original Sunburst nitro lacquer finish
The fully hollow 16" wide maple body yields tremendous natural detail, tonal complexity, and treble immediacy, characteristic of the note attack and clarity of maple, but also the smoothness ... more

I found this really nice collector guitar in the Olde World Trading Co , Ephrata, WA, 10 / 08 / 94. It was pawned I believe by a traveling musician
It has been meticulously maintained and kept in a humidity controlled environment. It is in excellent condition with only minor scuffs. Everything works the last time it was checked
History of the Gibson ES 175:
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The Gibson ES-175 is a legendary hollow-body electric guitar that has ... 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 1983 Gibson Les Paul Custom in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This Les Paul Custom boasts Tim Shaw PAF humbuckers, ??Speed Winder?? tuning machines, and a deeply aged Alpine White nitro lacquer finish
Weighing 9lbs 12oz, this Les Paul Custom features a suite of traditional tonewoods, with a carved maple top, mahogany body, mahogany neck, and a bound ebony fingerboard. The guitar offers plenty of natural muscle, ... more

Up for sale, a 1920 Gibson Style O archtop in excellent condition, complete with the original hardshell case. The Style O was crafted during the Lloyd Loar era of Gibson production, featuring an oval soundhole design with carved scroll and Red Mahogany Sunburst varnish finish. This particular Style O benefits from work befitting an instrument of its vintage including a professional neck reset and refret with vintage-spec fretwire
This Style O archtop features carved tonewoods throughout, ... more

Vintage Gibson SG Junior with Vibrola in Cherry Finish made in 1966 with original Lifton hard shell case. This guitar features a solid mahogany body, mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard. Equipped with a single original Gibson dog ear P-90 in the bridge position and Controlled by 1 volume and 1 tone pots comprised of its original CTS pots dating to the 7th week of 1966. The 24 75" scale length neck has pearloid dot inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets on a 12" radius with a slim taper profile. The... more

Up for sale, a 1967 Rickenbacker 360 in near-mint condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original silver tolex hardshell case. An example of the "new style" 360 body with rounded edges on top and checkerboard binding framing the back, first introduced in the mid-60s, this guitar boasts an exceedingly clean factory-refinished custom color Azureglo gloss
The 360's semi-hollow construction delivers a natural warmth and breadth, balanced by the articulation and treble detail ... more

Up for sale, a 1973 Fender Telecaster in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Featuring an ash body, one-piece maple neck and rosewood fingerboard, this vintage Tele offers great note attack, a detailed, punchy midrange quality and sweet treble cut. The gray bobbin bridge pickup has plenty of gutsy twang and sparkle, while the neck pickup is equally bold, with a silky snap and a notable muscle. This Telecaster weighs only 7lbs 3oz, ... more

Up for sale, a 1960 Fender Pro in museum-grade condition and in perfect working order complete with the original footswitch and a complete vintage tube set. One of the very first Brown Panel amps to leave the Fender factory, this Pro is jaw-dropping in its presentation, purportedly a test amp at the Fender factory, given to an employee with only two subsequent owners. Early Brown Panel design elements of this Pro include the lighter pinkish brown-colored tolex than later offerings, an RCA ... more

Up for sale, a 1971 Gibson ES-335 TDW in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original Ess & Ess hardshell case. This well-kept ES-335 features a gloss Walnut nitro lacquer finish, small block inlay, and Gibson-embossed pickup covers only offered from 1971-72
This Gibson delivers the goods, with the big barking acoustic voice, yielding the immediacy and snap of maple, and the open, airy quality of the semi-hollow construction. The Patent Stickered T Top ... 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
Weighing at 8lbs 8oz, tonewoods include an alder body, maple neck, and dark rosewood fingerboard, and the instrument has a ... more

Vintage Fender Jazzmaster in Black Finish made in 1965 with Hard Shell Case (Refin). This guitar features a solid alder body, maple neck and Brazilian rosewood fingerboard. Pickups replaced with a set of Seymour Duncan hot jazz Single Coils in the neck and bridge position. Controlled by 1-master volume, 1-master tone, lead circuit volume / lead circuit tone wheels, 2-way lead / rhythm circuit switch and a 3-way toggle switch comprised of its original pots dating to the 50th weeks of 1964. The ... 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 Fender Electric XII in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Purposefully built to accept the tension of 12 strings (unlike most of the 12-string guitars built in the 1960s to capitalize on the burgeoning folk craze and British invasion), the Fender Electric XII was one of the last projects fully realized by Leo Fender before he handed over the keys to CBS. An immediate favorite upon its introduction, the Electric XII ... more

1967 Martin D-35. This one has a wonderful, balanced tone. You hear the deepness of the fundamentals, but also the dry woodiness you love to hear out of the mid and top end. Really nice sounding instrument


As a 1967 one big bonus is that it still was manufactured during the time Martin was using Brazilian rosewood on the back and sides


This one also has the nicer ??Victoria luggage?? case that typically came with the higher end instruments like the D-45 ... more

Up for sale, a 1979 Ibanez Musician 8-string model ST-980 24-fret in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original flight case. This uncommon, 8-string Ibanez Musician bass comes directly from the personal collection of Fleetwood Mac??s John McVie, complete with paperwork from Julien??s Auctions. McVie is, without question, one of the artists most widely associated with the Musician bass, and can even be seen playing this model (possibly the exact ... more

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 1953 Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Regent in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This 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 range, designed to stand toe to toe with Gibson's Super 400CES which ... more

Gibson V2 in Cherry finish made in 1980 with Original Hard Shell Case(Signed by Paul ). this guitar features a solid maple with walnut stringers body, 5-Piece mahogany with walnut stringers neck and ebony fingerboard. Equipped with its original Gibson V2 boomerang humbuckers in the neck position and a bridge position. Controlled by 2 volume, 1 tone pot and a 3-Way toggle switch comprised of all but one original CTS pots dating from the 41st week of 1979 to the 28th week of 1980 (tone pot ... 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 1976 Gibson Les Paul Custom in excellent condition and in perfect working order, finished in Wine Red and complete with the original hardshell case. This well-kept Les Paul features a carved three-piece maple top, ??sandwich?? mahogany body, and a three-piece maple neck capped with an ebony fingerboard
Weighing 10lbs 7oz, 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, 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 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, a 1976 Gibson ES-175D in collector-grade, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. One of the cleanest vintage Gibsons we've ever had through the shop, this ES-175 is loaded with its patent number T Top humbucker pair, delivering a detailed and dynamic range of tones. The fully hollow maple body gives the guitar both the immediate attack and clarity of maple, with an airy quality and smoothness befitting the hollowbody ... more

Up for sale, a 1972 Gibson L-5S in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. A decidedly unique and short-lived Gibson model, the L-5S was designed as a solidbody version of Gibson??s premier L-5 archtop, presenting visually as a very elegant Les Paul Custom with a double-bound, contoured carved maple body. This particular L-5S dates to the first year of production: from 1972-74, the L-5S was outfitted with a set of Gibson??s Low Impedance ... more

1974 Les Paul custom 20th anniversary model rare. This was is 51 year old guitar 100 percent original plays great no issues no repairs beautiful piece of history and a great player
... 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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We want you to be happy with your purchase and we try to represent the ... more

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, a 1978 Gibson Les Paul Standard in collector-grade, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the "chainsaw" hardshell case. This exceedingly well-kept vintage Les Paul boasts a vibrant Cherry Sunburst nitro lacquer finish, loaded with a pair of T Top humbuckers
Tonewoods include a mahogany body, carved three-piece maple top, three-piece maple neck, and bound rosewood fingerboard, and this Les Paul weighs 10lbs 13oz. The T Top humbuckers offer a a ... 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 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, 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 1982 Fender JV "Order Made" Telecaster TL69-115 WAL in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. One of the absolute rarest and feature-rich Fenders from the the first quarter of the first year of Fender Japan production, this Telecaster is jaw-dropping in its top tier features, boasting gold hardware, the same Fullerton factory USA-made pickups and CTS pots as the earliest American Vintage models produced across the pond, and a satin nitro lacquer finish ... more

Up for sale is a stunning 2024 Fender Custom Shop Greg Fessler Masterbuilt 1969 Stratocaster in Inca Silver w / Journeyman Relic finish package. We are an authorized Fender Custom Shop Showcase Dealer and have one of the largest selections of Fender Custom Shop instruments in stock in the Pacific Northwest. Pro setup in house and comes complete with its original hard case. For a full list of specs please see the build sheet photo in our ad. Weight: 7lbs. 8oz
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Up for sale, a 1987 Gibson Les Paul Custom in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original molded ??chainsaw?? hardshell case. Featuring a very relaxed, subtle Vintage Sunburst gloss nitro lacquer finish, this Custom comes from an increasingly vaunted era of Gibson production, loaded with the original pair of Tim Shaw PAF humbuckers
Tonewoods include a solid mahogany body, carved three-piece maple top, one-piece mahogany neck and genuine ebony fretboard, and ... 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

1964 Gibson SG Junior. Comes with an original chip board case from the era

Why not and fantastic thicker 64 neck profile. Not quite as big as a 59 or 58 neck, but definitely chunkier than the blade neck of the early 1960s


This one has the short maestro tailpiece The nice thing about these is that they function more like a stop tail, which in my opinion is the way you??d want to go

Has the fantastic thicker 64 neck profile. Not quite as big as a 59 or ... 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 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 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 1971 Fender Coronado II in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, finished in custom color Sonic Blue nitro lacquer and complete with the original Victoria Luggage hardshell case. Hailing from the very end of the Coronado's production run, this rare custom color example has some of the model's most desirable features, with a Dynamic Vibrato tailpiece and Mustang-style bridge with barrel saddles
This Coronado is featherweight at 6lbs 7oz with a fully ... more

Up for sale, a 1967 Fender Deluxe Reverb in excellent condition, freshly serviced and complete with the original two-button footswitch. Widely considered to be one of the greatest tube amps of all time, this Deluxe Reverb delivers the shimmering clean tone that has made these amps a mainstay in studios and on stages for decades
The amp has a sweet, balanced overarching sound that delivers the top end sparkle and clarity characteristic of the best amps from Fender's Black Panel era. This amp ... 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 1969 Fender Custom in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with a vintage hardshell case. One of Fender's shortest lived and most storied models of the late '60s, the Custom (first christened the "Maverick " ) was produced in particularly small quantities, with only 600-800 guitars crafted between 1969-71
At the behest of parent company CBS, Fender stringed instruments product manager Virgilio "Babe" Simoni was tasked with finding a use for... 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 is a killer and well worn 1968 Fender Jaguar in its original sunburst finish. This example features an F serial plate, F tuners, bound / block fingerboard and a whole lot of vibe. Lots of finish wear, deep finish checking, dings / dents and play wear. Pro refret and new nut by Southbound Guitar Repair. Bridge has been changed and the arm is a Mastery arm. Pro setup in house and comes complete with a non original hard case. Killer old Jag! Weight: 8lbs. 4oz
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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

1961 Martin 000-18. This guitar has been recently serviced with a fresh neck reset, bridge reglue, hand cut compensated saddle, and professional set up. It is fully serviced and needs nothing


This model has seen a revival of interest for both players and collectors in the last decade or so. Small-bodied acoustic guitars easily fine their perfect spot in ??mix?? while playing in the studio or live. They are also more manageable to hold and to play


It has a ... more

Up for sale, a 1976 Gibson Firebird V Bicentennial, 100% original and complete with a hardshell case. This limited edition Gibson model was released to commemorate America??s bicentennial, featuring gold-plated hardware and a star-spangled Firebird graphic on the pickguard.
All the classic hallmarks of Firebird design are present, including mahogany neck-through construction with mahogany body wings, banjo tuners, and a pair of mini humbuckers with a 60s-spec wind, metering around 6k ohms. ... more

Up for sale, a 1965 Martin 00-18 in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a molded hardshell case. Receiving all the maintenance due a Martin of this vintage, the guitar boasts a professional neck reset, replacement carved bone nut, and bridge reglue, retaining the original maple bridge plate
The sound is exceedingly balanced, clear and sweet-sounding, with equal presence afforded each string. Despite the stature of Martin??s ??concert?? body, projection is ample, ... 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 1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original molded ??chainsaw?? case. This Les Paul Custom features a vibrant Cherry Sunburst nitro lacquer gloss finish and a pair of T Top humbuckers
With a mahogany body, three-piece maple top, maple neck, and bound ebony fingerboard, this Les Paul Custom offers tons of natural sustain and a rich, growling acoustic response. Gibson's T Top humbuckers offer a distinct, vital sound... more

1984 Fender 62?? Reissue
Fullerton Factory
Deep Contour
Factory Candy Apple Red Over Gold Nitro
Greenish tarnish under forearm spot
Natural heavy wear on body
Neck is heavily aged amber nitro
Neck finish was partially removed
C shaped neck on the thinner side
cavity painted with grey shielding paint
Bridge position has been routed for HB
Pickups are Lindy Fralin Blues special
Re Wound Pre CBS Mustang P / U in Neck
Wound by Fralin for Strat
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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
Highlighting both the ... more

Up for sale, a 1974 Fender Precision Bass in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This very well-kept Precision Bass features a one-piece maple neck sculpted by Fender neck guru Herbie Gastelum, who spent more than 50 years working for Fender, known as the ??King of Feel?? for his incredibly comfortable profile carves
An alder body rounds out the tonewood complement, and this Precision Bass is lightweight at 8lbs 8oz, with a lively, ... more

Up for sale, a 2000s Epiphone USA John Lennon Limited Edition 1965 Casino in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case, COA and hangtags. Not to be confused with the later (and lesser) "Inspired By" line of Lennon instruments, this top-tier Casino was born of an agreement between Gibson USA and Yoko Ono, limited to 1965 instruments worldwide, of which this is #65
To create this faithful iteration of Lennon's ... more

1969 Martin D-35 12 string guitar. The technical name is D-12-35, but most of the time it gets listed as a D-35 12 String.



This one is in very nice cosmetic condition. The body and neck are entirely crack free. The bridge is not lifting. It has a wonderful, deep, full sound. It still made in that era where Martin was using Brazilian Rosewood on the back and the sides. It really is a fabulous example of the instrument from the era. It also comes with the original case.... 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

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Up for sale is one vintage 1966 Rickenbacker 365 model 6 string electric guitar with Ric hardshell case
Serial number FL 4498=Dec. 1966. This NS (new style) 365 has a semi-hollow body with the original Jetglo black finish. It features the Accent Vibrato, and Rick-O-Sound dual jack plate. The standard jack is the one closer to the guitar strap pin. Toaster Top Pickups (meter at 7 01k Ohms), Shark Fin Inlays, Kluson Deluxe Tuners, and Checkerboard Back Binding. It ... more

Up for sale, a 1981 Gibson Les Paul Standard in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original ??chainsaw?? case and loaded with Tim Shaw PAFs. Tonewoods include a carved three-piece maple top, mahogany body, three-piece maple neck, and bound rosewood fingerboard, weighing 10lbs 13oz
There??s plenty of natural resonance, muscle, and treble sweetness on tap, providing an ideal platform for the pair of Tim Shaw PAF humbuckers. These pickups represent Gibson's ... more

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 1979 Gibson Les Paul Standard in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, featuring an uncommon Natural-finished top and complete with the original hardshell case. Tonewoods include a three-piece carved maple top with extremely well-matched seams, a solid mahogany body, and a three-piece maple neck capped with a rosewood fretboard. At 10lbs 7oz, this Les Paul has ample sustain and treble cut, balancing clarity and warmth
The original pair of T Top ... 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 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 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 1971 Martin D-28 in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a molded hardshell case. Freshly serviced, this Martin benefits from the maintenance due an instrument of this vintage, with a professional neck reset, new pickguard, carved bone nut and tall saddle, and a replacement ebony bridge (original included)
Tonewoods include East Indian rosewood back and sides and a Sitka spruce top, delivering a classic Martin dreadnought tonal profile. Offering ... more

Up for sale, a 1973 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. This Les Paul has been converted to Standard spec, loaded with a pair of ?70s DiMarzio Super Distortion humbuckers. Tonewoods include a ??sandwich?? mahogany body, carved maple top, three-piece mahogany neck, and bound rosewood fretboard, and this Les Paul weighs 9lbs 9oz, dishing out plenty of natural sustain and rich midrange growl
This set of early DiMarzio Super... more

Up for sale, a 1974 Fender Telecaster Bass in near-mint condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. First seen in 1972 and discontinued in 1979, this Tele Bass is loaded with a Seth Lover-designed Wide Range humbucker
The tonewood pairing of an ash body and one-piece maple neck results in a particularly punchy, authoritative acoustic response with great midrange complexity and treble articulation. The Wide Range humbucker in the neck position dishes out... 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 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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Martin & Gibson string

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Terms: Selling this vintage guitar to a new home. A hand made gem of a guitar. We sell vintage items in "as found" shape. This item is selling as is in as found shape. Ask questions before purchase. Happy hunting!

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Up for sale is a cool and unique 1977 Rickenbacker 481 in its original Autumn-Glo finish. This example has original hardware, original Rickenbacker embossed pickups, a bolt on neck design and slanted frets. Overall in excellent condition less some finish wear and faint play wear. There is an ever so slight area of finish separation where the neck and fretboard meet on the bass and treble side of the neck located at the first fret. Pro setup in house and comes complete with a non original but ... 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

1967 gibson j45 I got rid of original plastic bridge replaced with wood one the tone is way better. Has lots of checking but no breaks. Came from Montana so I assume the extreme cold caused checking has a non original hardshell case
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Up for sale, a 1982 Rickenbacker 4001 in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. This 4003 boasts a Burgundyglo gloss finish, a rare custom color which hasn??t been offered by Rickenbacker in decades. Featuring neck through maple body construction, this Rickenbacker offers distinctive midrange-forward growl and broad thump via the Hi-Gain pickup pair. Weighing 9lbs 12oz, this 4001 has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with 45-100 roundwound strings, ... 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, 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 1971 Martin D-18S in excellent, crack-free condition, complete with a hardshell case. A relatively rare D-18 variant, this well-kept Martin has a unique feel and tonal response with 12 frets clear of the body, a slotted headstock, slope shoulder body shape, and a full 1 7 / 8?? wide nut. This Martin benefits from recent service befitting an instrument of this vintage including a neck reset and carved bone nut
Delivering ample projection and power, this D-18S features an ... more

Up for sale, a 1980 B C. Rich USA Nighthawk in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. An exceedingly rare B C. Rich that??s firmly in the ??go find another?? camp, this Nighthawk featured a body and neck crafted by Charvel as part of the ??Son of a Rich?? series of instruments. Essentially a bolt-on neck version of the Eagle, this Nighthawk guitar features premium components including DiMarzio Super Distortion humbuckers and Grover Super ... more

Up for sale, a 1982 Rickenbacker 360 / 12 WB OS in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case, hangtags / paperwork, and case candy. This 360 / 12 boasts a gloss Jetglo finish framed on both sides by cream binding, hence the ??WB?? (with binding) model designation. This example also features the "OS" (Old Style) 360 body shape with pointed cutaways, and this visually distinct instrument was essentially the precursor to the... more

Gibson Les Paul Deluxe in Cherry Sunburst finish made in 1976. This all original guitar features a solid "pancake body" with a 3-piece maple neck and a rosewood fingerboard. Equipped with the original Patent stamped Gibson Deluxe Mini Humbuckers in the neck and bridge positions. Controlled by 2-volume, 2-tone knobs and a 3-way toggle switch. The 24 75" scale length neck has acrylic trapezoid inlays, 22 medium jumbo frets with a C neck profile. The hardware is comprised of Kluson Deluxe ... more

Up for sale, a 1981 K. Yairi BY20 vihuela in near-mint, 100% original condition, complete with the original hardshell case. Master luthier Kazuo Yairi built some of Japan??s finest acoustic and classical guitars over the course of his decades-long career, utilizing premium tonewoods and construction techniques. This extremely rare Yairi was ostensibly a custom-built, one-of-one instrument, with no other examples known to exist; it??s a traditionally-built flamenco-style vihuela, featuring six ... 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, a 1970 Fender Competition Mustang Bass in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Featuring a Competition Red finish, this particular color is essentially Candy Apple Red with a (uniformly yellowed) Olympic White racing stripe
The bass has a rich, round acoustic voice with smooth sustain and a touch of growl in the top end. There's a certain pluck and punch unique to this bass that's particularly appealing and sits well in a mix, filling out the low end... more

Up for sale is a 1984 Gibson Flying V in Pearl White. This is one of my favorite finishes Gibson offered in the '80s and this one has aged to a killer yellow hue. Please see our photos! This one comes to us in good condition. There are lots of dings and dents and some splotches in the finish where the color did not darken evenly either age. There is finish checking present across most of the finish. The guitar does have a bit of nicotine scent as well. The original Tim Shaw neck pickup is ... more

Vintage 1969-1970 Fender Princeton Reverb, Drip Edge, Black line, tube combo amp, gently used
Serial Number: A23875
Tube chart indicates AA764 and is original to this cabinet. I have seen many of these Fender transitional type tube charts (such as this one), on 1967- 1970 Princeton Reverbs.
Tubes: JJ GZ34 (new), Sovtek (reflector) 6V6 x (2), JJ ECC83S (3) and ECC81 (1).
All tube sockets and tube pins have been treated with Deoxit
Power Transformer EIA code: 606-944 ... more

Up for sale is a 2023 Two Rock Vintage Deluxe 35w Head in Black Bronco. This is the current newest Two Rock amp and one of our shops favorite models. This one comes to us from the home of the previous owner working as it should and cosmetically in very good condition with only minor tolex wear to speak of. This amp is like a Deluxe Reverb with all the features you wish it had but never did! Don't miss out on a killer deal on a boutique amp. No footswitch or manual with this one
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Rickenbacker 4001 Bass - 1978 - Burgundyglo w / OHSC Rickenbacker 4001 Bass - 1978 - Burgundyglo w / OHSC
This is an all original 1977 Rickenbacker 4001 in hard to find Burgundyglo finish with the original hardshell case   This bass has some nicks / scratches and finish chips and I see some lacquer checking throughout but ... more

good condition small scratches, nothing major
sound is very clean
comes with its original case
The Gibson ES 335 TD 1978 is a classic semi-hollow body electric guitar that is known for its versatile tones and iconic design. It features a laminated maple body with a maple center block, providing a warm and resonant tone with a touch of sustain. The guitar is equipped with dual Gibson 335 humbucking pickups, delivering a rich and dynamic sound that is perfect for a wide range of musical ... more

Up for sale, a 1960 Gibson Melody Maker in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a molded hardshell case. Introduced in 1959, this early iteration of the Melody Maker features a proper "baseball bat" neck profile carve, as robust as any 1957-58 Les Paul, along with the larger single coil pickup seen only on the first Melody Makers, more rich-sounding than later pickup winds
With a solid Honduran mahogany body and neck and a Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, these ... more

Up for sale, a 1981 Hamer Prototype 2 Coil in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Among the rarest original Hamer models ever produced, the 2 Coil iteration of Hamer??s Prototype features two single coil pickups in the bridge and middle positions (instead of the standard bridge position triple coil). According to Frank Untermyer, a Hamer partner and the company treasurer in the ?80s, about 20 Prototype 2 Coils were produced,... more

Up for sale, a 1980s B C. Rich Stealth in excellent condition and in perfect working order with a custom-ordered Cheetah finish, single EMG humbucker and Floyd Rose tremolo. Crafted in Japan as part of the NJ Series (Nagoya, Japan), this rare and exceedingly unique iteration of the Stealth platform (with matching reverse headstock) is an on-the-nose '80s shred machine
A perennial favorite, the EMG 81 utilizes ceramic magnets and close aperture coils, designed for optimal note detail, ... more

Up for sale, a circa 1978 Mosrite Ventures Model in excellent condition, complete with a hardshell case. This Mosrite was produced in an era of particularly small production totals, when Semie Moseley had briefly taken up residence in Yuba City, CA
The most popular and enduring instrument produced by the Mosrite company, the Ventures model was a joint venture between Mosrite founder Semie Moseley and the band The Ventures. While there have been a fair share of reissues and copies over the ... more

B C. Rich USA Mockingbird in Black finish made in 1983 with Gator Hardshell Case. This guitar features a solid mahogany body, maple neck-thru and rosewood fingerboard with matching rosewood headstock overlay. Equipped with a set of B C.Rich Specially wrapped and wired Humbuckers in the neck and bridge position. Controlled by 2-volume, 2-tone knobs and a 3-way toggle switch. The 24 75" scale length neck has mother of pearl dot inlays and 24 jumbo frets on a 12" radius with a slim D neck profile. ... 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 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 1946 Gibson BR-1 combo amplifier in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order. This rare Gibson dates to the earliest days of guitar amplification, produced in limited quantities, with only a few hundred made between 1946-49. This particular iteration is also notable for featuring a green felt stenciled ??G?? on the aluminum grill, an extremely uncommon feature only seen on select few surviving amps and likely only used in first-year examples from ?46. The BR-1 is ... more

Up for sale, a 1984 B C. Rich Eagle in excellent condition and in perfect working order. This Eagle is an exceedingly rare, feature-rich variant crafted in Japan as part of the NJ (Nagoya, Japan) Series with neck-through construction and a full suite of active electronics
Tonewoods include a maple neck with mahogany body wings and a 24-fret rosewood fingerboard, and this Eagle weighs 8lbs 11oz. The humbuckers are a DiMarzio-esque pair, tailored for higher gain and offering great detail. The ... 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, a 1963 Gibson L-50 in near-mint condition and in perfect working order, outfitted with a DeArmond Guitar Mike FHC-C pickup assembly and complete with a remarkably clean Lifton hardshell case. A model that enjoyed a particularly long production run (1932-71), the L-50 holds the distinction of being the most popular Gibson acoustic archtop ever produced. And while the bulk of production happened from the 1930s-50s, this particular L-50 is notable for its particularly slender, ... more

Up for sale is a cool and rare 1972 Mosrite Gospel in Natural. This model features a double cutaway body design, slim neck profile, Mosrite branded pickups, tort pickguard and jack plate, Moseley embossed tremolo, Mosrite knobs, Grover tuners and a cool and unique look. Overall in excellent condition less some scattered signs of finish checking and play wear. Pro setup in house and comes complete with a large era correct hard case
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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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It??s a 1962 Epiphone Sorrento. There??s lots to love here. First, this is a Gibson made Guitar. All Epiphones from the 1960s were made at the Kalamazoo factory by Gibson. The same people who made the 335s, Les Pauls, and other guitars we all highly prized were also making these Epiphone counterparts


This one is from the early part of the decade, when you still see a lot of the early features. So this one has the short, Gibson style ... more

Up for sale, a 1958 Gibson ES-125 in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a vintage chipboard case. This well-kept ES-125 is a golden-era Gibson, featuring a fully hollow body (16?? lower bout width) with arched maple top and back, mahogany rims, and a particularly dark Brazilian rosewood fingerboard
The fully hollow construction results in a clear, broad acoustic response with great natural projection and a smooth, punchy quality accentuated by the 12-52 flatwound... more

Up for sale, a 1974 Fender Competition Mustang in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. One of the very last Competition Mustangs produced, this guitar is a unique example with one gray bobbin pickup and one black bobbin pickup, both original to the instrument and representing Fender's reintroduction of black fiber bobbins on their pickups in certain instances circa '74
A bold, snappy-sounding Mustang, the single coils offer plenty of ... more