Vintage guitars for sale: 1930

Late 1930??s Harmony Cremona V H1305 in really nice shape. Neck is slim and straight! This guitar has been re-fretted and frets are in really good shape! There??s a new bone nut as well. The hardware (tailpiece, bridge) and pickguard are original to the guitar. The guitar has a new set of Waverly tuners, which makes for a nice upgrade. There??s some playing wear finish on back of neck, see pic. The case is a Geib & Schaffer, from the 1930??s. The case is in really good shape. Shipping is ... more

Woody's Music has a used The National Lap Steel in stock and ready to ship
Replaced tunersoriginal tuners included - missing 1 / 6 tuner heads - fully operationalfully functional electronicsera appropriate cable includednew stringsVery Good Condition$75 Shipping to the Continental US
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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1930's National Style 4 Tri-Cone Resonator. The 3-set strip tuners on the bass side have been changed, but everything else appears to be original along with its original hardshell case. It's in great shape with some minor nicks + dings and other cosmetic wear. Everything remains structurally sound with no cracks, breaks or repairs
We are happy to ship internationally

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Volu-Tone Lap Steel 1930's Mother of Pearl. No strings or knobs! Selling as you see it in photos! Beautiful RARE piece. Please look at the photos as they are part of the description. Selling as you see it in photos. Marked 1939 as shown in photos. Please Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or suggestions.
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For sale is a Harmony Banjo Mandolin 1930s w / Original Chipboard Case in Good Condition!
The banjo mandolin was just recently restored to playing order by Center Stage in Noblesville, IN
It plays great with low action and is sure to be a great addition to anyone's collection looking for the unique.... more

This is a great looking and fully functional vintage archtop case including latches and handle. Measure your guitar and compare please.... more

Vintage 1930's The Vernon Mandolin
Some scratches on the head
Has eight strings although one is missing
Good condition with some wear and tear
Dimensions are 25L x 8W x 5H... more

Stamped steel construction, nickel finish, normal vintage, wear with patina, nice original, USA Vintage part, thanks for looking!
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Vintage Antique American Folk Art 4 String Banjo 1920-1930's. As is see photos for condition.
This was found at a very old estate
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Black plastic construction, normal light vintage wear with light patina, No Cracks, Very Nice condition. Original 1930s vintage part. Thanks for looking
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For sale:Make: Blue CometModel: Vintage Antique 1930??s Blue Comet 8 String Mandolin Stringed Music Instrument USMade in the USA. Comes with a soft case. Normal signs, of age, use, and wear. NYS residents to pay sales tax. Sold AS-IS. Shipping rates are for the continental US only. Please inquire regarding shipping to all other foreign locations. Payment is preferred via Paypal, but other methods are also accepted. Please inquire about alternate payments. Thanks for looking. Thanks again. ... more

Vintage Schoenhut Liberty ukulele from the 1920s / 30s. Measures 17?? long x 5-1 / 4" wide x 1-3 / 8?? thick. What you see pictured is what is included in the listing. It??s missing the pegs and 2 strings. Original fret and spare included. No cracks that I could find, nothing is lose. Please use the zoom feature to establish condition. Would look great refinished
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Circa 1930??s Vega Archtop, Sunburst, Deluxe inlays, Book matched FlamedMaple back, Spruce top, 15 5 / 8 lower bout width, 1 74 inches wide at the nut, Full ??V?? neck profile, 25 inch scale, Updated tuners and tailpiece, Sounds beautiful, Gorgeous and cool, Newer case
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Very Good Condition
Recently serviced by our technician. Both pots replaced. Four out of six tuning buttons replaced
All new strings, Tuned to C6 tuning.
Includes Hard Case and Tone Bar.... more

Stamped tin construction, Nickel with black screened background, normal light vintage wear with light patina. Original 1930s vintage part. Thanks for looking
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Plastic construction almond color from age string grooves are good , normal light vintage wear with patina. Original 1930s vintage part. Thanks for looking
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 We are proud to present a very cool vintage piece that is sure to get attention - it's a Weissenborn Hawaiian lap steel, built in the early 1930's   These can be hard to find, and even harder to score in such excellent condition   This was recently brought to us by a local professional player and collector   It's a great example of what Weissenboard was making during this era   This is the Style 1 model, known as the "Teardrop " , made out of ... more

Polished Aluminum construction, normal light vintage wear with light patina , Nice Condition! Original 1930s vintage part. Thanks for looking
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Metal alloy construction, Nickel finish, normal light, vintage wear, the bushing shown came from the Electar in the final photos. Original vintage part. Thanks for looking











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Nickel base plate, nickel gear, white button , normal light vintage wear with light patina , gears operate smoothly , original 1930s vintage part. Thanks for looking
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This listing is for an original 1930's Pre War Wooden Archtop Bridge. This came directly off of a 1930's Kay Kraft Venetian Recording King guitar. This could go on many Archtop models such as the Kay Kraft Venetian Recording King Style A or C guitars from that time. It is in great condition overall and really only shows mild signs of play wear. There are no cracks in the wood and this has never been repaired. The saddle is in great shape and the saddle slots are not very deep. ... more

Estate sale find. Shows wear from use and age. Three of the tuners appear to be replacements. There is a gap between the neck and body. Small screw missing from the tailpiece. Otherwise, wear appears to be cosmetic. This guitar remains untuned and under light string tension. Approximately 31 5?? long. Sold as is, as found, and as described. See pics for more details

No shipping to Alaska or Hawaii or PO Boxes
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Used / good condition, vintage

Missing one string but easily replaceable
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Vintage 1930's May Bell Tenor Banjo and Resonator with Case. Sold As Is. The pictures are part of the description.
The Case: In spite of it's "road years " . the case is very sturdy and the wear and the "patina" adds to the 90 year old Banjo's story
The last picture: I couldn't help myself- I grabbed some chrome polish and just rubbed it on a small area of the resonator to see what it might look like- Wow- this will really shine when you clean it
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Your guitar is in very good condition. No cracks or repairs. It has wear being it is almost a 100 years old guitar! Sounds great and plays good. Action is medium and playable throughout. All in all a nice sounding vintage parlor acoustic that will appreciate in value
If you are a tone enthusiast:
The almost 100 year old aged solid wood materials on this guitar would surely sound even greater with bridge upgrade and x-brace conversion
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Late 1920s - Early 1930s Ludwig "The Ace" Tenor Banjo w / Hard Shell Case
Consignment Item - All Sales Final
The action is a bit high and could use a neck adjusment. Due the unique nature of how this truss rod works we have not tried to adjust the neck.
Walnut neck with bound ebony fingerboard, mother of pearl markers and ?Pyralin?? headplate with Ludwig ?The Ace?? logo
Some play wear in the frets with 19 frets in total
Walnut resonator with marquetry floral design on the back.... more

This tenor Vega tu-ba-phone Tenor Banjo - - Circa 1926-1930 is in great condition outside of a few minor scuffs and scratches, along with one missing bracket. Case not included. If you have any questions just message me and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
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Here we have a vintage 1930s Dobro resonator guitar for sale! This Dobro has a round neck (somewhat V-shaped, but still very comfortable to play), F holes, and a solid peghead with black "3 on a side" tuners. The body shows typical wear for a 90+ year old guitar with the most prominent "issue" being belt buckle scratches on the back. The black binding is very attractive, but a small 3-4" section is missing on the bottom of the back, below the trapeze tailpiece. The resonator has "Other Pats ... more

Vintage USA 30s / 40s
Oahu Lap Steel Guitar Combo Amplifier
Black MOT "Mother Of Toilet" Perloid
All Original, Excellent Condition
This is a Original & Vintage Oahu Lap Steel Guitar Combo Amplifier as pictured. Its in the cosmetic condition shown, so please view all pics. Everything on this amplifier works perfectly and sounds & looks great for its age! This model is a straight up plug and play. No knobs, pots, on / off or controls from the factory. This amp is original and ... more

Brown Bakelite construction, flat head locking screw, fits 1 / 4?? solid shaft, normal light vintage wear, No cracks, Rare USA part, thanks for looking!
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I have up for sale a wonderful vintage original circa 1930s Gretsch EAGLE BRAND #234 Box of 10 " Wound on Silvered Steel " Strings along with the original box. The strings are unused and the box is in super nice condition
Please view each and every pic , ask for more if needed - do so prior to purchase. Ask all questions prior to purchase and simply be a responsible buyer . I have provided lots of information and nice pics .
ONLY THROW OUT THE BOXES AND PACKAGING AFTER YOU HAVE INSPECTED... more

Estate sale find, history of this instrument is a mystery
Has been refinished, neck is straight and action is low but neck is separating from body -- see pics
Headstock may have been reshaped and "Symphony" was stamped in at some point
This is a strange piece, but has a nice neck and is very fun to play
Fingerboard has grooves from heavy playwear, frets have plenty of life left
See photos for condition
Being sold exactly as pictured
Shipping is $65 to the CONUS ... more

For sale is a vintage all original (except strings) Kalamazoo KG21 acoustic guitar that was made by Gibson. This model was considered a budget brand and was popular for jazz or blues musicians back in the 1930s and 40s. This guitar dates to that period (1936-1941). The body is in good condition with some scratches. No breaks or damage. It was restrung and tuned several years ago and has not been played. Original case comes with purchase of guitar. The case is in fair - poor condition.... more

Antique Vintage Tenor archtop guitar Gibson Cromwell (1930s)-Made during "The Great Depression " , it was distributed by a few music stores, (no relation to the Fred Gretsch Company). It is correctly tuned C, G, D, A the appropriate strings
The top is pressed & it doesn't have a truss rod but do not confuse it w / the Kalamazoo line which is lower quality. This is a full size 16" archtop with all original hardware. The neck is straight, the pegs tune, sound is loud & full vintage. ... more

Kay Recording King Venetian Arch Top Acoustic Guitar , c. 1930s. It has signs of wear and I believe it is missing the pickguard but overall is in nice condition for a 90+ year old guitar.

I have seen some Kay Kraft guitars that are similar but this is labeled ??Kay??

Comes as pictured


Shipping will be $50 in the lower 48 states
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1930??s Regal mandolin in nice condition! Instrument is very clean for its age and plays well. The action gets a little high as you go up the neck but it's still very playable vintage Regal mandolin. Sounds fantastic!! nice oval hole woody tone! We cleaned and set it up with GHS silk and Steel strings and its ready to go!! This mandolin was played by a student of ours for 2 years before he traded to an F style so again, it's a very playable mandolin and would be great for a young student or just... more

Rare Kay Kraft archtop with f holes and a seemingly carved one-piece spurce top. Recent neck reset and new bridge by Scott at Lamorinda music. Plays great and plenty of room to bring action up or down. Cosmetically well worn-- plenty of nicks and scratches. Cool scroll headstock. Never seen another one like it.... more

This is a chance to play on original unrestored piece of history. Guitar still plays and sounds great plus it has that old school blues twang to it that you just can??t find with the newer electronic stuff. This will be a great addition to any blues players collection. No case but will throw in a nice bar slide so you can get right to playing. Free Shipping U S.A. Only Local delivery to Jamestown NY and surrounding areas within reason.
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Listed here is this very good vintage Kay Kraft Arch Top 8 string Mandolin. It has a sunburst lacquered and stenciled top, laminated mahogany body, and spruce top. The f-hole top and Bakelite pickguard are decorated with an elaborate gold stencil. The headstock is laminated with pearloid, and carries the Kay Kraft gold-stenciled logo. Condition: This is an unusually well-preserved and complete example! These instruments are not our forte, but is appears all original. No cracks or signs of ... more

Tenor banjo from musketeer. Banjo shows signs of wear from closet storage and normal use as pictured. Beautiful antique piece.... more

This 1930 Dobro M32 Acoustic Guitar is a rare gem for any music enthusiast. With its amazing sound and look, this vintage guitar is sure to impress. The guitar comes with a case, making it easy to transport and protect during transport. The brand Dobro is known for producing high-quality musical instruments, and this guitar is no exception. Cool vintage charm makes it a unique addition to any collection. This guitar is perfect for anyone looking for an exceptional sound and a touch of history ... more

New Old Stock in storage for years!
These were stacked together and have some scratches! see photos!
Never mounted Aluminum Resonator Coverplates used on the Regal And Dobro instruments made in the late 30's.
M-32 and M-14 fiddle edge models as well!
Diameter is 11 1 / 16 "
Hole distance across diameter is 10 7 / 8 "
12 hole cover
String opening is 9 / 16" from bottom and 31 / 32" to top of opening
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Over all good shape, a few body cracks , tight bridge and neck joint , flat neck and flat top cool guitar .. with a tad bit of work it's a great restoration some nicks, dings, cracks, non - original tuners .. I believe but totally playing guitar
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NOTE price is for both
At the moment only doing local pickup, I may be willing to ship later
RARE VINTAGE mid 1930's Gibson l00 AND Kalamazoo KG14
Yep probably the best comparison of an X braced versus Ladder braced you can find
Both made in the mid 30's at the Gibson factory, ,,, same woods, size, finish , etc .
The Iconic Gibson L00 and Legendary Kalamazoo KG 14
Both in very good condition
PRICE FOR BOTH IS $9, 999 00
Contact me for more information and pics
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Wow! What an Awesome and hard to find item! Especially in good condition like this !

Sold as pictured with all items presented here included. These are NOT stock photos

Overall good condition. Minimal edge wear from storage

Left in found condition, May require mild cleaning, tuning, restringing, etc

Note - a couple flat head screws missing

Sold as pictured. Please feel free to ask any and all questions!

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1930??s Rickenbacker Electro A-22, "Frying Pan" The firstelectric lap steel guitar, Thought of as the first commercially successfulelectric guitar, This has the logo spelling Rickenbacher and has a very lowserial number, Horse shoe pickup, Aluminum body, Truly a fine piece of musichistory!... more

Hello. I??ve got this nice old guitar for you consideration. It??s an old Slingerland Songster. Condition-wise I??d say it??s good considering it??s age. I don??t play guitar but am somewhat familiar with what basic concepts of a trashed wood instrument. This is not. There are cracks that are pointed out in the photos on the F-holes and one crack above the left F-hole. The back has some of the finish worn off slightly into the wood. It too is shown in the pics. The veneer at the top of the ... more

This vintage Supertone guitar from the 1930s is a real gem for collectors and musicians alike. With a parlor body type and 6 string configuration, it delivers a beautiful sound that will take you back in time. The guitar has a sunburst finish that adds to its vintage charm. While there is a small crack on the back, it does not affect the sound quality in any way. It has been well-maintained and is in excellent playing condition. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, this guitar is sure... more

vintage Mandolin Model K70 1930-1950's Signed By Band. Shipped with Standard Shipping.... more

Here is a vintage 1930's set of Waverly acoustic guitar tuners. These tuners with the original buttons that are in working order are harder and harder to find these days to restore your collectors item acoustic. The tuners tend to be found on Martins and Gibson acoustics from the 1930's era from what I know. All of the tuners work, two of them could use a little grease to wind more easily but they all do work. What you see is what you get, I am not sure where the original screws have gotten to. ... more

For your consideration a vintage 1930's banjo. Come with its hard shell case. Has a split in the wood on the resonator that needs glued. I have pictured this. The banjo measures 14" by 33 1 / 2 " . Please examine pictures for condition. Please check out my other items on Ebay. Thank you for looking.... more

VERY EARLY PRE HARMONY SUPERTONE WITH BRAZILIAN ROSE WOOS BACK AND SIDES ACTION ON FRET 12 IS 1 / 8??. IT APPEARS THAT OVER THE YEARS SOME REMOVED SOME OF THE INLAY, OR RESURFACED THE FINGER OARD. OTHER MOELS SIMILAR AND A FEW STARS AND OTHER ORNAMENTS ON FRETS 5, 7, and 10 OVERALL, IT HAS A VERY FULL MARTIN LIKE SOUND WITH GOOD VOLUME AND CLARITY IF YOU ARE LIKING A VERY SPECIAL GUITAR TO ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION, I WOULDSTRONGLY RECOMMENT SOME THING IN THIS ORDER TO PLAY AND HANG ONTO AND ADD ... more

Great shapesee all picturesvintage nickel plating show some light age but still very niceno issuesfor 4 or 5 string banjos... more

There are no cracks or obvious damage to this instrument other than some roughness at the top of the head stock, which can easily be touched up. The neck is straight and all the seams are tight. Does NOT have a case, but what a pretty mandolin!
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This is a May Bell tenor banjo made in the 1920 to 1930 by Slingerland. In solid condition neck and frets are good tuners are good , the bridge has been replaced but is not original and needs adjustment work not bad for 100 years or so old . Also has new strings ,
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Grover Presto, The Iconic Pre-War Gibson Banjo tailpiece 4-String, Nickel-Plated;Excellent, Original and Not Bent Original Cover is Intact
Offered AS-IS with No Returns
Please check out the other interesting items we are offering each day this week on eBay
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This tenor banjo is a May Bell made by Slingerland of Chicago between 1920 to 1930 . It??s still very solid with good neck and frets . Has a tear as shown in the top that has been repaired, and a large dent in the headstock corner. None of these effect it , it has a new replacement bridge and strings and probibly needs a good set up . As pictures show some dings and scratches but not bad for 100 years plus .
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We are liquidators and all items will be sold ??as is ?? and ??in found condition??. PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE ADD PRIOR TO PURCHASE TO GET ALL DETAILS OF ITEM !!!!
We are liquidators and all items will be sold ??as is ?? and ??in found condition??.
This is a used Vintage Majestic Tenor Banjo. I am not sure of any of the originality of any of the parts of the banjo other than the tuning keys I've replaced, ... more

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Epiphone Ltd Ed 1930's Electar Century Replica Tube Amplifier w / Footswitch 20w
Used, in good overall condition. Has some minor marks / scratches and light cosmetic wear, but is in good shape otherwise, has been tested and works well. Comes with only what is pictured
Comeswith only what is pictured, unless otherwise stated
Pleaseask questions BEFORE you bid
IDo Not Offer Buy it Now Prices On Auctions
Ifyou have any problems with the item please message me and we willwork... more

Vintage 1930's Concertone 4 String Tenor Banjo I got from an old family friend. Nice condition, though I cannot attest to the intonation and entire playability. The strings are tunable, hold tune to some extent, and I was able to play a few licks though I am a guitar player by training and don't know proper banjo. The fingerboard is a nice pearloid with engraved designs. Comes with case.... more

Has some issues with splits and cracks in wood please see all photos it is 19?? long works fine lots of marks from age and use.
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I bought this one in an antique store in Richmond years ago. I bought it for the pot. Looks to be 10 3 / 4" head with a rolled tonering. L-shoes and matching hardware. 20 brackets, wire arm-rest, Elton pickguard. Don't know why but it has a NO-KNOT 5 string tailpiece that looks like it been there a long time. If it does not sell, I'll make a 5 string neck for it. The price is firm.... more

Travel back in time with this old Regal mandolin. Made in Chicago, Illinois in, I'd reasonably guess, the 1930s or 1940s. Regal was one of the big old Chicago stringed instrument makers, along with Harmony and Kay. Harmony eventually bought Regal in the early 1950s
Waverly square plate tuners in fine condition. Solid spruce top. Bound top, back, and soundhole
It has an old headstock repair that's both screwed and glued. The neck heel is slightly separated from the back, but it ... more

This vintage Supertone guitar from the 1930s is a real gem for collectors and musicians alike. With a parlor body type and 6 string configuration, it delivers a beautiful sound that will take you back in time. The guitar has a sunburst finish that adds to its vintage charm. While there is a small crack on the back, it does not affect the sound quality in any way. It has been well-maintained and is in excellent playing condition. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, this guitar is sure... more

Dont know much about it. Just that it was made in the 30??s. Just had new skin put on. New strings, tuners polished and lubed, frets polished as all hardware and fingerboard oiled. Luthier shimmed the neck where it attaches to body to make action lower. And said can be lowered more if desired. Case had some repair. Could use a new leather handle , I had all this done to sell on ebay so here it is.

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A beautifully aged Gibson Cromwell, Acoustic ,Guitar from the early 1930s With the original finish, that only Gibson and time can produce Road worn condition, as would be expected Original Tuners, Tailpiece, scratchguard and finish Hardwood, adjustable bridge Lovely mellow voice The V-shape Neck is straight:1 mm forward bias end to end:set at 3 mm at the 12th fret A lovely instrument and a joy to play Ask any questions:Boxed delivery in Semi-hardcase to any UK Mainland address £15Overall length... more

A full sized, Vintage Guitar, sold by Gibson in the Depression Years of 1930s at half price in order to save the Company from liquidation Not for the purists but if you are more concerned about the voice than cosmetics, this could be the one for you
The finish on the Table and back, Headstock and Neck are original with a lovely Patina only Gibson and time could confer Both sides have been sprayed Black after re-sealing the cracks One side has been covered with a Matt black plastic sheet The ... more

This is a tailpiece from an Oscar Schmidt made Stella guitar. These were used frequently by Oscar Schmidt from the 1910s - 1930s. There are many similar looking tailpieces used by other companies and even Oscar Schmidt had a few variations that looked similar to each other but this model is the one most often used on Oscar Schmidt made guitars and compared to similar looking tailpieces used by other makers, these were wider, and overall heavier duty, made of thicker steel. The plating is wearing... more

Marshall JMP 1930 Popular de 1970 dans un état vraiment impeccable. Je viens de le faire réviser entièrement pour la vente. Pas de modif, d??origine. Seule quelque pièce on été changé par précaution, les pièces changées encore fonctionnelles seront bien sur fournie. Pédale trémolo d??origine
Vente uniquement pour financer l??achat d??une strat 60?? ou black beauty 68 / 72

Marshall JMP 1930 Popular of 1970 in a truly impeccable condition. I just had it completely ... more

This is a set of reverse gear or post-below-gear type tuners for slotted headstocks from an old 1920s-30s Oahu-branded concert guitar. This particular Oahu was an Oscar Schmidt build, identical to a Stella of the same era but branded Oahu. These have the patented Safe-T-Strings rollers on them (instead of your strings going through a hole in the rollers and escaping out the other side, exposing the string end, your strings go into a tunnel drilled in the roller that directs the string end toward... more

1930's SLINGERLAND SONGSTER -- made in USA:
+ spruce top refinished in natural, has filled holes from a previous pickup & electronics installation,
+ FLAMED maple body finished in sunburst, has a curved part on the back to rest the guitar on your leg for playing it in lap style, 1 filled jack input hole on side=check last pic
+ maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, has a light V shape
+ new bridge
+ very UNIQUE
+ sounds GR 8 !
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Beautiful Vintage Blues Parlor Jazz Slide Guitar USA 1930??s Chicago maker is Globe
Nice original piece with good tone and a straight neck and a good action, currently set up as a slide guitar with tall nut
As you can see the wood grain is amazing
So makes a great display piece too
Have now added a video of it being played
You can easily fit a regular nut and tuning heads
If you want to play as a normal Guitar
Can??t post until September 9th
Can collect from London NW8... more