Vintage guitars for sale: 1952

Vintage 1952 Gibson ES 295 gold top hollow body guitar. Used by Jerry Lee Lewis?? guitar player Kenneth Lovelace. Same model as played by Scotty Moore with Elvis. Plays and sounds beautiful. Has original case as well
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Up for sale, a 1952 Les Paul Standard MAX '59 Burst Conversion in excellent condition and in perfect working order. The name Peter "Max" Baranet reigns supreme in many Burst circles, revered for crafting a limited number of the world's finest replicas for players including Slash, Tom Petty, Eddie Van Halen, Zakk Wylde, Jeff Beck, and dozens of additional truly legendary names responsible for shaping the last four decades of popular music
And while the Peter Baranet's Burst replicas are in a ... more

This is about as nice of a 100% original 1952 ES-295 as you can find. The gold finish on these doesn't age well. Making this one, well above average.
The guitar has no breaks or cracks and needs nothing. The original frets have plenty of life left, the truss rod works as it should, and the guitar plays extremely well all the way up the neck. Even the original case is in great shape.
There really isn't much else to say, this is just a great playing guitar in great condition. 0 ... more

1952 Gibson ES-295 All Gold First Year!
FIRST-YEAR Gibson ES-295. Just like Scotty Moore played! This guitar is in very good plus condition. These are usually pretty rough because the gold doesn't hold up very well, but this is pretty nice overall. There is some obvious wear mainly on the neck as usual, but is easily in very good plus condition. 100% Original with the original hardshell case! The frets are original and have some wear for sure, it's going to need a ... more

This is a really cool Arch Top that??s an exceedingly unusual example of a 2 pickup ES-350N from 1952. It??s got a gorgeous rich Blonde finish over a very flamey maple top, back & sides. It??s beautiful full feeling & playing 3 piece maple neck sports a black Stinger w / a 1 11 / 16?? wide nut ! Its got a white bound double parallelogram inlaid rosewood fingerboard. You get a killer variety of jazz tones thru its 2 black P-90 pickups. She got a set of gold no-line Kluson tuners. It??s ... more

This is one fine example of Martin's flagship dreadnought the D-18. Genuine S. American mahogany and Sitka spruce top. This example is particularly clean for its age with no cracks or modifications. The sound is every 'mahoganists' dream with punchy tones and balanced frequencies. There is no need for a neck reset as there is plenty of saddle left and the action is nice and medium. The guitar is all-original and crack free and a boomer! Comes w / HSCConditionVery Good (Used)Very Good items may ... more

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Have we got a truly amazing vintage guitar for you: a Gibson L-7CNE from 1952.  One of the finest archtop guitars ever made, the L-7 has obtained a legendary status over the years   We were shocked (in a good way) when this guitar arrived
 This one is all original and even includes the original case.  One of just 17 pieces shipped in 1952, it has withstood the test of time for over 70 years, and appears to be ready to go for another 70. ... more

Just in at Tone Chasers Music is this 1952 Gibson ES350. This guitar is in very good condition with the pictured refin, added toggle switch cover, and changed tone pot (bridge tone pot is Dimarzio) being the most significant signs of wear. The pictured Lifton hardshell case is included. Tested, functional, and as pictured.

Available to view at 121 Division Ave S Grand Rapids, MI 49503

I ACCEPT EBAY PAYMENTS ONLY   I SHIP FEDEX GROUND TO THE 48 STATES ONLY. I ONLY SHIP ... more

1952 Martin 00-17, All Mahogany body, Tortoise pickguard, Lovely warm tonality, Has had a neck reset, Ready to enjoy, Gorgeous guitar, Truly a fantastic model, VG++, Newer hard case
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1952 Gibson ES-140, ¾ size, Tobacco Sunburst, Full bodydepth, P-90 pickup, Smooth playing, Fine little instrument! VG++, NHSC
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1952 EPIPHONE TRIUMPH REGENT ACOUSTIC ARCHTOP GUITAR. This is a factory cutaway, 17 3 / 8 " , carved acoustic Archtop. Condition is quite nice with finish checking, original parts, some paint chipping and the typical binding shrinkage
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Z D.R. in Cremona Style sunburst. Has been refretted with a reproduction pick guard, both done by Mandolin Brothers in 2005
Laminated spruce top, laminated maple body, maple neck. Guitar has a noticeable ding on front lower bout, where arm would rest; finish (down to sealer coat) missing near neck heel and reverse of nut area due to a careless former owner leaving a synthetic strap in the case support channel - finish color coat virtually melted - no noticeable change in feel while ... more

This is a 1952 Gibson LG-1 Acoustic Guitar. I've owned this guitar for 20 years, but I don't really use it much anymore. I purchased it at the Guitar Center in Lawndale, CA in 2003. It's in very good condition. The tone and action are both fantastic. It comes with a hard Gator case with keys. Serial# Z544 27.... more

Metronome Music inspects and test all used gear before listing and again before shipping. Photographs are of the product that will ship and accurately represent condition and appearance.
SERIAL / FACTORY ORDER NUMBER: Z1240 15 WEIGHT: 4LBS 12OZ Very Good Condition: This guitar is in very good condition overall with cosmetic wear typical of an instrument this age. The finish has nice even checking with no flaking or large areas of missing finish. The binding is in very nice shape ... more

Vintage set of 1952 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop P-90 Pickups, Covers, Mounting screws with full leads. 7 84 Neck output, 7 88 Bridge output. Super clean bobbins, well balanced set. Originals and not rewinds. I removed these personally from a 52 P90 Goldtop. Free Shipping to Lower 48.... more

Up for sale, a 2023 Fender Limited Edition Keith Richards ??Micawber?? 1952 Telecaster in like-new condition and in perfect working order, complete with hangtags. This rare ??Made in Japan?? Telecaster is a Factory Special Run (FSR) model, produced in very limited quantities for the Japanese music store Ikebe. It's a faithful recreation of Keith Richards' ??Micawber?? #1 Telecaster, with virtually every feature recreated, including a six-saddle bridge with brass saddles, pickup complement with ... more

Here is a made in 2006, lefty 52 AVRI tele in butterscotch blonde, that I originally bought for 1500$. Got the thick polyurethane paint off and refinished in period correct nitrocellulose and relic??d by the good people in Chicago Fret Works for 2000$. Everything was relic??d including the hardware, and the back of the neck was sanded off, so no sticky feeling when going up and down the neck. I spent 3, 500$ for this guitar but I??m selling for 2500$. This includes tweed hardshell case

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This 50th Anniversary Fender Telecaster is a must-have for any guitar enthusiast. Crafted with a solid ash body and a beautiful maple finish, this electric guitar is perfect for any musician looking to elevate their sound. With 6 strings and a 6 string configuration, this guitar is perfect for any type of music. The Fender Telecaster is a classic model, with a rich history and a bright future.... more

Metronome Music inspects and test all used gear before listing and again before shipping. Photographs are of the product that will ship and accurately represent condition and appearance.
SERIAL / FACTORY ORDER NUMBER: Z1240 15 WEIGHT: 4LBS 12OZ Very Good Condition: This guitar is in very good condition overall with cosmetic wear typical of an instrument this age. The finish has nice even checking with no flaking or large areas of missing finish. The binding is in very nice shape ... more

This 1952 Gibson ES-150 Archtop Guitar is a true gem for any music enthusiast. With its beautiful design and exceptional sound quality, it's no wonder why this guitar has been a favorite among musicians for decades. Made by the renowned brand Gibson, this electric guitar is part of the Gibson ES series and is a must-have for any guitar collector. Featuring a stunning archtop design, this guitar is not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing. The model ES-150 is a classic that has been ... more

Circa 1952-1954 Gibson GA-40 Les Paul Amp
This Amp Is Located At Imperial Vintage Guitars San Diego
In Good Condition
Circuit Has Been Modified - Tremolo Has Been Removed
Original Jensen 12" Speaker
14 Watts
Comes As Shown In Photos
Available For Local Pickup Only
Please See Photos Of Circuit - This Is In The Format We Received It In
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This Martin Tiple 1952 is a rare gem for any guitar enthusiast. With its brown mahogany body and ebony fretboard, this professional-level tiple is right-handed and has 10 strings. The soft case included in the set makes it easy to transport and protect this beautiful instrument.
The guitar has 18 frets and is a 4 / 4 size. It was manufactured in the United States in 1952 by the renowned brand Martin. This tiple is perfect for any musician who wants to take their talent to the next level. ... more

ONE set of exceedingly rare original oem output transformers for a 5C8, 5D8 FENDER Tweed TWIN 2485 output transformer.
4 ohms Secondary impedance 25 to 30 watts
This is a clean working unit. There is a bit of varnish on the leads from the V P.I. process where transformer windings are submerged in hot varnish and then pressurized with air to force the varnish deep into the windings. This serves as insulation and moisture (non condensing), protection and is part of the manufacturing ... more

A stunning vintage circa 1952 Silvertone Model H50 arch top electric hollowbody in original Sunburst finish
This is an early example with deluxe headstock artwork and original Gibson made P-13 pickup
Pickup sounds just incredible. Super warm and fat and thick, great for Jazz and killer for Rock
Neck is straight and the guitar plays well all the way up and down with a good action
Comes with nice vintage original hard case, too!
A stunning vintage circa 1952 Silvertone Model ... more

All original Arnold Hoyer Archtop Guitar - Tuxedo Black First Herr im Frack series (1948-1954) RARE, Collectible, and Playable
HISTORY: The Herr im Frack ( " Gentleman in Tailcoat " ) series was produced by Arnold Hoyer in Erlangen, Germany after WWII until the late 1950s as a high-end professional jazz guitar. The most common model had both the traditional F-holes and a silly-looking center round hole that is unappealing today. Some were signed "Herr Im Frack" and some were not. This ... more

Deliciously compelling with a herculean Tele twang, the Fender American Vintage 1952 Telecaster lands at Replay Guitar Exchange. This awesome Tele features an ash solidbody with a one-piece maple neck boasting a U-profile and a maple fingerboard on top. It has a pair of vintage Tele single-coil pickups, producing a snappy vintage chime, shapeable with a volume and tone control as well as a three-way blade switch
This guitar is in Very Good condition, as there are some light scratches to be ... more

This is an exceedingly rare set of 6 all original early 1952 Gibson Les Paul gold top Kluson Deluxe tuners. This version is seen in the very earliest 1952 Les Pauls. The most notable feature that separates these tuners is that the worm shaft does not go through the side of the gear cover. These are found with either the large or small lubrication hole. Also notice the single raised ring at the base of the tuner button. Another defining item unique to this model is the presence of the ... more

RARE Vintage Original 1952 Fender Telecaster Broadcaster Pot .Pot code 140222 .Shipping includes insurance... more

RARE Vintage Original 1952 Fender Telecaster Broadcaster Pot .Pot code 140222 .Shipping includes insurance... more

Valco Supro 51 National Gretsch Oahu Valco made these and those 4 brands would just tag on but they were the exact same amp 10?? 6v6 Awesome sounding amp! Yes the cover has been pulled off but it has been serviced recapped and 3 prong cord added. Original transformer Original speaker. It rocks!! great for guitar or harmonica! I think it looks cool bare wood! Get a deal!
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Vintage closed-back Kluson Deluxe tuner set with rare opaque original buttons, removed from a vintage Gibson acoustic. No bent shafts. Vintage 1947 to early 1952
Kluson Deluxe is stamped down the center of the gear cover, and there is no second tuner post hole on the opposite side of the gear cover. The bottom of the gear cover has an external ??PAT APPLD?? stamping, and on the bottom side of the tuners, stamped in the metal, it says ??2356766 PAT APPLD
In good condition. Please see ... more

Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration,
A fantastic and completely original
Vintage 1950's Fender Blackguard Tele Knob Set
Absolutely stunning and super clean set of early 50's Blackguard knobs. Rare and correct for that awesome early 50's Tele, Esquire or Broadcaster
Also correct for a P-bass from the same era
This is an awesome matched set in super nice shape.
Get it back to stock, get it VINTAGE CORRECT
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Rosewood construction , nickel wheels, Normal light vintage wear , string grooves are excellent , No Cracks! Nice vintage bridge. Thanks for looking
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This Fender Automatic SE Amplifier Guitar M419529 PR 329 has been tested and is a vintage piece that is perfect for practice sessions. With a power of 90 W

Made in Mexico, this amplifier is suitable for practice sessions and has a number of features that make it stand out. The Fender brand is known for its high-quality products and this amplifier is no exception. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced musician, this Fender Automatic SE Amplifier Guitar M419529 PR 329 is a great... more

Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration,
A completely original and fantastic
Original Vintage Gibson 1950's Les Paul "Thin" Switch Nut
Correct for your vintage early 50's Les Paul Standard
Very rare, these thin profile nuts were used on the Les Paul Standard Goldtop in the early to mid 1950's, they switched to the skirted nuts sometime around 1957
Fantastic and in great shape
WE SHIP WORLDWIDE
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FINESTSELECTIONSHIPPINGSPECIALISTS24 HourSupportLondon Vintage Guitars are please to offer:Fender Telecaster 1952 - Blonde BlackguardTHE CLASSIC BLACKGUARD 
The following in both players and collector’s terms is  one of the most desired of all vintage instruments , collector and investor grade quality is one of the world's finest examples, details as follows
 
Fender Telecaster 
1952 
S / No 4683
Body / Neck Date 8 / ... more

Introduced in 1937 as the Gibson Super Jumbo, the Gibson SJ-200 would go on to be one of the most recognisable guitars throughout music history, having been used by countless players across a number of genres. Originally Gibson's top of the line flat top, it's projection, balance and signature style have made it one of Gibsons most popular acoustic guitars  This 1952 SJ-200 is by far the best example of a post-war SJ-200 i have seen or heard, it sounds incredible and is one of only ... more

1952 FENDER TELECASTER - made in USA :
* body has oversanding, extra screw holes, cracks at neck pocket, neck pickup cavity slightly routed and filled
* neck has a new trussrod and BIGGER frets installed, cracks around skunk stripe=check pic 11 & 12 had a bigger nut installed(now repaired), also 4 small holes in fingerboard at 17th & 21st fret =check pic 8, neck was sanded down a bit=overall about 1 mm is missing from nut to the neck end, NOT a baseball neck profile anymore ... more

1952 FENDER TELECASTER - made in USA :
* body has oversanding, extra screw holes, cracks at neck pocket, neck pickup cavity slightly routed and filled
* neck has a new trussrod and BIGGER frets installed, cracks around skunk stripe=check pic 11 & 12 had a bigger nut installed(now repaired), also 4 small holes in fingerboard at 17th & 21st fret =check pic 8, neck was sanded down a bit=overall about 1 mm is missing from nut to the neck end, NOT a baseball neck profile anymore ... more

1952 FENDER TELECASTER - made in USA :
* body has oversanding, extra screw holes, cracks at neck pocket, neck pickup cavity slightly routed and filled
* neck has a new trussrod and BIGGER frets installed, cracks around skunk stripe=check pic 11 & 12 had a bigger nut installed(now repaired), also 4 small holes in fingerboard at 17th & 21st fret =check pic 8, neck was sanded down a bit=overall about 1 mm is missing from nut to the neck end, NOT a baseball neck profile anymore ... more

Gibson ES-5 1952 Mint condition Guitar with original Lifton case The most fabulous Highly Flamed Maple Sunburst vibrant unfaded colour Serial Number A9922 on oval white paper. FON 8759=1951 Authenticated and sourced by @David J Pym Vintage Guitars 3 x P90 pickups with separate volumes Tuner upgrade to Grover Imperials Only 547 ever made between 1949 to 1956. Often referred to as the ultimate professionals archtop electric guitar of the 1950's providing a level of musical versatility considered ... more

1952 FENDER TELECASTER BODY - made in USA :
* super nice wood grain
* dated 11 - 24 - 52
* refinished in natural amber
* some oversanding around neck pocket=lip is gone
* 71 years old wood=TONE MACHINE !
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FINESTSELECTIONSHIPPINGSPECIALISTS24 HourSupportLondon Vintage Guitars are please to offer:Gibson J50 Acoustic 1952 - Natural
@Denmark Street GuitarsClassic Gibson 
We are happy to offer the following 1952 Gibson J50 in collector , investor quality , details as follows 
Gibson J50 
1952 
Natural 
Internally / Externally Original 
Condition 9 / 10 ( Collector , Investor quality ) 
Case 
Comments 
The above is one of ... more

1952 FENDER TELECASTER BODY - made in USA :
* refinished
* uneven drilled body ferrules as usual for early Teles
* some oversanding around neck pocket
* neck pickup rout was made larger for a pedal steel pickup
* extra screw holes at jack input
* 52 date partially visible in neck pocket=check last pics
ATTENTION! OVER 1000 more
GUITARS-BASSES-AMPS-PARTS
in our OTHER AUCTIONS !!!
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Neu aus Sammlerbestand eingetroffen ist eine Masterbuilt 1952 Relic Telecaster, von Fender Masterbuildlegende Dennis Galuszka gebaut. Mehr Tele geht nicht?? .Die Gitarre hatte die letzten Jahre ein komfortables Leben im wohltmerierten Case und wurde nie gespielt sondern Sonntags ab und zu aus dem Koffer genommen und bewundert. Dafür ist sie eigentlich zu schade. Sie wartet darauf endlich loslegen zu können: PS: Der Zustand ist absolut neuwertig, wobei das Wort ??neuwertig?? bei einer Relic ... more

1952 FENDER TELECASTER BODY - made in USA :
* refinished
* uneven drilled body ferrules as usual for early Teles
* some oversanding around neck pocket
* neck pickup rout was made larger for a pedal steel pickup
* extra screw holes at jack input
* 52 date partially visible in neck pocket=check last pics
* SOLD AS IS - NO RETURNS... more

From Fender's "American Vintage Reissue" series: with its specifications based on the originals, it positions itself well away from the always modern "American Standard" and only slightly below the Time Machine series from the Fender Custom Shop. Fender used the best wood and nitro lacquer - everything like 1952
Up for sale is a 52 American Vintage Telecaster in Butterscotch Blonde. The guitar is in near mint condition. The guitar includes the original tweed case and a certificate of ... more

This Fender American Vintage electric guitar is a rare gem for any musician. With a solid wood body in Butterscotch Blonde colour, this 50th edition Telecaster is a right-handed player's dream come true. The guitar comes with a hard case for safekeeping and transportation. The brand Fender needs no introduction in the world of music, and this American Vintage model is no exception. With its unique features and high-quality performance, this guitar is a must-have for any serious musician. The ... more

For Sale: 1952ger Telecaster mit einem Aged Relic Broad Pickup Set von Häussel.
All Nitro! Mit Premium Case!
Die handgewickelten Tonabnehmer haben einen hervorragenden glockenartigen Sound. Nicht zu spitz in den Höhen, leicht bassig und ausgewogen. Genau so wie eine Tele klingen muss. Spitzenmässig!
Für eine optimale Bespielbarkeit wurde der Hals komplett abgerichtet, Bünde poliert, Intonation und Saitenlage eingestellt
Natürlich auch im Nitrofinish mit Lackrissen!
Noch ... more

Alte Jazzgitarre von Max Klein, 1952
Eher für seine Konzertgitarren bekannt
Guter Zustand, Wurde mal überarbeitet, Keine Holzrisse !
Spielbereit und neu Besaitet, Voller Warmer Ausgeglichener Klang
Super Saitenlage 12 Bund 2, 5 mm, Steg Höhenverstellbar
Alles Massiv Verarbeitete Hölzer, Schön gewölbte Decke und Boden
Korpus Ahorn, Decke Fichte, Hals Ahorn, Griffbrett Palisander
Gesamtlänge 106, 0 cm, Mensur 65, 0 cm, Griffbrettbreite 1 Bund 4, 5 cm
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Superb condition Gibson Les Paul Standard Gold Top from 1952. No mods or alterations. Original pots, pickups and solder joins. No breaks or repairs. Nice light weight. Probably the best neck on any Gibson I've ever ever played, you will see what I mean :) .We will have more info and detailed internal pictures shorly. Comes with original Gibson hard case. For collectors and players alike
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In Store ?? 1952, Fender, Telecaster, ??Lush Closet Classic??,
Aged Nocaster Blonde, Custom Shop, 2022

Want to trade? layby? swap? or make an offer?
Please talk with us Black Dot Armidale
Tony Elder / Steve Jackson
Black Dot Music
Est 1985

Just traded on A Masterbuilt Todd Krause Tele This one is Mint! Virtually unplayed
SKU: 9235001555
Description
The 1952 Fender Telecaster is the quintessential electric guitar that started it all and is still a ... more