{"title":"Vintage \u0026 Pre-Owned","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhether it’s the character of century-old wood or the precision of a contemporary build, Folkway’s vetted selection of vintage and pre-owned guitars is second to none. Every instrument in our collection has been meticulously inspected and fully serviced in our world-renowned repair shop. Set up for peak performance; ready for the stage, the studio, or whatever comes next.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2011-national-el-trovador-lefty-1854","title":"2011 National El Trovador Lefty","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally manufactured for only a brief period in 1933, the El Trovador has experienced a renaissance thanks to its re-introduction by National Reso-Phonic Guitars about 15 years back. A faithful reproduction of the original Kay-built El Trovador, these new models have a cool 'retro' look and sound great. They feature a deeper body depth and a longer scale than other National models, which coaxes more power and focus from the resonator. This particular left-handed El Trovador is in excellent condition and plays with a comfortable fingerstyle action thanks to a set-up from our shop. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIvoroid-bound mahogany body and ebony fingerboard, aged nickel coverplate, 'shield' National headstock logo decal, 1-3\/4\" nut and 25.6\" scale; Soft V neck carve with 1st fret neck depth of .905”. This is a factory left-handed National, not a righty conversion. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith original hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NATIONAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53596877226350,"sku":"210000007175","price":4195.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/1759977729210211_National_El_Trov_LH-1025-bf.jpg?v=1790991045"},{"product_id":"1954-gibson-lg-2-3781","title":"1954 Gibson LG-2 ¾","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ¾ sized Gibson LG-2 ¾ features a 12.75” wide body and a short 22.75” scale. Its neck was designed for small hands, with its 1-9\/16” nut and C carve that’s .892” at the 1st fret. Actually, we’ll rephrase that – its neck is very similar to what you’d find on most any Gibson built in the later 1960s. lol \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn excellent condition, it’s almost completely original and is largely crack-free (there’s a repaired pickguard crack). The neck has been cleanly reset, and playability is excellent thanks to a recent fret-dress and set-up by our shop. We’ve replaced the tuner buttons on the original Klusons, as well as the nut and saddle. The action is easy and low, and the guitar plays very well. A small finish repair in front of the bridge is this guitar’s only visible flaw, and visible is a stretch. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has a pretty voice with classic small guitar midrange, succinct bass, and punchy trebles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSolid spruce top with ladder-bracing, mahogany back and sides, sunburst top, and rosewood board and bridge. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith original chipboard case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GIBSON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53596901540206,"sku":"210000002504","price":3995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/15761868821007LG2-34-1219-BF.jpg?v=1790991093"},{"product_id":"1964-fender-concert-amp-4419","title":"1964 Fender Concert Amp","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaking its debut at the end of 1959, Fender's Concert Amp was among the first amplifiers to feature Fender's restyled amp design. Tolex replaced the lacquered tweed covering and a front-mounted control panel replaced the top mounted controls typical of Fender amps built up to that point. The original 5G12 Concert Amp is a 40 watt combo with a 4x10\" speaker configuration. By sometime late in 1963, the Concert was redesigned with Fender’s AB763 circuit and a new black-panel aesthetic, but it retained its 4x10” speaker design and its large transformers. As a non-reverb model, the Concert was discontinued in 1965, leaving the Super Reverb as the company’s only 4x10” offering. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example is dated mid-year 1964 and is a great sounding amplifier. It is original throughout, complete with its original Utah speakers that are dated to the 18th week of 1964 original transformers dated to the 9th, 15th, and 19th weeks of 1964 respectively. It’s had basic servicing and a grounded AC plug installed in the recent past. Expect Lots of power, clean headroom, and punch; and that classic black-panel mid-range scoop, which makes these amps so characteristically Fender. It’s fabulous plugged straight in, and also takes pedals really well. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Tolex and cloth is in good condition, there are a couple of small tears in the grill. The amp comes with a modern foot switch for the tremolo. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSorry, this one is too large to ship. Pickup in store only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FENDER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53596925919598,"sku":"210000004373","price":2495.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/64FenderConcertAmp-0222-1Main.jpg?v=1793291130"},{"product_id":"1969-fender-telecaster-thinline-canary-yellow-4441","title":"1969 Fender Telecaster Thinline, Canary Yellow","description":"\u003cp\u003eFender’s Telecaster Thinline debuted in 1968, and early in 1969 the model was made available with custom-colored finishes on a special-order basis. Today, these custom-color Telecaster Thinlines are exceptionally rare, and one of the rarest among them is Canary Yellow. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis instrument is a local find, brought to our shop by its owner of the last nearly-40 years. It’s in stunning condition and is completely original but for a new switch (the original is in the case pocket) and an accurately rewound neck pickup. Finish and frets show very little wear, all hardware is original and in excellent working order, and the finish is untouched. The original bridge cover is even still on the guitar! This is indeed something of a unicorn amongst vintage Fender guitars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeck dated August 1969, pots dated 1966 (as was the norm through the late 1960s), bridge pickup dated September 1969. Pickup DC values are 5.75k (bridge) 5.7k (neck), and the guitar weighs 7.5 lbs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe one-piece maple neck has a deep and round carve with a 1-5\/8” nut. Playability is excellent, set up was just taken care of here at Folkway.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith original hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FENDER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53596927066478,"sku":"210000004651","price":29995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/1647541825682769FenderThinlineTele-02220-bf.jpg?v=1790991141"},{"product_id":"1930s-may-bell-4579","title":"1930s May-Bell","description":"\u003cp\u003eMay-Bell is the brand name trademarked by Chicago manufacturer and reseller, Slingerland. It was used on ukuleles, banjos and guitars from the 1920s until WWII. Not much is known about this company’s production, or even if their instruments were built by them or Regal - also of Chicago. They built budget-grade instruments, many of which were dressed up with pearloid of various colors, decals, and showy finish. The company’s transition to Drums in the 1930s was likely foreshadowed by their comfort with and regular use of celluloid.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis small 12 fret guitar was likely built in the mid 1930s. It features a spruce and birch body that measures 13” across the lower bout and is ornamented with an attractive sunburst finish, pearloid pickguard, multicolored purflings, and a ‘musician cherub’ decal. With its sunburst finished pearloid fretboard and stylish May-Bell headstock decal this instrument is nothing short of stunning. That it’s still a functioning guitar is huge bonus!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe guitar is about the size of a Martin Size 1, and is built with a 12 fret neck with a 24” scale. The top is Z braced, which is something akin to half an X brace pattern – so it’s fabulously light, and sounds that way too. We have it strung with silk and steels, which really brings out the warmth and mellowness. It’s a delightful fingerstyle guitar with plenty of expressiveness and soul.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe neck has deep and round carve, not unlike a 50’s Gibson, but with a wider 1-3\/4” nut width and a flat fingerboard. Bridge pins are spaced at 2-5\/16”, like a 30’s Martin. The neck feel is remarkably comfortable. We’ve set the guitar up with an action of 7-8 64ths at the 12th fret, which admittedly is a bit high, but works well with the silk and steel strings and low tension. We didn’t have the heart to modify the bridge just to lower the string action, or the budget to reset the neck. We’ll leave that decision to the guitar’s next owner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe instrument is completely original and in wonderful condition. The top’s center seam has been reglued, we’ve repaired a small crack on the back, and we’ve added a maple reinforcement plate over the spruce bridge plate. The original tuners are in great shape too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith original fitted chipboard case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MAY-BELL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53596935618926,"sku":"210000004570","price":2995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/1663278247388930sMayBell-0922-bf_11751ee8-9ef2-4eaf-9986-d132a31c25d4.jpg?v=1790991153"},{"product_id":"c-1910-bacon-professional-ff-special-5018","title":"c.1910 Bacon Professional FF Special","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Lange-built Bacon Professional FF Special features a 10-7\/8”internal resonator rim, with wave soundholes, intricate marquetry, 24 brackets, and original Rogers skin head. The 5 string neck features a bound pearwood fretboard with intricate sea snail inlays and an engraved flowerpot on the headstock. The scale is 27-1\/8”, and the nut width is 1-5\/16”. The original frets play cleanly despite a bit of back-bow in the neck. We have the banjo set up with Aquila Nylgut strings, a ½” bridge and an action of 5\/32” at the 12th fret, which frails nicely. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe banjo is in excellent condition and is original but for newer inlays on the back of the headstock and on the heel-cap. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrained ivoroid ‘Forest Dale, VT’ plate, Bacon Professional, FF, and Special all stamped on to the neck stick. No serial number.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith modern hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BACON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53596952527214,"sku":"210000006356","price":3995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/1780417689241510BaconProFFSpec-0224-bf.jpg?v=1790991189"},{"product_id":"1964-gibson-es-355tdc-5318","title":"1964 Gibson ES-355TDC","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaking its first appearance in the March 1959 issue of the Gibson Gazette magazine, the ES-355 was the flagship model in Gibson's lineup of Thinline semi-hollow electrics introduced a year prior. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA stunning example of a semi-hollow from Gibson's golden era of electric guitar building, this 1964 ES-355TDC is a completely original and wonderfully preserved guitar. The rich Cherry finish has faded very little over the last six decades and is remarkably clean throughout. The only noteworthy signs of play wear in the finish are two areas on the bass-side shoulder of the neck where the finish has been worn away from countless hours of use. The hardware’s gold plating shows the usual signs of wear on the bridge and pickup covers and has developed an attractive patina throughout that adds to the beauty of the guitar. The original frets have been dressed, and we’ve just set the guitar up here in our shop. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile many vintage ES-345s and ES-355s have been modified to have their Stereo wiring and Varitone circuits removed, this 1964 Gibson ES-355TDC retains its original wiring and untouched electronics. The guitar's original Patent No. pickups measure 8.9K (bridge) and 7.9K (neck) and offer full and open tones with excellent dynamics and clarity. The Patent No. sticker pickups of this era are identical to the \"narrow-magnet\" PAFs used from 1960-1962, with the only real difference being the sticker itself. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis ES-355 spent the majority of its life in the hand of one owner who lived a couple of hours North of our shop. The guitar was recently featured in the \"ES Believers\" book by Vic DaPra and David Plues. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScale length of 24.75\". First fret depth of 0.803\", twelfth fret depth of 0.939\", and a 1-21\/32\" nut width. Neck circumference at first fret: 2.49\". Weight of 9lbs 11oz. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith original hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GIBSON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53596974612846,"sku":"210000007824","price":17995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/174551367580341964_Gibson_ES355TDC_0425-bf.jpg?v=1790991257"},{"product_id":"1930-national-polychrome-triolian-5323","title":"1930 National Polychrome Triolian","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Triolian was National’s first single-cone instrument upon its introduction in 1929. The earliest of these featured wood bodies, but by later in that year the Triolian became a steel-bodied guitar. The yellow lacquer-finished models with airbrushed color highlights were given the name Polychrome Triolian, and their own “P”-suffix serial number. This guitar is a very early Polychrome with a low two-digit P serial number and a 1929 wood body stencil pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn exceptional condition, this Polychrome Tricone likely spent many of its years in a case. It appears to have been only played lap-style with a nut riser, and as such there is no playwear to the frets or neck. In recent years the guitar has seen its neck reset, and scratched-in numbers on the fretboard have been touched up tastefully. There is a small, repaired chip on the neck’s heel that is shown in the accompanying photos. The cone and biscuit bridge are newer National-made replacement parts, but the balance of the guitar is factory original and unmodified. In our shop the original frets were seated and dressed, and the guitar set up with 13-53 strings. The action measures 5.5 – 6 64ths and is well suited to fingerstyle and slide hybrid playing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe guitar sounds incredibly good, with rich harmonic overtones, ample sustain, excellent definition, and a warm low end. It intonates much better than most ‘30s Nationals, too, which is a definite plus. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe neck has a modern feel and a rounded carve that’s best described as 80% round, 20% V. The first fret depth measures .838”, and the nut width is about 1-13\/16”. 25” scale, 2-3\/16” string spread at the bridge. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith its combination of great vintage looks, excellent tone, top-notch playability, and relative rarity, there’s not much that this Triolian should leave you wanting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith modern hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NATIONAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53596977660270,"sku":"210000007776","price":5995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/174612884452001930_National_Poly_Triolian-0525-bf.jpg?v=1790991260"},{"product_id":"1968-guild-x-500-stuart-5342","title":"1968 Guild X-500 Stuart","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 1953, the Guild X-500 sat at the top of the line in the company's electric archtop range. A fully hollow-body 17\" electric archtop, the X-500 drew heavily on inspiration from Epiphone's Zephyr Deluxe Regent, with its use of spruce and maple for tone woods, Venetian cutaway, laminated maple and walnut neck, V-block fingerboard inlays, and multi-ply binding. The model evolved very little from its inception into the late 1960s, with a few minor cosmetic updates and several pickup variants the only changes to note. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fine example of a late '60s instrument from the company's Hoboken factory, this 1968 Guild X-500 Stuart remains in excellent condition and is completely original. The rich three tone sunburst finish has matured beautifully, showing its age in the form of light crazing and minor chips and dents throughout. There is an attractive patina to the gold hardware that blends perfectly with the natural aging of the guitar's finish. The only notable flaw is a finish blemish at the neck heel, possibly the result of a reaction with a guitar strap. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEquipped with a pair of Guild's HB-1 humbucker pickups with matched resistance readings of 7.0K, this Stuart X-500 offers tones that are full, harmonically rich, and powerful, with a bit more top-end presence than one would expect from an era-equivalent Gibson archtop. The guitar boasts a comfortable C neck carve with a first fret depth of 0.834\" tapering up to 0.910\" at the ninth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe guitar weighs 7 lbs 10oz lbs 24-3\/4\" scale length. 1-5\/8\" nut width. Pots are dated the 1st week of 1967 (134 6701). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith original hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GUILD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53596980805998,"sku":"210000007915","price":5495.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/1748546556721168_Guild_X500_Stuart-0525-bf_60397d31-b4e5-4eab-8bda-0313f6d92c9b.jpg?v=1790991269"},{"product_id":"1980-gibson-les-paul-heritage-standard-80-5332","title":"1980 Gibson Les Paul Heritage Standard 80","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe introduction of the Heritage Series Standard Les Paul in 1980 marked Gibson's first attempt to recreate their iconic Sunburst Les Pauls of the late 1950s. While these guitars were not fabulously accurate to '58-'60 spec, the use of a mahogany neck and two-piece figured maple top as opposed to maple necks and three-piece tops typical of that era was a big step in the right direction. Produced in limited numbers between 1980 and 1982, the Heritage Series 80 Standard has developed a cult following in the world of guitar collecting due to its significance as the first '59 reissue Les Paul. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoasting a beautifully ambered sunburst finish over a heavily figured maple top with incredible chatoyance, this 1980 Heritage Standard is a stunning guitar. At the time of its manufacture, this guitar was likely one of the most visually impressive Sunburst Les Pauls that Gibson had built since 1960. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe highly coveted pair of original Tim Shaw humbuckers measure 7.5K in the bridge and 7.4K in the neck. They offer PAF inspired tones that are full, open, and articulate with excellent top-end clarity and overtone content. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe neck has a round carve, 1-11\/16” nut, and first fret depth of .865” with a tapers to a full-feeling 0.980\" at the twelfth. The guitar weighs 11lbs 5oz lbs. Pots are dated the 11th week of 1980. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith period “Chainsaw” Case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GIBSON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53596981559662,"sku":"210000007821","price":7295.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/1747338704557580_Gibson_LP_Heritage_80-0525-bf.jpg?v=1790991262"},{"product_id":"1938-gibson-eh-150-5341","title":"1938 Gibson EH-150","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe rounded-corner, 12\" speaker version of the Gibson EH-150, built between 1937 and 1941 is the amplifier most commonly associated with the Father of Electric Jazz Guitar, Charlie Christian. Christian made use of the EH-150 in both big band and nightclub settings, and the influence of this legendary amplifier's tone on the evolving sound of Jazz and Bebop cannot be understated. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis amplifier is a very nice example of a 1938 Gibson EH-150. The original tweed covering presents well, while showing the typical signs of wear that are common on a vintage tweed amp. Staining in the amp's tweed covering suggests ancient water damage; however, the cabinet is completely structurally sound and the amplifier functions as intended. The amplifier's circuit is largely original apart from some replaced capacitors, including filter and signal caps, as part of general servicing. The original Gibson-branded \"Ultrasonic Reproducer\" speaker is in good shape and still has its original cone. All transformers are original. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 1938 Gibson EH-150 sounds exactly the way you want it to and is surprisingly loud. Used on the Microphone channel, the amp overdrives with a creamy warmth and incredible harmonic content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GIBSON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53596981625198,"sku":"210000005948","price":2995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/174854623330061938_Gibson_EH150-0525-2Main.jpg?v=1790991267"},{"product_id":"1999-dell-arte-slope-shoulder-dreadnought-5370","title":"1999 Dell'Arte Slope Shoulder Dreadnought","description":"\u003cp\u003eDell’Arte guitars are hand-crafted by John Kinnard in California. Kinnard has been involved in luthiery for the better part of 40 years, taking the reins of Dell’Arte in 1998. This Dell’Arte branded Slope Shoulder Dreadnought was built in 1999, when Kinnard’s shop was located in Santee, California.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lovely sounding slope shouldered dreadnought, this Kinnard \/ Dell’Arte features a Sitka top with scalloped X bracing, mahogany back and sides, two-piece mahogany neck with bound ebony fretboard and an ebony bridge. It’s appointed with simple vintage white bindings, a bound soundhole, multi-ply single ring rosette, and a clear pickguard. The headstock features a pearl logo, Schaller tuning machines, and a uniquely beveled top edge. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe neck has a full-feeling rounded carve and 1-3\/4” nut width. First fret depth measures .895”, the scale is 24.75” and string spread at the saddle measures 2-3\/16”.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Dell’Arte is in excellent condition and is without cracks or repairs. New frets and set-up care of our shop, and playability is lovely. We have it strung with 12s and have set the action at 5-7 64ths; there’s ample saddle height for action adjustments. An LR Baggs Element under-saddle pickup has been professionally installed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA dry mahogany voice with forward mids and excellent touch sensitivity, this Dell’Arte is well suited for fingerstyle and light strumming. It offers a full and balanced sound with overtones in check.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DELL'ARTE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53596986638702,"sku":"210000007952","price":4495.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/175217981968911999_Dell_Arte-0725-bf.jpg?v=1790991277"},{"product_id":"1971-fender-stratocaster-4-bolt-5384","title":"1971 Fender Stratocaster, 4-Bolt","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe CBS era brought about many changes for Fender's Stratocaster model. The introduction of a larger headstock in late 1965, black headstock decal and \"F-style\" tuners in 1967, and transition to polyester finishes from nitrocellulose in 1967-68 all marked a gradual shift away from the classic Stratocaster specs of the \"Pre-CBS\" era. The most significant structural shift in the design of the Stratocaster came about in 1971 when Fender moved away from their classic bolt-on neck design that employed 4 screws, opting for a 3-bolt system with an extra set-screw to adjust neck angle. At the same time, Fender's adjustable truss rod was modified to be adjustable at the headstock by use of an allen wrench, as opposed to the classic Phillips screw at the heel. The adjustable end of the truss rod at the headstock resembled a bullet, leading to player's referring to it as the \"bullet truss rod.\" For many collectors, Fender's adoption of the 3-bolt neck and bullet truss rod marks the end of the company's golden era and full transition into CBS manufacturing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn early 1971 build, this Stratocaster is among the last of its kind to feature the traditional 4-bolt neck joint. It's a wonderfully resonant guitar that sounds incredible when plugged in and it feels great, standing as a testament to the high quality of instruments that were still being produced in the early years of the CBS takeover. The neck is dated to May of 1971 and the potentiometers are dated to the 52nd week of 1970. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 4-bolt Strat is in largely original condition with the exception of a replaced 3-way switch (original included in case pocket) a new trem arm, and a clean refret with vintage-style wire. The original Sunburst finish shows signs of play wear typical of a fifty-something year old instrument. There is a finish blemish above the pick guard by the neck pickup where something reacted with the poly overcoat. It may have been caused by adhesive from a sticker, but we are unsure. The headstock has a suntan caused by a sticker or piece of tape that has since been removed. The original finish on the neck has a wonderfully worn-in feel that makes the guitar seem older than it is. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEquipped with a trio of original and unmodified pickups that measure 5.7K in the neck position and 5.6K in both the middle and bridge. It’s got the chime in the top end that one expects from a Hendrix-era Strat. The neck has a full D carve that measures 0.881\" deep at the first fret and 0.963\" at the twelfth with a nut width just shy of 1-5\/8\". Weighing in at 7lbs 8 oz, this guitar offers a very comfortable playing experience without any of the shoulder pain that later '70s Strats have a tendency to deliver. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith period hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FENDER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53596987916654,"sku":"210000007992","price":11495.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/175459456949221971_Fender_Strat_0825-bf.jpg?v=1790991280"},{"product_id":"1951-gibson-br-9-amp-steel-set-5397","title":"1951 Gibson BR-9 Amp \u0026 Steel Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaking its debut in the summer of 1947, Gibson's BR-9 was a student-level solidbody Hawaiian guitar that quickly became the company's best-selling lap steel. The first BR-9 steels featured a gloss ivory finish with Cremona brown appointments and were outfitted with a single P-90 pickup with non-adjustable pole pieces. The P-90 pickup was updated in 1951 to the adjustable pole piece variant, and the gloss ivory was abandoned for a textured off-white finish in 1954. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis BR-9 steel is one of nearly 1500 to have shipped in 1951, but as it was made early in that year, it features the non-adjustable pole-piece variant of the P-90 pickup. The instrument is in wonderful condition and is paired with an equally clean matching Gibson BR-9 amplifier. While the BR-9 lap steel is far from rare, it is certainly uncommon for us to come across a first-version amp and steel set. The steel is all original, apart from its replacement jack plate. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGibson’s BR-9 amplifier features an 8\" speaker and roughly 10 watts of power. The original Rola field-coil speaker is dated to the 50th week of 1950, suggesting an early '51 completion, just like the steel. Recently serviced by Toronto's Dom Tantalo, this amplifier works perfectly and sounds great.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith its very clean original case, this Gibson BR-9 amp and steel set is an incredibly handsome package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GIBSON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53596992471406,"sku":"210000006195","price":1895.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/175641940881571951_Gibson_BR-9_Set-0825-2Main.jpg?v=1790991287"},{"product_id":"1944-gibson-banner-sj-5411","title":"1944 Gibson Banner SJ","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith its dry, percussive, open and expressive voice, gorgeous Banner looks, and a deep, round neck carve, this early 1944 SJ is everything we want a Wartime Gibson to be. This one features a 4-piece red spruce top, a truss-rod-equipped three-piece maple neck, and rosewood board and bridge. It was likely built in the spring of 1944, just prior to the CMI purchase of Gibson. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough the guitar has a few repaired cracks and handful of reglued braces, it is largely original, including its finish, bridge, bridgeplate, tuners, and nut. New frets, saddle, and bridge pins were installed in our shop. Playability is excellent, and this Banner SJ is ready for its next 80 years. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe top has a repaired crack that runs for about 5” northward from the tailblock edge, and a second shorter crack on the lower treble bout. There is no pickguard crack, which is a welcomed surprise. There is a ¼” spruce infill to a chip on the soundhole’s edge at the 10 o’clock position. Finally, there was a tailpiece installed on this guitar for some time which left markings on the top that are purely cosmetic. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe guitar’s back has four repaired cracks; the sides are crack-free. There’s plenty of strap wear by the endpin and the tailpiece mounting hole has been nicely plugged. The original bridge remains full height; it has a repaired crack through the pin line and infill along its back edge where it was modified to stay out of the way of the tailpiece-mounted strings; something we see fairly regularly. Thankfully, the original bridge plate remains in excellent condition. As the guitar’s top was fairly lightly built there is some distortion around the bridge area – it’s the kind of thing that often accompanies the best sounding guitars. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe neck on this Banner SJ is round and deep. The nut width is 1-23\/32”, and the depth measured at the 1st fret is a fairly massive 1.050”. Neck thickness at the 9th fret is 1.1”. It is officially a baseball bat, although quite a comfortable one. String spread at the saddle is just wider than 2-1\/8”. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA wonderful guitar that hopefully checks every box on your ‘Banner Gibson’ shopping list. The tone of a maple neck \/ red spruce topped Banner is unlike anything else Gibson ever made and is unmistakable. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith modern hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GIBSON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53596994797934,"sku":"210000007447","price":18000.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/1757618415228144_Gibson_Banner_SJ-0925-bf.jpg?v=1790991293"},{"product_id":"1963-guild-a-50-cordoba-5429","title":"1963 Guild A-50 Cordoba","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 1956 as a budget friendly option in Guild's line-up of acoustic archtops - and in direct competition to Gibson’s L-50 model - the A-50 was the only acoustic archtop in the '56 catalogue that featured a laminate top and 16-1\/4\" body. Originally branded as the A-50 Granada, the model was re-branded as the Cordoba in 1961 possibly to avoid a conflict with Gibson’s trademarked Granada banjos. The model was discontinued in 1972, shortly before Guild dropped all acoustic archtops from their price list in 1973. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA wonderful early '60s build, this 1963 Guild A-50 is in excellent condition and presents beautifully. The original sunburst finish remains very well preserved, showing only minor signs of play wear throughout. This A-50 is completely original apart from an added Guild-branded DeArmond pickup and a replacement nut. The original frets are in very good condition with only minor wear. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEquipped with the same Guild Award branded DeArmond model 1000 Rhythm Chief pickup that came stock on the Guild Artist Award model, this A-50 offers a warm, open, and airy voice with excellent clarity and note separation when plugged into an amplifier. While not original to the guitar, this DeArmond Rhythm Chief has become quite a sought after pickup in its own right. The original Amphenol jack and cable accompany the guitar. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScale length of 24-3\/4\". First fret depth of 0.895”, ninth fret depth of 0.935\", 1-11\/16\" nut width. Pickup DC value of 15k. Weight of 5lbs 3oz. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith non-original hard case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GUILD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53597000499566,"sku":"210000007340","price":2295.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/175942850246581963_Guild_A50-1025-bf.jpg?v=1790991297"},{"product_id":"1967-fender-coronado-ii-5443","title":"1967 Fender Coronado II","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe launch of Fender's Coronado line in early 1966 marked a major shift for the company. Designed by Roger Rossmeisl - of Rickenbacker fame - at the behest of Fender's then parent company, CBS, the Coronado was the first electric guitar Fender offered that wasn’t a solidbody. Additionally, the Coronado was the company's first new model that was squarely aimed at competing with Gibson. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Coronado lineup comprised of a six-string electric guitar and a four-string bass with single or double pickup options available as well as a double pickup twelve-string guitar. After several years of lacklustre sale numbers Fender dropped the Coronado line from their catalogue in 1971. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 1967 Coronado II is a clean example of the model's double pickup six-string variant. The original Cherry finish presents very well, showing only minor playwear. There are several drop-filled finish chips, but the finish is otherwise original and unmodified. The hardware is original apart from two of the pickguard mounting screws. As is common with vintage Fender instruments, there is a small stress crack at the neck pocket that does not pose any structural concerns. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEquipped with a pair of pickups produced by Rowe Industries - the same manufacturer that produced DeArmond pickups - this 1967 Coronado offers harmonically rich and open tones with excellent sparkle and note definition. It’s an excellent rhythm guitar that loves an amp set clean or to the edge of breakup. The original frets play well by '60s Fender standards after the upper frets were dressed to help minimize a raise at the fingerboard extension. The neck has a comfortable medium C profile with Fender's standard 1-5\/8\" nut width. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst fret depth of 0.849\", twelfth fret depth of 0.859\". Pickup DC value of 7.3K in the bridge position and 7.2K in the neck. Weight of 6lbs 2oz. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith original hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FENDER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53597003284846,"sku":"210000008296","price":3695.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/176124833715601967_Fender_Coronado_II-1025-bf.jpg?v=1790991302"},{"product_id":"1968-fender-stratocaster-5486","title":"1968 Fender Stratocaster","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1968 Stratocaster offers incredible tone and an authentic patina. It’s the kind of vintage Fender solidbody that puts most modern replicas to shame.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith its lightly faded original sunburst finish, rosewood fingerboard and large peghead, this late 1960s Stratocaster presents beautifully. Scratches, chips and dents throughout the body and an area of worn-off finish on the treble side of the neck tell the story of a Stratocaster that has been well-loved and played for countless hours. There is no evidence of refinishing or overspray anywhere on the guitar. There is a ¼” dent of the face that’s been lightly buffed out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile the guitar saw a great deal of use, it was well cared for and hasn’t fallen victim to any modifications. The pickups, potentiometers, and wiring harness remain completely original with no signs of tampering or and no modification to the pickups. The green Nissei 100 .1K 100V capacitor is original and correct for the '68 era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe trio of original grey-bottom pickups deliver a versatile array of rich and clear Stratocaster tones with excellent note definition and dynamics. All three pickups read in the 5.5K range and are well balanced with each other. The late '60s neck, with a first fret depth of 0.854\", twelfth fret depth of 0.940\", and classic 1-5\/8\" nutwidth sits in the hand quite comfortably and feels full without being cumbersome. The guitar has been professionally refretted in recent years with wire that is slightly larger than factory spec, making for an instrument that meets modern playability standards. The guitar weighs in at a respectable 8lbs 1oz.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith incredible tone, playability, and vibe, this 1968 Fender Stratocaster is the perfect addition to any collection, studio, or touring arsenal that is lacking a fantastic vintage Strat. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeck date of Sept, 1968 (22 SEP 68 B). Pots dated to the 18th week of 1966 (137 6618). Pickup dates of October 22, 1968 (10-22-68).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith original hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FENDER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53597010231662,"sku":"210000008348","price":18995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/176549227530891968_Fender_Stratocaster-1225-bf.jpg?v=1790991311"},{"product_id":"1973-gibson-les-paul-deluxe-5493","title":"1973 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe","description":"\u003cp\u003eGibson's single cutaway Les Paul Standard was reintroduced into the Gibson lineup in 1968 after being discontinued in favour of the SG-style Les Paul at the end of 1960. While the first reissue Les Paul Standards featured a pair of P-90 pickups, the model was updated in mid 1969 to feature the same mini-humbucker pickups that Gibson had been using in their Epiphone range throughout the 1960s. Along with the pickup change the model's name was updated to the \"Les Paul Deluxe\". The model was a staple in the Gibson catalogue for over a decade until its discontinuation in 1985.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 1973 Deluxe is a fine example of a Les Paul from the early 1970s. The guitar is completely original apart from a fresh set of frets that were just installed by our repair shop and a replacement output jack plate. With a stunning gold finish and a set of mini humbuckers that sound remarkably good, this Deluxe is an exciting vintage Les Paul that we feel is a lot of guitar for the money. The only flaw to be found is some discolouration on the guitar's top behind the tailpiece that is the result of a sticker that lived on the guitar long ago.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePunching far above its weight in terms of tone-per-dollar value, this 1973 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe offers full, harmonically rich tones with a little extra snap, clarity, and airiness than the typical Gibson Humbucker from this era. With a full 1-11\/16\" nut width, a first fret depth of 0.775 and a full-feeling 0.958” depth at that twelfth, this neck profile is quite comfortable with a carve reminiscent of a '63-'64 era Gibson. Playability is excellent with the professional fret work, and the guitar weighs in at a comfortable 9.5 lbs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs vintage guitar prices continue to rise, the early '70s Les Paul Deluxes have become one of the last Gibson solid body guitars from the original Kalamazoo factory that can still be had for less than a new Custom Shop guitar. With all of the tone, feel, and vibe that one hopes to find in a vintage Gibson, this Les Paul Deluxe is an excellent entry point into the vintage guitar market.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePickup DC readings of 6K (N) and 5.7K (B). Pot codes of 137 7251, denote the 51st week of 1972 manufacture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith original hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GIBSON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53597010952558,"sku":"210000008344","price":5495.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/176609841921591973_Gibson_Les_Paul_Deluxe-1225-bf.jpg?v=1790991318"},{"product_id":"1922-gibson-l-4-5519","title":"1922 Gibson L-4","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 1912, the L-4 was Gibson's finest guitar offering until Lloyd Loar's signed L-5 arrived ten years later. The L-4 originally featured a 16\" body, carved top and back, oval soundhole, and lavish trimmings. Interestingly, the model didn't change in any real significant way until the later 1920s, and it remained a round-soundhole model until the Gibson catalogue was revamped in the mid 1930s. This is a Loar-period L-4, and features an adjustable bridge and truss rod – both of which were brand new design features when this guitar was built.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example is a particularly lovely oval-hole Gibson L-4. It’s crack free and largely original, it sounds quite wonderful and is beautifully set-up with new frets and a properly compensated bridge care of our shop. The instrument's original finish shows some light playwear and an assortment of dings and scratches but nothing terribly unsightly. There are areas of chemical finish damage on the body’s back side that might have been caused by a vinyl strap or some other reactive plastic that came in contact with the finish. The original tuning machines work well, and the tailpiece, pickguard, and pearl nut all remain in excellent shape. The bridge is an aged replacement that was installed in our shop; it features a solid base that’s perfectly fit to the top and a 1950s Gibson-style top with compensation. The original bridge’s adjustment wheels were reused for the replacement; the rest of it is in the case pocket. We opted to replace the bridge base with a lower-one rather than modify the original as it is a first-year adjustable base which still has its matching serial number penciled on its underside. Finally, a 5-fret section of fingerboard binding was cleanly replaced in our shop and aged to match; it looks good.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe guitar has an incredibly unique tone amongst archtops. It has an open depth and good volume, more bass response than an f-hole model, and delivers a sweetness and overtone complexity that is absent in most later Gibson carved-top guitars. If you imagine the sound of popular music of the 1920s and early 1930s, you can likely come close to imagining this L-4’s tone. Think Lonnie Johnson, Eddie Lang and the like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarved spruce top and birch back with single white bindings, bound oval soundhole and diamond-mosaic rosette. Raised tortoise-celluloid pickguard, adjustable ebony bridge and truss-rod (Loar-era features), trapeze tailpiece. 11-1\/2 fret neck joint, 9.5” radiused fingerboard, 1-3\/4 nut, sharp V neck carve with deep profile and a 1st fret depth of 1.054”. Pearl 'The Gibson\" headstock overlay, pearl nut and fingerboard dots, ivoroid fingerboard and soundhole binding, ivoroid tuning buttons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA very rare and exciting instrument, with original hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GIBSON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53597012492654,"sku":"210000008515","price":6995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/177032611522021922_Gibson_L4-0226-bf.jpg?v=1790991327"},{"product_id":"1999-gretsch-6119-tennessee-rose-lefty-5524","title":"1999 Gretsch 6119 Tennessee Rose Lefty","description":"\u003cp\u003eA blend of two classic Chet Atkins signature models, the Tennessee Rose draws on the aesthetic of the original red 6119 Tennessean introduced in the late 1950s, but is set up with the double pickup configuration of the iconic 6120.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 1999 Tennessee Rose in excellent condition and presents beautifully. The original Cherry Red finish shows very little play wear; a few light scratches and small dents are the only evidence suggesting that it isn't a new instrument. The original frets show minor wear up to the 5th fret, but we don’t find there to be any negative impact on playability. The guitar is all original apart from a custom truss rod cover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pair of Filter’Tron pickups offer the incredible chime, clarity, and depth that one hopes to find in a Gretsch instrument. With comfortable C neck carve and fresh set-up by our repair shop, playability is superb.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScale length of 25.5\". First fret depth of 0.834\" and a twelfth fret depth of 0.883\" with a nut width just shy of 1-11\/16\". Pickup DC readings of 7.1K (N) and 7.2K (B). Weight of 9lbs 2oz.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith original hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GRETSCH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53597016260974,"sku":"210000008362","price":2795.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/1771532692576699_Gretsch_6119_Tenness_Rose_Lefty-0226-ff.jpg?v=1790991329"},{"product_id":"1968-epiphone-casino-long-neck-5526","title":"1968 Epiphone Casino, Long Neck","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Epiphone Casino is one of the most famous Epiphone models made in Gibson's Kalamazoo factory thanks to a certain Beatle. The Casino made its debut in 1961 as Gibson was expanding Thinline model variety in the Epiphone line. Nearly identical to Gibson's ES-330TD, Epiphone's E-230TD Casino is a 16\" fully hollow guitar with a 16-fret neck joint that’s equipped with a pair of P-90 pickups. Apart from a few cosmetic appointments, the E-230TD Casino and ES-330TD were effectively the same guitar. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile the Casino and ES-330 remained mostly structurally consistent throughout the 1960s, 1968 brought about a significant change for both models in the form of a 19-fret to the body neck joint. With a little over 500 Casinos produced between 1968 and 1970, when the model was discontinued, the \"long-neck\" version of the E-230TD is a fairly rare instrument. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA beautifully preserved and completely original instrument, this 1968 Epiphone Casino is an excellent example of the late 1960s long-neck version. The guitar features typical late '60s Gibson appointments, including chrome hardware, \"witch-hat\" style knobs, a lean neck profile, and an Indian rosewood fingerboard (no CITES permits needed). This particular Casino is factory equipped with a Frequensator tailpiece. While this style of tailpiece was typically reserved for Epiphone's Sheraton and Rivera models, they are frequently seen on Casinos built between 1967 and 1970. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Casino is in well-above-average condition, but there are minor small chips and dents in the finish here and there. There is a small area of finish damage on the bass-side horn that appears to be the result of a reaction between the finish and adhesive from something that was once glued to the guitar (likely a plaque bearing a name or initials.) We have swapped the P-90 pole pieces with screws of a shorter profile to allow for optimal distance between the pole pieces and the strings. The original pole pieces are safely bagged in the guitar's case pocket. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith its clean Sunburst finish, powerful P-90 pickups, fast neck, and largely unworn original frets, this E-230TD Casino has got it all - stunning looks, incredible tone, and fantastic playability. The original pickups are some of the finest sounding P-90s we have heard in a while, offering a warm and articulate attack in the bridge, rich and airy voice in the neck, and a smooth and clear response in middle. Though this guitar may not say \"Gibson\" on the headstock, it's as good as any contemporary Gibson.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScale length of 24.75\". First fret depth of 0.795\" and a twelfth fret depth of 0.937\" with a 1-9\/16\" nut width. Pickup DC readings of 7.5K (N) and 7.7K (B). Weight of 6lbs 2oz.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith original hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EPIPHONE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53597017801070,"sku":"210000008539","price":6495.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/177153350565051968_Epiphone_Casino-0226-bf.jpg?v=1790991331"},{"product_id":"1963-premier-b-160-club-bass-5533","title":"1963 Premier B-160 Club Bass","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuilt in New York City by the Multivox company for Sorkin Music from the late 1940s into the 1960s, Premier-branded guitars and amplifiers featured unique and innovative designs with an era-appropriate Moderne aesthetic. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally intended for use with the electric bass guitar, Premier's B-160 Club Bass has become popular among guitarists on account of its rich and smooth breakup at reasonable volumes. A pair of 6V6 power tubes puts out roughly 15 watts of power through a 12\" Jensen speaker. While the amp sports both \"Accordion\" and “Electric Bass Guitar\" inputs, the B-160 offers a warmer, more pillowy response than one would expect from a typical guitar amplifier. Think of this amp as a distant cousin to the Tweed Deluxe that has been voiced to be slightly more compatible with the electric Bass. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis amp is largely original apart from an updated grounded power cable. The output transformer is dated to the 12th week of 1964 (682 412) The Jensen Special Design C12PS speaker is dated to the 40th week of 1964. The amp sports an array vintage tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PREMIER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53597017899374,"sku":"210000008333","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/1963_Premier_B160-Club_Bass-0326-1Main.jpg?v=1793292331"},{"product_id":"1957-gretsch-6022-rancher-4328","title":"1957 Gretsch 6022 Rancher","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 1954, the model 6022 Rancher was Gretsch’s flagship acoustic and sported the same western cows and cactus design motif as the company’s popular electrics – the Roundup and 6120. Sometime during Gretsch’s 1957 transition from Western to Neoclassic design, this Rancher was produced. With its G brand and horseshoe headstock inlay, hump-block fretboard markers in the bound rosewood board, and a gold Lucite pickguard, this 6022 Rancher features a mix of early and later 50’s design elements – and it looks great. It’s certainly a rare variant of this model and is an absurdly cool mid-century guitar. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 17” wide, the Rancher competed head-to-head with Gibson’s J-200 for the admiration of guitar slinging cowboys across the U.S. With its unique triangular soundhole, showy burnt-orange finish, gold pickguard and hardware, and bold bindings and inlays, the 6022 Rancher surely turned a lot of heads when it first hit the stage – as it still does today. It’s an iconic model and among the most unique vintage flat-tops to have been put into production by one of the major manufacturers of the 1950s. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpruce top with adjustable bridge, G-brand and bound soundhole. Figured maple back and sides, bold 4-ply front and back bindings, and vibrant “Golden Red” (orange) finish. Maple neck with bound rosewood fingerboard, pearloid hump-block inlays, 25.5” scale, and 1-11\/16” nut width. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe guitar is in excellent condition and plays very well with freshly dressed original frets and a set-up by our shop. There are original\/period correct tuners on it now, but there remains nicely touched-up evidence of other machine heads having been installed previously. No cracks or repairs and the original binding is in excellent shape. The fretboard biding is cracked in a few places but is completely intact. Original nut, truss-rod cover and strap-buttons. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith 50’s Brown Lifton case, akin to that of a J-200.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GRETSCH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53614067843438,"sku":"210000008629","price":6995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/1634852117461557Gretsch6022Rancher-1021-BF.jpg?v=1790991135"},{"product_id":"1956-gibson-lg-3-4573","title":"1956 Gibson LG-3","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere’s an elusive guitar: a 1956 Gibson LG-3 that’s never had a loose brace or a crack, is completely unmodified and original, has an uncracked original bridge plate, an unmodified bridge (complete with original saddle and pins), and comes with a period Lifton Gibson-branded hardshell case! It’s a unicorn. Trust us, we know! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGibson’s LG-3 was the highest-priced small body flat-top that Gibson offered in the post-war years. Structurally identical to an LG-2, the LG-3 boasted a natural finish and fancier top purflings, like the larger J-50 model. The LG-3 is considerably rarer than the LG-2, with shipping totals showing the less expensive LG-2 out-selling the LG-3 by a margin of 2-to-1. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe guitar shows relatively little playwear to its original frets and finish. It plays easily and cleanly and has been set-up here with 12-53 strings and our standard action of 5-6 64ths. There remains plenty of saddle height for future action adjustments, too. There is a craze line on the guitar's back to the left of the centre seam that presents as a potential back crack; however it is surface level, has never been repaired, and notes not extend through the wood. While this could turn into a crack at some point, the guitar remains crack-free. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s a fun and punchy smaller Gibson and has a clean and clear midrange that has a strong fundamental presence and offers lots of support to any melodic style. The trebles are full-bodied and forward, and the bass is nicely articulated. It’s a great strummer and cleans up nicely under a lighter attack, too. It offers some lovely sustaining overtones when flatpicked, and offers nice string separation. A dreamy LG. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn short, this LG-3 has got it all going on and would be very hard to beat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GIBSON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53614168113518,"sku":"210000004161","price":7995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/1662672623174456GibsonLG3-0922-bf.jpg?v=1790991151"},{"product_id":"2023-collings-001t-traditional-4667","title":"2023 Collings 001T Traditional","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exciting 00-sized 12 fret Collings with Traditional package appointments and design, this Collings 001T is steeped in 1930’s vibe, tone, and feel but is built with the precision, intonation and playability of the best guitar-maker in the world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSitka spruce top with scalloped braces, a lighter build and abbreviated bridge plate; mahogany back and sides, wooden purflings, rosette, and bindings; extra-thin nitrocellulose lacquer finish, bone nut and saddle, and tortoise-style pins. The 12-fret Traditional-series neck is built with a unique neck support that emulates the tone of Martin’s T-bar support rods used between 1934 and 1967. It also features a vintage taper that sets the string-spread at 2-5\/16” at the saddle. Scale is 24-7\/8”, and the nut width is 1-3\/4”. The traditional neck carve has a C shape in the first position that transitions to a soft V further up the neck. The depth at the first fret is .825”, which gives the neck a full-feel but remains fairly contemporary overall. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe guitar is warm and woody and offers a well-defined and supportive midrange and a touch of darkness. The trebles and upper mids are bold and forward, typical of most 12 fret 00-sized guitars. Expect a dry and focused voice, surprising volume, and excellent headroom. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough a pre-owned guitar, this Collings 001-T was purchased new from us a few years back and appears to have been hardly used. It shows no playwear and remains in showroom condition. Playability is as-new. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith original deluxe hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eShopify\u003c\/span\u003e fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COLLINGS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53614171488622,"sku":"210000007807","price":6995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/175217773695812023_Collings_001T-0725-bb.jpg?v=1790970635"},{"product_id":"2008-michael-heiden-deluxe-f-103-4852","title":"2008 Michael Heiden Deluxe F 103","description":"\u003cp\u003eMichael Heiden has been honing his skills in Luthiery since the 1970s and is, today, among the world's most highly regarded mandolin builders. One chord strummed on this Deluxe F model is all the proof your pudding should need. This is a phenomenal F-5… period. From the feel of the neck to its responsive, throaty, and complex voice, this instrument would make most any F-5 player weak at the knees. Whether bluegrass or instrumental soloist, this Heiden Deluxe F will deliver something special.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeiden carves his necks with player comfort in mind - rounded profile, radiused fingerboard and a nut width of 1-1\/8\". The Deluxe-level appointments include pearl-button Waverly tuners, ivoroid-bound body, neck and headstock, James tailpiece, Loar style adjustable bridge, Torch headstock inlay and bound ebony finger rest. Fully seasoned, Master-grade tonewoods were used throughout, with attractively figured big leaf maple back, sides and neck, and a perfectly quartered Red spruce top. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe instrument is in excellent condition and shows very little playwear to its finish and frets. It is crack and repair free, completely original and unaltered. Set-up in our shop, the mandolin plays exceptionally well. A balanced, responsive, open, and loud F-5.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith Calton case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HEIDEN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53614179352942,"sku":"210000005882","price":18995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/08HeidenDlxF103-0723-1Main.jpg?v=1792594913"},{"product_id":"1936-gibson-roy-smeck-stage-deluxe-5075","title":"1936 Gibson Roy Smeck Stage Deluxe","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 1934 as a replacement for the HG-24 Hawaiian, the original Roy Smeck Stage Deluxe featured the same body dimension as the Jumbo, which was also introduced in 1934. Both of these new large guitars featured 16” wide bodies with deep sides that didn’t taper much in thickness between the endblock and neck heel. As Gibson transitioned from the Jumbo to the more tapered-sided J-35 in 1936, the Smeck followed suit. As such, the early Smeck models are the only ones built with a deeper body. This example is from the 4th and final documented batch of Smeck Stage Deluxes built in 1936, likely from around the middle of the year and among the last of the deep-bodied Smecks. The depth of the sides taper from 4-1\/2” at the endpin to 4-3\/16” at the neck heel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally built as a Hawaiian, or lap-style guitar, this Smeck has been converted for Spanish (AKA Normal) style playing. The conversion is nicely done and is blended in well with the rest of the guitar’s originality. The neck has been carved into a very comfortable soft V, with a nut width of 1-7\/8”. The neck depth at the 1st fret is .890”, which feels appropriately sized and neither too large or too small. The headstock front and back and the neck heel retain their original finish; side dots and real frets were added during the conversion. The original fingerboard was reused and has not ever been separated from the neck; no truss rod was added in the process (and none was needed). The guitar’s current fretwork is brand-new (done here) and neck relief and playability are quite perfect. The tuners are modern Waverly's with ivoroid buttons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe guitar’s body features original finish throughout, with touch-up adjacent to the fretboard extension, where the board was narrowed. There are four repaired top cracks including one at the pickguard’s inside margin, two repaired back cracks, and one small side crack that’s been repaired and locally touched up. The original bridge remains in excellent condition and has been reslotted for proper intonation. The aged bone saddle was installed here, the bridge pins are original. A few brace ends have been reglued over the years, and the bridge plate is a well-made replacement. The bridge pin spacing is 2-3\/8”.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA wonderful sounding Gibson Jumbo, this Smeck is loud and powerful and has limitless headroom at the ready. Its voice is very focused, fundamental, and clean, with overtones kept at bay; which makes it a perfect flat-picker. The bass is not overpowering but is quite present and underlies the mids and low mids well. Trebles and upper mids are strong, thick, and perfectly defined. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith non-original hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GIBSON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53614228341102,"sku":"210000006670","price":10495.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/1715289074193636GibsonRoySmeck-0524-bf.jpg?v=1790991201"},{"product_id":"1954-fender-stratocaster-0061-5440","title":"1954 Fender Stratocaster - 0061","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe earliest Stratocaster we have ever offered for sale here at Folkway Music, this June 1954 build bears several features specific to that year, including a \"painted\" truss rod plug, shallow neck pocket, and lack of worm route in the bridge pickup cavity. The neck bears Tadeo Gomez’ initials and a neck date of June 1954, and the tremolo spring cavity is also marked June '54 in pencil. The control cavity has Gloria’s name on piece of tape dated to the 18th of June, 1954. The two tone pots have visible 1953 date codes, with the middle pickup tone pot dated to the 41st week of ’53. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHaving lived a storied life, this '54 Stratocaster has undergone several major modifications over the years. At some point in decades passed, this Stratocaster had an electric mandolin neck, pickup assembly, and bridge mounted to its bass-side. In order to accommodate the addition of the mandolin, a 2\" piece of wood was removed at the tip of the horn, a pickup cavity and wiring channel were routed out, and a small strip of wood was removed to fit the bridge. A strap button was added inside of the bass-side cutaway as the original was removed to accommodate the placement of the mandolin neck. The modification was later reversed with all previous routes plugged and a new 2\" of mismatched wood carved and grafted onto the missing bass-side horn tip. A small piece of pickguard has been replaced in the area where the mandolin's bridge was previously installed. Unfortunately, we do not have any photos of the guitar with the mandolin neck mounted as the modification was reversed before the guitar's current owner purchased it. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMuch of the guitar's finish appears to be original; however, there is obviously new finish over the areas that were repaired when the structural modifications were reversed. A little bit of yellow paint residue in the pores and low worn areas suggests that the body was likely once painted with something that didn’t bond with the underlying lacquer as the original sunburst finish is still intact. The burst itself is correct for the time period, and the contours suggest the guitar never had its finish sanded off. The neck shows signs of overspray and sections of refinish; the decal is under finish and is likely a good reproduction. Many of the plastics are original, including the pickguard, and two of the impossibly rare \"short skirt\" knobs. The original crumbling polystyrene pickup covers are included in the case pocket. The switch tip is a reproduction part and the original plastic backplate is long gone. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 1954 Fender Stratocaster boasts a largely original wiring harness with three original black bobbin pickups. There are a number of solder joints that have been modified as the electronics for the previously installed mandolin pickup were connected to the original wiring harness. It is impossible to say with any certainty if the pickups are original or rewound, as such. They look and sound quite right, for whatever that’s worth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe trio of black bobbin pickups sound truly incredible offering a full-bodied response with excellent midrange support in the bridge position (6.61K), an airy and harmonically rich voice in the middle (5.98K), and wonderfully warm tones that are articulate and clear from the neck (6.56k). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a soft V carve, a first fret depth of 0.877\", twelfth fret depth of 0.972\", a nut width that is just shy of 1-5\/8\", the neck carve is nothing short of heavenly. Playability is excellent thanks to a recent refret by our shop using modern 6105 wire. The guitar weighs in at a light 7.3lbs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of its modifications aside, this first year Stratocaster is a remarkably good guitar that holds huge historical significance. While it’s far from a case queen, this is still an early production first-year Stratocaster with a two digit serial number that plays, sounds, and works perfectly - and it’s available at a fraction of the cost of an otherwise original example. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith reproduction hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FENDER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53614246297966,"sku":"210000008257","price":44995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/176064721010901954_Fender_Strat-1025-bf_f84aedba-188b-49d5-a80e-1f75c555b029.jpg?v=1790991301"},{"product_id":"1950-martin-d-28-3141","title":"1950 Martin D-28","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stellar flatpicker, this 1950 Martin D-28 has everything one looks for in a bluegrass dreadnought. The guitar has a strong voice, excellent fundamental presence, a dry snap, and a fairly clean pallet in the overtone department – pretty much all the ingredients of a top-notch lead instrument. It's really a blast to play, the neck feel is fabulous, and the hammer-on and pull-off spring back is just right. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA very fine guitar, this D-28 has survived the years with only a pickguard-edge crack. There are no \"real' cracks, no loose, repaired, or otherwise compromised braces, and the instrument hasn't ever had a neck reset – and still somehow doesn't need one. It's been played, and there is pickwear around the pickguard and soundhole, some buckle-rash on the back, and the neck's finish has been worn off in the first position. There are small dings, dents and scratches everywhere, but nothing worthy of specific reference. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Kluson Waffleback tuners, and nut. The bridge is a very well-made, proper-sized replacement, and there are two small, filled holes in the original bridgeplate (left-overs from a bolted-down original bridge). Original finish throughout. The bridge pins are older black-eye replacements which could pass as original but for the color of the dots. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet-up is excellent, with an action of 5-6 64ths at the 12th fret under medium-gauge string tension. The saddle has some good height, with more than 3\/32” showing above the top of the bridge. The guitar's frets were replaced by Folkway the last time we sold this guitar - about 9 years ago - and remain near-perfect. The neck carve is a nicely rounded subtle V, with a comfortable first position feel that tapers evenly as your hand moves towards the body. .851” first fret depth, .990” depth at the 9th, width at the nut is 1-11\/16, scale is 25.4”, and string spread at the bridge is 2-1\/8”. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith slightly later 1950's hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"C.F. MARTIN \u0026 CO.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53614249509230,"sku":"210000008756","price":28495.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/D28-0517-BF_b3b3e7e7-8b05-49d8-a270-caa654a06e30.jpg?v=1790991064"},{"product_id":"1972-martin-d-35s-5557","title":"1972 Martin D-35S","description":"\u003cp\u003eMartin’s first dreadnoughts were 12-fret models which offered more air volume and a larger top area than the 14-fret version that replaced them in 1934. These early 12-fret dreadnoughts delivered a tone entirely their own among Martin flat-tops, and players sought them out for decades to follow. By the mid-1960s, recognizing a growing appreciation for their pre-war instruments, Martin began designing guitars that echoed those earlier builds. Among them were the 12-fret dreadnoughts. From the mid-1960s through the mid-1970s, Martin produced roughly one 12-fret D for every twenty-five 14-fret versions—so while never especially plentiful, the 12-fret dreadnought certainly enjoyed a notable resurgence during that period. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example is a 12-fret D-35S from 1972. It shares its specs with its 14 fret sibling; a 3-piece back, WBW side purflings, bound fretboard, no volute, and ¼” wide X bracing. With its thinner bracing, extra air volume, and increased break angle due to its slotted headstock, this extra-large Dreadnought offers both fundamental presence and gorgeous overtones – two things that aren’t usually found in one guitar in equal amounts. It’s fairly loud, well-balanced, and perfectly nuanced; making it a wonderful large-body fingerstyle guitar and an equally wonderful flatpicker. Another rare combination. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndian rosewood back and sides, X-braced Sitka spruce top with lighter ¼” braces, 25.4” scale neck, ebony fretboard and bridge. 1-7\/8” nut, 2-5\/16” bridge string spacing, .870” depth at the first fret.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeck reset, fret dress, saddle, and setup by our shop. The original shrunken pickguard was reglued prior to this guitar’s arrival here. Original finish, tuners, nut, and bridge pins. Crack free, essentially, but there’s a 2” hairline check on the back at the edge of the neck block that is too small and too tight to glue with any efficacy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent playability with action set at 5-6 64ths.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith original blue hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"C.F. MARTIN \u0026 CO.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53894001066350,"sku":"210000007345","price":5995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/177628444817521972_Martin_D35S-04260-bf.jpg?v=1790991345"},{"product_id":"2023-oskar-graf-c-model-50th-anniversary-5563","title":"2023 Oskar Graf C-Model 50th Anniversary","description":"\u003cp\u003eOskar Graf was one of Canada’s most accomplished luthiers, blending his German cabinetmaking roots with a design philosophy that bridged the gap between classical sensitivity and steel-string power. Over five decades, Graf handcrafted more than 500 instruments known for their \"Cabernet-like\" tonal depth and a unique X-brace system incorporating a curved intersecting bar for enhanced sustain. His work is characterized by flawless craftsmanship, signature mosaic rosettes, and a highly responsive, meticulously voiced character. Oskar sadly passed away in the summer of 2025. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompleted in March 2023, this C-model is one of Oskar’s final instruments. The design utilizes classical-sized dimensions (14.25\" wide) re-proportioned for steel strings, and offers a focused punch and balanced warmth. This example features highly figured Ziricote back and sides paired with a premium German spruce top, yielding exceptional clarity and resonance. The appointments are world-class, including mitred purflings, a rosewood-bound body and fingerboard, and a Ziricote head plate with Paua Abalone logo. With a 640mm (25.2\") scale, 1-3\/4\" nut, and 2-5\/32\" string spacing, the guitar has a comfortable, intimate feel. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis guitar remained in Oskar’s personal possession until his passing, serving as his shop’s demonstration instrument for the last 18 months of his life. While it shows a few very minor dings from its time in the studio, it is in nearly as-new condition with no wear to the finish or frets. Recently set up in our shop, it plays beautifully and represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of the final chapter of a legendary building career. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith deluxe hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OSKAR GRAF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53894001262958,"sku":"210000008663","price":17495.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/177696728912122023_Graf_50th_Ann_C-0426-bf.jpg?v=1790991348"},{"product_id":"2005-gibson-custom-cs-336-5588","title":"2005 Gibson Custom CS-336","description":"\u003cp\u003eA predecessor to Gibson's hugely popular ES-339, the CS-336 was the company's first attempt at creating a more compact and ergonomic version of their iconic ES-335 model. While the model shares a similar body to the ES-339, the 336 differed in that featured a body of carved mahogany with a solid maple top as opposed to the laminate construction typically used on Gibson semi-hollow guitars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA very well cared for, two-decade-old offering from Gibson Custom, this 2005 CS-336 is in excellent cosmetic condition. The guitar boasts a particularly attractive faded Sunburst finish over a heavily figured maple top, adding to its handsome looks. With nickel plating that is largely untarnished and little playwear to note, the overall presentation is quite impressive. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEquipped with a pair of Gibson's iconic '57 Classic pickups, this CS-336 offers a rich and dynamic tonal response that pays homage to the PAF humbuckers of the late 1950s. The medium C neck carve is quite comfortable, making for an enjoyable playing experience. The original frets are largely unworn and offer clean fretting across the fingerboard. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScale length of 24-3\/4\", nut width of 1-11\/16\", 1st fret depth of 0.854\", 9th fret depth of 0.917\", weight of 6lbs 5oz. Pickup DC values of 7.8K in both bridge and neck positions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith original hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GIBSON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53894001590638,"sku":"210000008604","price":3995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/177819477076122005_Gibson_CS336-0526-bf.jpg?v=1790991353"},{"product_id":"1960-gibson-es-175dn-5590","title":"1960 Gibson ES-175DN","description":"\u003cp\u003eGibson's first Florentine cutaway electric model, the ES-175, was introduced in 1949 as a single P-90 equipped guitar, and the double-pickup variant was added to the catalogue in 1953. With the advent of the Humbucker in 1957, Gibson updated the ES-175 to feature its newly developed hum-cancelling pickups. ES-175s were made available in both Sunburst and Natural finishes, with examples of the former shipping in far greater numbers. Of the 456 ES-175D guitars recorded to have shipped in 1960, only a quarter of them featured a natural lacquer finish like the one offered here. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn amazingly well-preserved example of an ES-175DN, this guitar is nearly all original and remains in excellent-plus condition. The guitar’s PAF pickups are unmodified and unopened, the potentiometers are sealed in shielding cartons with unbroken original solder joints. The only replaced parts on the guitar are reproduction tuner buttons and a period-correct tailpiece that we transplanted from a damaged 1959 ES-175 we’ve had for a while. The patina on the tailpiece perfectly matches that of the pickup covers, making the change impossible to detect without disassembly. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original PAF pickups are particularly hot, reading 8.5K in the bridge position and 8.7k in the neck. Each pickup delivers a harmonically rich and open voice with excellent clarity, dynamics, and depth. With a wonderfully full and round neck profile that measures 0.902\" at the first fret and 0.992\" at the ninth, this guitar reminds us why we shouldn't generalize neck profiles by year. The carve is quite reminiscent of the statistically larger neck profile from the 1957- 1959 era. The original frets show some moderate wear in the first position, but the guitar plays well across the fingerboard. A player who prefers tall frets may want to refret the guitar in the future, but we opted to leave that decision to the buyer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 1960 Gibson ES-175DN's body features an \"S\" prefix factory order number designating that the build began in 1959. The guitar shows a number of 1959 features, including the large neck profile, factory original small frets, and amber bonnet knobs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScale length of 24-3\/4\", nut width just shy of 1-11\/16\", 1st fret depth of 0.902\", 9th fret depth of 0.992\", weight of 6lbs 12oz. Full hollow-body construction with laminate body, mahogany neck, and rosewood fingerboard and bridge. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith original hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GIBSON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53894001688942,"sku":"210000008672","price":21995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/177819429661401960_Gibson_ES175DN-0526-bf.jpg?v=1790991356"},{"product_id":"1963-gretsch-chet-atkins-model-6160-country-gentleman-5611","title":"1963 Gretsch Chet Atkins Model 6160 Country Gentleman","description":"\u003cp\u003eGretsch's Chet Atkins 6160 Country Gentleman amplifier was manufactured in Chicago by Valco in the early to mid-1960s. This 35 watt amplifier features a 2x12 speaker configuration, harmonic tremolo, and is powered by a pair of 6L6 tubes. Our favourite feature on this amp (or on any amp to come through the shop in recent memory) is the tube-powered \"Electronic Tuner System,\" which produces a reference note that one can use to tune their guitar with the flick of a switch. This \"tuner\" is currently set to produce a D note (146.83 Hz) when engaged. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis amp is largely original and in overall good cosmetic condition. The pair of Jensen Special Design P12P speakers date to the 33rd week of 1963. Transformers are original and the circuit is unmodified. The amplifier is currently functioning well and sounds incredible. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA powerful amplifier with a fair amount of clean headroom, this 1963 Gretsch Country Gentleman amplifier will sound great with just about any pickup. That being said, this amp responds especially beautifully when played with Filter'Tron pickups. If you're looking to achieve the ultimate rockabilly tone, this amp might just be the missing piece in your rig. In addition to its full-bodied and defined clean voice, this amp offers some of the finest harmonic tremolo that we have ever heard. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll in all, this 1963 6160 amplifier is a wonderfully unique offering that would be a great addition to any amp collection, live rig, or studio setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GRETSCH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53894004506990,"sku":"210000008746","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/1780605890985663_Gretsch_Chet_Atkins_6160_Country_Gent-0626-bf.jpg?v=1790991364"},{"product_id":"1960-gibson-les-paul-junior-5616","title":"1960 Gibson Les Paul Junior","description":"The late 1950s marked a major transition period for Gibson. Since the company's first foray into the solid-body guitar market with the Les Paul Model in 1952, it was clear that the solid-body electric Spanish guitar was here to stay. By the end of the decade, Gibson began to focus heavily on electric guitar design and production, introducing a new hum-canceling pickup along with several newly designed solid-body guitar models while updating others. The success of a certain double-cutaway solid-body electric being produced in California by Gibson's competition had not gone unnoticed, and the company responded by revamping their Les Paul Junior and Special models into a double-cutaway design in 1958. These second-variant Les Paul Juniors and Specials were produced from mid '58 through early '61, after which the models was redesigned to what we now refer to as the \"SG.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nA lightweight and resonant double cutaway Les Paul Junior with the perfect amount of honest wear, this example from 1960 is an exciting guitar. The original \"dog-ear\" P-90 sounds absolutely phenomenal, offering a powerful and full-bodied voice with incredible depth along with well-defined note separation. The original volume and tone pots are quite responsive, allowing for a great deal of versatility from the single P-90 pickup. With the volume pot completely open, the guitar delivers a warm growl that pushes the front end of an amplifier beautifully. As the volume knob is rolled back, the guitar cleans up and offers a chimier response akin to an amplified acoustic guitar. Rolling back the tone knob achieves some fairly convincing neck pickup tones, leaving all of us wondering if we ever really needed that second pickup in our guitars. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nA clean and break-free guitar that remains largely original, this vintage Gibson Les Paul Junior is low on excuses. While crazing and small chips, scratches, and dents can be found in its original Cherry Red finish, the guitar is clean overall and presents very well. Our repair team filled a strap-button hole that’s hiding on the underside of the upper horn and installed a set of aged Kluson three-on-a-plate tuners to replace the non-original Grover Rotomatics that had previously been installed. Grover washer footprints are visible on the headstock's face. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nThis 1960 Gibson Les Paul Junior sports a well-made reproduction truss rod cover and a nice set of repo control knobs. The original bridge is in the case pocket, and we've installed a Music City Bridge for improved intonation and resonance. A previous refret and a shimmed original nut allow this vintage Les Paul Junior to set-up very well. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nScale length of 24.75\", nut width of 1-21\/32\", 1st fret depth of 0.761\", and 12th fret depth of 0.849\". Weight of 6lbs 13oz, pickup DC resistance of 7.8k. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nWith 1970s hardshell case.\r\n","brand":"GIBSON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67639270965614,"sku":"210000008745","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/178120702817391960_Gibson_Les_Paul_Junior-0626-bf.jpg?v=1790991370"},{"product_id":"1976-gibson-firebird-iii-bicentennial-5619","title":"1976 Gibson Firebird III Bicentennial","description":"\u003cp\u003eDebuting in 1976, Gibson's Firebird III Bicentennial was released to commemorate the USA’s 200th anniversary. While the \"Reverse\" body Firebird V had been reissued in 1972 in Gibson’s Medallion Series, the Bicentennial Edition Firebird was the first official reissue of the \"Reverse\" Firebird III. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlike the original Firebird III guitars built between 1963 and 1965, the Bicentennial edition featured a stop tailpiece in place of a Maestro tremolo, and gold-plated hardware instead of nickel. Additionally, the guitar featured a distinct red and blue Firebird emblem over its white pickguard, giving the guitar an all-American aesthetic. The model was made available in Sunburst, Natural, Ebony, and Polaris White. Available information suggests that approximately 2900 Firebird III Bicentennial guitars were produced during the model's three-year run. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lightweight and resonant guitar with an incredible-sounding pair of pickups and an undeniably cool aesthetic, this first-year Firebird III Bicentennial is an exciting guitar with a lot going for it. The original pickups - a standard Firebird pickup in the neck position (6.7 K) and a Bill Lawrence-designed \"Sidewinder\" in the bridge (6.1K), offer clear and articulate humbucker tones with excellent depth and bite. The neck profile is a heavenly early '60s-inspired rounded carve with a first fret depth of 0.803\", a twelfth fret depth of 0.979\", and a 1-11\/16\" nut width. At 7lbs 10oz, this Bird can be played comfortably for hours on end. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Firebird is a largely original guitar that remains in very good condition after its five decades of use. Apart from a fresh refret done by our repair team and a plugged strap button hole on the back of the neck heel, this 1976 Firebird is completely original and unmodified. The original Ebony finish shows some playwear throughout - light chips, dents, and a few scratches. There is and area of buckle rash on the guitar's back, and a dent on the back of the neck behind the 10th fret that you’ll feel. There is light tarnishing to the instrument's gold hardware, primarily on the stop bar and bridge pickup. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA tremendously cool vintage Gibson with excellent playability and classic Firebird mini-humbucker tone. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith original hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GIBSON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67639271424366,"sku":"210000008718","price":6495.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/178181227387491976_Gibson_Firebird_Bicentenial-0626-bf.jpg?v=1790991373"},{"product_id":"2015-gibson-custom-collector-s-choice-5-59-les-paul-donna-5627","title":"2015 Gibson Custom Collector's Choice #5 '59 Les Paul \"Donna\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuilt between 2010 and 2017, the Collector's Choice series instruments from Gibson Custom are recreations of specific vintage guitars that bear significance within the music and guitar collecting communities. Much like the True Historic line produced during the same era, guitars from the Collector’s Choice series were among the most accurate and highest quality vintage reproductions instruments that Gibson had produced up to that point. While Gibson has continued to make changes to improve vintage accuracy over the last decade, Collector's Choice instruments are still among the finest instruments the company has ever built. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA recreation of a 1959 Les Paul \"Burst\" (serial number 9 1923) owned by collector and vintage Gibson expert, Tom Wittrock, CC #5 \"Donna\" is an excellent tribute to the Les Paul Standards built during the model's most legendary year of production. Much like the original guitar it is based on, this 2015 Gibson Custom Les Paul boasts a beautiful unfaded Cherry Sunburst finish over a heavily figured top. The guitar has been aged to replicate the exact wear patterns of the original '59 Burst that Gibson used as a template. This guitar is #138 of only 300 built. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVintage accuracy and rarity aside, this 2015 offering is a truly remarkable Les Paul. A lightweight and resonant guitar with a wonderfully comfortable '50s inspired neck carve and an incredible-sounding pair of humbuckers, this \"Donna\" replica has all the right ingredients that make for a particularly special Les Paul. The pair of unpotted BurstBucker pickups with alnico 3 magnets deliver open, dynamic, and airy tones that are very much akin to the tonal response of genuine PAFs. The '59 neck carve is nothing short of heavenly. Expect a full C carve that feels incredibly natural and uncumbersome. At 8lbs 15oz, the guitar is about as light as you could ever expect an unchambered Les Paul to be. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile it always feels a bit funny to say about an \"aged\" guitar, this Les Paul is in near-mint condition. The frets are completely unworn, and the hardware is largely untarnished. Set up by our repair team with action at the 12th fret set to 4-5\/64ths of an inch, this Gibson Custom Les Paul delivers excellent playability. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScale length: 24.75\", nut width: 1-11\/16\", 1st fret depth of 0.870\" and 12th fret depth of 0.995\". Pickup dc values of 8.62k in the neck and 7.19k in the bridge. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith original hardshell case and CoA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GIBSON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67639272669550,"sku":"210000008779","price":11495.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/178363175385802015_Gibson_CC5_59_Les_Paul_Donna-0726-bf.jpg?v=1790991379"},{"product_id":"1943-gibson-j-45-banner-5630","title":"1943 Gibson J-45 Banner","description":"\u003cp\u003eA very early Banner from the 907 Factory Order Number batch, this J-45 was most likely built late in 1942 and shipped at the start of 1943. It features a bevelled neck block, which is a hold-over from the pre-WWII era, and a neck that was carved from a 5-piece blank, which would have originally been prepared for a Recording King model. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst-year J-45s were few in number and somewhat inconsistent in specs, with some having angled-wing bridges or double-ring rosettes, and either tortoise or firestripe celluloid pickguards. This example has a 1943\/44 bridge and an attractive firestripe pickguard. It was long-ago refinished with a unique cherry edgeburst, and a marquetry strip was carefully inlaid along the top’s centreline. As there is no evidence of a crack or open center-seam under the top along its centreline, it seems the strip was inlaid for purely decorative reasons. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe guitar presents well and is in very fine and original condition apart from the changed lacquer. There are repaired top cracks along the edges of the fretboard extension, and a very close look will show short hairline top cracks heading south from each bridge bolt. The bridge and plate are original, and the guitar’s original bracing remains in excellent condition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe neck has a typical banner carve – ie. large and round – but is on the smaller end of the spectrum of Gibson necks from the Wartime era. The nut is 1-3\/4” wide, and the first-fret depth is .969”. 2-5\/32” string spread at the saddle, 24.75” scale. The guitar is currently set up with 12-54 strings and our shop standard 5-6 64ths action. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA warm and dry guitar that offers ample headroom for flatpicking and a clean and clear fundamental, this J-45 is light on overtones and has a well-defined bass. With its large-but-not-huge neck, excellent setup and maple-neck Banner tone it’s a great player with a unique story and look. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith period hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GIBSON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67639272997230,"sku":"210000008842","price":9495.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/178363259130901943_Gibson_Banner_J45-0726-bf.jpg?v=1790991381"},{"product_id":"2014-gibson-custom-crimson-super-400-ces-5636","title":"2014 Gibson Custom Crimson Super 400 CES","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gibson Custom Crimson team is comprised of the Custom Shop’s uppermost echelon of instrument builders. They form a small subset of the company’s Custom Shop luthiers who are “held to the highest standards of craftsmanship and creativity” according to Gibson literature. Crimson-certified instruments come in all styles, designed and appointed individually by each Crimson Team builder. Presented here is a Custom Crimson Super 400 CES completed in 2014 and signed by archtop builder James R. Culbertson on January 24th of that year. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn exquisite offering from Gibson Custom, this 2014 Super 400 CES is a finely built and lavishly appointed electric archtop that exemplifies the scale of craftsmanship Gibson's luthiers are capable of. Featuring a solid carved spruce top, heavily figured maple back and sides, multi-layer binding on the top, sides, back, neck, and pickguard, gold-plated hardware, split rectangle inlays, front and back headstock inlays, engraved Super 400 tailpiece, and an 18\" body, this Super 400 CES is quite the sight to behold.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lightly used and well cared for instrument, this decade-old Gibson archtop is in very good condition overall, with only light playwear. A few small dents and light scuffing are the guitar’s only blemishes, along with light tarnishing to the gold plated hardware. The frets are largely unworn and deliver clean playability across the fingerboard. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe guitar’s neck has a round and full C shape with a 1-11\/16” nut and first fret depth of .860”. The pickups are Gibson ’57 Classics, with DC readings of 7.9k and 8.4k. The guitar weighs 8lbs 1oz. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith original hardshell case, COA, and case documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GIBSON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67639273390446,"sku":"210000008840","price":12795.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/178483448344902014_Gibson_Crimson_Super_400CES-0726-bf.jpg?v=1790991383"},{"product_id":"1969-fender-jazz-bass-5637","title":"1969 Fender Jazz Bass","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaking its debut in mid 1960, the Fender Jazz Bass marked the continued expansion of their \"Off-Set\" line of instruments while offering a more deluxe option for bassists to choose, if desired. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA great looking player-friendly Jazz Bass from the late 1960s, this 1969 build features an attractive refinish to its neck and body but is otherwise largely original. With it’s original and unmodified pickups and original potentiometers, this '69 Jazz Bass delivers uncompromised, authentic vintage Fender tone at an attractive price point. Replacement strap buttons, string tree, and a few screws are the only non-original parts. Set up in-house, this 1969 Jazz Bass plays very well with its original low frets. Its upper frets were just dressed in our shop in order to remedy a rise at the fingerboard extension, however, some minor buzzes persist on certain notes higher up the fingerboard. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs vintage Jazz Bass prices have continued to climb in recent years, it's always refreshing to have an excellent player's grade example like this one come along that can still be had for less than a new Custom Shop Fender.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeck date of July 1969 (7 Jul 69 A). Pots dated to the 42nd week of 1966. Pickup DC values of 6.7k in the bridge and 6.6k in the neck. Scale length of 34\". First fret depth of 0.870\", twelfth fret depth of 0.993\", and a 1-1\/2\" nut width. Weight of 9lbs 0oz. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith original hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FENDER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67639273423214,"sku":"210000008823","price":6295.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/178483473433171969_Fender_Jazz_Bass-0726-bf.jpg?v=1790991385"},{"product_id":"1951-martin-d-28-5639","title":"1951 Martin D-28","description":"\u003cp\u003eA no-excuses guitar, this 1951 Martin D-28 is just about as perfect as they come, sounds huge, and plays effortlessly. Perfectly quartered, straight grained Brazilian rosewood, beautifully aged spruce top, a clean reset, original bridge and plate, next to no cracks or repairs, and original finish, tuners, nut, and case. It’s got all the right boxes checked. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis guitar was exported to Canada in the autumn of 1951. It’s lived through 75 Canadian winters without humidity cracks or related issues. The pickguard is pulling on the spruce as they do, but no significant cracks have extended beyond the pickguard margins. The only other crack on the guitar is short (2”); it’s on the lower treble side and was caused by a minor impact. There is no other damage to the guitar apart from some light playwear and the usual assortment of dings and dents. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA big and bold sounding D-28, this 1951 features the straight X bracing that Martin pioneered at the end of WWII along with the switch to a Sitka tops. It’s powerful, dry, and clear, with overtones that are kept well in check - all the ingredients of a great flatpicker. Expect plenty of bass, ample headroom, and bold trebles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe neck has a fairly deep and rounded carve, with a 1st fret thickness of .865 and a 1-11\/16” nut width. The shape evolves into a soft V by the 5th fret and thickens to .965” by the 9th fret. The frets are have been professionally replaced and remain full height, the board was minimally sanded during refret and there remain fingernail grooves in the cowboy chord position. The guitar is presently set up with 13s and an action of 5-6 64ths; ample saddle remains for future adjustments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original Kluson waffle-back tuners are in great shape, the original is unmodified and appears to have never been removed, the saddle is a bone replacement, and the bridge pins are unslotted Antique Acoustics red eyes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA wonderful D-28 for the serious musician or collector.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith original hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2366821880\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\u0026amp;visual=true\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc; line-break: anywhere; word-break: normal; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: 100;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/folkway-music\" title=\"Folkway Music\" style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFolkway Music\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/folkway-music\/1951-d-28-schooling-francis\" title='1951 D-28 - \"Schooling\" (Francis Fowler) Played by Jason Fowler' style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1951 D-28 - \"Schooling\" (Francis Fowler) Played by Jason Fowler\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"C.F. MARTIN \u0026 CO.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67639273652590,"sku":"210000008755","price":29995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/178483564373271951_Martin_D28-0726-bf.jpg?v=1790991387"},{"product_id":"2024-northfield-nfm-a5-5640","title":"2024 Northfield NFM-A5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Northfield NFM-A5 is a professional-grade, hand-crafted A-style mandolin that punches well above its weight class in volume, projection, and clarity. Designed on a traditional A shape but built with with F-holes and tone-bar bracing, the Northfield has a rich, vintage-voiced sound suitable for bluegrass, folk, and classical music.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy omitting the complex cosmetic ornamentation and body scroll of traditional F-style mandolins, Northfield focuses entirely on structural tone quality and effortless playability with this model, offering acoustic musicians elite, stage-ready performance at a far more accessible price point.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example presents as new and is perfectly set up. It shows no playwear and is without issues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith original hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NORTHFIELD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67639273750894,"sku":"210000008898","price":3995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/178544331811202024_Northfield_NFM-A5-0726-bf.jpg?v=1790991389"},{"product_id":"2017-fujii-om-cw-5641","title":"2017 Fujii OM-CW","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrafted in Toyama, Japan, Fujii Guitars are highly regarded examples of modern Japanese acoustic lutherie. Master builder Keisuke Fujii spent 11 years apprenticing under renowned Japanese luthier Kenji Sugita, followed by specialized training in archtop and nylon-string construction at Marchione Guitars, before opening his own workshop in 2012. Fujii is known among collectors and fingerstyle players for his precise joinery, distinct aesthetic details like signature mosaic rosettes and contoured headstocks, and use of native Japanese tonewoods. Delivering exceptional note clarity, balanced low-end resonance, and comfortable playability, a Keisuke Fujii guitar is a meticulously built instrument that offers extraordinary tone and expressiveness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example, built in 2017, features a 15” wide cut-away body of Amazon rosewood and red spruce. The top is X braced with a unique finger and tonebar layout, and the back is fairly traditionally ladder-braced. Fujii’s craftsmanship is clearly apparent in the guitar’s details and design, from the carved headstock and bridge, to the ergonomic flush-heel, and on to the mitred half-herringbone bindings and inlaid rosette. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe guitar remains in perfect condition and presents as near-new. There is no playwear to the finish and just a touch of wear on the frets. The set-up is fresh and playability is excellent, with low fingerstyle action. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmazon rosewood front headstock overlay, Keyaki rear overlay, bindings, and heel-cap. Amazon rosewood fretboard and sculpted bridge. Gotoh 510 tuners, bone nut and saddle. Gloss lacquer finish throughout.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRound neck with a 1-23\/32” nut width (43.5mm), 2-5\/16” (58mm) string spread at the saddle. Scale length of 25.4”.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe guitar has a vintage-meets-modern voice, with classic X braced bass handling, power, and note separation, and a modern top end that is both clean and full sounding with a touch of extra presence in the upper mids. Overtones are present but in check, and the guitar plays with a clean, but not clinical, response. It has excellent volume and headroom, and offers a slight compression that brings more presence a lighter-attack.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith original hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FUJII","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67639273783662,"sku":"210000008794","price":6995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/178544411495902017_Fuji-0726-bf.jpg?v=1790991391"},{"product_id":"1956-fender-precision-bass-5644","title":"1956 Fender Precision Bass","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe introduction of the Precision bass at the end of 1952 marked a major milestone, not only for the Fender company, but for the entire music world. While it was not the first ever electric bass guitar, Leo Fender's Precision Bass was certainly the first commercially successful instrument of its kind, and it brought about the drastic bass evolution over the subsequent years. The Precision Bass itself evolved throughout the mid 1950s before being redesigned in 1957 to the specifications that most people today are familiar with.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuilt a year prior to the model's overhaul, this 1956 example represents the second variant of the Precision Bass, featuring a sunburst finish, white pickguard, single-coil pickup, rounded body edges and a contoured back. This mid-'50s P-Bass is in excellent condition overall, with only minor wear to the body, neck, and frets. The instrument is completely original and unmodified but for a professionally rewound pickup. Six long chips in the body's finish by the arm contour, three of which have been coloured in, are the most obvious flaws in the instrument’s finish. Minor chips, scratches, and finish crazing can be found on the body, and there is light buckle rash on the back. The finish on the neck and fingerboard is beautifully preserved and shows very little playwear. A deep craze line at the tip of the walnut skunk-stripe does not pose any structural issues to the neck, and the truss rod functions as intended.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlayability is excellent with largely unworn original frets. While many vintage Fender basses suffer from rises at their fingerboard extensions which render them largely unplayable, the neck on this bass remains straight and it does not need a refret.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a neck depth that tapers from .891” at the first fret and 0.989” at the twelfth, a 1-11\/16\" nut width, and a round carve, the neck feel is nothing short of heavenly. Weighing in at a respectable 8lbs 9oz, this Precision Bass is both comfortable and remarkably resonant. The original pickup (5.8k) sounds fantastic, offering a voice that is full-bodied, rich, and punchy with excellent note definition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeck Date of 7-56, body date of 6-56. Dates on original potentiometers are obscured by solder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith original case and 1960s hardshell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FENDER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67639273914734,"sku":"210000008892","price":22795.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/178544469754121956_Fender_P-Bass-0726-bf.jpg?v=1790991393"},{"product_id":"1962-gibson-es-335td-5652","title":"1962 Gibson ES-335TD","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fantastic PAF-equipped ES-335 that has made its way around the Toronto scene a few times over the past couple of decades, this 1962 build is an exciting guitar with plenty to offer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe instrument is in excellent cosmetic condition and remains almost entirely original. The one notable exception is a long-ago alteration to the serial number, which places the guitar in the player’s-grade pricing category. The original serial number, “56331,” remains legible on the back of the headstock. With prices for golden-era ES-335s continuing to climb, this ’62 presents an opportunity to acquire an otherwise exceptionally clean Mickey Mouse-ear, factory stop-tail, PAF-equipped example at a substantially reduced price. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe guitar is free of structural repairs. The original finish remains in excellent condition with only a few minor chips and areas of checking. Currently setup with a modern bridge, the original no-wire ABR-1 is included in the case pocket. The tailpiece is a period-correct stop-tail; however, traces of gold in crevices suggest that it was originally a gold part that has had its plating rubbed off. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth PAF pickups have had their original covers removed and reinstalled at some point, and the slot-head mounting screws on the baseplate of the bridge pickup may be replacements. While slot-head bobbin screws are found on PAFs from the early 1960s, wear on these particular screws suggests that they have been turned since leaving the Gibson factory. All other hardware and electronics remain original. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fantastic-sounding ES-335, this ‘62 delivers exactly the kind of airy, open, dynamic, and overtone-rich response that one hopes to find in a golden-era semi-hollow. The bridge PAF measures 7.9kΩ and offers a full-bodied, powerful voice with beautiful piano-like clarity, while the 7.7kΩ neck pickup is warm and complex with an articulate attack. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith minimally worn and dressed original frets, an excellent neck angle, and a fast, comfortable neck carve that measures 0.780\" at the first fret and 0.880\" at the twelfth, this ES-335 plays effortlessly. The nut measures just shy of 1-11\/16\", and at 7 lbs 13 oz, it offers a particularly comfortable playing experience. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA clean, original, great-sounding PAF ES-335 with an interesting history and a significant price advantage, this ’62 is an especially appealing golden-era 335. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith original hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GIBSON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67639274340718,"sku":"210000005917","price":21495.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/178725479082311962_Gibson_ES335TD-0826-bf.jpg?v=1790991400"},{"product_id":"2023-fender-custom-shop-ltd-reverse-50s-telecaster-relic-5654","title":"2023 Fender Custom Shop LTD Reverse '50s Telecaster Relic","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exciting reimagining of a 1950s Telecaster, this 2023 Reverse '50s Tele from Fender's Custom Shop delivers unique functionality and aesthetics and a refreshing take on the company's classic design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Fender Custom Shop Telecaster takes its \"Reverse\" designation quite seriously. The guitar features a reverse angle Nocaster bridge, which orients the bridge pickup closer to the bass-side saddles, allowing for a tighter and more aggressive bass response along with meatier and thicker trebles. The control plate has been mounted in reverse, giving a player easier access to the volume knob. To top it off, the guitar features a black finish with a white guard, a near opposite to the classic black pickguard over a blond finish typical of an early '50s Telecaster. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEquipped with a pair of Custom Shop Hand-Wound '50-‘51 Blackguard pickups, this Telecaster delivers a thick, mid-forward response in the bridge position, with an added element of bite and clarity from the angle of the pickup. The neck pickup delivers a wonderfully warm and airy voice with excellent note separation. The guitar features Fender's \"Modified '51 Nocaster Wiring,\" in which the bridge pickup is engaged in position 1, the neck pickup is engaged in position 2, and the neck pickup with a 10k resistor is engaged in position 3. Playability is excellent thanks to unworn frets, a fresh set-up, and a full neck carve that is nothing short of heavenly. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo-piece select ash body. One-piece rift-sawn maple neck. Pickup DC values of 8.4k in the bridge and 7.3k in the neck. Scale length of 25.5\". First fret depth of 0.947\", twelfth fret depth of 1.028\". Weight of 7lbs 3oz. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith original hardshell case and CofA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FENDER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67639274439022,"sku":"210000008870","price":4795.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/17878499082233Fender-LTD-Reverse-50-Tele-Relic-0826-bf.jpg?v=1790991401"},{"product_id":"1966-gibson-es-125tdc-5656","title":"1966 Gibson ES-125TDC","description":"\u003cp\u003eGibson's Florentine cutaway ES-125 models debuted at the beginning of 1960, replacing the slightly more upscale ES-225 variants. Available in both single and double pickup configurations, the ES-125TC and ES-125TDC models were quite successful for Gibson, selling well throughout the 1960s. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 1966 ES-125TDC is a remarkably well-preserved vintage Gibson guitar. Its original Cherry Sunburst finish is in excellent condition and is largely unworn - the only signs of playwear are a handful of minor dents and a few small chips. Minimal finish crazing can be found throughout. An excuse-free instrument, this ES-125 is completely original and has never seen any repairs. The original frets play cleanly across the fingerboard, and the neck angle is excellent. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith its two original and unmodified \"dog-ear\" P-90 pickups, this ES-125TDC is a spectacular sounding thinline with a wide tonal palette. The bridge pickup delivers a full and airy response that pushes the front end of an amplifier beautifully when the guitar’s volume is set at 10. It develops a clean, sparkly, and articulate voice as the volume knob is rolled back. The neck pickup on this guitar is incredibly special, offering thick, creamy tones with amazing sustain and depth. Whether it's rock, country, jazz, or a contemporary guitar tone you are after, there is a setting on this 125 to achieve it. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile this ES-125 has the 1-9\/16\" nut-width typical of a post-1965 Gibson instrument, a deep neck carve with full shoulders offsets the leaner string spacing. It’s a comfortable neck carve that fills the hand but remains fast and effortless to play. We've set the guitar up in-house with action at 4-5\/64ths at the 12th fret. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePickup DC values of 8.5k in the bridge and 8.6k in the neck. Scale length of 24.75\". First fret depth of 0.821\", twelfth fret depth of 0.999\". Weight of 5lbs 10oz. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GIBSON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67639274537326,"sku":"210000008893","price":5995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/178786740326811966_Gibson_ES125TDC-0826-bf.jpg?v=1790991404"},{"product_id":"1968-fender-telecaster-paisley-red-5657","title":"1968 Fender Telecaster Paisley Red","description":"\u003cp\u003eFender's answer to the counterculture movement of the late 1960s, the vibrant Paisley Red and Blue Flower-finished Telecaster guitars and basses built in 1968 and 1969 are without a doubt some of the most iconic and era-defining guitars of the decade. Unfortunately, Fender's attempt to capitalize on the trends and fashions of the late 1960s proved to be a commercial flop, and both Paisley Red and Blue Floral finishes were dropped from the catalog in 1969. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA completely unique finish in the guitar world, the Paisley Red and Blue Floral finishes used a heavily textured self-adhesive cling-foil wrap applied directly to the body, which was then finished over with a thick polyurethane clear coat. The instability of the cling-foil wrap would often cause the polyurethane top coat to crack and peel, something that is thankfully not plaguing this guitar all too badly. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA finely preserved example of a Paisley Red Telecaster, this '68 build boasts a clean, original finish with minimal cracking. The original metallic red burst has faded over the decades, giving the guitar a beautiful, irreplicable vintage aesthetic. There is some chipping around the guitar's edges and neck plate; and, while there is some slight delamination of the cling-foil wrap on the guitar's back, none of the finish has peeled off of the guitar. This Paisley Tele is completely original and unmodified apart from a professional refret in which the fingerboard finish was not touched up or oversprayed. The original frets and nut are in the guitar's case pocket. The two original pickups have their original windings, and all solder joints appear to be untouched. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuilt in mid 1968, this Paisley Tele sports a nitro-finished neck that has a wonderful worn-in feel. Fender transitioned to thick polyurethane finishes on their necks in late 1968, drastically changing the feel of their guitars. With its thin nitro finish and \"maple-cap\" fingerboard, the neck on this Paisley Telecaster offers a playing experience akin to a 1950s Telecaster. The neck carve is a full C profile that is immensely comfortable, and the 1st fret neck depth measures .869”. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 1968 Paisley is a notably good-sounding Tele. The bridge pickup delivers an open, clear response with a pleasant top-end sparkle. The neck pickup is particularly special, offering a full and powerful voice with excellent definition. While the neck position on a Telecaster can leave something to be desired, the neck pickup on this guitar is certainly an exception to the norm. Both pickups have just the right amount of microphonics, giving this Telecaster an airy and overtone-rich response in every pickup position. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeck date of July 1968 (3 JUL 68 B) and pot codes of the 17th week of 1966 (304-6617). Pickup DC values of 6k in the bridge and 6.8k in the neck. Scale length of 25.5\". First fret depth of 0.869\", twelfth fret depth of 0.942\", and a nut width just shy of 1-5\/8. Weight of 7lbs 11oz. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith original hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FENDER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67639274570094,"sku":"210000005301","price":24995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/178785724534721968_Fender_Tele_Paisley_Red_0826-bf_8e485dc8-91ca-498c-a757-6c1ecc3a308d.jpg?v=1790991406"},{"product_id":"2024-fender-custom-shop-67-stratocaster-relic-cc-5659","title":"2024 Fender Custom Shop '67 Stratocaster Relic \/ CC","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmong the most interesting and exciting Custom Shop Stratocasters we have seen in some time, this '67 reissue is an incredibly good-looking guitar with its relic'd Dakota Red Finish, '60s-inspired bound fingerboard, and large headstock with a gold \"transition-era\" Fender decal. The relic job on this guitar is quite tasteful, serving to enhance the overall aesthetic. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 2024 Fender Custom Shop Strat presents in near-new condition. It's evident that the guitar has been fastidiously cared for and has seen very little play time over the last two years. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEquipped with a trio of Hand Wound Texas Special pickups with overwound coils and powerful Alnico V magnets for increased output, this Stratocaster delivers thick, rich, and chewy tones. The original wiring is factory modified slightly from vintage spec with a 5-way switch and the tone control to the bridge pickup. The middle tone pot functions as a master tone for the middle and neck pickups. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith its '66 oval neck carve and a 9.5 radius board fretted with tall 6105 wire, this Strat offers a dreamy playing experience that will fit the needs of most modern guitarists. The original frets are in perfect condition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePickup DC values of 6.2k in the bridge, 5.7K in the middle, and 5.6k in the neck. Scale length of 25.5\". First fret depth of 0.798\", twelfth fret depth of 0.950\". Nut width of 1-5\/8\" Weight of 8lbs 3oz. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith original hardshell case and CofA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e**USD Price includes Shopify fees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FENDER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67639274701166,"sku":"210000008935","price":4995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/1788458997713924_Fender_CS_67_Strat_Relic-0926-bf.jpg?v=1790991407"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/collections\/fender_setup.jpg?v=1774377670","url":"https:\/\/folkwaymusic.com\/collections\/vintage-used.oembed","provider":"Folkway Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}