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1958 Gibson ES-175D
Serial # A-28180, FON 5226-1. This is one of those “You’ve got to be joking” kind of guitars. We really couldn’t believe our eyes when we opened the case. The photos should explain it all quite clearly – PAFs, hangtags, near-mint condition… They simply don’t come any better than this! Family owned since new, this 175D was brought to us by the son of the fellow who bought the guitar (and a matching amp) back in the late 1950’s. It had been stored “under the stairs” for the last many years until migrating over to Folkway earlier this week, and before that was played and enjoyed by a man who took great care of his belongings. The guitar is just about factory perfect in every way: There’s barely a scratch to be found and no dust balls rolling around inside, no changed or altered parts other than a cleanly repaired tailpiece hinge, only very light wear on the first frets, and the finish and metal parts are shiny and, well, clean. Those are original Grover Rotomatics, too! The case echoes the guitar’s condition, too; the pink lining is vibrant, clean, and unworn. Finally, the original hangtags and Humbucking pickup instructions that were lovingly stored with the guitar for more than half a century will be included with the sale. It has been set-up in our shop and plays effortlessly with .011’s, and its ’58 neck carve feels just right. Chances are good that you’ll like the way it sounds, too – you can’t really go too wrong with PAFs, in an all-original 175. If you’re looking for a 175D with humbuckers, this is likely the one by which the others will be measured.
With original hardshell case
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1959 Fender Stratocaster
Serial number 47787. Body date of 12/59; Potentiometer codes of 3085948 (48th week of 1959). No neck dating, indicative of Fender necks dating from 1959.
Here’s a one-owner early Slab-board Strat in gorgeous condition, and with pretty much no fade to the reds in the body finish. The rosewood slab fingerboard was introduced in mid 1959, but replaced just three years later by the curved board that was used until 1980. The thick rosewood darkens the overall tone of the strat, and as a result these instruments are especially prized by players.
This guitar is in excellent condition and is nearly 100% original. There have been no repairs or alterations to it with the exception of replaced pickups. Currently the guitar is fitted with Fender 57/62 Strat pickups, which sound perfectly Stratty and meaty. We can’t say why the originals were replaced, and the guitar’s owner was unaware of the alteration, and the pickup covers are original to the guitar. All the other electrical components are original and untouched. The finish is in excellent condition as well, but with a spot of buckle rash on the back, and a small case-rash on the treble horn. Neck finish is perfect, with virtually no wear. Frets show light to moderate even wear but are quite useable, and the in-shop set up feels just right. Weiging in a 7lbs, 4oz, this is a perfectly balanced lightweight guitar. Although not pictured with the guitar, the original trem arm is included.
With original brown Tolex hardshell case (first year issue)
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NEW Oskar Graf 16" Koa Archtop
World class luthier Oskar Graf has been building string instruments one at a time for the last 40 years. His guitars are continually the finest we encounter, both in craftsmanship and tone, and we are especially honored to present his latest Archtop for sale here at Folkway. Please visit www.grafguitars.com to learn more about Oskar.
This 16” cut-away beauty is carved from highly figured Hawaiian Koa and master-grade Sitka spruce. Hand carved ebony bridge, tailpiece, and pickguard; matching curly Koa neck. Simple but tastefully appointed with mitered multiple purflings, multi-layered headstock overlays, brass-purfled headstock face, gold Schaller tuners, and pearl Graf logo. 25.2” scale, round C neck carve with a 1-3/4” bone nut. Hand polished high-gloss lacquer finish with a hint of amber tone. Kent Armstrong floating pickup, with pickguard mounted volume and tone controls. So much of the beauty of this guitar is in the details of Graf’s masterwork – the bevel to the F-holes edges, the shape of the cut away, the carve of the bridge and the brass string ground inlayed into the tailpiece. Every minute aspect of this guitar’s design has been carefully planned and executed by one of the finest craftsmen of our time.
With the guitar in hands, the first thing you’ll notice is how light the guitar feels. This light weight translates directly to warmth and resonance when the guitar is played, and this archtop has a fullness unique to this builder’s instuments. Single note runs thoroughly fill the space around the player, while chord melodies inspire a slower pace and a little extra time to listen to the music being created. But if blazingly fast arpeggios are your thing, Graf’s perfect fretwork and neck carve won’t slow you down at all. A remarkable guitar in so many ways, prepare to fall quickly in love with this masterpiece.
On consignment by the luthier
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1961 Kay Pro Series Model 1993
Move over Stratotone! This Kay 1993 is one of the sexiest budget-brand electrics built before the Berlin Wall. Its nickel hardware, white plastic appointments, and half-checkerboard binding all set off brilliantly against the black lacquer finish, giving this guitar a to-die-for esthetic. Near mint, completely original, and perfectly playable thanks to unworn frets and a loving set-up by our shop. With its hollowbody construction, three pickups, 4-way switching, and individual volume and tone controls, the guitar has more than a few signature sounds. That said, its clear, round, and warm neck pickup tone is naturally predisposed to the blues, while the bridge can twang out some great rockabilly noise. The truss-rodded neck has a chunky round feel, a nut width of 1-11/16” and a short 24.25” scale. The figured rosewood fingerboard is bound in white, and features pearloid block markers. Original Kluson tuners work well, frets are true and level, and pickups are well balanced. One of the finest Kay solidbodies we’ve come across.
With original two-tone chipboard case
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1966 Gibson ES-335TD Burgundy
Serial # 858135. Gibson first began offering Custom Color options to its electric guitars with the Firebird in the early 1960's. By the mid 1960's custom-colored versions of most Gibson electric models became available, and "Sparkling Burgundy" showed up on the scene in 1965. If you're tired of all those cherry 335's from the 1960's, this might tempt your fancy. Completely original and in nice shape, the only faults we were able to find with this guitar are changed strap buttons and evidence of other Kluson-style tuners under the footprints of those currently on the guitar. There is the usual finish crazing, wear to the back of the neck and frets, and some minor dings here and there, but the overall impression is that of a guitar in remarkable condition. Set up nicely, light 7.8 pound weight, and PU resistances of 7.6 (b) and 7.4 (n) kOhms. Round C-profile neck with a 1-9-16" nut, excellent tone.
With original hard shell case
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NEW Yanuziello Electric
Joseph Yanuziello guitars are played by musicians the world over and prized for their incredible tone, feel, and obvious good looks. This copper-top beauty features Yanuziello’s chambered alder body, custom-designed Lindy Frailin/DeArmond inspired humbucking pickups, and hand milled and nickel-plated metal components. With his super-light and resonant guitars, Yanuziello synthesizes the best tonal characteristics of the Harmony and Gretsch ‘solid-bodies’ of the 1950’s and early ‘60’s with the playability and performance standards expected by today’s top professional guitarists. And he does it with such style, too! Metalic copper over vintage white, maple neck with Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and headstock overlay, Waverly tuners. Yanuziello is one of the best spray-finishers in the business, using traditional Nitrocellulose lacquer, metal flakes, and pigments to give each guitar its distinct appearance. This is a devastatingly cool guitar, only bettered by how completely phenomenal it sounds.
With hardshell case
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1952 Gibson ES-150
No FON. For all practical purposes, let’s just call this a new 60 year old Gibson ES-150. Mint condition, untouched, and perfect. New tuner-buttons installed by us and a fresh set of strings are the only modifications this guitar has ever seen. It’s that clean. And then there’s the case. It’s pretty much new, too.
Laminate maple 17” full-depth arched body, single P-90 pickup, tall barrel knobs, adjustable wooden bridge. Mahogany neck, bound rosewood fingerboard with pearloid trapezoid inlays, Kluson ‘no-line’ tuners. In perfect working order. We’re happy to offer the guitar at a discounted price with a substituted new case.
(with original hardshell case)
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2009 Alastair Miller Barncaster
Serial # 54768. Alastair Miller’s ‘Barncaster’ marries Fender Tele looks and feel with a 150 year old Barn-board one-piece pine body. The guitar is light, resonant, and ridiculously cool. Alastair is a particularly gifted luthier with a keen eye for detail, a great sense of style, and a really good ear - and his electrics speak well to his personality.
The Barncaster is fitted with a Lollar Charlie Christian in the neck position, a Dano style lipstick in the middle, and a Fender ’53 lapsteel pickup in the bridge. A five way selector switch and on-off toggle switch offer a myriad of tonal possibilities. The maple neck has a big 50’s carve and a 1-11/16” nut width, Fender-inspired headstock logo, and kluson tuners. The body features a vintage-style tele bridge with compensated brass saddles, heavily knurled control knobs, beveled vintage style pickguard and aged Avocado green lacquer finish. The guitar is lightly aged, and really looks great. Set up in shop.
With gigbag
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1955 Gibson ES-295
Serial #A-21335. FON X 7291. Made famous by Scotty Moore, the ES-295 was built in limited numbers between 1952 and 1958. With its gold finish, it would seem to be the hollowbody equivalent to the Les Paul, introduced in ’52 as well. But more similarities exist between the 295 and the ES-175D, and the two guitars are quite similar in tone and feel. Only about 1700 of these instruments were built over the short production run, and all were ill-fated thanks, largely, to the tailpiece/bridge assembly they were originally equipped with. This particular example has had its tailpiece replaced with a Bigsby and tune-o-matic bridge. It’s a great sounding guitar, and piles of fun to play. Changed tuners, nut, frets, knobs. Neck stripped and refinished natural, headstock refinished as well, front face edges have been rounded over a bit, too. Jack-hole repair involves a new jack plate that measures 4 x 1.5 inches. Finish is well aged, with many craze lines and chips along the edges. Pickups are originals, however a push-pull pot was added (neck PU, tone control) that reverses the phasing – it’s a handy tool that creates a funky/thin sound. It plays beautifully, and sounds rich and warm. A versatile guitar, particularly with the phase switch.
With original hardshell case
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1965 Fender Stratocaster LEFTY
Serial # 125920. "F" neck plate; June 2 1965 neck date; pot codes (137 6514) date to March 1965; pickups dated June 11, 1965. Lefty vintage guitars do actually exist. We have proof right here in the form of the 1965 Fender Stratocaster shown in these photos... Ok, ok, we know there are others out there, but we so rarely come across them - we have to make a big splash when one comes our way!
This one is an early CBS-era Strat, completed in June 1965 (CBS took ownership of Fender at the start of 1965). The guitar shows many transitional features: F-neck plate, Transition logo, Kluson double-line tuners, white pickguard, and pat. pend bridge saddles. The finish is three-tone sunburst nitrocellulose lacquer, and the fingerboard is Brazilian Rosewood. The guitar is in excellent condition and completely original, with the exception of a replacement 5-way switch (the original accompanies the guitar), a newer bone nut, and missing back-plate. The guitar shows minor finish wear; there are a few dings on the edges that have been pen touched-up, but there is no major damage or play wear. It has obviously been well cared for throughout its life.
The guitar was most recently bought in the early 1970's from a right-handed player who owned the guitar for a week, we’re told. In his quest to become Jimi Hendrix this righty strung it backwards and installed a strap button on the treble horn. It didn't take him long to learn that you've got to do more than play an upside-down Strat to sound like Hendrix! In any case, there remains a hole in the treble horn from that strap button.
We've set the guitar up in shop with .010's, and from one lefty to another - it's a lot of fun. The neck feels great, and the guitar is springy and resonant. 8 pounds total weight. The pickups sound perfect - and have DC resistances of 5.8 kOhms (neck and middle) and 7.6 kOhms (bridge). The frets are original and show some wear, but the guitar doesn't buzz out anywhere and plays fast. With an original Lefty side-pocket hard case, there's not much more you can ask for.
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1969 Fender Candy Apple Red Strat
Serial # 268440. Pot coded 137-6932, Neck dated 22AUG69. 8lbs, 2oz. Pickup DC resistances of 5.7, 5.5, and 5.9 kΩ (neck, mid, bridge). An exceptionally fine, 100% original, and near-mint Candy Apple Red Strat. No wear, no repairs, untouched solder joints, and in perfect working order. They don’t come much cleaner than this, folks! Rosewood board, F-tuners, some fade to the top but vibrant back and sides. Original trem arm included, but no bridge cover. Fairly light weight, nice resonance, chunky neck, excellent set up. Two small chips in the finish adjacent to the neck plate are the only ‘issues’ with this one – if you can call them that!
With original hardshell case in similar condition
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1958 Fender Esquire
Serial # 026780. Body date 6-58, neck date 5-58, pots 19th week of ’58. Bought new in Newfoundland, Canada by the father-in-law of the fellow who brought the guitar to Folkway, this Esquire spent its life in the company of the ’58 Deluxe also posted on our site. The guitar had been sloppily refinished in its distant past, and now boasts an exquisite and spot-on Yanuziello body refinish and Folkway relic. The neck appears to have been over-finished a lifetime ago, but looks so good that we opted to leave it alone. Apart from the pickup, bridge saddles, low E tuning machine, and string tree (all early 1970’s issue) the instrument was factory stock upon its arrival here. The electronics, however, were partially non-functional thanks to a damaged capacitor. We’ve replaced the entire wire harness (new CTS pots, Sprague caps, CRL switch, Switchcraft jack, cloth wire) rather than mess with the original components, and installed a new Fender Custom Shop Texas Special just for good measure. All original parts will be furnished with the guitar. Frets are heavily worn and there are two small screw holes just barely visible under the low E tuner. The guitar is well set up, but would benefit from a refret in order to optimize playability. The original nut has never been out and the fretboard looks so good the way it is though… Your call. The neck has a late ’59 skinnier profile, bridge is string-through. A feathery light guitar at 6.5 pounds.
With original hardshell case
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1960's Harmony H-56 Rocket
An all-original two pickup Rocket. Mid 1960’s build, with adjustable pole DeArmond pickups. Cherry sunburst, completely original and unmodified, and nicely set-up in shop. Frets show very little wear, the neck is remarkably true, and the guitar plays well all the way up the fretboard. Round-profile neck with 1-11/16” nut and short 24” scale length.
Without case
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1967 Gibson Byrdland
Serial # 893190. The Byrdland was named for Billy Byrd and Hank Garland – both high profile Nashville guitarists at the time of the model’s introduction in 1955. Similar in appointments to the L5CES, the Byrdland was the flagship of the new thinline models, but featured a short scale neck with a small profile and narrow nut width for fast movement up and down the fingerboard. This 1967 example is a local one-owner instrument; it’s 100% original, and is accompanied by a copy of the 1967 bill of sale.
Carved spruce top, laminate maple back and sides, sharp cut-away, three piece maple neck with multi-ply bound ebony fingerboard and pearl block inlays. Bound headstock with pearl logo, flowerpot inlay, and black-finished backside; Kluson tuners. Gold hardware throughout, Patent # pickups, completely original solder, original celluloid pickguard is intact and in fine shape. The guitar was owned and regularly played by a full time musician and instructor from Hamilton, Ontario. The finish has developed an aged patina, with fairly extensive crazing, a number of chips along the edges of the body and the back of the neck, and various light scratches throughout. The original frets are evenly but not badly worn, and the guitar plays well up to the 14thfret. There is a small rise in the fingerboard past the 14th and some buzzes in the 15th through 17th frets that will be best served with fretwork of some degree. A rich guitar, with lovely acoustic properties and fabulous sounding pickups. It’s a comfortable guitar to play, and nicely balanced.
With original hardshell case
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1968 Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gent
Serial # 18246. A double cutaway 6122, with Filter’trons, a good neck angle, and healthy binding! The bridge is replacement Tune-o-Matic (the original bridge top is with the guitar but the base is long gone), the frets are showing their age but are dressed acceptably. Set up in shop, the guitar plays well. The mute is still functional, too! Really a fine sounding country swing guitar, and one of the nicer ones we’ve come by in good long while. One slightly repaired tuner (look closely at the high E button shaft).
With chipboard case
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1961-2 Gibson SG Special
Serial # 50302. We're calling this one a '61-'62 Special because the serial number dates to 1962, but all the components and design elements are 1961 specific; and it makes a big difference. The pot codes date to the 40th week of '61. The wrap around bridge is nickel-plated lightweight aluminum - without compensation ridges, and the neck joint transition is smoothly feathered - these are all features that differentiate the '61 models from those a year younger. Why this guitar has a 1962 serial number is a mystery, as it is clearly a 1961 model. The instrument is a one-owner guitar, and in completely original condition. All solder joints are intact, as are the original tuning machines, truss-rod cover, nut, frets, pickguard, P-90 pickups, knobs, and finish. There is a spot of wear by the output jack and a small chip in the headstock that was glued back on in 1962. The neck is in great shape - no cracks at the body or headstock, good angle, and original frets with not too much wear. The set up is excellent, and the guitar plays fast and smooth. The '61 neck carve was wide and thin (1-11/16" at the nut), and built for fast lead work. The P-90's are strong, and measure 8.1 kOhms (neck), and 7.8 kOhms (bridge). The cherry finish has strong color, and is in great condition throughout; a few dings as scratches here and there, but nothing excessive, save for the aforementioned wear by the jack. It's a dream to play, and sounds incredible. Weighing in at a svelte 5.9 pounds total, you'd be hard pressed to find a lighter and more resonant SG.
With non-original case (he threw out the chipboard case years ago!)
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1937 (circa) Vega Electric Archtop
Serial #56197. With the introduction of Rickenbacker's first pick-up equipped guitars in 1932 the guitarist's world was forever changed - the electric guitar had arrived. 1935 saw the premiering of Gibson's ES-150, Epiphone's Electar models, National's Electric Spanish, and the first versions of this instrument - the Vega Electrovox. We're guessing this instrument dates from about 1937, but as we've not found any reliable serial number lists for Vega's guitars we can't offer a specific date of manufacture. Figured maple laminate body, very curvy and 16" wide, single-ply white binding, mahogany neck, bound rosewood fingerboard, ebonized bridge. Single coil pickup with "Dual-Tone" multi-capacitor tone circuit with bass, normal, and treble settings; volume control, white plastic radio knobs and plates. Original Black Bakelite pickguard, original tuning machines. Professionally replaced jumbo frets and a very nice in-shop set up. This is a great Jazz, Blues, or Rockabilly machine - and it's stage ready, too. Very comfortable C neck profile is similar to a 50's Gibson, but with a slightly narrower nut width of 1-5/8" and a 24.75" scale length. Vintage-chic and super cool.
With original hard shell case
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1955 Gibson ES-175D
Serial # A-21640 FON W1973-31. First shipped in 1953, the ES-175D has proved to be amongst Gibson's most proven and popular instruments. The double pickup ES-175 evolved from the single pickup model which debuted in 1949, and was the first Gibson electric to feature a pointed (Florentine) cut-away. The guitar was immediately successful, and today is regarded by many as the most versatile electric instrument Gibson ever designed. 1955 was a transitional year at Gibson marked by makeovers to many of their instruments - some very slight, and some major (straight braces, larger pickguards, and non-tapered headstocks on acoustics; Electrics saw bonnet knobs, Tune-O-Matic bridges, the Les Paul Special, and the first thin-line electric guitar-the ES-225). This '55 ES-175D is equipped with original bonnet knobs, 20 fret fingerboard (both desirable first year issues), and trapeze tailpiece (final year issue); an interesting mix of original parts, found only on instruments from this particular year.
The guitar is in remarkable condition overall. Its finish is in top shape with very little wear, and - with the exception of its tuners and frets - the instrument is completely original. The setup and playability are great; this guitar will do fast jazz comping nicely, but can be bent deeply on a minor blues. The P-90's are well balanced and strong with DC readings of 7.9 (neck) and 8.2 (bridge) kohms.
The tuners have been changed a few times, and are now correct replacement single Klusons with aged tulip buttons. There are discretely filled screw holes on the back of the headstock from Schallers, and finish impressions around the string posts from the washers. There is also a small filled-in strap button hole on the bass side of the heel.
With original hardshell case
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2008 Gibson Les Paul Standard LEFTY
Serial # 019280445. Here’s a mint condition chambered Standard with a beautiful figured top, Tone Pros featherweight tailpiece, vintage style tuners, and Burstbucker Pro pickups. Weighing in at a scant 7.75 Lbs, this is a Les Paul that you’ll want to play for a long time! Sizzling overwound PAF tone, perfect slim-carve ‘50’s neck. It’s a real good one that we’re likely going to regret selling. Unused, as-new condition, set-up in our shop.
With original hard shell case
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2004 Gibson ES-137CU
Serial # 02054708. The ES-137 Custom features a 16” wide single-cutaway semi-hollow body, Varitone switching, and some really great looks. Laminate curly maple body and neck, tea-burst lacquer finish, pearl inlays on the headstock and neck and a bound headstock. This one was custom ordered with nickel hardware, and the knobs have been tastefully replaced (the originals will be provided). Frets have been replaced, and more recently the guitar has been nicely set up in our shop.
With original hard shell case
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2008 Epiphone Elitist Sheraton
Serial # T806364. The Japan-built Epiphone Elitist Sheraton is a finely built and well spec’d guitar. From its Gibson mini-humbuckers, tailpiece and tune-o-matic bridge, to its perfect frets, bone nut and sunburst finish, this guitar is the finest electric since the early 1960’s to bear the Epiphone brand. It’s unfortunate Gibson discontinued the line. This one is in mint condition and has just been set up in our shop. 1-11/16” nut, low round neck carve, 24.75” scale. A great Jazz or blues guitar.
With original hardshell case
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1973 Gibson ES-335TD
Serial # 101356. Here’s a super clean early 70’s 335 with no issues, repairs or modifications. Cherry sunburst top and back, walnut sides and neck, chrome hardware. Neck is fast, frets play well, and the guitar has just been set-up in our shop. Finish is in excellent condition and the guitar is largely unworn.
With original hardshell case
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2009 Fender Custom Shop '58 Tele Heavy Relic LEFTY
Serial # R45800. This lefty Custom Shop 58 Heavy Relic Telecaster has the punch, jangle, and cream of the best vintage instruments, and then some. The guitar weighs in at just under 6.75 pounds and has an unbelievable acoustic resonance. Solid bodies with this much unplugged tone are always the best sounding ones plugged in! Ash body, fiesta red heavily reliced finish, one piece Maple neck with Fender’s ’58 Soft V profile, 9.5” radius, narrow-jumbo fretwire, and tinted Nitro finish. Custom-shop “Twisted Tele” neck and Custom NoCaster vintage bridge pickups, and all the right hardware – all perfectly aged. In the G+G case you’ll find the original strap, cable, Ashtray bridge cover, certificate of authenticity, and hangtags.
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1965 Fender Jazzmaster
Serial # 110163. Neck dated September 4th 1965; pot codes all mid 1965. Introduced in 1958 and marketed as a Jazz guitar, the Jazzmaster never caught fire with the audience it was designed to appeal to, but instead became to tool of choice of Surf guitarists the world over. This transitional model was built in late 1965, and features the distinct combination of pearloid dot inlays and fingerboard binding; F neck plate, and Kluson Deluxe tuners. Apart from a pro refret and bone nut this one is unmodified and factory original. Olympic White finish has aged just right and is beautifully worn. Electronics are perfect; pickups measure 6.9k and sound warm, clean, and clear. The trem is magical, as is the tone you’ll get on low single note runs. Set-up in shop, this guitar plays perfectly as well. 8.0 Lbs.
With original hardshell case
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1973 Gibson ES-335TD
Serial # 055728. Here’s a walnut finish 335 in astonishingly fine condition. It’s 100% original, too; including the case (which we didn’t photograph for some reason). No changed parts or repairs, original frets are largely unworn, finish is immaculate… and it sounds great. Not much to say when they’re this clean. Neck is fast and small, with a nut just under 1-5/8” wide. Fresh set-up by us.
With original hardshell case
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1966 Fender Coronado II
Serial # 503181. The Coronado was one of the first new models introduced by CBS after their acquisition of Fender. Designed in answer to Gibson's successful ES-335 the Coronado models featured a full-hollow double cut thinline body with trapeze tailpiece and intonatable bridge. The model was quite expensive and didn't sell particularly well, and was dropped from the lineup by 1972. Today, the Coronado models offer some of the best value for your vintage guitar dollars. The DeArmond pickups Fender used for these models have a big voice, the necks feel great, and the guitars look cool - all for a fraction of the cost of most any other 1960's Fender 6 string. This example is pretty straight-up; apart from worn-away neck finish, missing pickguard and switch tip the instrument is original. Frets are starting to show their age, but the guitar still plays fine with normal action. There is an average amount of finish wear and age on the guitar, but no areas of significant damage. Set-up in shop and good to go.
With non-original hard shell case
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1966 Fender Coronado I Custom Color
Serial # 178917. Fender introduced the Coronado in '66 to gain some market
share in the thin-line hollowbody market that Gibson and Gretsch had had
cornered. But their efforts failed and the Coronado line was discontinued
in 1970. These instruments featured a fully hollow body, bolt-on neck, and
De Armond pickups; and were the first guitars for which Fender out-sourced
pickups. The model offered here is a first-year Coronado I, in a Metallic
Orange (or very faded Candy Apple Red) Custom Color finish. It's in
excellent and all-original condition and plays wonderfully thanks to an
in-shop set up. It sounds as cool as it looks, too!
With hard shell case
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1968 Fender Telecaster Bass
Serial # 249989. Neck dated May 1968. Introduced in 1968, the Telecaster Bass was essentially a reissue of the company’s first Precision models built in the early 1950’s. Apart from the Tele Bass’ white pickguard and tuner buttons the two models are nearly identical. This particular example even has a one-piece maple neck. It’s a great looking instrument, bettered only by its 50’s twangy tone. String-through Ash body, single coil pickup, deeply yellowed and beautifully worn finish. Changed pots and capacitor, new pickup cover (aged), and 70’s 4-saddle P-bass bridge. The balance is completely original, and the frets and setup are great. One original pot (dated 17th week of ’66) is still with the bass.
With original hard shell case
On Consignment
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1965 Gibson Melody Maker
Serial # 274847. The Melody Maker is likely the best bang-for-the-buck in vintage Gibson electrics. The solid mahogany guitar features a set-in neck with Brazilian fingerboard, great feeling neck and frets, and a single-coil pickup. 24.75” scale, 1-5/8” nut. This one is completely original but for the tuners – they’ve been upgraded, and the originals will come with the guitar. Nicely set up, frets show some wear but still play fine, lacquer finish is fairly unfaded on the top but more faded to brown on the back. A great no-issues player.
With hard shell case
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1959 Supro Ranchero
Serial # T12198. The late 50's would see some of the most garish industrial design of the decade. The car tail-fin and pompadour alike would both reach unforeseen heights. The Supro Ranchero was a guitar clearly designed in that milieu. Though this 16 inch laminate arch top has a western name, its tone is all Chicago. The single coil Valco pickup is warm and best suited for rhythm and blues; but, turn up the slap-back echo and you have an excellent Rockabilly rhythm guitar. The 1-5/8" nut width and short scale neck aren't going to slow anyone down. The fingerboard tongue has a slight rise to it, so there is a little fret buzz in the upper register. This Ranchero is all original and virtually unblemished.
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1966 Harmony Rocket
With its striking good looks, fat single-coil De Armond tone and great set up, vintage value doesn’t come much better than this. A few paint chips here and there, but otherwise in excellent shape, this one pickup Rocket was hot-rodded in our shop with a new Tone-Pros bridge and an ebony bridge base so it plays in tune, and stays in tune. If you’d prefer the punishment of the guitar’s original bridge you can feel free to put it back on as it’s provided with the guitar.
With original chipboard case
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1966 Gibson ES-330TD
Serial # 804387. This is a near-mint, all original '66 330. The 330 model has the same looks and styling as an ES-335, but is completely hollow and has P-90 pickups rather than humbuckers. This example is a one-owner under-the-bed guitar that has just surfaced here in Folkway-ville. Brilliant unfaded finish, almost no playwear, strong P-90's, and perfect frets. 1-9/16" nut, comfortable neck (it's small, but nice and round, fitting perfectly in your palm"), and nicely set-up in shop. When guitars are this clean, there's really not much to tell you about! The pictures should tell the story well.
With original hard shell case
On Consignment
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1977 Fender Deluxe Telecaster Lefty
Serial # S704505. Fender introduced the Telecaster Deluxe in the early 1970’s; the instrument was Fender’s first humbucker equipped guitar. It featured Fender's new "Wide Range" humbuckers, which were designed by Seth Lover – the inventor of Gibson’s first hubucking pickups. The pickups measure 10.4k ohms (neck) and 10.8k ohms (bridge), and offer a fat sound that retains some of the bright jangle typical of Fender single coils. They really sound nothing like Gibson PAF’s. The guitar's Telecaster shaped body incorporated the back contour of a Strat and the new micro tilt neck system, a wiring layout similar to a Les Paul, and a hard-tail Strat bridge. It was unlike anything Fender had offered before. This ' 77 lefty is an extra fine example; it’s in gorgeous condition and is 100% original. There's a bit of light play wear on the frets, and apart from cracked volume knobs and a few very small dings this guitar is in excellent shape. Complete with original hang tags and original hardshell case, it's a great package. 1-5/8ths at the nut, fast C shaped neck profile, with a nice shop setup.
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1996 Gibson ES-165 Herb Ellis
Serial # 90666478. Essentially a modern version of the single pickup ES-175, the Herb Ellis model filled a much missed hole in the Gibson lineup upon its introduction in the early 1990’s. Fitted with a PAF inspired humbucker in the neck position, these early Herb Ellis 165’s remain one of the most popular Jazz boxes in modern Gibson history. Unfortunately, Gibson redesigned the model a few years back and the newer Johnny-smith pickup versions just aren’t the same. Just like the original ES-175’s this guitar features are cut-away laminate maple body, 24.75” scale mahogany neck, bound rosewood fingerboard with double parallelogram inlays, and volume and tone controls. This sunbust example is in near perfect condition and appears to have been very seldom used. It’s freshly set up with flat-wound 11-50’s and fast action. A wonderful guitar.
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1986 Fender '62 Tele Custom Lefty
Serial # A070155. A Made in Japan recreation of Fender’s famous 1962 Telecaster Custom, this time in lefty. Hot-rodded here at Folkway with a Gibson Burstbucker in the neck position and a Seymour Duncan Quarter-Pounder in the bridge. New USA pots and switch, Sprague capacitor, Electrosocket jack-mount, extra blackguard-style string tree, slot-head screws, bone nut, and a fret dress. A fantastic playing and sounding lefty tele. Warm and Jazzy in the neck position, fat, bold and bright thanks to that Quarter-Pounder in the bridge. 7.8 pounds.
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1957 Epiphone Harry Volpe
Serial # 69041. Harry Volpe's prolific career as a performing Jazz guitarist, teacher, and guitar endorser culminated in the the creation of his signature Epiphone archtop. Approached by Epiphone in what would be their final years as an independent company, Volpe drafted specifications for a guitar suited to both the professional and novice player. The 15-1/4" Maple laminate lower bout with a 3-1/3" depth are a comfortable dimension for just about any sized player. Add to that a 1-3/4" nut with a 50's Gibson-style full C neck profile and suddenly a C7 flat-5 isn't so daunting. The solitary DeArmond neck pickup has enough bite to unsettle the mellowest jazz cafe and excite the darkest blues house. Set up in shop with an action of 4 to 5 64ths at the 12th fret. This rare guitar has the looks, tone and is easy to play.
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1967 Harmony H-15V Bobcat
For $100 less than an off-shore reissue you can buy this exponentially cooler and near-mint Harmony H15V Bobcat. Set-up in shop, this guitar plays perfectly and sounds tremendous. Pretty much never used, this guitar has no fret or playwear and only minor finish wear on its corners and edges. And it comes with its original shaped chipboard case, cord, and leather strap.
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1942 Gibson ES-300
Serial # 97420 FON 4096G-39. Upon its introduction in 1940, the ES-300 was the flagship of Gibson’s new Electric Spanish guitar line. Not many were produced though, as the War would curtail production shortly thereafter, and clean pre-war ES-300’s like this are quite rare today. This instrument is an example of Gibson’s second version of the model but apart from the pickup is virtually the same instrument (the first version featured a long, diagonal pickup). Its 17” body has a laminate arched spruce top and arched maple back and sides; Gibson designed in a pair of soundposts to help support the top. The headstock features a pearl script logo and a crown inlay – this model was the first to be outfitted with the crown – black painted rear, and individual Kluson tuners. The pickup is the predecessor to the P-90, and is a work of art in itself – with firestripe sides and a tortoiseshell top. Maple neck with a 25.5” scale, rosewood fingerboard, and pearl parallelogram inlays. The guitar is in wonderful condition throughout and quite original. The frets don’t show much playwear, and the guitar's original finish is glowingly beautiful. The pickguard has been expertly restored, and the pickup has just been rewound by Jason Lollar, whose work is undetectable. There is corrosion on the frets adjacent to the pickguard and some discoloration to the finish below. The original tuners tend to rattle at certain frequencies, and a few of the buttons have begun to corrode – we’d recommend replacing the set. All else is original and perfect. It is well set-up, has the most perfect fat / round neck you’ll ever put your hand on, and has incredible versatility. Rolling the tone off will give you that quintessential jazz tone, but leave that tone knob alone and blues and swing are the name of the game.
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1965 Fender Stratocaster LEFTY
Serial # 125920. "F" neck plate; June 2 1965 neck date; pot codes (137 6514) date to March 1965; pickups dated June 11, 1965. Lefty vintage guitars do actually exist. We have proof right here in the form of the 1965 Fender Stratocaster shown in these photos... Ok, ok, we know there are others out there, but we so rarely come across them - we have to make a big splash when one comes our way! This one is an early CBS-era Strat, completed in June 1965 (CBS took ownership of Fender at the start of 1965). The guitar shows many transitional features: F-neck plate, Transition logo, Kluson double-line tuners, white pickguard, and pat. pend bridge saddles. The finish is three-tone sunburst nitrocellulose lacquer, and the fingerboard is Brazilian Rosewood. The guitar is in excellent condition and completely original, with the exception of a replacement 5-way switch (the original accompanies the guitar) and a newer bone nut (the cracked original nut also accompanies the instrument). The guitar has very little finish wear and has obviously been well cared for throughout its life. It was purchased by its most recent owner in the early 1970's from a right-handed player who owned the guitar for a week. In his quest to become Jimi Hendrix this righty strung it backwards and installed a strap button on the treble horn. It didn't take him long to learn that you've got to do more than play an upside-down Strat to sound like Hendrix! In any case, there remains a hole in the treble horn from that strap button. We've set the guitar up in shop with .010's, and from one lefty to another - it's a lot of fun. The neck feels great, and the guitar is springy and resonant. 8 pounds total weight. The pickups sound great - and have DC resistances of 5.8 kOhms (neck and middle) and 7.6 kOhms (bridge). The frets are original and show some wear, but the guitar doesn't buzz out anywhere and plays fast. With an original Lefty side-pocket hard case, there's not much more you can ask for.
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1954 Gibson ES-175DN
Serial # A-17871, FON X-8846-11. Guitars like this Blond ES-175D are what vintage is all about. Some of us are into old guitars for their tone, some of us wax poetic about how they feel, and some of us are into them just because they look so darn good... But ALL of us are into guitars that do it all - and that's what this box is all about. With its strong, big-sounding P-90's, well-worn neck, great patina, and vintage Bigsby tremolo this guitar is a tone monster that looks as good as it sounds. Full hollow, full depth laminate maple body with natural finish, Florentine cutaway, short-scale mahogany neck, and double parallelogram inlays define the 175. That Bigsby may have been on the guitar since new, but it may not be a factory original part as is evidenced by extra screwholes hiding under the screw-plate. Completely original wire-harness and pickups, original pickguard, knobs, and switch-tip; original bridge, and Kluson tuners. The frets and the nicely aged tuner buttons are not original; and the bridge was once pinned to the top (there are small pin-holes in the top under the bridge, and small holes in the bridge base hidden by the adjustment thumbwheels). Newer jumbo frets show some wear but play well up the neck, some minor cracks by the output jack have been repaired, and the instrument has just recently been set-up in our shop. This guitar offers some of the best P-90 tone you'll ever hear; it plays nicely, and looks oh-so-gorgeous...
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1964 Danelectro DC-1
This guitar fulfills all the requirements necessary in order to obtain the
Gold Status Cool Factor award. With an ominous Batwing headstock, quivering
tremolo, a sultry lipstick pick up, Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and a
black and white two-tone aesthetic, it is no wonder everyone from Eric
Clapton to Syd Barrett owned a masonite short horn. An economy of design
gives you one pick up wired through a tone selector that has three
positions. Who needs three pickups when a single switch can do all that!
To top it off this guitar is in great shape. With almost no play wear on
the body and frets, this DC-1 hasn't been used much over the last 45 years.
With newer hard shell case
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1955 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop
Serial # 5 9822. An early 1955 guitar, with wrap-around stud bridge/tailpiece. For many of us, there is little better in the world than old P-90's on a Les Paul; and a few minutes with this guitar plugged in to our '57 Fender Super would make a believer out of anyone. If tone is what you're after, save big bucks and buy a refinished solidbody. Period.
Refinished beautifully by Joeseph Yanuziello earlier this year and restored here at Folkway, this guitar offers huge tone and perfect feel at a fraction of the cost of a similar Goldtop with original finish. We unfortunately do not have "before" pictures, but we'll just say that this guitar needed its new finish quite badly. Some of the plastic parts were unsalvageable thanks to the layer of white enamel paint that covered them. Suffice to say, Yanuziello is a master with his spray-gun, and the guitar looks great now. All the body edges are un-modified, the original body binding is intact, and you won't find any ugly sanding scratches under the new Nitro lacquer. Original headstock finish, Les Paul decal, and pearl Gibson logo are all intact, as is the original stamped serial number on the rear - but have been lightly oversprayed. The neck has its original fingerboard binding, inlays, frets, and nut (which has never been off). The truss rod cover is original, and the tuners are new aged replacements. No extra holes were ever drilled in the headstock. The body features a mix of original and new parts as follows: Original P-90 pickups and covers, original aluminum tailpiece and studs, original switch, 3 original knobs, 2 original pointer washers; original pots (dated late 1954), original jack, original back plates (restored), original mounting screws, original strap buttons, original pickguard mounting bracket. New Vintage Clone pickguard, switch ring and tip, jack plate; new aged knob (bridge tone), two new pointer washers, and new Luxe "Grey Tiger" capacitors. Original solder joints and wire from the switch, but much of the remainder of the guitar's braided shield wire has been replaced or spliced as it had previously been cut short. The best of what is currently available was used in the restoration of this guitar. We crackle-aged the finish, but chose to leave wearing it in to the guitar's next owner. Original pots work well, but the bridge tone control circles without stopping at 10 - it works fine, so we left it alone. The guitar weighs in at 9.25 Lbs, and the pickup DC resistances are 7.9 (neck) and 7.7 (bridge).
We have provided a large number of detail photos of this instrument in order to answer any of your questions. Please feel free to call for an in-hands description if you'd like further detailed info on any aspect of this guitar.
With new TKL hard shell case
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1954 Supro Dual Tone
Don't let its size fool you, this guitar packs a sonic punch. The two
floating single coil pickups are full and rich, and with a little tone-knob
finesse are quite versatile. The electronics have been previously rewired
in reverse so the selector switch engages the opposite pickup intended. The
tone and volume knobs are the opposite of what you would expect as well. With a little mental work, or some
re-wiring, this can be easily overcome. The 1-5/8" nut width is balanced by
a rather thick D neck profile, which is actually remarkably comfortable.
There is some minor fret wear, but nothing that impedes playability. With a Brazilian rosewood fingerboard,
mother of toilet seat covering, floating rocket-ship pick-guard and Supro
thunderbolt logo, this guitar is a quintessential 50's atomic-deco design.
With newer hard shell case
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1957 Gibson ES-225T
FON U1916-26. The invention of the thinline guitar in 1955 was Gibson's way of
providing players with a light weight, feedback resistant hollow-body. To
help give the guitar further sonic definition, the solitary P90 pickup was
centrally placed between the neck and bridge, giving it what Gibson called
an "intermediate" range of tone. The guitar sounds anything but halfway,
however, with a P90 that growls the blues. Roll the tone off for a solid
round jazz tone. The guitar features a 16 inch wide laminate maple body with
a depth of 1-3/4", a pointed Florentine cut-away, 5-ply bevel-edge
pickguard, single P-90 pickup with volume and tone controls, Les Paul style
trapeze bridge/tailpiece, individual nickel Kluson Deluxe tuners (with one
replaced button), and a pearl inlaid Gibson headstock logo. This
all-original guitar is in immaculate condition, with only some minor top
coat scratches on the back and the slightest of fret wear that is hardly
worth mentioning. In fact, I suspect it would be
difficult to find a cleaner ES-225 out there. This truly beautiful example
must have been living in a closet most of its life, waiting. It has a
comfortably low set-up with action reading 6 to 4 64ths at the 12th fret.
With original chip board case.
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1954 Kay 161 Thin Twin
Famously played by Jimmy Reed and Howlin' Wolf, and now T Bone Burnett among
others, the Thin Twin is unlike anything else you've ever played. It has a
semi hollow body that's not actually so thin, a pair of Kay's blade style
pickups, rounded cut-away , and whole lot of style. This example has
definitely been around the block a few times and has the wear to prove it,
but it still has a lot of tunes left to play. The frets and fingerboard are
farily worn, there is some delamination of the sides by the endpin from
water-damage, a good amount of playwear, and a minor repair of the area
around the output jack. The tuners are period correct replacements, the
first fret inlay has been replaced, and there are various added screws along
the pickguard. A Gibson style tune-o-matic bridge has been professionally
installed (a good thing), but the original bridge is included with the
guitar. The pickups, pots, caps, switch, and knobs are original and in good
working order. The guitar plays well enough, but the more picky among us
will opt for a refret soon. It's all worth it though once you get a listen
to that middle position on the 3-way switch!
With original chipboard case
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1978 Fender Stratocaster LEFTY
Serial # S869017. Alright you lefties... Here's something cool for you! With its large CBS headstock, sunburst body and one-piece maple neck, this is a great looking Strat. It's 30 years old this year, and aging nicely. As straight-up as it gets, there's really not much cover with this one; it has one replaced bridge saddle, a new bone nut (original is cracked, but included), and the treble horn as a screw hole from a righty strap button. It's otherwise completely stock and original, and in excellent condition. Great feeling round neck profile, quality original frets, awesome pickups, and just enough finish wear to look right. Fairly light for a 70's Strat, this one weighs in at 8 pounds and has a good looking and resonant Ash body.
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1978 Fender Tele Deluxe
Serial # S808829. Introduced in '73, the Tele Deluxe featured Fender's Seth Lover designed "wide range" humbuckers, which offer a fat sound while retaining some of that bright jangle typical of Fender single coils. The guitar's Telecaster shaped body incorporated the back contour of a Strat and the micro tilt neck system; a hard-tail Strat bridge, Gibson style wiring, and a maple neck. These guitars have a wonderful beefed-up tele tone, and thanks to the string through bridge and dense body, offer great sustain. This '78 version is in excellent shape; it has a pair of replacement string-trees and a well-made brass nut, but is otherwise original. Set-up in shop it plays beautifully as well.
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1963 Airline 7215 Stratotone
Harmony Stratotones are cool, sure, but this Airline branded version takes the cake! Built for Montgomery Wards in the early 1960's, this Airline Stratotone is unlike any Harmony versions we've ever come across. Cosmetically, the guitar's double pickguards and Diamond-plate DeArmond pickup covers set it apart, but the 4-possition switching is and 4 knob wiring is not found in any other Stratotone. This guitar is completely original, ridiculously cool, rare, and plays perfectly with a fresh Folkway set-up and excellent neck and frets.
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1965 Fender Stratocaster
Serial # L99887, neck date of August 2nd, 1965. Pickups dated 8-31-65 (neck and bridge) and 9-8-1965 (middle). Pots all date 14th week of 1965. Sunburst finished Alder body, white pickguard and plastic, B-profile neck with curved Brazilian rosewood board, transitional logo with 4 pat. numbers, and double-line Kluson tuners. 1965 doesn't get much better than this, folks. A no-excuses guitar, this sunburst Strat is an unmodified and super-clean example of what Fender was up to in the middle of their first CBS year. The L-series serial number on this guitar is the 112th last one, which by popular standards would make this instrument pre-CBS, even though the buyout actually happened some 8 months prior to its completion. The guitar has a combination of transitional features, including small headstock, 4 patent number transitional logo, Brazilian board, white pickguard, and Bakelite CRL 1452 3-way switch. And apart from a replaced backplate this guitar is 100% stock, original, and perfect. We're talking solder joints, saddles, nut, strap-buttons, finish, frets, trem-arm... everything. Only slight finish wear on the neck, and a very small assortment of minor dings on the body. Excellent frets, setup and playability. Pickup DC values of 5.7 (neck), 6.3 (middle), and 6.1 (bridge); and a respectable 8.2 pounds total weight. Whether you're a player, collector, or both, this is one that certainly deserves your attention. It's the finest vintage Strat we've ever offered, and cleaner than 99 % of those on the market today.
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1964 Gibson ES-330TD
Serial #174813. Here is a beautiful example of a Gibson 'burst thin-line. The Gibson ES-330 has much of the same aesthetic styling as the 335, but it has P90 pickups instead of Humbuckers and is without the wooden center block of the 335. Those differences create a resonant and versatile guitar in the 330's. The deep, defined mellow basses of the neck pickup are perfectly suited for the Jazz festival circuit. Conversely, the inherent cutting snarl of the bridge P90 will liven up any Country Blues set. The 1-5/8" nut and comfortable neck help make this guitar a joy to play. It has been professionally set up in shop with action of 4 to 5-64ths at the 12th fret. At some point its upper frets were replaced, and there is some minor fret wear in the first positions. With replaced tuners and some minor buckle rash, this otherwise pristine 330 is an opportunity for players to own an icon. It even comes with its original hang tags!
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1960-1 Gibson Les Paul / SG Special
Serial # 2246. In my mind, electric guitars don't come much better than a slab-bodied double-cut Les Paul or SG Special. Produced for only 3 years between '59 and '61, the model was named the Les Paul Special for most of '59, but by November of that year it was re-designated the SG Special - although with the exception of the headstock markings and the position of the neck pickup the guitar was unchanged. In early '61 the Special took on the new skinny SG body, but production of Les Paul bodied Specials trickled on throughout the year until supplies were used up. This instrument has an early 1961 four digit serial number, and pot codes dated the 27th week of 1960. Its neck is typical of the '60-'61 transition, having a fast carve and a standard width 1-11/16" nut. It has maintained a good neck angle, and its playability is flawless. There are no neck joint issues, and the original frets have good life left in them. The electronics are original and untouched, with P-90 DC values of 8.3K and 7.9K, and a vintage replica switch tip. The guitar sounds fantastic. The cherry finish has strong color, and there are no areas of extensive rash on the body and neck. There are the usual number of dings and some minor belt wear on the back; on the headstock there is a bit of lacquer-melt caused by an old sticker. The tuners are original, but there are nicely filled screw-holes from a set of Schallers; the original headstock bushings fit tightly in their original holes. Overall, this Les Paul Special scores highly - it's gorgeous to look at, weighs in at a feathery 6.75 pounds, and sounds spectacular. And it comes with its original hard shell case, too.
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1960 Harmony Stratotone Jupiter
The Stratotone Jupiter, with its tortoise-oid pickguard and pickup rings,
DeArmond Gold Foil pickups and natural spruce top, is more proof that you
can have a guitar that looks as good as it sounds. The pickups are hot and
fat with a DC resistance about 9 kOhms, giving you a rich snarl that really
cuts. This guitar shows some moderate playwear on the body and neck, but
the frets appear to have been recently dressed and the guitar plays very
well. Apart from the chicken-head switch knob and a few pickguard screws
it's stock and un-modified.
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1957 Silvertone 1317 / U1
Built by Danelectro in Neptune New Jersey from the finest locally available materials, the 1317 (or Dano U1) went on to become a major influence to the history of Rock and Roll. Both Jimmy Page and Jimi Hendrix honed their early chops on guitars like this one, and who can say what the British Invasion would have been like without the old U1... Ok, so that's likely a huge overestimation, but it's still a very cool guitar! Completely original, excellent playability and set up, light weight, and great vintage Danelectro tone. The guitar has a 25" scale, 1-5/8" nut; Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, and decent original frets with very little wear.
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1964 Supro Sahara
Valco built the Supro Sahara model between 1960 and 1967. At $95 in 1964, the guitar was the third least expensive model in the line-up and the least expensive fiberglass bodied Supro. Offered in "Wedgewood Blue" only, the Sahara is a distinctive and flashy guitar. One "Clear-Tone" pickup in the bridge position with volume and tone controls, adjustable rosewood compensated bridge, and 24.75" scale Brazilian rosewood fingerboard. The pickup is hot and fat, and I'd say anything but Clear (as its trademarked name suggests). It's a high-output, beefy single coil, with enough go to give the front end of most any tube amp a good workout. P-90's are fat. This pickup is fatter. Original Kluson tuners, one bent shaft. Original wiring, pots date to late 1964. Neck and frets are in good shape and the instrument is well set up. Comfortable shallow C neck profile is more manageable than many similar-era Valco/Supro necks we've encountered; nut width is 1-11/16".
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1970 Harmony Rebel
Spend US$749 on a re-issue Harmony Rebel, or buy an original in near perfect condition for $200 less! I might be biased here, and vintage DeArmond pickups might not actually sound as good as new ones... You can decide. This 1970-built H-82 Rebel is something different than your average Stratotone; with volume and tone sliders and on/off switches for each pickup the guitar is very perfectly laid out for those of you who have always hated conventional guitar wiring. Strong DeArmond moustache pickups with adjustable poles, cool elevated pickguards, and lots of style. Nicely set-up in shop, and 100% original.
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1964 Fender Jazzmaster
Serial # L45091, neck date of June 4, 1964, pots coded 19th and 21st weeks of '64. 100% original and unmodified. The Jazzmaster was introduced in 1958 and took over the top spot on Fender's pricesheet. The instrument never really favored well with the Jazz players for whom it was supposedly designed, but instead became the official guitar of all things Surf. Don Wilson of the Ventures, and Elvis Costello are noted Jazzmaster players. This example, dating from mid 1964, is a two owner instrument and a very fine specimen. Apart from the finish that's been worn off the back of the neck and from the usual player-wear spots on the body, its in top shape. All solder joints are original, there are no changed or modified parts, the frets are evenly but mildly worn, and the set up is spot on. The case and original strap are in fine shape too. 7 lbs 14oz, pickups read 7.7k and 7.8k.
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1964 Fender Jaguar
Serial # L38612. Neck date 1-Oct-64, pots date to 21st week of '64. Introduced in '62 and occupying the top spot on Fender's pricelist, the Jaguar featured a shorter scale length than the Jazzmaster, and more complex switching for a dizzying array of tonal options. It was also the very first Fender to be fitted with the fatter "Transition" logo, and a 22 fret neck. This late 1964 example is in tip-top shape and completely original. All solder joints are intact, no parts have been changed, and the finish has not been altered. Original frets show very little wear, and apart from some minor dings on the body and mild wear on the back of the neck, the guitar looks a lot younger than it is. Its missing trem arm is the only strike against it that we can find. Set-up in shop, the guitar is ready for whatever you'd like to throw at it.
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1955 Gretsch 6128 Duo Jet
Serial # 16439. Pots coded 39th week of '54. Introduced in very late 1953 to directly compete with Gibson's new Les Paul model, the Duo Jet shares definite design similarity with its competition. Under the hood, things are very different though - the body is actually semi-hollow, with an arched laminated top, and mahogany back and sides. By '55, the year this beauty was numbered, the Duo Jet featured the modern block logo, the silver bottom-colored pickguard, and a block inlay at the 1st fret. To many, the Duo-jet is the ultimate guitar - a perfect alternative to the much more common Fenders and Gibsons out there, with a tone completely unlike any other electric. DeArmond Dynasonic pickups, Melita bridge, G-brand tailpiece, short 24.6" scale, and the semi-hollow / faux solidbody design make these guitars sound like they do; and anyone who's been lucky enough to play a Duo Jet knows what the fuss is all about. This particular guitar is in other worldly condition; a time capsule untouched and completely original. I can't imagine that there are more than a few in the world at all as nice as this one. The neck has been beautifully reset (we're not sure by who, but the work is unequivocally perfect - it's only detectable under black light), and the instrument plays like a dream. You'll love the case, too... it's the original Tweed banner-lined Gretsch original, and you'll find an original strap and pick in the case pocket!
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1983 Fender Gold Elite Strat
Serial # E332313. Built in '83 and '84 only, the Gold Elite was designed to appeal to that era's "modern" guitarist. With hum-cancelling active pickups with individual on/off switching and TBX tone controls, a 12" fingerboard radius and jumbo frets, Biflex truss-rod, strap-locks, and a new trem design, Fender was clearly trying to appeal to a new audience with its flagship guitar. Unfortunately, the high pricetag of the instrument kept the Gold Elite far out of reach of most early 80's guitarist's budgets and poor sales resulted. With only a 2 year run, the Gold Elite entered the history books in short time. The instrument pictured here is a near-mint condition example, completely intact and unaltered except for a replaced jack, and tiny trem-arm pin. It has an excellent setup, fine playability, and only light fretware. You'll find the guitar's original straplocks, trem arm, and original output jack in the case pocket. Ash body, sunburst finish, gold parts, rosewood board, white plastic.
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1956 Gibson ES-125 LEFTY
FON V5966-6. Here's a rare and exciting opportunity for our left-handed customers. Factory left-handed, and in stunning MINT condition, this guitar has definitely benefited by being unplayable to the average right-handed
guitarist! No modifications, no issues, no scratches, no fretwear... we can find absolutely no flaws or faults on this guitar other than a couple of insignificantly small dings, and new replica tuner buttons. Completely
original and beautifully set up, this will certainly be among the highlights of any lefty's collection. 16" wide maple laminate body, single P-90 pickup, Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and lefty compensated bridge,
original Kluson tuners. 24.9" scale, 50's Gibson neck with original bone nut and 1-11/16" nut. Blues or Jazz are what this guitar loves to play, but we're sure you'll find ample versatility in the instrument's tone. Original
hang tag is included, as well as the original alligator brown case.
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1966 Gretsch Double Anniversary
Serial # 81055. The Anniversary models were unveiled in 1958 in recognition of Gretsch's 75th anniversary. The company celebrated this benchmark for the next 17 years, finally retiring the model in 1975, just 8 years before their 100th birthday. Obviously a popular model, the full-hollow 16" archtop electric was an affordable model for those who wanted that Gretsch sound on a tighter budget. This Model 6117 Double Anniversary is in excellent condition - near mint, actually - with the exception of a changed set of 60's era Grover Imperials. Finish and binding are in excellent condition, as are the pickguard and pickup rings. Bone nut, rosewood fingerboard with thumbprint inlays and original frets, HiLo'Tron pickups, Space Control bridge, aluminum knobs, G-brand chrome-plated tailpiece. Original wire harness, pots dating to early 1966. Good neck angle, very little fretwear, and great playability thanks to a recent set up in our shop. There are pretty much no scratches on the guitar, and the original finish looks great.
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1966 Harmony Rocket
So here's a choice: Spend $800 on a re-issue Harmony Rocket, or buy an original in near-perfect condition for a little more than half of that! I know which way I'd go; but hey, I work at a vintage guitar shop and might be a bit biased. Check out this candy apple red H-53 Rocket... it's totally stock, nicely set-up, and sounds huge. No repairs or issues, good frets - and USA made!
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1966 Gibson ES-335TD
Serial # 855140. This one is a knock-out, folks. Vibrant and un-faded cherry finish, near-mint condition, and completely original but for perfect new frets and a bone nut; this 335 is both a player's and collector's dream axe. Pots and serial number date 1966; patent # pickups (neck is missing decal), with DC resistances of 7.3 (neck) and 7.9 (bridge). Very resonant and light weight, this guitar is a great sounding 8.2 pound machine. Original double-line double-ring Kluson tuners work well, as do pots and switch. Fast neck, with nut-width of 1-9/16". If you're in the market for a collector-grade instrument, this might just be the one.
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1958 National Westwood
Serial # X94681. Pots date to mid 1957. Before the Westwood became a Resoglass National, the model was a simple, small, solidbody guitar with a short 22" scale length and a single pickup. The metallic copper paint is fairly unusual, but factory original. The guitar is light and small but has a mighty voice thanks to that Valco single-coil pickup. Nothing like any other single coil you've heard, these pickups are dark, fat, and strong. Blues players love them for their growl. Tone and volume controls, tone-bypass switch, gold hardware through out, and completely original save for the tuner buttons. Set-up in shop, this one is gig ready.
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1961 Gibson ES-345TD
Serial # 37127. Introduced in 1959 and heralded by Gibson as their new "Stereo Guitar," the ES-345 was the first Varitone-equipped instrument in the Gibson line. This example is one of only 223 cherry 345's made in 1961, and is among the esteemed group of early 345's to be equipped with original P.A.F. humbuckers, and stop tailpiece (most of them came equipped with tremolo systems). It's a fabulous sounding guitar, with PAF pickup resistances of 7.8 in the neck 7.6 in the bridge. Nicely set up in-shop, the guitar has minor fretwear and shows mild scalloping between the frets from an earlier fret-dress. Gorgeous unfaded cherry finish appears completely original, however under black light a belt-rash touchup on the back becomes noticeable, and we suspect the entire back to have been over-sprayed. The back of the neck (but not the headstock face) has been professionally refinished as well. Apart from the Gold Grover tuners the guitar is completely original. Comfortable and fast '61 neck profile with a nut that's a shade wider than 1-5/8"; 8.6 pounds total weight.
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1967 Gibson ES-345 Burgundy
Serial # 050503. Just like the '66 ES-335 above, this is another rare Sparkling Burgundy Gibson; this time a Stereo Varitone 345 in excellent
condition. No history lesson here, folks. We've covered it all with the '61 345 and the '66 335, above. This guitar is straight-up, except for new
Kluson tuners and the holes left behind when the Grovers were taken off. Professional refret, nice set up, fast neck with a nut of 1-9/16". Pickups
read 7.5 (b) and 7.2 (n), and the guitar weighs in at 8.75 pounds. There is some minor buckle wear on the back, and a bit of finish worn through on the
neck. A nice example of what Gibson was occasionally up to the year The Beach Boys single "Good Vibrations" was at the top of the charts.
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1957 Fender Mandocaster
Serial # 00465; pots dated 45th week of 1956; neck date 7/57; body date 12/56. I can't think of a single reason why anyone wouldn't want to take this Fender mandolin home. Talk about cool! With its blond mini-Strat body, maple V neck, single pickup, little bridge cover and cute Kluson four-on-a-strip button tuners, this little electric mandolin certainly tops my list of vintage instruments we've had to offer in recent memory. The package includes the instrument's original tweed hardshell case, leather strap, and SRV-curly cord. There's a good deal of finish wear on the body and neck, but this one is an unmodified and original example. In very good shape overall, we only had to re-solder the string ground and set it up. The pickguard has a small crack by the tone knob, there is a bit of fret wear on the first few frets, and matching thumb and fingernail wear on the neck and fingerboard. Lightweight, resonant, and lively.
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1962 Fender Stratocaster
Serial #/ 83599, Neck date 2 Sept, 1962; pots dated 32nd week of '62, body dated 1962. Here's a killer sounding Strat that will be kind to your
wallet. Original body and neck, pickups, pots, shielding, bridge, saddles, tuners, frets, nut, neck-plate, headstock finish and decals. Non-original
body finish, neck finish removed up to the headstock, vintage-aged replacement pickguard, replaced pickup covers and switch-tip, new capacitor,
and a few replacement screws. We'll provide the original painted-over pickguard, and the original switch with the instrument. Pickups are hot and
read 6.9(bridge) 7.8(middle), and 7.9(neck). Resonant alder body still has its original contours. It's a great feeling guitar - with a light 7.5 lbs
weight, and fast and smooth neck. Original frets are quite worn and a refret wouldn't hurt, but the curved Brazilian board is full thickens and
nice and straight overall. This is a great player's guitar as it sits, or with some restoration work can be made into a great looking relic.
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1965 Fender Jazz Bass
Serial # 100379; Neck date of October 1965, pots coded 42nd week of 1965. The dot neck Fender Jazz Bass is regarded by many as the be all and end all in electric bass design and evolution. Introduced in 1960, the Jazz Bass was the instrument of choice for many of the most influential bassists the world has ever seen. Jaco Pastorius, John Paul Jones, John Entwistle, and Adam Clayton are all associated with the model. With its two single coil pickups, slender neck, and stylish looks, the Jazz was the right bass at the right time and has remained a mainstay of Fender's bass line to this date. This 1965 example is mostly a one owner instrument, and has the playwear to prove it. There is a spot of deep thumbwear by the top of the pickguard, and some heavy belt-rash on the back. The sunburst top coat is worn clean through in a few areas around the body contours, and the requisite cigarette burn proudly announces itself on the bass's headstock. There are a few localized spots along the body's edges where the finish appears lightly oversprayed, but we're fairly convinced that what we're actually seeing is either a chemical wearing of the original finish from a strap, sweat, or deodorant; or the worn and feathered edge of the sunburst top coats over the black undercoat. Black-lighting these areas is inconclusive, which suggests that the finish is in fact completely original. Apart from missing its neck pickup cover and the addition of a very functional A-string eyelet on the headstock there are no changed parts, repairs, or issues to speak of. The bass's original frets are recently dressed, and the nut looks like it's never been removed. Original pickguard is in good shape and not badly shrunk, and all screws are factory stock. It's got the mojo it needs, and it sounds perfect.
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1946 Gibson ES-150
No FON. A very early P-90 equipped Gibson, and one of the earliest 17" ES-150's you'll encounter. The early post-war 150's featured a laminate maple body, single bound in white; and unbound rosewood fingerboard with simple dot inlays, individual tuners, and a long 25.5" scale length. Keen eyes will also notice this guitar's original tall, numberless, first-generation speed knobs. An old neck set and associated side-crack repair keep this great sounding jazz box's price low, but don't hurt its tone one bit. Tailpeice and tuner buttons are replacements; original frets are worn in the first position but are quite useable except at the 13th fret where notes buzz out noticeably; avoid playing in F, I guess. Great feeling late 40's neck, with 1-11/16" nut width, and original finished-in nut. Original adjustable bridge, wire harness, and all finish. With a bit of fretwork this guitar will be an excellent player; but is being offered AS-IS
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1964 Harmony Meteor LEFTY
An ultra-rare, super cool, 1960's lefty Meteor. Complete with DeArmond pickups, this guitar sounds huge and loves to rock out. New jumbo frets, replaced Kluson tuners (once had Grovers on it, so the bushings are oversized), newer funky control knobs, and no pickguard. Replacement ebony bridge base and Tone-Pros tune-o-matic bridge are a very nice upgrade, and really make this old bird sing. Excellent action, and modern tuneability.
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1978 Fender Musicmaster Bass Lefty
Serial # S818568. Fender introduced the Musicmaster Bass in 1970 as an entry-level student model instrument directly below the Mustang in its lineup. The Musicmaster featured a short 30" scale length, single pickup, curved rosewood fingerboard, and a no-frills look. By the time this one was built the model was only offered in white or black, and by 1983 the Musicmaster line was abandoned. The instrument pictured here is in excellent condition and well set up. It has a few finish dings here and there, but is otherwise without issues and completely original. Best off, it's a factory lefty! Pictured here with matching amplifier (available separately)
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1961 Gretsch 6117 Double Anniversary Lefty
Serial # 42186. Ultra rare and ultra cool - that's how we like to describe any left handed vintage Gretsch. This time we're talking about a 1961 Sunburst Double Anniversary. The Anniversary model was introduced in '58 to commemorate the Company's 75th birthday, and the "Double" refers to the 2-pickup model. Full hollow cut-away 16" body, laminate maple body sunburst finished on all sides, Hi-Lo 'Tron pickups, unbound 24.5" scale ebony fingerboard with pearl thumbprint inlays, maple neck, chrome hardware. This guitar has had a pro neck reset and plays perfectly. Aside from a newer bone nut and a couple of replaced tailpiece screws this guitar is completely stock and 100%. It's gorgeous, and it's a lefty; what more is there to say?! Oh... you'll get the original "OK Card" hang tag with the guitar!
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1958 Gretsch 6128 Duo-Jet LEFTY
Serial # 35203. With an estimated 40 to 50 left-handed instruments built up to the late 1970's, south-paw Gretschs are about as rare as - well - vintage lefty Gretschs! We're lucky to have found this one, locally no less, in the hands of a right-handed gentleman who has owned and played it upside down since 1971! Not only is it a lefty, but making this guitar all the more uncommon is its factory custom color paintjob. Duo-Jets come in black. Period. A few Cadillac green examples are known to exist and the 6129 Silver-jet was offered in various drum-skin sparkly colors - but orange, well they just don't seem to exist. Except for this one, that also happens to be left-handed. On top of it all, this particular Duo-Jet also has matching orange headstock paint and white-turned-cream logo. Very strange indeed, but completely 100% factory original. Obviously a custom-ordered one off instrument, this guitar has luckily not been modified over the years, and its pedigree checks out.
Original orange top finish and brown back and neck finish. Original tuners, bone nut (which has never been off), ebony fingerboard and original frets, lefty thumbprint inlays. Original Pat. Applied For Filter'Trons and original wire harness including switches and capacitors. All solder joints are original. Original bar bridge, and possibly original lefty Bigsby tailpiece (we're uncertain about the tailpiece as there are screw-holes from another tail-piece on the instrument. The most recent owner acquired the guitar with its current tailpiece in 1971, the only change he made to the part was in removing the black paint). Sadly, he removed and discarded the original lefty pickguard many years ago. Areas of the top's lacquer finish have been peeled away from the long-ago removal of a few stickers and black electrical tape (he admitted to decorating the guitar with the black stripes in a tiger-theme). The guitar plays well, with a good neck angle, decent original frets, and a fresh set up. Pickups read 4.12 (neck) and 4.20 (bridge), and pots and switches work well. Chances are that you've never played a vintage Duo-jet, and unfortunately we only have the one to offer!
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1960 Fender Stratocaster
Serial # 50288; neck dated 6-60, pots all dated 20th week of 1960. This guitar's old and very convincing refinish to Olympic White had us taking a good, hard, close look to make sure we weren't getting things wrong! It's got the looks of an original well-worn Olympic White without the yellowing lacquer top-coat, but the non-original solder joints at the output jack and trem-claw are generally tell-tale signs of a refin. All the body contours and edges are right, and the refinish work was done by someone with a lot of experience at it. That being said, this Strat was purchased in 1976 by the fellow who brought it our way, and it looked then as it does today - but with less wear, of course! In 1991 he had some repairwork done to the headstock that involved fixing a crack through the tuner-holes. A nice repair, but a keen eye will notice a very thin maple veneer on the top edge of the headstock covering the dowels used in the glue-up. The back of the headstock is refinished, the front of the headstock and remainder of the neck are lightly professionally over sprayed. Tuners, logo, and string tree are all original. That's it for this guitar's flaws - the rest is pure vintage strat. Completely original wire assembly, including pickups, pots, capacitor, switch, and all solder joints. All the plastic parts are original: back plate, switch tip, covers, pickguard, knobs, and the aluminum shielding plate. All screws, bridge, saddles, jack-plate, strap-buttons, and trem claw are original as well. Brazilian rosewood slab fingerboard with original clay dots and original frets. Original hard shell case, and trem arm, too.
The guitar plays and sounds as good as you can imagine. It is acoustically very resonant, weighing in at 7.5 pounds. Its pickups are strong and balanced, with DC resistances of 5.9, 6.0, and 5.8 (n-m-b). Great neck, level frets with only minor pitting, and no fingernail wear to the board. This is a serious player's Strat at a fraction of the price of an original-finish example.
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1960's Teisco
Here's a mint condition (and I mean MINT) late 1960's Japanese Teisco solidbody. This one is totally awesome! We see lots of these guitars both in the shop and around town at garage sales, antique stores, and pawn shops - but we've never found one that's this clean. Usually they've been so badly treated over the years that they only resemble hacked up leftovers of guitars; they're never usable, and the fretwork is generally laughable. In fact, this might be the only no-name Teisco you'll ever see on the pages of this website. It's new like it was the day it sailed the Pacific, and completely useable. Frets are fine, electronics work, tremolo system is complete and operative... it's all there, folks. Get it while the getting's good!
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1957 Gibson ES-140T
FON U938-31. The ES-140 was Gibson's first 3/4 sized electric upon its introduction in 1950. For the first six years of production the model
featured a full-depth body, but by 1956, its depth was thinned to 1-3/4", and the model renamed the ES-140T. With its 22-3/4" scale length, 1-9/16"
nut width, and small 12-3/4" wide cut-away body, the 140T was designed to be
a kid's guitar; but today the model has found favor with those players looking for the tone that the combination of P-90 and short scale offers.
This one is in excellent condition, very well set up, and completely original. There is really no playwear on it, and the finish looks fantastic.
Its P-90 reads 7.6kOhms, and sounds big. Play it yourself, or take it home for your son or daughter - they'll surely be the coolest kid on the block!
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1952 Kay K-150
Introduced in 1952, the K-150 took direct aim at Gibson's ES-125. It was priced at $60, and featured a Thin-Twin pickup in the middle position, and volume and tone controls mounted on the top's upper bass bout. 16" arch-top fully hollow body with laminate maple back and sides and a laminate spruce top. The guitar is completely original, save for a new acoustic style 1/4" endpin jack we installed, and new buttons on it's patent-pend. Original Kluson tuners. The instrument was originally fitted with an inconveniently hard-wired 10 foot cable which passed through a hole in the guitar's bottom end. When the guitar wasn't being used plugged in, the player still had to deal with a long wire hanging out of the instrument! We'll supply the original with the guitar as a keepsake. On one hand it's an attractive and cool piece of electric guitar history - with bakelite knobs, and early basement paneling era esthetics. On the other, it's a great sounding vintage axe, with a meaty growl and tone-a-plenty. Bluesers will dig this guitar's character, and Jazzer's will dig its warmth. All of us will dig it's big fat neck, great playability, fine condition, and great looks.
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1974 Fender Telecaster LEFTY
Serial # 587764. Everyone knows how rare vintage Left Handed guitars are, so imagine our excitement when we first laid our eyes on this super-clean '74 lefty Tele! It's 100% original and untouched - minus the missing ashtray bridge cover and a new bone nut that we made (the original was cracked and too low). No modifications, original pickups, pots, switch, and solder joints. Original tuners, pickguard, bridge, saddles. And it weighs in at a light 7.3 pounds! Resonant ash body, nice original finish, perfect original frets, and well set-up in our shop.
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1966 Regal H272
An incredibly rare find, and one surely to excite the Harmony aficionados amongst us, is this near-mint condition 1966 Harmony built, Regal branded H-272 Meteor. Harmony acquired the rights to the Regal brand in the mid 1950's, and built regal branded instruments that were otherwise almost identical to their Harmony brethren. The Regal H-272 is pretty much the same guitar as a Harmony H-70 Meteor, but with a three-ply engraved headstock overlay, two-ply pickguard, different Bakelite knobs and a differently shaped truss-rod cover. This particular instrument is stamped "SPECIAL" on the rear of the headstock, but I can't tell you why. Sunburst body and neck with multi-ply binding on the top and fingerboard, single-ply bound back. Two DeArmond moustache single-coils with typical 335 controls. Ebony fingerboard with pearloid squares and 24" scale length. The guitar is completely original, unmodified and plays very well. The pickups sound great, and the neck and fretwork are spot on. No strikes against this one, it's about as nice a Meteor as you're likely to encounter.
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1960's Beltone Hound Dog Taylor
The late Hound Dog Taylor made this Teisco Beltone solid body famous, and was the very first artist on now-famous Alligator records, back in 1971. He also had six fingers on each hand, but I don't think that had anything to do with his name or guitar skills! The Beltone brand circulated through the instrument manufactures of Chicago before finding its way to the headstocks of Kawai/Teisco built instruments in the late 1960's. The Beltone features a maple body with set-in neck, four single-coil pickups with individual on/off switches, chrome pickguards a half inch thick that housed all the electronic components, and a matching chrome tuner-plate. The instrument has a primitive tremolo unit which we have bypassed to help make the guitar play in tune, and features a Gumby-esque take on fender's headstock shape. Bound ebony fingerboard, 24.5" scale, 1-11/16" nut. The guitar's tailpiece cover is missing, but so was Hound Dog's. Changed tuners (a good thing), and trem-arm tip. Everything works well, and the guitar had a plethora of cool voices - thanks to all those individually switched pickups.
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1960's Teisco Spectrum
The Tokyo Electric Instrument and Sound Company, or Teisco as we know it, manufactured instruments in Japan from the end of WWII until 1969. They offered many weird and wonderful instruments, and the Spectrum is among the most well known of these. The guitar featured a space-age double-cut away design, aluminum pickguard, three pickups with typical on/off switches for each, and rocket-meets-phallus headstock. Fat single-coil pickups and chunky neck make this instrument feel and sound great, while blue-sparkle finish and reflective silver pickguard will make the stage-lights flicker just right. The guitar works well, although the contacts on the pots and switches could use a spray or two of cleaner.
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1966 Gibson ES-335TD
Serial # 855140. This one is a knock-out, folks. Vibrant and un-faded cherry finish, near-mint condition, and completely original but for perfect new frets and a bone nut; this 335 is both a player's and collector's dream axe. Pots and serial number date 1966; patent # pickups (neck is missing decal), with DC resistances of 7.3 (neck) and 7.9 (bridge). Very resonant and light weight, this guitar is a great sounding 8.2 pound machine. Original double-line double-ring Kluson tuners work well, as do pots and switch. Fast neck, with nut-width of 1-9/16". If you're in the market for a collector-grade instrument, this might just be the one.
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1961 Gibson Les Paul Jr.
Serial # 188; pot codes 1346041 and 1346043. Lightweight and resonant, at 6.7 pounds. One piece mahogany body and set-in one piece neck, Brazilian rosewood fingerboard. Fantastic sounding and super-hot P-90 with a DC resistance of 10kOhms! Original lightweight aluminum wrap around tailpiece. Original pots, knobs and capacitor. A few re-soldered joints, but mostly original, including output jack. Finish and plastic parts are completely original. Original vintage Kluson single line tuners, but there were Grover Roto's on it in the past. Neck and body are in great shape and crack-free; finish is also in good shape - with normal crazing in the lacquer and a slightly faded top. No belt rash, but the finish is worn through to the wood where your arm would rest on the bass-side edge. A small amount of material was removed under the pickup at some point in the past - we suppose to make room for the pickup to fit properly (see photo). . Professionally refretted with jumbo wire, and a new bone nut. The instrument plays very nicely and is well set up with 11's. Fat and bright P-90 tone will make you not want to put this one down! The '61 neck profile is very comfortable and more manageable than the earlier larger necks, but still has a 1-11/16" wide nut. It's a great sounding guitar, and a good investment.
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1934 Gibson TG-50E
FON 798. For a short period in 1934 and early 1935 the TG-50 and related L-50 models featured a 14-3/4" wide L-00 sized body with a braced flat back, and a carved top with a round sound hole. By late 1935, the Gibson catalog pictures these instruments with the larger and more common 16" body. Also in 1935 Gibson introduced its first production electrics - the Electric Hawaiian - a lap slide guitar fitted with the earliest version of what we today commonly call the Charlie Christian pickup. A year later, this pickup was fitted in a pair of newly introduced slide models, and by late 1936 the first Gibson Electric Spanish, the ES-150, was offered, complete with a variant of the same pickup. Gibson employed this pickup on its EH and ES series electrics until 1940, when it was retired in favor of the metal-covered, smaller magnet units which would forbear the venerable P-90. The pickup fitted into the TG-50 pictured here was known as the ES-96. This unit, and a simpler version of it (the ES-75) were listed in the 1936 Gibson Catalog on the same page as the new ES-150. It sold for a whopping $35, while the TG-50 sold at $50 (imagine buying a pickup worth 70% of your guitar's value today!). It is identical in construction and dimensions to the earliest EH-100 pickups, with large and heavy bar magnets, slip-over bobbin, and lowish DC resistance; but is fitted in a circular nickel-plated disk which also features a smartly configured volume control. When we acquired this instrument, the pickup wire dangled loosely from the tail-piece; we removed the 15 feet of original cord and hard-wired an output jack in the tail-piece (no modification to the tailpiece, but we did widen the hole in the endblock to accommodate the 1/4" jack). We also mounted an 1/8" quick-connect jack to the pickup for easier removal. This pickup can be removed for shipping, or for installation in another instrument; it can be used in a 6 string acoustic as well.
The TG-50 is a beautiful guitar, with carved Red spruce top, braced flat maple back and sides, cream bindings. Ebony fingerboard and adjustable bridge. It is fitted with Grover # 79 geared pegs, pearl Gibson headstock logo, bone nut, truss-rod and nickel-silver tailpiece. It originally was fitted with an elevated pickguard, but its removal would have been necessary for the use of the soundhole pickup. The guitar is crack free and in excellent condition but for some pick wear near the sound hole and the usual assortment of dings and scratches. It is well set-up and very playable. This Gibson, complete with its period pickup and original red-line hard shell case is beautiful - and very useable vintage package.
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1971 Harmony H82 Rebel
Among the coolest looking Harmony designs, the Rebel would ultimately signal
the end of the DeArmond era of amazing Harmony instruments. Introduced in
1971, the top of the line Rebel offered a new double-cutaway thin hollow
body shape with slightly more psychedelic lines - from the F hole and
pickguards to headstock shape. The pickups are pole-adjustable DeArmonds,
and are adjustable via volume and tone sliders mounted on the pickguard and
two on-off switches (one for each pickup). The guitar's voice is both fat
and bright; with all the edge, beef, and growl vintage DeArmond pickups are
famous for. It's nicely set up, and has a very functional tremolo system;
making it a particularly cool and useful axe. It comes with its original
chipboard case
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1951 Kay Thin Twin "Jimmy Reed"
Thin Twins are one of several incomparably cool models built by Kay over the years. Check out how the firestripe pickguard glows over the curly maple of
this oversized Les Paul style chambered-body guitar! Wow! Check out the sentence structure I just got away with! Now check out what universal
medicare did for this guitar: When we found this gem hidden in the back of a former chicken coop, the neck was painfully loose, too loose to steam off,
and no amount of cursin' or sweatin' would get it free. In came Dr X, who made a midnight run and procured a half dozen radiographs from every
conceivable angle, showing all the inner workings. At Folkway we treat your guitar like a favorite pet, believing that you can always buy a new
"Fluffy", but you can't just run out and buy a new '51 Thin Twin! After a just a few minutes of studying the density variation between the Brazilian
rosewood, sugar maple, Honduran mahogany, and hide glue, we were able to give a simple twist to it like a Chinese puzzle and move on to resetting the
neck angle and resurrecting this fine guitar.
Famously played by Jimmy Reed and Howlin' Wolf among others, the Thin Twin has fat single coil pickups, with a whole lot of fat tone. We saved the
original pots and caps for you and replaced them with a whole new harness, and rewound the bridge pickup. Unfortunately with a proper neckset, the
bridge pickup can't get close enough to the strings to balance the volume of the neck pickup. We tried to get a solution together for this, but after
hours of scratching our heads, we've decided that it's the sort of small glitch that somebody else will have to solve. This guitar has been a labour
of love, not a profitable investment!
In a decent '60s chipboard case.
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1965 Fender Stratocaster
Serial # 105366. The gentleman who came in with this 1965 Strat last week was a teenager in 1971, when he bought his used sunburst Stratocaster for $200. The first thing he did was carefully remove that unsightly three-tone lacquer finish from the body. He never applied any other finish to the bare wood, and some thirty five years of sweat and beer later the guitar looks as good, or better, than just about any heavy-relic Strat out there! The guitar has a replacement Duncan middle pickup (the original is provided, but needs help), a newer 5-way switch, replacement volume pot and output jack, and a 1/4" hole in its pickguard left over from a mini-switch which turned on an active boost to the middle pick-up. Neck and bridge pickups are original, as are both tone pots and capacitor. Original plastic, but for switch tip, and missing back plate. Original bridge and saddles (bridge is missing G and D screws), original pickguard screws, neck plate and screws and strap buttons. Its neck is completely original, including well-worn finish and decals, nut, and tuners. The guitar's fingerboard and frets are well-worn, but still quite playable. Pickups are dated 12-17-65, pots are coded 32nd week of '65, and neck dates August '65 (B-width nut). Its body has not been modified in any way other than having its finish removed - all contours are correct. There is heavy pickwear to the top, adjacent to the pickguard, and below in the treble-cut away. Pickups all read around 6 kOhms and sound quite fantastic. We're not sure which Duncan was used in the middle position, but it is a good match until you chose to get the original pickup rewound. Resonant and lightweight at 7.25 pounds, this is a great sounding vintage axe for someone who's looking for an instrument with a lot of vibe and tone, at a fraction of the price of one with finish.
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1964 Hofner Verithin
Introduced in 1960 in the UK and elsewhere shortly there after as the model 4574, the Hofner Verithin was created in response to the successful Gibson
ES-330 hollow thin electrics. The Verithin was, as it's name implies, very thin - measuring only 1-3/16" at its edge. This design element, along with
the full-hollow body construction was intended to make for a jazzy electric that fared well against feedback. Distributed by Selmer, the Verithin was
available in cherry red only, with laminated spruce top and curly maple back. The body is bound in multi-layered black and white strips, with the
out edge white. The F holes, fingerboard and headstock are also bound in white. The guitar features Hofner's famous floral headstock inlays, block
pearl logo, and celluloid fingerboard markers. A curvy 5-ply pickguard, and über-cool german Bigsby look-alike vibrato tailpiece - in shiny chrome no
less - adorn the top. "Staple" humbucking pickups, with volume and tone controls (but no switch) make some nice noise; although the bridge pickup is
a bit weak. This guitar has had a professional neck reset and plays well. It's simply gorgeous - one of the best looking guitars in the store - and in
near-mint condition too.
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1965 Fender Stratocaster LEFTY
Serial # 125920. "F" neck plate; June 2 1965 neck date; pot codes (137 6514) date to April 1965; pickups dated June 11, 1965. Lefty vintage guitars do actually exist. We have proof right here in the form of the 1965 Fender Stratocaster shown in these photos... Ok, ok, we know there are others out there, but we so rarely come across them - we have to make a big splash when one comes our way! This one is an early CBS-era Strat, completed in June 1965 (CBS took ownership of Fender at the start of 1965). The guitar shows many transitional features: F-neck plate, Transition logo, Kluson double-line tuners, white pickguard, and pat. pend bridge saddles. The finish is three-tone sunburst nitrocellulose lacquer, and the fingerboard is Brazilian Rosewood. The guitar is in excellent condition and completely original, with the exception of a replacement 5-way switch (the original accompanies the guitar) and a newer bone nut (the cracked original nut also accompanies the instrument). The guitar has very little finish wear and has obviously been well cared for throughout its life. It was purchased by its most recent owner in the early 1970's from a right-handed player who owned the guitar for a week. In his quest to become Jimi Hendrix this righty strung it backwards and installed a strap button on the treble horn. It didn't take him long to learn that you've got to more than play an upside-down Strat to do what Henrix did! In any case, there remains a hole in the treble horn from that strap button. We've set the guitar up in shop with .010's, and from one lefty to another - it's a lot of fun. The neck feels great, and the guitar is springy and resonant. 8 pounds total weight. The pickups sound great - and have DC resistances of 5.8 kOhms (neck and middle) and 7.6 kOhms (bridge). The frets are original and show some wear, but the guitar doesn't buzz out anywhere and plays fast. With an original Lefty side-pocket hard case, there's not much more you can ask for.
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1961 Gibson ES-355TD
Serial # A 35848, FON R5464-17, pot codes date 27th week of 1960. Likely completed in the first weeks of 1961, this Mono 355 was bought new by the same gentleman who walked into our shop with it earlier this week. They're still out there folks... This one is complete with its original hard case, original bill of sale (he bought a Fender Super at the same time - but it was sold long ago), tunematic instructions, and "*Humbucking Pickup Adjustments" sheet (with the asterix in front of the word 'humbucking' footnoted at the bottom of the page with the words "Patent applied for"). It is completely original and completely unmodified - right down to the switch tip. PAF's with DC resistances of 7.95 (neck, zebra) and 8.15 (bridge, double white). 8.5 pounds light, vibrant un-faded cherry finish, gold hardware and factory Bigsby tailpiece. Most 355's of this era were equipped with the Stereo Varitone circuit which killed tone, and a Gibson sideways Vibrola tailpiece which simply didn't work very well. Luckily for all of us this one is gig-worthy thanks to its great sounding standard mono wiring and very functional Bigsby; it's a 335 all dressed up! There is some playwear on the back of the neck and a small chip on the back treble corner of the headstock (see photos). The body finish is very clean and rash-free. The gold plating is worn away from the Bigsby arm, parts of the pickup covers, and tuning machine knobs. The nut has never been removed, and the original frets are worn up to about the 9th fret, but still in fine working order. The instrument is well set-up (done here), and plays smoothly with no buzzing out. This is a very well cared for instrument, who's owner showed it a lot of TLC -and it sounds simply amazing.
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1967 Fender Telecaster Custom
Serial # 187938. Pot codes 3046631, neck date 3 April 67 B. A transitional early CBS Tele Custom, with "Custom Telecaster" logo, transition logo, "Target" sunburst Nitrocellulose lacquer finish, and double-line Kluson Tuners. A very cool and rare Tele, in excellent and original condition. The wires were spliced, but all electronic parts and pickups are original. Extra string tree hole in headstock, and plugged screw-holes in the headstock from later F tuners that were once installed. Body in excellent condition, with only a 1" by 2" spot of buckle wear on the back. Original bridge and ashtray, saddles, control plate, knobs, switch tip, pickguard, screws, frets, nut, and strap buttons. Curved rosewood fingerboard with pearloid position markers. This one weighs in at a super feathery 6.7 pounds. It's resonant and light, has hot pickups, and has an awesome twang. Matched pickup DC resistances of 7.4 kOhms (both)
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1958 Supro Ozark
Serial # X86184. In 1958, the Supro Sixty was replaced by the Ozark model, and looked like the guitar in these photos for about a year. It's a 24.6" scale solid body with a typical lap-steel pickup and control plate mounted on a 12" wide body. Arctic white finish with vinyl appliqué purflings and sides. Black lacquer neck and headstock, nickel three-on-a-plate Klusons with original buttons, and original Supro headstock logo. It's got a very comfortably round neck with a nut width of 1-19/32" and a fat, screaming voice; perfect for blues and slide. Its frets are in good shape, and the guitar has been nicely set up in our shop. The nut and saddle are not original, but that's probably a good thing for its playability!
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1963 Harmony Stratotone
They don't come in any better condition than this one, folks. With its original case, strap, and patchchord, this Stratotone is new like the day it was made. It's in mint condition, 44 years later. The DeArmond pickups sound huge, too... Look at the pictures, then call us if you want it.
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1956 Gibson ES-225T
FON: V5873-14. The ES-225T was introduced in 1955 only to be phased out four years later, despite strong sales. The model was Gibson's first thinline electric, and the company's first electric to feature a single pickup located halfway between the bridge and finger board. Essentially a thin body ES-175, the 225T was designed to offer the electric guitarist a more feedback resistant instrument. It was ultimately replaced by the double cut away ES-330, whose modern styling found more appeal among the guitarists of the era. The guitar features a 16 inch wide laminate maple body with a depth of 1-3/4", a pointed Florentine cut-away, 5-ply bevel-edge pickguard, single P-90 pickup with volume and tone controls, Les Paul style trapeze bridge/tailpiece, individual nickel Kluson Deluxe tuners, and a pearl inlaid Gibson headstock logo. This example is in very excellent condition. From finish to frets, there is nothing to fault about this guitar. It is completely original, save for replacement tuner buttons. Its original frets show only very minor playwear, the set up and playability are excellent, and the instrument sounds exceptional thanks in part to a particularly strong P-90 (8.1kOhm). The guitar's mid-50's neck profile is about as comfortable as it gets, and coupled with this instrument's light weight make it a joy to play. 24.75" scale, 1-11/16" nut.
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1960 Harmony Stratotone
Natural finish spruce top, two DeArmond Gold Foil pickups, and tortoise-oid accents this guitar has got the looks and the tone. It's no longer a secret among the vintage guitar illuminati that Gold Foil DeArmonds are some of the best sounding pickups ever made, so these guitars are becoming harder and harder to come by. This one is in good shape overall, but does have a pronounced hump in the fingerboard at the body joint. Some fretwork would be needed to make it play buzz-free up past the 12th fret. Still, it's a worthwhile cause - it just sounds that good. Completely original and intact, and well set up in our shop.
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1967 Gibson ES-355TD
Serial # 872797. This Mono 355 is just about as close to mint condition as you could hope to find. We're talking un-faded cherry red finish, full height unworn frets, original solder joints, gorgeous original pickguard, and original hard case. The finish is pretty close to scratch free; but the lacquer is crazed, as you'd expect. The gold plating on the pick-up covers, bridge, and top corner of the tailpiece is a bit worn, and the nut is a bone replacement; but that's pretty much it. This guitar is otherwise spot-on perfect. Two Patent Number pickups, wired in Mono, with DC resistances of 7.7 (neck) and 7.6 (bridge) kOhms. Original Grover Pat. Pend. Rotomatics, Deluxe Vibrola tailpiece. Five-layer bindings on headstock, pickguard, and back; seven-layer bindings on top, bound ebony fingerboard with pearl block inlays, pearl headstock inlays and logo. 24-3/4" scale, 1-9/16" nut width. Tips the scales at 8.98 pounds. If you're looking for a super clean, collector-condition ES from the same year the Beatles released Sgt. Peppers, and Hendrix rocked Monterey, you've found it.
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1965 Fender Mustang
Serial #L94455. Introduced in late 1964, prior of the CBS sale, the Mustang was designed to be an upper-end student model guitar that fit in the lineup between the basic Duo-Sonics and the Telecaster. The new mustang was immediately successful, and the guitar sold well through the second half of the 1960's and deep into the 1970's. The example pictured here is an early CBS '65. It's got an L- series serial number, a neck date of April 9th 1965, pot dates from the 28th week of '65, and pickup dates of August 18th '65. It is the rarer 22" scale variant (versus the standard 24" ) with a skinny 1.5" nut, and is finished in sexy Daphne Blue. Completely original and intact, the only thing that takes some points off of this guitar's score is the near-invisible evidence of changed tuners. The originals are back on the guitar now along with their original bushings, but the outlines of the screw-in bushing's washers are just visible (you'd likely not even notice, but we're not that kind of vintage shop). Pickups read 6 and 6.2 K, and the electronics work well. 8.3 pounds, with its original trem arm...
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1968 Gibson Super 400 CESN
Serial #895784. From the Tsumura Collection. This 1968 Gibson Super 400CESN is pictured in Akira Tsumura's book "Guitars, The Tsumura Collection" (Kodansha International Ltd, New York, ISBN 0-97011-839-0) on pages 76 and 77. We sold this guitar some years ago, and are very pleased that the owner has chosen us to represent this fine instrument on consignment.
A stunning natural finish Super Four, and one of only 11 built in '68. Carved spruce and highly-figured maple - and 18" wide there is a lot to look at on this beauty. All original gold hardware, bound tortoise-celluloid pickguard, 5 piece maple neck, and legendary tone. Factory original side repair in the area of the out-put jack, as seen in our detail photo, and
noticeable in the Tsumura pictorial; the jack plate was likely added later. There is the possibility of a repair to the headstock of this instrument, but the workmanship is so fine that we are unable to conclude this for certain. Recent professional refret and set up gives this guitar excellent playability - amazingly low action without buzzes or dead spots. Nut width
of 1 5/8", and a long scale. Sold with its original hard shell case.
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1960 Gibson ES-330TN
No serial # or FON (we dated this one by the neck profile). Is there anyone out there who doesn't think this guitar is at (or very near to) the pinnacle vintage Gibson coolness? We all certainly think it is! The single pickup ES-330T was built between '59 and '63, the natural finish version (ES-330TN) only being offered in '59 and '60. A total of 165 were built, compared to 1121 sunburst ES-330T's during those same two years. Any blond Gibson is rare, and the blond 330's are no exception to that rule. This one is a two owner guitar, and it's had nearly 50 years of steady use. We opted out of cleaning the finish on this baby; it looked too good to mess with. But we did set it up and carved a new old-looking bone nut for it; it plays beautifully. Original frets are evenly worn and not pitted (he played the whole neck of the guitar), original P-90 pickup with 8.4 kOhm resistance; original pickguard and mount, knobs, ABR-1 no-wire bridge, and tailpiece. Original tuning machines (although one might not be original, but is the same style and age as the others); newer pots and capacitor. The finish is completely original, and is fairly worn is a few areas; the back of the neck, inside the horns, and under your arm in particular. In our books the finish wear on this guitar is a value-added feature... it looks that good! 1-11/16" nut, 5.3 pounds light. And yes, it sounds as good as it looks...
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1999 PRS Custom 22 Lefty
Serial # 9 42740. This lefty Custom 22 was ordered in Black Cherry finish, with 10-top, abalone bird fingerboard inlays, gold hardware, and intonateable stop-tailpiece. It's a fabulously striking guitar, with deep flame in its maple top and nicely accentuated by a royal combination of ruby and gold. The instrument is in perfect condition - there is not a scratch on it - and its set-up is slinky fast. Mahogany body and neck, wide-fat neck carve, PRS Dragon II humbuckers with rotary 5-way switch. 7.3 pounds light and very resonant, this guitar sounds as good as it looks.
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1966 Hofner Beatle Bass
Completely original and in good working order, this Hofner was bought new in '67 by the fellow who is offering it up for consignment sale. It shows signs of wear, but appears to have not seen any abuse over the years. The fret board is a little uneven, so the set up is a bit higher than we'd like it to be. That being said, the instrument does play nicely. The pickups are strong, and the bass sounds exactly as you'd want it to.
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1959 Gibson Melody Maker
Serial # 933344. The Melody Maker was introduced in 1959 and stayed in production until 1971. The guitar was offered as Gibson's new budget model, replacing the Les Paul Jr. which was abandoned at the end of 1960. The original MM featured the same single-cut body as the Jr., but was about 3/8" thinner; in 1961, it was redesigned with a double cut-away body. The first Melody Makers featured a slightly larger single-coil pickup than the later model, an aluminum wrap-around tailpiece, and Kluson Deluxe tuners. The neck profile was standard '59 Gibson... just about 1-11/16" at the nut, and big and round - making this guitar awesome to play. One-piece mahogany body with set-in neck, Brazilian fingerboard, and pickguard mounted electronics. With the exception of the knobs, the guitar is completely stock and original; although there are some repaired solder joints. The neck, frets, and finish are in great shape, and the guitar is set up nicely. There is a possible crack at the neck-joint (pictured), but we feel that it's not a significant crack. There is no movement in it, and it does not appear to have ever been fixed. We don't like saying that It's just in the finish (because usually, it's not just in the finish), but in this case we kind of feel that it is. They say a picture tells a thousand words, so you can decide for yourselves. The guitar is accompanied by its original alligator chipboard case, which is in rough shape.
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1975 Fender Telecaster
Serial # 642783. A great looking and killer sounding early '75 Tele. Original everything, except for a replacement pickguard and a changed switch (the original is in the case). Pots date to late '74, neck dated to '72 (it's not uncommon for necks to be off by a couple of years on fenders from this era). Its original frets are in good shape, and appear to have been lightly dressed, the set-up and action are nice, and the guitar plays well. Lots of twang here, folks. It has a bit of finish discoloration on the top near the strap buttons, left by a strap we guess. Pickup resistances of 6.5 and 7.25 kOhms; total weight of 7.8 pounds.
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1983 Larrivee Electric
Serial # 3854. Times were tough for the acoustic guitar world in 1980's. Synthesizers and glamour-rock were all the rage, and the acoustic guitar industry was hit by its greatest recession ever. Many companies went out of business, others changed their focuses entirely to survive. At Larrivee, a decision was made to offer electric instruments for the first time in their history, and these very guitars are what allowed the company to survive that (awful) period in music history. This instrument, styled after the venerable Fender Telecaster, was an expensive and high-end guitar in its day. It features a solid Alder body, with a bolt-on neck and ebony fingerboard. Originally with only a bridge-position humbucker, this guitar was modified to add a neck position pickup and three-way toggle. It has a Duncan Pearly Gates in the bridge, and a Hot-stack in the neck. Schaller tuners, pearly-white finish, and period-correct headstock...
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1954 National New Yorker
Serial Number X31170. This gorgeous National arch-top is a perfectly preserved example of what Valco (then distributed by CMI) was up to in the mid 1950's. Its Kay-built body is made of laminated maple, with arched top and back, black purflings and white bindings, and matching f-hole ornamentation. It has a floating pickup in the neck position, and pickguard mounted controls. The guitar is completely original save for the tuner buttons that we replaced, and the strings. The instrument shows only very minor signs of wear, the most notable of which is a touch of worn-off finish in the first position of the neck. Next to no fret wear; and none of those pesky fingernail indents in the Brazilian rosewood fingerboard. The finish is in top shape, too. Well set up, and ready to play. 1-11/16" nut, 24.75 scale length; body width of 16.25". National electrics from this era had a co-axial screw-on output jack - we can include a custom made cable to work with this instrument for an additional $30.
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1959 Silvertone Jupiter
Harmony made some pretty cool guitars, but few rival the Silvertone Jupiter for dominance in the 50's deco-chic category! The Jupiter is a 2-pickup Stratotone with gold-sparkle black finish, a curvy white pickguard, and great looking chrome accents. Like the Stratotone, the Jupiter is a hollow body guitar with a Les Paul styled outline, a 24" scale length, and screaming De-Armond "Silver-Foil" pickups. These things sound great. The neck and frets on these are never as level as we'd like them to be, but this guitar plays moderately well with not-so-low action. If you're looking for an ultra-hip vintage axe with looks that kill, that doesn't sound like a Fender or a Gibson you're in the right place... All original, and set-up in-shop.
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1958 Stewart Oriphonic
CMI (Gibson's parent company) acquired Epiphone in 1957 and shifted
production of Epiphone-branded instruments to the Gibson factory in
Kalamazoo, Michigan. Many Epiphone employees opted to stay on the east
coast and found work at the recently founded Guild Guitars factory in New
Jersey. Others found themselves building instruments under the brand names
of Stewart, Mansfield, Premier, Defender, among others, for a company
called United-Code. Very little information about this company is available
unfortunately, so there's little we can share about their history. John
D'Angelico used bodies built by United Code for his electrics, and surely
builders did as well, but that's as far as we can take you with this history
lesson.
This instrument is branded a Stewart Oriphonic. Its fully-hollow maple body
is has an arched top without f-holes and a flat back. The mahogany
one-piece neck has a very comfortable round 50's Gibson profile, a Brazilian
rosewood fingerboard and a short 24" scale length, and a rear-painted
Gibson-styled headstock. The single-coil pickups were likely made by Franz
in New York (as were early Guild PU's) - they're very warm and rich, with a
big smooth bottom end and all around fatness. As with so many vintage
Epiphones, Guilds, Gretschs, and Uniteds the binding on this instrument
disintegrated and was completely replaced. The repair is somewhat rustic,
but has no effect on the instruments structural integrity, tone, or
playability. Original single-line Kluson tuners work well, brass nut and
bridge top (which might be original), non-original Hofner tailpiece,
non-original pickguard. Overall, a very cool vintage guitar, with great
looks, tone, and 1950's USA made quality.
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1959 Fender Stratocaster
Another gorgeous 50's strat to oogle at - a hardtail this time. This one is not for sale. It was here for some set-up work, and we got permission to show it to all of you. It's a one-owner instrument, bought new in 1959. Here is an excerpt from the appraisal that we wrote up
Serial number 38596. Body date of 4-59 (April, 1959); Potentiometer codes of 304901 (First week of 1959). No neck dating, which is indicative of Fender necks dating from mid 1959 and early 1960.
This guitar is in excellent and 100% original condition. There have been no repairs or alterations to this instrument. No parts have been changed or removed and re-installed. This instrument conforms to the typical specifications of the Stratocaster model from this period. Two-piece Alder body with three-tone "brown" sunburst finish, bolt-on single-piece maple neck, Kluson single-line tuning machines, "Fender Stratocaster" headstock decal over the finish (no other headstock decals), bone nut, black Bakelite fingerboard dots, single-ply white pickguard; white pickup covers, knobs, and switch tip. This is a non-tremolo version of the Stratocaster (Hardtail).
All plastic components are original, all electronic components are original and unaltered. All solder-joints are original and intact. The sunburst finish is original and in excellent condition with only minor dings, and a 3-3/4" by 3/8" area of discoloration (on the front) from where stickers spelling the name of the original (and current) owner were removed. The finish on the back of the neck is worn off in the first position, and well worn up to behind the 10th fret. The fingerboard wear is consistent with that on the rear of the neck. Frets are original and fairly worn in the first position. The electronics are in good working order; pickup DC resistances are 5.67K (bridge) 5.67 (middle) and 5.57 (neck). Curly maple neck.
The case is its original lacquered tweed rectangle hardshell, with leather ends and plush orange interior.
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1971 Fender Telecaster
Serial #325938. Pot codes date 1966, neck stamp Oct. 3. '71 B. A clean and
original '71 Tele, blond with three-ply white 8-hole pickguard. Maple neck,
single string tree, original nut and tuners. Original ashtray cover in the
case. Pro refret with big wire, and it plays great with action anywhere you
want it. Nicely resonant, with a great vintage vibe. Original pickups have
been wax potted; they measure 6.85 and 6.2 kOhms. Guitar weight is 8.6 Lbs.
Original hard shell case included.
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Early 1963 Fender Stratocaster
Serial # 92867. WOW! This one is what vintage Strats are all about, and it's
from one of the best years in Fender history! An early '63 curved board,
sunburst Strat. A simply breathtaking under-the-bed and killer-sounding
guitar with one of the nicest necks I've ever wrapped my hand around!
Completely original with the exception of '70's bridge saddles. Green
Celluloid CRACK-FREE pickguard, original staggered-pole pickups, all
plastic, pots, cap, switch, wires, and virgin solder joints. Original
bridge, trem springs, claw, back plate and all screws. Original nut and
tuners. Original frets, clay dots and decal. Completely original three-tone
sunburst finish. Seldom do we see vintage electrics in such un-modified
condition. Neck dated Dec. '62 (B-neck profile), pots dated 2nd week of
'63, body dated '63 in the trem cavity, black-bottom pickups without date.
Pickups read 6.4K (bridge), 6.1k (middle), 6.5 (neck). Light weight Alder
body, figured Brazilian rosewood board, nice wear to the finish and back of
neck. Two small screw holes in the back of the body - they sort of look like
strap-button holes, and we're not really sure why they're there. 7.38 pounds
total weight. The guitar plays wonderfully, and has just been set up in our
shop. The three-position switch is a bit stiff but functions fine, and all
pots work well with no noise, but the trem arm and bridge cover are long
lost, sorry.
This is a one owner Strat, new to the vintage market, in excellent
condition. The wear to the finish is oh-so-right, and the neck feels
perfect. This guitar has got everything going for it. Pickups are well
balanced, with standard vintage outputs. It's rare to see a pre-CBS Strat
that is still completely intact and unmodified, and a treat for us to have
in the shop! A high-quality guitar, and a super investment. The original
brown Tolex case is included, too. It's in great shape also, with it's
original handle and latches.
On Consignment
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1963 Fender Jaguar
Serial # L06990. Introduced in 1962, as the most expensive instrument in
the Fender lineup, the Jaguar was an upgrade of the Jazzmaster that had been
in circulation for a few years by that time. The Jazzmaster's large and
unshielded pickups were replaced by well-shielded smaller strat-like units,
and the instrument's wiring was altered to offer a separate rhythm pickup
circuit switchable by a mini slider on the upper bass horn. The new Jaguar
also received a shorter 24" scale length which was to appeal to the Gibson
players of the day, a new three-toned sunburst finish, and a fatter,
chunkier logo - later to be known by collectors as the "Transition" logo. In
the end, the Jaguar faded into obscurity as musicians preferred the
simplicity of the Stratocaster and Telecaster over the complications of the
Jaguar's electronics and temperamental trem system.
The instrument pictured here was built in mid-1963. The neck dates to
August '63 and all the pots are from around the 30th week of that year. The
instrument is completely original and unmodified, however it is missing its
string mute and bridge cover. The mutes were often removed by players who
preferred to use the palm of their right hand to deaden the strings. The
instrument has been well used, and shows many finish chips and areas of worn
lacquer. The two piece alder body is slightly delaminating at the endpin
and near the neck as well. We've just finished up a big set up on the
guitar and it plays great. The original frets lie true, with some pitting
on the first few. The neck feels great - it's a B profile, with a 1-5/8"
nut width, a quartered Brazilian curved board and vintage radius. Overall
guitar weight is 8.5 pounds.
Sold without case, however we have brown Tolex reissue Fender cases
available.
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1980's ACME Custom Bass
What can I say about this one... It's a one-of-a-kind ACME bass, built for New York Musican/Producer Eli Janney, and was used throughout the 1990's on tour with Janney's band Girls Against Boys. It has a palm-tree motif (think National Style O) etched on to the galvanized tin top, an MDF back and wooden sides. The whole thing is held together by 7 bolts through the body. There are all kinds of machined aluminum parts on - and in - it, from the wing headstock thing, to fingerboard "dots", and the overall effect is that of a second year art-school-meets-industrial-design project. It's fitted with EMG Select pickups, Schaller tuners, and a broken truss-rod. It plays, albeit slightly difficultly, and sounds good. Have a peek at those sound-holes - E and J for Eli Janney!
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1967 Gibson ES-335TDC
Serial #024726. A completely original, one owner cherry-red ES-335 in excellent condition, with original hang tags, tunematic instructions, bill of sale, case key, and original hard case. Well, ok... almost completely original - the switch tip is new (but we've aged it to fool you). Bought new at Mason's Music in Toronto on July 11th 1967 by the fellow who has placed it on consignment, this guitar has been very well taken care of over the last 40 years. It has been well used, as is suggested by the finish wear on the back of the neck and its dressed frets; but the guitar is scratch-free and intact. It is a first-rate example of a '67 335, complete with chrome-covered "Patent Number" pickups, trapeze tailpiece, nylon saddle tunematic bridge, double-ring / double-line Kluson tuners, and block fingerboard inlays. The photos should speak for themselves in attesting to the condition of this instrument, and all of you who are looking for a clean and unmolested 60's 335 should consider this instrument - especially as earlier models have become all but unobtainable for the majority of us. The neck angle is perfect, and the set-up is buzz-free with action of 4/64ths across. Great neck profile - round back, with a nut width of 1-5/8". The pickups measure 7.8 kOhms (neck) and 7.7 kOhms (bridge), and the instrument weighs in at a feathery 7.67 pounds with strings! It's a resonant and amazing sounding guitar, with serious investment appeal.
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1966 Gibson Melody Maker D
Serial #553755. With it's Vibrola tailpiece and double single-coil pickups the melody maker was the poor man's SG standard in its day. Today these have come to be respected vintage guitars that command real dollars on the vintage market. The Melody Maker has a solid one-piece mahogany body with a set-in mahogany neck that joins the body at the 18th fret. This example is in excellent condition, but for the changed tuners and plugged screw-holes that are still visible adjacent to the tuning machines. Melody Maker tuners were famously lousy, and it's not uncommon to find these guitars with changed machines. The Vibrola tailpiece functions, but requires the action to be set a bit higher than we'd like it to be to work without rattle. These units were badly designed from the onset, and most people take them off - preferring to use the original wrap-around bridge/tailpiece for better guitar performance (as pictured below). There are just three small screw-holes in the top, so the conversion is not particularly unsightly to boot. The neck and frets are in good shape, as are the electronics. Narrow 1-17/32 nut width, standard scale.
Original alligator chip-board case is included
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2004 Fender Custom Shop 50th Anniversary 1954 Stratocaster
Serial # 4493. In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Stratocaster, the Fender Custom Shop issued a limited run of faithfully recreated 1954 Stratocasters. Each instrument was Masterbuilt in Corona California, using many of the same machines, dyes, and patterns that were used 50 years earlier. This example bears the signature of Greg Fessler, Fender custom-shop luthier since' 91. The 1954 re-make is accurate down to the holes in the tremolo cover-plate, and the shape of the switch-tip. Fender retooled to make the unique knobs, pickguard, and pickup covers they needed, and even reformulated the plastic that was to be used in the molding of these parts. They recreated the original '54 pickups, the neck is that perfect U shape, the deep body contour is sexy, and the two-tone sunburst is just right. The instrument is finished off in crackled lacquer, and all the parts are subtly aged for a gently used vintage look. This guitar comes with its original case replica G+G form-fit case, and a second (modern) hard shell case. The ashtray bridge, Custom Shop Certificate of Authenticity, and hang tags are included with the guitar. Light and resonant, this is truly an incredible instrument. It excellent condition, with only a few very minor dings on the side near the output jack. 7.6 pounds light.
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1989 Guild X-500 Blond
Serial #JB100340. The X-500 was Guild's answer to Gibson's L-5CES Epiphone's Emperor when it was introduced in '53; and is still at the top of
Guild's electric guitar line today. The 17" wide box is the consummate Guild Jazz guitar, with spruce top, figured maple back and sides, and a
Venetian cut away. Humbucking pickups mounted in the top with separate volume and tone controls, master volume and selector switch. The tailpiece
is hand engraved, the fingerboard inlays are pearl and abalone, and the multi-ply body bindings extend up the fingerboard and around the headstock.
There is no doubt that this is a fancy guitar. It is 100% original, in mint-condition, and well set up with a set of Chrome 12's. This guitar
sounds, looks, and plays fantastically.
On Consignment with original hard shell case.
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1952 Supro Ozark
Serial # X14150. In my mind, solid-body electrics don't come much cooler than this pearloid-covered yellow, black, and vinyl early fifties Supro. It has a small 11" wide solid body (similar in shape to the first Harmony Stratotones) with a 24.75" Gibson-scale neck, black vinyl-covered pickup and a matching pickguard which houses all the electrical components. The neck is finished in black lacquer; and the headstock logo, tuner buttons, and white edge balance the pearloid body with a dose of retro-class. Supro electrics have a fat C shaped neck, with a nut that's 1-11/16" wide. It feels great in the hand; but you've got to like necks that have some meat on them to enjoy playing this guitar. The fingerboard is Brazilian, with a comfortable radius. This guitar does exactly what you think it should. It wails and screams, and is big and fat, especially in the mids. It's a raw machine, and loves blues or blues-influenced sounds. It's set up well and plays without issues. Its original pots have been swapped out for new ones that function, but we've kept the original parts for you too. The output jack is a 50's screw-on type, for which we made a new lead cord that will be included with the guitar. The original cord is included as well, but is non-functional. The original case is in good shape, with some rips in the covering here and there, and some vintage glamour girl decals to dress it up. A great looking package.
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1965 Harmony Rocket 3pu
A one owner, almost mint condition three pick-up Rocket with its original
case and papers. This guitar recently fractured its neck - but has been
near-invisibly repaired by us and has been given a clean bill of health.
You would be hard pressed to notice the repair if we didn't happen to
mention it. The finish is completely original and un-touched up as well.
The guitar plays, looks, and sounds particularly amazing. Its neck and
frets are great, and the fresh set up makes this an easy playing guitar to
boot. DeArmond pickups have come to be known for their raw, fat, cutting
tone - and this guitar has three of them!
Sold with its original case
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1972 Hagstrom Viking 1N
The Viking 1N was built between '72 and '75 and featured humbucking pickups and an angled back headstock differentiating it from its predecessor, the Viking 1. This guitar is in excellent and original condition, with a very playable set up, and great neck. The pickups are fat, and the switching offers lots of sonic possibilities. A no-issues guitar, with plenty of vintage-vibe. The Swedish babes dig 'em, too. Be a Viking. Own a Viking.
With hard shell case
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1960 Supro Pocket Bass
Essentially a guitar body and neck with a bass set-up, the Pocket Rocket was
designed as a 3/4 size instrument in its day. Nonetheless it is a viable,
easy-to-play, great sounding, and vintage-chic instrument. 24-3/4" super
short scale, black painted wood body and neck, Brazilian rosewood
fingerboard and bridge. The guitar employs two pickups - a humbucker-sized
single coil in the neck position and a piezo transducer built into the
wooden bridge. These pickups are controlled by a master volume and a blend,
the latter of which somewhat functions as a tone by swinging the output
between the two pickups. The instrument is in excellent original condition,
with no modifications or repairs. There is one noticeable ouch on the lower
bass edge, treble side. The original chipboard case is included.
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2006 Gibson Custom Shop Historic Les Paul R8 VOS Lefty
Serial # 8 6432. It is a 2006 model from Gibson's Custom Shop. A faithful
1958 reissue, complete with VOS (Vintage Original Spec) components and
design - from the long neck tenon, mildly aged looks, nitro finish, sexy
plastic parts, bumble-bee capacitor, solid one piece mahogany back and
mildly figured maple top. The neck is awesomely comfortable, and the guitar
weighs in at a svelte 9.17 pounds total. Acoustically, it's an incredibly
resonant instrument - which always translates to a killer amplified tone -
especially when its voice is coming from a pair of Gibson Burstbucker
pickups. This guitar does exactly what Les Pauls are supposed to do. And
it's so much fun to play. It's sold with all its original documentation,
hang tags, patch cord, and hard case.
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1951 Gibson ES-150
FON 8742-17. A remarkably fine early ES-150. With the exception of the
tuning machines, this instrument is completely original and unmodified. The
finish is in great shape, and there are no cracks or bruises to mention.
Original 5/8" tall barrel knobs (these were replaced by 1/2 tall speed knobs
in '52), original tuning machine screws and bushings, 4-ply bevel-edge
pickguard, trapeze tailpiece and bridge. Bound Brazilian Rosewood
fingerboard with trapezoid inlays and original frets. The P-90 pickup has
an output of 7.2 kOhms. Very comfortable neck, set up with fast low action.
Some fret wear on the first 3 frets, not much elsewhere. They don't come
too much more clean than this one, and they don't often come with an
original hard shell case...
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1963 National Studio 66
Talk about retro-cool. Desert Buff painted (read beige-pink) 16" wide
Reso-o-glass (read fiberglass) body with single cut-away. Single
plastic-covered pickup in the bridge position, with volume and tone
controls, adjustable Brazilian rosewood bridge and an elevated
quazi-pickguard area outlined in black paint. 24.75" scale neck, with a
round C profile and quartered Brazilian rosewood board. Original Kluson
tuners, raised National headstock badge. Set up in our shop, it plays
great. The pickup is punchy and bright - something like a cross between a
Tele, a DeArmond, and a lipstick tube pickup. Lots of fun to play, and
strangely attractive to look at, too. 1-11/16" nut.
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1967 Fender Precision Bass
Serial # 215966. One owner '67 P-Bass in played condition. Man does it
look right! Curved rosewood board, three-tone burst, lots of finish wear
and belt rash, finish on the back of its neck is worn off. Original
hardware, replaced pots and wires, pickups are original with newer
interconnect wires. Two extra holes in the pickguard, small enlargement
rout to the control cavity to accommodate a pot or switch. Plays and sounds
great.
On consignment, with original hard shell case (with newer homemade handle).
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1974 Fender Telecaster
Serial #642783, Pot codes 3047447, neck date 1303-0325. Early and mid
1970's Telecasters are, in today's vintage market, among the most quickly
appreciating instruments. It won't be too long from now that instruments
such as this '74 Tele are unfortunately no longer within the financial grasp
of the working musician.
Presented here is a 1974 Telecaster in excellent overall condition. The
neck is dated 1972, but is believed to be original to this instrument. The
pickguard has been changed, and the neck pickup is a Duncan replacement
(7.17 kOhms). The original switch has been swapped out for a better new
one, but is included with the guitar. Original pots and capacitor, and
original bridge pickup (6.45 kOhms). All hardware is original and in good
condition. The finish is in great shape, too, with no buckle rash or
pickwear, but with a few small darker areas by the strap-buttons (maybe
caused by a vinyl strap, or tape which held the strap on. The neck and
frets are in fine shape with little wear. The set up is fast and
comfortable too. The guitar weighs in at 7.89 pounds and sounds incredible.
Most 70's guitars tended to the heavy side and the tone suffered, but this
Ash body Tele is as light and resonant as any 60's guitar we've encountered.
Included with the guitar is a mid 1960's Fender no-logo hard shell case.
On Consignment
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1956 Gibson ES-225T
FON V4037-1. The ES-225T was introduced in 1955 only to be phased out four
years later, despite strong sales. The model was Gibson's first thinline
electric, and the company's first electric to feature a single pickup
located halfway between the bridge and finger board. Essentially a thin
body ES-175, the 225T was designed to offer the electric guitarist a more
feedback resistant instrument. It was ultimately replaced by the double cut
away ES-330, whose modern styling found more appeal among the guitarists of
the era. The guitar features a 16 inch wide laminate maple body with a
depth of 1-3/4", a pointed Florentine cut-away, 5-ply bevel-edge pickguard,
single P-90 pickup with volume and tone controls, Les Paul style trapeze
bridge/tailpiece, individual nickel Kluson Deluxe tuners, and a pearl inlaid
Gibson headstock logo. This example is in excellent original condition; the
hardware is in great shape, and the original tuner buttons are still
functional (a rarity). The set up and playabilty are excellent, and the
instrument sounds exceptional thanks to a particularly strong P-90. A small
key-style reinforcement was long ago spliced into the neck's heel to fix a
slight separation - the repair is very well done and structurally stable,
and no finish was altered or added in the process. The guitar's mid-50's
neck profile is about as comfortable as it gets, and coupled with this
instrument's light weight make it a joy to play. 24.75" scale, 1-11/16"
nut.
No case
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Early 1970 Gibson ES-335 TDC
Serial # 612257. A pre-Norlin orange-label 335 with features typical of the
69-70 transitional period. Three-piece mahogany neck with volute and Made
is USA stamp, "Pantograph" headstock logo, original 60's fiberglass nut,
chrome-plate hardware, nylon bridge saddles, trapeze tail-piece and patent #
pickups. Kluson Deluxe double ring tuners (but there is evidence that there
were once Grovers on it, and the bushings are non-original). Frets and neck
are in great shape, as are all electronics. Guitar weighs in at 7.7 pounds.
Cosmetically in near-perfect condition, and in excellent playing set up.
Included is a MINT condition early 1970's original Gibson hard shell case.
On Consignment
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1965 National Tonemaster
Serial # 1-59073. A Reso-Glass 13-1/2" wide guitar built for English
Electronics in the mid-late sixties, this National doesn't really conform to
the catalogue description of any standard National or Valco instrument. The
combination of neck pickup and bridge pickup are controlled by National's
standard three-knob, three position switch circuit, found on the Map shaped
instruments of the day, but the non-map shaped body and standard (not short)
scale length make for an odd combination of specifications. Regardless, the
guitar sounds thunderous thanks to a neck pickup with a resistance of 9.2
kohms in combination with the hollow Reso-Glass body. The guitar is
completely original, in excellent condition; and has just been set up in our
shop. There are no neck or fret issues to speak of, and the neck profile is
very comfortable and not excessively large. 24.75" scale, 1-11/16" nut.
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1966 Martin GS-70L Lefty!
Serial #214400. Talk about rare! Martin electrics are not easy to come by,
and Vintage Martin lefties are scarcer still; so you can imagine our
surprise when this original left-handed Martin GT-70L walked into the shop!
Martin records indicate that a grand total of 1 lefty GT-70 was ever made;
and here it is. The instrument features a full-hollow laminate maple body,
DeArmond pickups, bolt-on neck with a Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard,
trapeze tailpiece, and Kluson individual tuners. White body fingerboard and
headstock bindings, aluminum bridge base, non-original tunematic bridge
top, black plastic skirted knobs (which go to 9), and no pickguard (it's
missing). The guitar has been set up in our shop, and plays quite well. It
has a compressed Gretsch like tone, thanks to the combination of De Armonds
and hollow body, and excels at country and funk styles. It's a pretty cool
thing...
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1960 Harmony 3-P.U. Rocket
Not one... not two... but THREE DeArmonds!! If you're anything like us,
you'd love to get your hands on this guitar! (hey, I've even put a DeArmond
in the neck position of my Tele custom!) This rocket has the famous 6 knobs
set up with volume and tone controls on each pickup and a super-cool
1-2-3-ALL pickup selector switch - with all those options it can get pretty
fat and raunchy in no time! The guitar has seen some good use, but the frets
are in good shape, and our recent set-up efforts make a big difference to
its playability. One tuning machine posts has been changed, all the pickups
work great, and sound awesome. No case.
On Consignment
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1955 Gibson L-48/ ES-125 Lefty
Nope, it's not a factory lefty, but it is the next best thing. We started
with a 1955 Gibson L-48 that was missing all of its hardware, and made a
lefty electric out of it... just because we could! The tortoise celluloid
pickguard was made by us after we installed a Seymour Duncan Antiquity P-90
and a completely new wire harness in the guitar. The 3-on-a-plate Klusons
are new, and we've aged the buttons to look the part. We installed
period-correct lefty side dots on the neck, installed a Tone-Pros AVR-II
bridge, set it up with 11-49's and voila! A quasi-vintage lefty Gibson. It
has a great feeling neck, vintage appeal and vintage tone thanks to the
Antiquity P-90, and everything about the guitar looks just right and
perfectly believable. Very cool.
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1963 Kay Jazz II
This Kay Jazz II dates from a time when the Kay Musical Instruments company
was at the cutting edge of electric guitar design. It's a great looking and
versatile guitar, and packs a high dose of vintage-chic to impress your band
mates. It features two "Kleenex Box" Gold K pickups, "Semi-Kelvinator"
headstock, and a Bigsby B-6 vibrato; sunburst on figured maple finish,
Brazilian rosewood board with pearl line and quadrant inlays, and original
Grover patent applied for Rotomatics. The guitar is in tip-top condition,
although we had to get the bridge pickup rewound (it sounds great now).
We've set it up and it's ready for its next 40 years. Oh yeah, the original
arched hard-shell case is in perfect condition too!
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1967 Fender Coronado Bass II
Way cool with a super-funky tone. This bass is from the first year of the
model. It is extremely clean, and all original. It even has the hangtags
in the original hard case. This one was fun for us to open, and even more
fun to wind out. It has rubber saddle pieces giving it a funky hollow-body
tone that can emulate an acoustic bass well. These basses are regarded for
their ability to give that sound without feedback at high volume. The
finish is translucent cherry with a bit of metallic sunburst all over - very
cool. There is no fretwear or other playwear, and the case is great.
Altogether an exceptional vintage piece at a nice price.
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1965 Harmony H-75
All I can say is WOW! Harmony's snazziest electric, the H-75 - in perfect
unplayed condition! It's completely original, and in ridiculously clean
condition. Three hot pole-adjustable DeArmonds with individual on/off
switching and tone/volume controls, radiused Brazilian rosewood fingerboard,
lots of tortoiseshell celluloid and pearloid, nickel Hofner-esque trapeze
tailpiece, and gorgeous amber control knobs. The neck and frets are
perfect, and the instrument plays, sounds, and looks AMAZING!
With hard shell case.
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1962 Gibson Melody Maker D
Serial # 46358. The Melody Maker is still one of the most under-valued
instruments Gibson built in the 1960's. These guitars, with their mahogany
bodies, set necks, and wrap around bridges have a lot in common with the
Specials and Juniors built a few years earlier - except no one too famous
played one, so they've lived a life of quiet servitude and under-appreciation.
The Melody maker pickups sound good - sort of a cross between
a Strat pickup and a P-90, and compliment the light weight body well. These
days, though, we're seeing more and more Melody Makers with replacement
P-90s as they convert very easily. This instrument is in great original
condition with the exception of a very well repaired headstock crack.
Playability is great, with a good neck and quality frets. When this guitar
was built, Gibson hadn't yet switched to the smaller neck profile of the
later 1960's, so many of you will love the way this one feels. Brazilian
rosewood fingerboard with a 1-11/16" nut.
On Consignment with original soft shell case.
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1967 Gibson Tal Farlow
Serial #891899. A wonderfully well preserved one owner Tal Farlow that has spent its entire life right here in Guelph, Ontario. The Tal Farlow is the most rare of the Artist models Gibson built in the 1960's - only some 215 were shipped, and one would be hard pressed to find one in such stunning condition. With it's distinctive inlaid scroll on the cutaway, upside down crown fingerboard inlays and shapely pickguard, it's not only rare - it's a very unique instrument as well. In nearly new condition, the only mentionables are the beginnings of deterioration to the pickguard's celluloid, two spots of minor play wear on the back of the neck, and possibly some very light overspray on the back of the headstock from the E tuners up. I say possibly as there exhibits no reason for overspray or finish work, and the serial number is still very legible. Gibson quite possibly could have touched up a small flaw in the back of the headstock before shipping this guitar out in '67... we'll never know. 1-9/16" nut width, 25-1/2" scale. Double crown pearl headstock inlays, single-bound headstock, fingerboard, and f-holes; triple-bound top and back. Original Patent # pickups, original (but not common on the Tal Farlow) Grover Rotomatics. Original bone nut (never removed) and plastic saddle bridge top. Set up with 11-50 flat wounds.
Sold with its original hard shell case in similar condition
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1958 Gretsch Duo-Jet
Vintage Gretsch guitars aren't too common up here in Canada, so you can
imagine our surprise when this guitar walked into our shop with its original
owner! It was here for some fret dressing and a set up. What a great
instrument. Sam was in love, and almost returned that engagement ring he
just bought! Enjoy the pictures.
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1974 Fender Tele Deluxe
Serial #565932. Can't decide between a Gibson and a Fender? Get both! With
its stock-factory Humbuckers, The Telecaster Deluxe was a great cross-over
guitar. Popular with Jazz musicians thanks to the combination of a fast
maple Fender neck and the warmth of Gibson-style pickups, the Deluxe has
recently been garnering a lot of attention from all kinds of players.
Fender's Reissue of this instrument has also done a good job of spreading
the gospel of the Tele Deluxe. This is an all-original example dating from
the earlier part of the Deluxe's run ('72 to '79). It has just been set up
in our shop and plays like butter. Great sounding pickups set in a b/w/b
pickguard on a Tobacco-brown finished Alder body. One-piece Maple neck with
large CBS strat-style headstock and three-bold F-plate neck. 1-9/16" nut.
Good frets with lots of life in them. About 8 pounds light.
With a newer Fender HSC
On Consignment
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1965 Gibson ES-125CD
In 1965 Gibson introduced the ES-125CD as an inexpensive alternative to the
fancier ES-175. Starting with the best-selling ES-125 platform, Gibson
added a Florentine cutaway, a second P-90 pickup, and standard 2 pickup
Gibson wire harness with volume and tone for each pickup, and a 3 position
toggle. Not many of these instruments were produced in their 5 year run,
and as a result they are fairly unknown today. Unfortunate, given the
bang-for-the buck this instrument offers vintage Gibson fans. The
dimensions are the same as an ES-175; at 16-1/8" wide and 3-3/8" deep, with
a scale of 24.75", and this guitar features the same laminate maple
construction of its older brother. Essentially the instrument is a
simply-appointed pre-PAF ES-175. The squiggle tailpiece of the 175 is
substituted by a standard 125 trapeze, the Maple top laminate is unfigured,
and the finger board has a simple dot inlay pattern. The tuners are
three-on-a-strip Kluson double-lines with white plastic buttons. The pickups
are P-90's and the bridge is Brazilian rosewood. The finish is the
now-famous Gibson Cherry Sunburst. Everything on this guitar is original
and in great condition, except the pickguard has gone missing. The original
hardshell case is in great shape too. Nut width of 1 9/16.
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1965 Harmony Monterey Electric
This super-cool jazz/blues machine is what happens when you give
uber-luthier Joe Yanuziello a sexy-sunburst 60's Monterey, and a little bit
of free time... The pickup is a custom Yanuziello designed - Lindy Fralin
made DeArmond, and the pickguard is a Yanuziello original. The guitar
sounds INCREDIBLE! Sunburst on all sides, and bound in white; it looks
pretty stunning, too. If you're going to play an old harmony - it might as
well sound and look as good as this one does! The playability is fine
thanks to decent fretwork and an action set at 3/32" under all the strings.
It's a little high for Steve Vai or Yngwie Malmsteen, but hey, you can't
please every one!
With a gig-bag
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NEW Hofner Jazzica LEFTY!
We are not currently Hofner dealers, but we make every effort to have the
finest selection of good lefties. A local dealer ordered this awesome jazz
machine for a customer who never returned, and then brought it to us
because, well, it's all backwards! Lucky us! Beyond cool, and one of the
most fun-to-play lefties we have had. Featuring a hand-carved solid German
spruce top, with nice contemporary f-holes, body of highly figured maple,
unique wedge profile making it super comfy while retaining a full acoustic
voice. Then there's that pickup... I don't know who makes these, but they
are among the best sounding floating pickups I have heard, sweet and full
for quiet passages, but gutsy when you need to dig in. Fingerboard, bridge,
sculpted finger-rest and tailpiece all of black ebony. The nut measures
43mm, or a little more than 1 11/16". The body is 15 5/8" wide. This
instrument is new, and is offered with full warranty, and in its super
deluxe case with built-in humidity gauge and humidifier. A very exciting
opportunity for us to offer a premium jazz box to our lefty customers.
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1954 Gibson Les Paul Junior Maple body
Serial #4 3552. Gibson introduced the LP junior in '54 with a single
cut-away Mahogany body, single P-90, stop tail piece and sunburst finish.
This guitar is a first year model in 100% original condition. It has two
features which add to its collectability: a two piece maple body, and
thinner (3/16") stop tail piece. Super tone - and something different than
Mahogany. The P-90 is in great shape, and very hot; and the original
wiring, pots and capacitor are intact and untouched. Very little wear to
the original frets. Original tuners and output jack-plate in case, and this
guitar is fitted with proper reproductions.
Original case is included (but is rough shape), and a new TKL hard case is
also included
On Consignment
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1966 Framus Hollowbody
This is a hard job, folks! We run out of words fit to describe the odd-ball
creations that cross our benches. Known simply as a model 5/118-52, we
think of it more as a Picasso-esque take on a classic American thinline
hollowbody. There is no easy way to describe it, but it's way cool and it
plays great. The neck is an unusually good shape and the frets are good.
That's an ebony and real pearl fingerboard, and those far-out tuners
actually work. Both of the Framus signature single coils work in
conjunction with the somewhat abstract (cubist?) switching system. The
lower two pots have been disconnected, so it all goes through one volume and
tone. It has a cool, dirty sound. The original hard case is tres chic.
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1980's Fender '62 Tele Custom Lefty
A great sounding, playing, and looking lefty Tele. Made in Japan in the mid
1980's, this guitar features a white-bound Alder body and a maple/rosewood
neck. Vintage 7.25" radius fingerboard, vintage appointments. If you can't
afford one that's 40 years old, this guitar is a great substitute. Fresh
set up, great frets, nice neck.
with HSC
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1973 Fender Stratocaster
A gorgeous blond! It's all original save a few changed pickguard screws,
and even still has its bridge cover, tremolo arm, original brown Tolex case,
and even its hang tags! Particularly light weight and resonant, this is one
of the best CBS strat's we've heard. A bit of finish crazing add to the
vintage vibe of this one, but in terms of playability it's 100%. The
original frets are in good shape, with only minor wear; and we've just set
it up to play like butter... All that and it's not a hard-tail!
On Consignment
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1965 Harmony Rocket
In just about mint condition, they don't get much better than this! With
three very equal and balanced-output DeArmonds, original everything, and all
the vintage Harmony vibe you could ask for. This one just rocks. It has just
been set up too...
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1957 Hofner Club 50
Very cool, very rare in North America, and one notch up from Mr Lennon's
Club 40! This first year example features two original rosewood-bodied
single-coils, and all-original electronics. The body is hollow and very
resonant, with spruce top and maple back and sides, making a great-sounding
electric with good feedback resistance. The pearloid on the headstock,
pickguard and control plate is in great shape. The neck joints on these are
famous for falling apart, and this one has been solidly, but not
beautifully, repaired and shows no sign of future failure. The guitar plays
well, in spite of a bit of bow in the neck, and the frets are good. This
guitar is fun to play! Comes with the original hard case.
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1963 Harmony Stratotone
Ridiculously cool black Stratotone - with a single gold foil De Armond,
bakelite knobs, white pickguard and binding, and a great fat neck. All
original and in excellent condition with a recent fret dressing and set up
in our shop. 24" short scale, 1 3/4" nut width.
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1958 Supro Super
This is a first-year model that's 100% original - right down to the
capacitor! These little guitars are kind of one-trick-ponies, but - Man! -
do they do what they do well! With its small body, 22" scale length and 1/2
baseball bat neck they are tons of fun to play. A good tube amp is a
pre-requisite, but you wont need an over-drive pedal with this one! A small
piece of the pickguard has broken off, and one of the tuners is a bit bent;
but it's just been set up in our shop and is ready for some loud playin'...
Original chip-board case is included
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1954 National 1124
Here's a rare one for you! The Solid Body Electric Spanish, or Model 1124
was made for a couple of years in the early 50's. It's a small guitar with
a MASSIVE voice. Measuring about 11" wide, this guitar is definitely
"carry-on" sized, but security might have problem with how loud it screams!
Two original Vinyl-covered pickups (they're floating, too... and it's a
solid-body; go figure), volume and tone controls for each, and non-original
on-of mini-switches replace the lever switch that would have been mounted on
the opposite end of the pickguard. We put in 4 new pots as the old ones
were shot, but we used the old capacitors to keep the sweet tone circuit
this guitar has got. We kept the old pots for you though - they're cool,
and they go nicely with the original hard shell case. 24 3/4" scale, very
national-feeling big and fairly square neck. Well set-up by us and in need
of a good tube amp to cozy up too!
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1969 Gibson L-7C
OK, jazz-hounds, this one's for you. A veteran one-owner guitar from
Montreal, with such a great feel. This guitar has never been played below
the third fret - I don't even think this guy knew C, F or G. Solid carved
spruce top, solid carved figured maple back and sides, five piece maple
neck. At 3 3/8" deep, this guitar has a good full acoustic sound, but it
lights up like New Orleans when you plug that old DeArmond into a Fender
Vibrolux. Original tuners that work, aluminum bridge top, tailpiece with
pointed ends and three raised diamonds. The neck features good, honest
playwear on the back, but there has been no abuse, no cracks or issues.
This guitar is ready for another 35 years of gigs. The original case is in
good condition.
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1965 Gibson ES-330TD Factory Lefty
Well...
Yes, it is Factory left-handed. And yes, it is a 1965 Kalamazoo-built,
Gibson ES-330TD. And yes, it is as rare as you think it is. We aim to
please all of our lefty customers here at Folkway!
Gorgeous sunburst top, Chrome-cover P-90's, 100 % original wire harness and
all components. Original frets, tailpiece and pickguard. Original ABR-1
Bridge with plastic saddles has been replaced with a new ABR-1 with
brass-saddles for increased sustain and better tone all-around; the original
is in the case though. Two newer knobs, and proper replacement Kluson
tuners with aged keystone buttons. Fast, slim neck - a breeze to play.
Near-invisible and very professionally done headstock repair.
Factory-installed neck-side dots on both righty and lefty sides are an
interesting feature.
Original hard-shell case included
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1973 Fender Telecaster
Serial #509781. Astronomically clean. Really. I don't think you can find
a 30 year old guitar that looks as brand new as this one. Neck stamp dates
to 1972, pots to 1973. 100% original. Capacitors, wires, pots, knobs,
screws, tuners, etc - all original. The neck pick up is a Seymour Duncan
stack, and the original P.U. is in the case. The previous owner had the
pickup changed in favor of a quieter hum-canceling design. Gorgeous curly
maple one-piece neck, ash body looks great under the finish. The original
Fender case is in equally perfect condition. Original hangtags, Fender
quality-control tag, and strap are included. Investment-grade collectable
condition. Don't miss this one.
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1965 Hofner President Bass
Cool full-hollow body arch top bass guitar. 34" scale length, and great
feeling neck make this one a breeze to play. 100% original, and in great
shape. 2 warm sounding humbucking pickups each with volume and tone
control. Open gear tuners, intricate headstock inlay, 4-ply body bindings,
laminate tone woods with an attractive sunburst finish.
Original hard shell case included
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1954 Gibson ES-125
A near showroom-condition instrument. 100% original and super clean, this
instrument likely spent the most part of its life in its original case.
Neck and frets are in great shape with very little wear, and the original
tuners work well. There are no cracks, and very few dings and scratches to
speak of except for a small area of case wear near the output jack. Single
P-90 pickup sounds awesome, with a hot output of 8.22 kOhms. Fat, bluesy
tone. Full-feeling early 1950's Gibson neck profile. It's 50 years old!
Crazy.
Original Case included
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1960's Hoyer Electric
Quite possibly the coolest electric we've ever seen! Single cut away solid
body with two height adjustable pick ups, tremolo, tilt-adjustable neck
gizmo, and multi-lam neck construction. Pickup selector switch has an "off"
setting, and volume knob goes to 8!! If you know more about this thing than
we do, we'd love to hear all about it! in the mean time it's yours, with
out a case, for:
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1964 Gretsch Chet Atkins 6120
Serial #76826. 2 Filter 'Trons, horseshoe peghead inlay, vinyl back pad,
Gretsch Bigsby, and original case are what this one's all about. No binding
rot, intact pickguard, 100% original and in great shape. The only flaw is
the dried-out mute rubber. An all around cool guitar.
Original Gretsch hard shell case
On Consignment
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1961-63 Hofner Model 456
This is a very rare and unique Hofner electric archtop guitar. Not only
does this guitar have one of the greatest tones I have ever heard in an
electric, but it has both a passive and active circuit - the active being
powered by an on-board 3 volt battery. it is SO hot - that there is no need
for and overdrive pedal! This guitar will send even the most tame amp into
a blistering frenzy of hard-rockin' drive! And it has the looks to boot -
there is so much pearloid on this beautiful guitar - the headstock,
pickguard, control plate, knobs, and fretboard are covered in it. What's
not been covered with celluloid is finished with a warm Cremona sunburst.
Its action is great, and the guitar plays very well in every position. The
tuners are non-original Kluson Deluxe 3-on-a-strip that look great and have
aged well, and the neck was reset some time ago with some finish damage
resulting.
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1965 Gibson ES-330TDC
An amazingly clean guitar! Serial #307065, pot codes date 1965. This 330 is
(with the exception of 1 replaced volume knob) completely original. It is
in excellent condition and plays perfectly. Original tuners, frets,
electronics, hardware, and case, this 330 is a great sounding bluesy and
gutsy axe - in collector grade condition! The two original P-90's are a
great match with the thin full-hollow body; they growl and scream as much as
you want them too. The neck is in like-new condition, with next to no fret
wear, and no finish wear on the back.
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1968 Gibson Trini Lopez Deluxe
Very Cool. This is the Deluxe Trini Lopez - not to be confused with its
cheaper brother the Trini Lopez Standard, of which many more were built.
This example from 1968 is one of 84 that Gibson built that year, and one of
a total of 284 that exist on the planet. Now - there were some 1500 Les
Paul 'bursts with PAFs made between 1952 and 1959 - but only 284 Trini Lopez
Deluxes. However, you can still buy 30 Trini Lopez deluxes with the $75 000
it would cost you to buy one nicely flamed '58 sunburst!
Well, this guitar looks, plays and sounds great. It's one of those
electrics that sounds great acoustically, and you just know it will sound
great plugged in. True enough. It is being consigned by one of the busiest
studio musicians in the country, who just has too many guitars. It's a tough
problem some lucky people have. Its neck is fast and comfortable, and the
double cut-away design allow full fret board access. Two humbuckers, and
100% original except for the output jack which is the case. The original
pickguard has begun to deteriorate, and has been removed from the guitar to
try to save what's left of it. It is in the case, as well.
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1971 Harmony Rebel
This has got to be the coolest and cleanest Harmony electric guitar out there. How many Harmonys have you seen with their original hang
tags?! This guitar, previously owned by one of Canada's most renowned musicians, is an impeccably clean example of Harmony's psychedelic phase. It has 2 deArmond
pickups with adjustable poles, independantly controlled by sliders - not knobs - and individual on/off switches. Very cool
two-level 3-ply pickguards, single art-nouveaux F-hole, Rickenbacker-like body design, and the most incredible avacado-green
'burst. It has a great growl from those deArmonds, with a hot output to drive your tubes crazy! And best of all - it's in Like-New condition!
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