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1975 Gibson SG Standard vintage electric guitarA one-owner 1975 Gibson SG Standard that shipped in early 1975. At nearly 50 years old, this SG is looking and playing great; it is very light on playwear and completely original. The guitar’s only modification can be seen between the pickups where the pickguard was cut and two extra screws added for a surface mounted MIDI pickup that’s since been removed. The original wiring harness remains unaltered, with all original solder intact.<br/><br/>

The attached photos should show off how clean this guitar is better than we can describe here. The only visible playwear of any significance can be seen by the back’s control cavity and at the back of the neck in the area of the first 3 frets. Neither spot is remarkable, but given how clean the guitar is otherwise, they’re worth noting. Original tuners, original nut (which has never been removed), original hardware throughout with no corrosion to its chrome plating.<br/><br/>

The pickups are Bill Lawrence designed “Super Humbuckers” with DC values of 5.1 and 7.3 K. They’re hot, defined, and controlled; and were perfect for the brand of Rock that 70s SGs were partially responsible for creating. <br/><br/>

The neck has a typical 70s carve, with a fast feel and small but nicely rounded profile. The nut measures 1-9/16”, the neck depth at the 1st fret is .812” and thickens to .950” at the 12th fret. 24.75” scale, 7.1 lbs.<br/><br/>

With period hardshell case.

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This is a classic early eighties 2-knob Fender Strat that has been converted to a standard 3-knob version with an added jack-cup. You might not notice the mod on this 1983 Fender Stratocaster without having been told about it, but the give-away is that it’s from 1983 and has 3 knobs.

This 1983 Fender Stratocaster is very clean and is in great shape; it presents beautifully with very little playwear, a clean refret with medium jumbo wire, and all-original hardware but for the control knobs (and the jack cup, of course). Under the pickguard you’ll find non-original wiring and pots and plenty of shielding tape. We can’t speak to the originality of the pickups, but they sound right and measure appropriately at 5.7k, 5.8k, and 5.8k.

The neck has a fast C carve with a 1st fret depth of .803” and a nut width of 1-11/16”. 12th fret depth is .841”. The guitar weighs 8.25 lbs.

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1983 Fender Stratocaster Standard vintage electric guitar

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About this 1984 Fender D’Aquisto Standard

Legendary archtop luthier Jimmy D’Aquisto collaborated with Fender in the mid 1980s in an effort to bring instruments of his design to a larger market. These Japanese-built ‘Designed by D’Aquisto’ guitars featured the builder’s contoured bridge, rosewood hardware, and unique single-point F-holes. The Standard was assembled with a laminated maple body and three-piece maple neck, dual Schaller custom-designed humbucking pickups, and a gloss sunburst finish. it’s an attractive archtop with a lot of jazz tone, great looks, and a great neck.

In excellent condition and unbelievably clean for a 40 year old guitar. There is very little evidence of playwear on the finish and frets, and the guitar is 100% original. Excellent playability thanks to a recent set up from our shop. We have the instrument strung with Thomastic Jazz Swing 11-52 Flatwounds. Violin sunburst, 15-3/4″ width at lower bout, single cutaway, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, tailpiece and pickguard, pearloid dot fret markers, 24-3/4″ scale and 1-11/16″ nut. The neck has fast feel and a round carve, with a 1st fret depth of .800” and a 9th fret depth of .850”. The pickup DC values are 16.1k and 13.5k, and the guitar weighs 7.1 lbs.

With original hard shell case

1984 Fender D’Aquisto Standard electric guitar

About Folkway Music

Folkway Music is a different kind of guitar store. Owing largely to the fact that its owner, Mark Stutman, has a relentless obsession for quality in every aspect of the store.  Consequently, Folkway Music is wholeheartedly committed to offering our clients the absolute best. Our instrument quality and genuine care for our customer’s experience are unrivalled.  Have a look at our client testimonials, they say it better than we can, without a doubt!

Are you wondering why you can’t add certain items to your cart?  We believe that some instruments, particularly vintage and used ones, still require a more personal interaction than online shopping can afford. You should know exactly what the instrument you are interested in is all about… subsequently that involves conversation. We provide hands-on descriptions and demonstrations of our instruments over the phone. Additionally, if you find that you’d like to hear an audio sample or see detailed photos over and above what we display on our site, we’ll be happy to make it happen for you. We take care through the entire process to ensure that you will be satisfied when you receive your purchase.  Learn More 

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An extraordinary guitar, this mahogany and Sitka Santa Cruz 12 fret dreadnought has done the impossible and has everyone on staff is in agreement about how memorably incredible it is. It offers power, balance, dynamics, warmth, fundamental, and overtone development in perfect proportion; an improbably comfortable neck carve, classy looks, and it remains in great condition after two and a half decades. <br/><br/>

South American mahogany back and sides, Sitka spruce top with scalloped, advanced X bracing. Ebony fretboard and bridge, Waverly tuners, herringbone top trim, ivoroid bindings, wooden purflings, herringbone, wood, and celluloid rosette; zigzag back strip; bone nut and saddle, gloss lacquer finish.<br/><br/>

The neck has a wonderfully comfortable carve with a nut width that feels more like 1-13/16” than the 1-7/8” that it is. Much of that is thanks to the round carve and medium-thick depth of .895” at the first fret. It’s one of the few 1-7/8” nut width necks that you’ll be able to wrap your thumb around to fret the low E string. The neck thickens to .993” at the 9th fret, which is a modern dimension and allows easy playing higher up the neck than many vintage-inspired 12 fret necks allow. The bridge pin spacing is 2-5/16, and the scale is 25.4”.<br/><br/>

The guitar has been used carefully over it its lifetime and remains in quite attractive condition with original lacquer finish that shows little playwear. No cracks, repairs or damage. You’ll find light finish wear on the treble-edge of the fretboard, light capo impressions on the neck barrel, and a few minor dents along the headstock edges. It’s not in mint condition, but it remains pretty darn clean. We suspect the guitar has had its neck reset in recent years, but there is very little evidence; the frets are likely original and are nicely dressed, and the playability and action are excellent. We’ve set the guitar up with 12s and an action of 5-7 64ths. There is no pickup in the guitar at present but there has been in the past, so we’ve installed an attractive ‘go-back’ endpin.<br/><br/>

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1997 Santa Cruz D12 acoustic guitar

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An enchanting mid-size Jumbo built with Padauk back and sides and an Engelmann spruce top, this 25 year old Marc Beneteau is an exceptional sounding guitar by any measure. Measuring 16” across the lower bout and 4.5” deep at the endpin, “Small Jumbo” is something of a misnomer. This guitar is actually quite similar in proportions to a Martin J-40 or a Gibson J-185; and, like both of those models, is an incredibly versatile instrument. It offers exceptional string balance and even power up the neck, bold and clean fundamental presence with fat trebles and robust bass, and a perfect mix of warmth and articulation. Played fingerstyle or flatpicked, this guitar offers up the best.

In carefully well played condition, this Beneteau is crack free and has seen no repairs other than a cleanly executed bridge reglue and a refret in years past. It shows an assortment of dings, dents and playwear consistent with a guitar of its age; the finish is partially worn off the neck in spots and there are some light capo dents you’ll feel with your left hand, but there are no heavily worn areas or pickwear of any note. We’ve serviced this guitar here at Folkway for the better part of the last 25 years and know it well.

Padauk and Engelmann body with rosewood bindings, multi-layered wooden purflings, abalone rosette, and traditional X bracing. One-piece mahogany neck with ebony fretboard and headstock overlay. Ebony bridge and pins, bone nut and saddle, Fishman undersaddle pickup, Gotoh tuning machines.

25.4” scale, 1-3/4” nut, 2-5/32” string spacing at the saddle. Low C neck carve with a 1st fret depth of .783” and a 9th fret depth of .856”. Setup in-shop with light strings and a low action of 4.5 to 5.5 64ths.

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1998 Beneteau Small Jumbo acoustic guitar

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A particularly lovely stage-ready Taylor nylon string Grand Auditorium that dates to a different time at Taylor Guitars. At nearly 20 years old, the guitar is looking young and healthy, and remains in excellent condition.

Cedar and rosewood Grand Auditorium body with rosewood bindings, multi-layered wooden purflings, and inlaid maple and koa rosette. Ebony fretboard and bridge, Fishman Prefix ProBlend double-input electronics, venetian cut-away, and gold tuning machines.

In excellent condition and without repairs, this guitar has been well cared for throughout its life. The original gloss finish shows a small assortment of minor dings but very little playwear. Unworn frets, fresh set-up, and excellent playability.

The neck has rounded D carve, 1-7/8” nut width, .845” depth through the 1st fret, and 25.5” scale. Set-up in shop with normal tension Pro Arté strings.

2005 Taylor NS74-CE vintage nylon string classical guitar

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With some of the most exceptional figure we’ve seen on a Fender neck, gloss-black Nitro lacquer finish, and mid 1950s appointments, this Custom Shop ’56 Strat is a serious head-turner. It’s a stunning guitar.

Lightweight ash body, Deep C neck carve with 1st fret depth of .880” and .1” taper in thickness to the 12th, 9.5” radius fretboard, medium jumbo fretwire. Staggered pole pickups, 5 way switch, standard Strat wiring.

The guitar shows some wear to the body finish, with a few dings and chips along the edges, some light sinkage of the lacquer, and the patina of a 15 year old guitar that has actually been played, albeit rather gently. The back plate is missing, but the balance of the hardware appears to be original and in good shape. The neckplate screws were over-torqued at some point in the past, with some compression to the body wood and lacquer chips left to remind you not to do the same again.

Frets recently dressed, set-up with 10-46 strings here at the store. Pickups measure 5.85 – 5.85 – 5.9, and the guitar weighs in at 7.7 lbs.

With original case, case candy, original bridge cover and extra 3 way switch, COA, floor traveller, etc.

2009 Fender Custom Shop '56 Stratocaster reissue electric guitar

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2011 Fender Eric Clapton ‘Blackie’ Stratocaster

Fender’s Clapton ‘Blackie’ Stratocaster is a recreation of the guitarist’s longtime personal Strat, and features a satin-finished soft-V neck carve, vintage noiseless pickups with active mid-boost circuitry and TBX tone control. This example is in near-perfect condition and has recently enjoyed a setup by our shop.

Maple neck with 9.5” radius, 1.65” nut, and 1st fret depth of .856”. Black gloss finish over alder, white plastic, vintage style tuners, and Clapton’s signature on the headstock.

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2011 Fender Eric Clapton ‘Blackie’ Stratocaster electric guitar

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Originally founded in 1989 with the moniker The Lowden Guitar Company Limited, Avalon Guitars came into their own in the early 2000’s when they and George Lowden split under acrimonious circumstances. Built in the original Lowden factory in Northern Ireland, Avalon Guitars offer their own designs that are heavily inspired by their roots, providing players another option from the Northern Ireland school of builders.

This 16-3/8″ wide Jumbo makes use of the combination of western red cedar top and rosewood back and sides that have been a Lowden staple for years. These classic tonewoods used in Irish guitar building, paired with Avalon’s own “Axe” bracing pattern, gives the guitar a rich, full-bodied voice with clear trebles that responds well to a flatpick and excels in fingerstyle applications. The pear wood body binding and rosewood-bound ebony fingerboard make this quite an aesthetically pleasing instrument.

Scale length of 25.4″, nut width of 1-3/4″, 2-1/4″ spacing at bridge, 1st fret depth of 0.88″, 12th fret depth of 0.93″, weight of 4lbs 13oz.

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2014 Avalon L1-20 acoustic guitar

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