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With a huge amount of warmth at the ready, excellent power through the mids, and trebles that are lush and round, every bit of this Martin D-35 sounds beautiful. 1970’s D-35s are often shop favourites, thanks to their lighter-than-a-D-28 bracing and 50-plus tours around the sun to get their tonewoods sounding best.

A well-played but otherwise straight-ahead D-35 from 1971, this guitar remains crack-free apart from a repaired b-string pickguard crack and is in excellent structural condition. The original bridge and plate are unmodified, braces are unrepaired, original pickguard nicely reglued, and the neck has been neatly reset. Our shop is responsible for its new frets, nut and saddle, and fresh set up. The fretboard binding and sections of body binding have been reglued in places, as is pretty much the norm for any vintage D-35. There is a strap button in the neck heel and a ‘go-back’ endpin which replaces a jack from a removed pickup. The guitar’s finish is original throughout, with a small area of playwear by the pickguard ‘sealed’ with dropped-in finish.

The neck is comfortable and easy to play, not small, and not big; the classic ‘70s Martin feel. 1-11/16” nutwidth, .835” depth at the 1st fret. We have the action set at 4-6 64ths with a full height saddle.

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1971 Martin D-35 vintage Brazilian rosewood acoustic guitar

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Martin reintroduced its iconic D-45 in 1968 after about 25 years without any style 45 production. This example, built in 1975, has survived the years well and developed a warm and open voice over its 45 year life.

Martin earmarked its highest quality tonewoods for the Style 45 guitars, and this instrument was built with master-grade Indian rosewood and Sitka spruce. It’s bound in white and features solid abalone pearl inlays to its top, back and sides. The pearl continues around the heel of the neck and then onto the fretboard and headstock, just as it was done up until the fall of 1942 when the last original Style 45 guitars were completed.

In excellent condition, this 1975 Martin D-45 is crack-free and has just had its neck reset and refretted in our shop. It has an attractive replacement bridge but is otherwise completely original. Older repairs include a few reglued back brace sections, a reglued original pickguard and a previous reset. The guitar’s finish is original throughout, with small sections of top by the bridge and pickguard more recently buffed.

Set up here at Folkway, the guitar plays nicely with ‘new guitar’ action and medium strings. The saddle is full height, which will allow for another few decades of future action adjustments, and the new frets play beautifully. There are a few marks and indents on the finish but, all-told, this guitar presents beautifully.

A very richly voiced 1975 Martin D-45 Dreadnought with lots of warmth down low, plenty of mid-range support and little bit of shimmer in the trebles.

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1975 Martin D-45 vintage rosewood acoustic guitar

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Introduced in 1959, Gibson’s ES-345 was the company’s first stereo guitar. While the model followed Gibson’s range-wide updates – including the smaller 1-9/16″ nut width in 1965 and the switch to a trapeze tailpiece on all Thinline models at around the same time – the ES-345 changed very little between the late 1950s and mid 1970s.

Sporting a rich Walnut finish, gold-plated hardware and split parallelogram inlays, this 1976 ES-345TDW is quite a show stopper. While many vintage 345s have had their stereo wiring and Varitone circuit modified or removed, the electronics in this guitar remain untouched, allowing for a wide array of tonal combinations. The original Patent Number pickups sound excellent, offering warm and full-bodied tones, with the top-end clarity and note separation that one looks for in a good vintage humbucker.

With a recent refret, added Bigsby tailpiece, and new Tonepros bridge, this guitar performs flawlessly and plays beautifully. The original trapeze tailpiece is included with the guitar, but we wouldn’t recommend reinstalling it as the Bigsby is an upgrade by our estimation.

Scale length of 24-3/4″, nut width of 1-9/16″, 1st fret depth of 0.806″, 12th fret depth of 1.007″, pickup DC readings of 7.61k (N) and 7.27L (B), weight of 9lbs 5oz.

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1976 Gibson ES-345TDW vintage electric guitar

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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.

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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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Introduced in 1954 alongside the Les Paul Junior, Gibson’s Les Paul TV Model was a no-frills addition to the Les Paul line that sported a “limed-mahogany” (now colloquially known as TV Yellow) finish. The simple, slab-bodied Junior and TV saw a redesign in 1958 with the introduction of a double-cutaway body. Having graced countless stages across the decades since its introduction in the hands of guitarists such as Keith Richards, Joe Perry, Johnny Thunders, Brian Baker, and Billie Joe Armstrong, Gibson’s double-cutaway Les Paul TV Model has become one of the most iconic electrics ever produced by the company.

Built by Gibson Custom in 1999, this ’58 Reissue is a faithful tribute to the iconic single-pickup Les Pauls of the late 1950s. Sporting an upgraded Seymour Duncan Antiquity P-90 pickup, this guitar offers a powerful, full voice with excellent top-end bite. If you are looking for the “Tele on steroids” thing, this guitar has it in spades. We have outfitted the guitar with a Music City Bridge Savvy wrap-around bridge for improved intonation and tone. The neck profile is a little bit leaner than you would find on a ’58 Les Paul, and is more in line with early ’60 spec.

The guitar is in overall excellent condition and shows only relatively minimal playwear. The original frets are in great shape with just a bit of string wear and have plenty of life left. Set-up in house, the instrument offers excellent playability.

Scale length of 24-3/4″, nut width of 1-11/16″, 1st fret depth of 0.817″, 12th fret depth of .910″, pickup DC reading of 8.26k, weight of 7lbs 14oz. with original hardshell case.

1999 Gibson Custom 1958 Les Paul TV Model reissue electric guitar

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2003 Gibson Custom ’67 Flying V

Met with rather lacklustre excitement upon its introduction in 1958, Gibson’s Flying V was subsequently discontinued due to poor sales quite shortly after its debut. 1967 saw the model’s reintroduction to Gibson’s catalogue with a sleeker body shape, redesigned pickguard, new control layout, and mahogany construction in place of “Korina.” These second variant Flying Vs were produced in very limited numbers between 1966-1970, with record of less than 200 instruments shipped during that timeframe. 

Built by Gibson Custom in 2003, this ’67 Reissue Flying V is a well-appointed tribute to the incredibly rare second variant of the V. Equipped with a pair of Burstbucker pickups, this guitar offers vintage-voiced humbucker tones that are rich, clear, and dynamic. With Gibson’s VOS treatment to the nickel-plated hardware and the Polaris White finish, this Flying V is a stunning guitar with just the right amount of flair. The large, round neck profile is to die for, with full shoulders and a 1st fret depth of .861″ offsetting the period-correct 1-9/16″ nut width and helping make the neck feel great in your hand. Weighing in at a scant 5lbs 13oz, this guitar offers a truly enjoyable playing experience that is quite easy on the shoulders.

This Custom ’67 Flying V remains in excellent condition overall. There are a few small dents in the finish, primarily on the treble-side body point, which are the only cosmetic flaws to note. The original frets are in near perfect condition, and show very minimal signs of use.

Scale length of 24-3/4″, nut with of 1-9/16″, 1st fret depth of 0.861″, 12th fret depth of .994″, DC reading of 7.9k (N), bridge pickup 8k (B). 

With Original Hardshell Case and COA.

2003 Gibson Custom '67 Flying V electric 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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