Vintage guitars for sale: 1956

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incredibly rare and insanely cool 56 tweed deluxe, tolex'd in black by the fender factory around 1967.
this was fender's promo / loaner / rental, so it's one of the best deluxe's on the planet. what do you think they were going to loan out? it's just different, it's better. a little more on the headroom side of the spectrum, which is a very good thing. this amp was tolex'd because it was likely so beat up from so much use. one can only imaginethe recordings and gigs this thing was... more

Up for sale is an incredibly cool 1956 Danelectro U1 in its original and quite rare Grained Ivory Leatherette. This example features a single lipstick pickup, black side body tape, black Danelectro branded neck with Brazilian rosewood fingerboard. Super cool and a great addition to a proper vintage Danelectro collection. Pro setup in house and comes complete with its original tweed "coffin" case. Weight: 6lbs. 13oz.... more

A 1956 Fender Tweed Deluxe 5E3
Serial Number D01469   Recently fully serviced by one of Portland's finest vintage amp gurus   Power cable was replaced with modern 3-prong cable   Output Transformer was replaced with a Soursound PT-108   Original Power Transformer was repaired and now fully functional   New input jack   After a little TLC, this amp now sounds exactly as it should, full of crunchy goodness that will make you weak in the knees   In very good overall condition   A piece... more

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eBay Template Design by OCDesignsOnline HomeAboutTestimonialsPoliciesContactSell your Gear 1956 Fender Champ Amp 5F1 Narrow Panel 1x8" 5W Tube Amplifier #50034 ××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××××× Item DescriptionWORKING CONDITION: Excellent - This amp is in excellent working condition. The breakup happens pretty ... more

A 1956 Fender Princeton 5F2 Circuit in Tweed covering
In Excellent vintage condition and 100% Original   Tweed slightly worn and a bit of rust on the chassis,  and looking just like you want it   6V6GT power tube, 12AX7 preamp tube, and 5Y3GT recifier tube   Jensen P8T speaker   5 Watts of the most beautiful tone you could wish for   
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This complete and very clean set of 3 OEM original Fender mid 1950's bridge saddles was removed from a 1956 Fender Esquire guitar They are in amazingly good condition. The screw heads are still nice and all screws turn as they should. These are the steel (nickel I believe) round saddles. They are shaped like the earlier solid brass ones except the bottoms aren't flat. It looks like the bottom of one of the saddle screws was filed or ground at some point (shown in picture). I don't think this ... more

Just in is this incredibly clean 1956 Gretsch 6131 Jet Firebird
Quick Details
Weight 7 6lbs
Width at nut 1 76
Depth at 1st 0 90
Depth at 12th 0 95
We are so excited to have probably the cleanest 1956 Gretsch 611's out there
This Jet Firebird is all original and in absolutely amazing shape. The paint and finish is all original and in like new shape. There is small finish shrinkage around the neck joint from a neck reset
The Factory installed DeArmond Dynasonic pickups ... more

One of the most versatile hollow archtop guitars ever made, the ES-175 has prominent roles in rock, jazz, blues, country, prog?? you name it. Owed mainly to its evolving construct, the 1950s version featured P-90 single coil pickups, a trapeze tailpiece, the iconic Florentine cutaway, maple body and neck and Brazilian rosewood fingerboard. This guitar is all original and ready to go. W / HSC
Listed14 days agoConditionVery Good (Used)Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches ... more

1956 Premier Model 76 Guitar Amplifier.

Untested. Please see photos for condition. The AC cords are exposed, unable to test

Returns are not accepted
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Vintage original 1956 Gibson LG-1 nice and clean and all original.
Two repaired top cracks were professionally repaired here in our shop.
The guitar was also set up here so it's playing fantastic with a low action and no buzz!
Nice warm tone.
A great little guitar for songwriting and recording.
Perfect for the player and collector alike.
Comes with original soft case, too
Guitar is exactly as pictured.
Buyer pays $125 shipping in the USA, $150 to ... more

Just in at Tone Chasers Music is this 1956 Gibson Les Paul Custom. This guitar is all original with the pictured dings and checking being the most significant signs of wear. This is an exquisite example. The pictured original hardshell case is included. As pictured.

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FOR THIS TRANSACTION I ONLY ACCEPT CASH, WIRE TRANSFER, OR CASHIERS CHECK TO BE CASHED ON DELIVERY. THIS GUITAR IS AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL PICKUP... more

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This pristine three-quarter size guitar is a collectors item! Double-bound, three-ply laminated maple body with two 'f' holes edged in brown. Mahogany neck and Brazilian rosewood fretboard with 19 frets and inlaid pearl dot position markers and white side dot markers. Three-in-a-line Kluson DeLuxe 'single-line' closed-back strip tuners with white plastic oval buttons. Single P-90 pickup with wonderfully strong output. Tortoiseshell pickguard secured to body by two screws. Two controls (one ... more

This 1956 Fender Musicmaster guitar is a rare find for collectors and enthusiasts alike. It comes with its original tweed case and is part of the 1st edition with a low serial number. The guitar has been well cared for and is in excellent working condition, producing a clear and bright sound. Its body type is solid and it has 6 strings, making it perfect for any musician. The guitar was made in the United States and is a true classic for any vintage instrument lover
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Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration,
A fantastic and completely original
Vintage 1955 / 1956 Fender White-Guard Wiring Harness
Get your vintage Fender Blackguard This is correct for your Blackguard Broadcaster, No Caster, Telcaster or P Bass!
Fantastic original condition, this harness features a single 250k "Stackpole" pot used by Fender during this era - Date code: 304541 (41st week of 1955)
Original Astron tone cap has never been unsoldered, ... more

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Here you will find the Best of my 50+ years of collecting
These items are here because they are truly the Best of the Best.
An item only makes a BIN JIVE listing for being one of the following:
1) Unique- I know of no other-anywhere
2) 2nique-I know of only one other-anywhere
3) BOP- Best on Planet. I believe that no better one exists-anywhere. ... more

Original damaged case
5 packs of used fender strings
No. 10
Electric Spanish guitar
No. 15 A-5th Wound=UNUSED
No. 16 E-6th Wound=UNUSED
Other 3 used
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Up for sale, a 1956 Fender Deluxe in excellent condition and in perfect working order. Re-tweeded decades ago, and with enough subsequent age to look very vintage-correct, this Deluxe features a freshly-serviced and very original circuit, a Jensen P12R speaker, and a matched pair of vintage RCA 6V6 power tubes
Few circuits are more desired and emulated than the narrow panel Tweed 5E3, and this amp delivers everything you'd expect from an amp from the last iteration of the Tweed line. ... more

Up for sale is a super cool vintage 1956 Fender Duo Sonic Gold Guard in Desert Sand. We love this era of the student gold guard instruments and this one is a lot of fun to play. It appears at some point in this guitars life the body was painted another color (Red?) and it looks as though the amateur refinish was sanded and removed to what we see now. This appears to be what's left of the original Desert Sand finish but its really tough to say for certain. The neck retains its original finish and... more

1956 gretsch 6189 (electromagnetic streamliner 2 tone copper)
prefer local pickup, but willing to ship depending
players grade , small nics but binding intact
neck wings were repaired and solid .
Neck joint not to pretty but solid and perfect angle
for action as low or high as you want
Guitar sounds otherwordly , nice thick warm woody tone
Original Dynasonic pickup !
any questions let me know
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Gibson Vintage 1959 Les Paul Volume Tone Jack Pointers Washer Nuts ES 1956 1957 1958 1960 1950's
* Vintage 1950's Gibson Pointers Nuts and Washer Set **
Very Good ConditionSee PhotosDomestic shipping $9 00We Ship Worldwide110523 2
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This is a well-weathered vintage ES-295 from our friends at Gibson. Though the all gold 295 is a beautiful instrument, the long trapeze tailpiece renders the instrument difficult to play. This 1956 model has however been retrofitted with a fixed arm Bigsby and aluminum bridge. The work appears to have been done long ago as the Bigsby and bridge combo are a vintage period-correct pairing themselves

This guitar is worn in all the right spots, indicating it has seen extensive playing time ... more

THIS GUITAR IS EXCELLENT CONDITION (NO SCRATCHES OR BLEMISHES) , NO SIGN OF PLAYING WEAR SINCE IT HAS BEEN ONLY USED A FEW TIMES TO SETUP ACTION AND WAS RECENTLY SETUP FOR SMOOTH LOW ACTION PLAYING PER MY LUTHIER. THE ONLY REASON I'M SELLING IT IS BECAUSE I JUST BOUGHT A MASTERBUILT FENDER. COMES WITH ALL ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS, STRAP, AND FENDER CASE. SEE PICS FOR DETAILS. ANY QUESTIONS LET ME KNOW. PRICED AT A REASONABLE PRICE FOR A NEW FENDER NOS CUSTOM- $3900 PLUS SHIPPING $100
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1956 GIBSON ES 225 T ELECTRIC GUITAR. EXCELLENT CONDITION . ORIGINAL P90 PICKUP FOR THAT LEGENDARY SOUND! PERFECT ACTION AND PLAYBILITY . GRAB A PIECE OF GIBSON HISTORY??.
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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1956 Gibson J-185 in its original Sunburst finish which really shows off the impressive example of flame maple on the back of the body. It has a great playing neck with great frets. It's all original with the exception of the reissue Kluson style tuning keys which replaced the original set of Kluson tuners. It's also 100% complete with the exception of the lower strap button and the paper label from inside the ... more

1956 Maestro Gibson GA-45 - Two Tone Vintage AmplifierThis is a very rare and special Maestro Amplifier designed and assembled by GibsonTwo tone Jaguar Grey paired with a muted YellowIt was designed to pair with Accordion and features 4 x 8" Gold Jensen SpeakersHowever the GA-45 also sounds great with Guitar and it is sought after by Harmonica PlayersIt is often referred to as Gibson's Mini-BassmanThe Amp Circuit is identical to the Gibson Les Paul GA-40 except it has separate Tone ... more

Vintage 1956-957 Stella H928 Parlor size blonde with fake flames very goodHas had a neck re-set and now the neck angle is really good, probably better than newHas just the right string height for very nice playabilitySaddle is up high so there is good down pressure onto the top and no buzzing at bridgeVery nice condition3 lbs 5 ozThis one is surprisingly niceNo case
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My grandfather traded this guitar for his 4 row acordian in 1956. He loosened the strings and kept it in his closet in San Diego since that time. This guitar is nearly untouched in 68 years. It has no defects and is like brand new. A rare find
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This is an extremely rare Silvertone 1360 (Danelectro model: U2), ??peanut?? (smaller body) electric guitar. It is a semi-hollowbody, Masonite over pine construction with a yellow finish, black vinyl binding, two lipstick tube-style pickups, a four way adjustable, chrome-plated, bridge with a Brazilian rosewood saddle, a metal nut, a clear plastic pickguard, a Coke-bottle headstock, concentric volume and tone controls, and original white plastic strap buttons (very small chip in neck strap pin )... more

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How many of you guitar enthusiast out there have always wanted to build yourselves that awesome project guitar, but didn??t want to spend the money on a full guitar only to dismantle it. Well, here is your opportunity do so. We sell high end name brand parts and project guitars specifically for the purpose of building your own custom one off guitar
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Vintage Fender Set
Zustand: Gut
SerNr: 14932
Gewicht: 3, 4 kg Versandklasse: Heavy
Koffer / Case: ja
Vermittlungsverkauf: 12084
Matching Fender Set, bestehend aus einer Dezember 56er Strat und einem November 56er Champ
Die sexy Strat wurde vor geraumer Zeit neu lackiert und neu bundiert
Sie fühlt sich sehr gut an und ist klanglich ein absoluter Traum
Der Champ ist gut erhalten und wurde frisch geserviced, dabei hat er einen Cap Job erhalten und eine Röhre wurde ... more

Original Hofner Congress acoustic guitar from 1956-1957 in excellent condition, also comes with original 1950??s custom hard shell case.

Early Hofner Serial number: 3280.

No fret wear, barely been played.

This guitar is in remarkably good condition for being over 66 years old!

The action is a a little high but it??s still ok for playing basic chords.

A unique time piece for any music lover that definitely deserves more than being stuck ... more

NEW KINGS ROAD VINTAGE GUITAR EMPORIUM ARE DELIGHTED TO OFFER FOR SALE
1956 Les Paul Junior single cutaway in Sunburst
This is a fantastic and still relatively affordable Les Paul from the golden period of Gibson in the 1950??s The finish has weather checking all over it but retained its finish throughout There are some more visible areas of checking on the back of the headstock. The tuners have been upgraded to a set of retrofits in line Klusons The guitar weighs 7 30 Lb or 3 310 Kg The ... more

Arnold Hoyer Famos (1956) Arch Top Guitar [RARE Vintage].

This is an early archtop Jazz guitar made by Arnold Hoyer

For its age, this guitar looks, sounds, and plays beautifully. There is some aging to the finish, which you can see from the photos. But it is fully functional with no structural issues. It tunes perfectly and holds strong tension well. It is ready to play and be enjoyed. There is no pick guard hence the price

The Famos has a hand-carved top made... more

FINESTSELECTIONSHIPPINGSPECIALISTS24 HourSupportLondon Vintage Guitars are please to offer:Hofner President 1956 - Blonde - Rare Round PanelGerman Connection
 We are happy to offer the following Hofner President that has just been secured from its original owner   , details as follows
Hofner President
1956  ( Circa ) 
Blonde
Electric
Oval / Round Control Panel ( Rare / Early Feature )
Internally / Externally Original
Condition 8 75 / 10 ( Light ... more

1956 Gibson ES-225T. No repairs or cracks or damage Neck is straight, frets good, no buzzing
Has some very minor scratches but looks great for a 67 year old guitar!
All original parts!
(only the tuners were exchanged many, many years ago with exactly the same type tuners)
No new holes or other alternations were needed. (I still have the original 1956 tuners)
Original 1956 P-90 pickup
Sounds and plays great!This guitar has been in the family for a long, long time. It has ... more

oggetto: CHITARRAFRAMEZ MOD. SMERALDO 1956
serie: JAZZ
modello: Smeraldo
anno produzione: 1956
colore: rossoarancio
n° repertorio: 6041
luogo produzione: Milano
descrizione:
Chitarra come da caratteristiche sopra indicate. La targa all??interno specifica tutti i daticostruttivi. Corde originali di prima costruzione. Corredata di borsa morbidacoeva. ... more

Hofner 463 / S E3 from 1956 - Chitarra Semiacustica
This Hofner guitar model was the only Hofner archtop mit a Mahogani body and neck, also with the wooden purfling around top and back. The handle is made of maple. The keyboard is rosewood
Questo modello di chitarra Hofner era l'unico Archtop Hofner con un corpo e un manico in mogano, anche con il purfling in legno intorno alla parte superiore e alla parte posteriore.
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Hofner Senator acoustic guitar Serial number . 2472Year 1956In very good condition , please check all pictures prior to purchase Collection from Halesowen , Birmingham , B62Or Free delivery within a 50 mile radius.... more

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1956 Gibson J-45 in Sunburst finish
Great sounding J45 from the mid 50s. Mah gany back and sides. Spruce top. 50s profile Mah gany neck with a 12?? radius r sewood fingerboard and dot inlays. The frets are in good condition and the action is nice and comfortable. A few scratches and general playing wear. 3 on a side Klusons style repro tuners. Looks like there was a different set of tuner on it at some stage. (No ... more

1956 Gibson ES-225 Florentine Sunburst electric guitar artist owned by Martin Barre, the main guitarist of Jethro Tull. The guitar is in stunning condition for its nearly 70 years of age! The guitar was used to record by Martin and was part of his exclusive studio collection. Jethro Tull is a legendary, Grammy winning, Platinum-selling rock band famous for its progressive guitar riffs. Any vintage 1956 Gibson guitar is valuable in its own right, but to get the personal recording electric guitar ... more

FINESTSELECTIONSHIPPINGSPECIALISTS24 HourSupportLondon Vintage Guitars are please to offer:Fender Stratocaster 1956 EX ERIC STEWART Paul McCartney 10CC@Denmark Street GuitarsTHE ERIC STEWART COLLECTION
We are happy to offer the following collection from one of the worlds most highly regarded musicians that being Eric Stewart. Please find details as follows:
Fender Stratocaster 
1955-56 
Sunburst 
Maple Neck  (Clear Neck Overspray / Re Fret ... more

1956 Gibson Les Paul case:
* came with a 1956 Les Paul Junior (see knob imprints in top lid), but will fit a LP Custom as well
* handle is gone
* golden interior, worn
* has a crack at bottom strap button
* tolex is very worn around the edges
* bottom is loose in some places
* all latches are working fine
PLENTY of PARTS for SALE
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This is for collection in person ONLY, I will not post it or courier it. Item must be collected within three weeks of sale. I am not interested in trades
This is a 1956 Gretsch 6121. Eagle-eyed viewers will notice that this is an interesting transitional model made towards the end of the year-it is basically identical to a 1957 model except it still has the G-brand on the body. As far as I can tell, Gretsch only made one batch of guitars with this set of features. I only know of two ... more

has scratches
* stamped 16 xxx
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Hofner Committee 1956
In very good vintage condition with the original case. Very nice playing condition. No buzzes. All original. Small glue splodge on the pickguard. Can probably be removed. (See photos)
FREE UK DELIVERY INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING ALSO AVAILABLE... more

?This stunning Gibson Les Paul in goldtop finish is a true masterpiece of electric guitars. Based on a guitar originally released in 1956, it exudes a timeless elegance that is hard to find in modern instruments. The guitar features a set of P90 pickups, providing a rich and warm tone that is perfect for a wide range of music styles. Whether you're a seasoned musician or a beginner, this guitar is sure to impress ??
Lmfao, this is chat ai??s idea of a guitar description. Thought I??d share. ... more

This Gibson ES-140 electric guitar is a classic vintage instrument from 1956. With a beautiful sunburst body colour, this 3 / 4 size guitar features a single cutaway and a hollow body type. The neck is made of high-quality mahogany and the fretboard is made of rosewood. The body is crafted from poplar and maple, giving it a warm and resonant tone
Included with this guitar is a hard case, making it easy to transport and protect during travel. The Gibson ES-140 is part of the Gibson ES series ... more

1956 Stringmaster triple 8

All original, with case and legs

Fully working and in very good overall condition. The tweed cloth on the case has seen some life in the last 68 years, but the case is still solid and it??s travelled with me safely in aircraft holds

I??d prefer this was collected so that you can verify you??re happy before taking it, but I??m happy to work with your shipper.
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This is for collection in person ONLY, I will not post it or courier it. I am not interested in trades
This is a 1956 Gretsch Streamliner in very good condition with its original case, hang tags, polishing cloth and paperwork. All parts are original. The only issues worth mentioning are some small chips in the finish and an area on the back of the neck where the case's interior lining must have eaten away at the finish. This sometimes happens when a guitar with a nitro finish sits in its ... more

1956 Gibson Les Paul case:
* came with a 1956 Les Paul Junior (see knob imprints in top lid), but will fit a LP Custom as well
* handle is gone
* golden interior, worn
* has a crack at bottom strap button
* tolex is very worn around the edges
* bottom is loose in some places
* all latches are working fine
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Der PCL Vintage Amp VA-1956 ist ein handgefertigter Röhrenverstärker mit klassischem Design und unglaublichem Sound. Er bietet 20 Watt Leistung und ist perfekt für Gitarristen und Bassisten, die einen warmen und authentischen Ton suchen. Der Verstärker verfügt über zwei Eingänge, einen Volume- und einen Tone-Regler sowie einen Schalter für die Kanalumschaltung.

Der VA-1956 ist mit hochwertigen Komponenten und einer soliden Konstruktion ausgestattet, um eine lange Lebensdauer ... more

1956 FENDER TELECASTER BRIDGE COVER USA - ASH TRAY :
* top has 2 dents... more

1956 Gretsch 6189 StreamlinerIn very good condition. The original bridge has been swapped out for a rosewood one. There is some damage to the finish around the neck join which has separated very slightly but the neck doesn't appear to have been off at any point. Not an issue in terms of playability or functionality
FREE UK DELIVERY INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING ALSO AVAILABLE... more

1956 FENDER MUSICMASTER MAPLE NECK USA :
* has some finish wear
* fat profile with a light V shape... more

1956 FENDER MUSICMASTER MAPLE NECK - made in USA:
* fat V shape profile
* frets are replaced with taller ones
* tuner holes were made bigger & extra screw holes on back of headstock
* finish has some wear
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1956 FENDER MUSICMASTER MAPLE NECK USA :
* has some finish wear
* fat profile with a light V shape... more

1956 FENDER MUSICMASTER MAPLE NECK USA :
* short scale
* NICE BIG V SHAPE PROFILE
* finish oversprayed & in WORN condition
* frets have wear
* small wood chip below nut=check pic 4
* neck date is GONE... more

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In Store ?? 1956 Fender Stratocaster Masterbuilt By Dennis Galuszka ?? Fiesta Red Relic / Gold Hardware
Want to trade? layby? swap? or make an offer?
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Tony Elder / Steve Jackson
Black Dot Music
Est 1985
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Tony Elder / Steve Jackson
Black Dot Music
Est 1985
Just traded. This was our first of this very popular model. What a beauty! In... more

The Gibson ES-175 from 1956 is a sought-after classic for any guitar enthusiast. This right-handed, solid body electric guitar features a beautiful sunburst finish and is part of the iconic Gibson ES series. With its 6 string configuration, it is perfect for jazz and blues players who want a warm and rich sound. This vintage model comes with all the original parts and is in excellent condition for its age. As a highly collectable instrument, the Gibson ES-175 is a must-have for any serious ... more

This vintage guitar has steel strings. In very good condition and sounds very nice. Can be used or kept as a collectable item for guitar enthusiasts.
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