Vintage guitars for sale: Derby

Vintage 1974 Gibson SG Standard Left Handed Original Electric Guitar OHSC 1970s
It's not often I let one of my own collection go - only to make way for another. This is by far the best 1970s Gibson SG Standard 'lefty' I have seen for sale for some time. This one hasn't got the classic Gibson neck break (checked under blacklight), and does have the rarely seen original hard case. I found this one a few years back when the long term owner bought it in to my place alongside an early 70s Tele. ... more

A vintage guitar, this Gibson ES175 has a few signs of age but shows no significant signs of damage
We must point out that the black paintwork is not original and the Bigsby has been installed by a previous owner. The original bridge is included but we cannot say the same for the original finish!
Most jazz players will know the heritage and desirability of the ES175 and this one, despite the modifications, is a great example
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Vintage 1964 Vox AC30 Top Boost 2×12 Guitar Valve Amplifier Combo 1960s w / Pedal
This is a wonderfully rare original 1964 Vox AC30 Top Boost version that I purchased from the original owner. It had been in the family since new, and the owner kept the original cover and even the original blue 'about Vox' manual - crazy rare. It has the grey top and silver speakers from the last quarter of 1964. The amplifier dates to 1964 by the serial number, circuit board, tolex, and panel. All three ... more

Vintage 1973 Orange OR100 100w Pics & Text Valve Amplifier Head *1970s
I recently got the opportunity to purchase two early stunning Orange amplifiers, of which this is the first. An early 1973 Orange OR100 head. This is the Pics & Text model, but an early one made in 1973. It's in original condition inside, including the transformers, but the capacitors needed replacement. It comes with 4x brand new JJ EL34 power valves, and the 2x original Mazda preamp valves pictured. You hardly ... more

Vintage 1974 Rickenbacker 4001 Burgundyglo Electric Bass Guitar w / OHSC *1970s
This is a truly amazing original 1974 Rickenbacker 4001 in the rarely seen Burgundyglo finish that I recently purchased from the long term owner. These are incredible workhorses and have a HUGE sound. This particular one has had some life to it, being gigged often but looked after at the same time. The finish has a few dings and scrapes to it, as you can see, and the pick guard has a crack to the front just ... more

Vintage 1971 Marshall Super Tremolo 100w EL34 Valve Amplifier Head *1970s
This is a real special amplifier. It isn't very often a Super Tremolo comes up for sale! I purchased this from the long term owner in Europe, where it had been for some time. It is a 1971 Super Tremolo 100w, from the wonder years of Marshall. This one has had a power transformer replacement in the 1980s, as you can see, with a Dagnall JCM800 replacement. It compliments the amplifier very well. Cosmetically in good ... more

Vintage 1962 Hofner 500 / 5 Stuart Sutcliffe Brunette Electric Bass Guitar w / Case
I purchased this beauty from the original owner, who had had it since 1962. It came to me in great condition, but required a neck reset as most of these old Hofners do. This one dates to 1962 and comes with a nice new brown hard case to keep it safe. The pickups work great and sound awesome - classic Hofner thud. This model was made famous by Stuart Sutcliffe. In great cosmetic condition as you can see, with ... more

Vintage 1971 Marshall PA20 20w Model 1917 EL84 Valve Amplifier Head *1970s
I was recently contacted about this beauty from a lovely gentleman who lived in Wales (pictured). He'd owned this for many a decade, and it was sat unused in a cupboard since the late 1970s, early 1980s - yet crazily when he plugged it in to test it it still worked! He came to my house to drop this off, and I was amazed at the condition. It's an original 1971 Marshall PA20, even complete with the original back panel ... more

Vintage 1960s Teisco Spectrum 3 Metallic Blue Japan MIJ Electric Guitar *RARE
In all my years of doing this beautiful job, I've never seen another of these! I saw this hid away in a background picture of an auction house clearance, and knew it was something special. It had been sent to the auction after a house had been cleared, and put in a huge lot of other guitars - mixed in and hidden. When I won the lot, my heart skipped when I finally saw this stunning guitar. It's an original (not a ... more

Vintage 1970s Vox Defiant Head & 2×12 Cabinet Guitar Amplifier w / Pedal & Cover
I am honoured to put this amplifier up for sale. I recently purchased this truly incredible setup from the original owner, the guitarist from Chick Graham & the Coasters. He played this for many many decades up until recently and now decided to give it a new home. I believe this dates to 1972, and comes with everything it originally came with - footswitch, cover, chrome stands, and even those ... more

Vintage 1960 Hofner Committee Thin Thinline Sunburst Electric Guitar *1960s
This is stupidly early Hofner Committee - one of the first with a truss rod. I found this unused in a loft for many years - it was dusty as anything but the dust has preserved it incredibly well. After a good clean I can now tell it is a 1960 Hofner Committee Thinline from 1960. It has been exceptionally well looked after, with very little to report. The original pickups sound awesome and the neck is extremely sturdy... more

Vintage 1960s National Val Pro Model 85 Res-O-Glas Electric Bass Guitar w / OHSC
I recently took a family holiday to Florida, and was determined to bring something back into our country from the beautiful State of Florida. On my last day, I walked into a shop and saw this sat there - and knew it was the one! It's a one-owner early 1960s National Model 85 electric bass guitar. This one had been in Florida all its life, and had recently been walked into the shop. I couldn't resist! It comes ... more

A pre-owned item, this Hofner Committee bears the scars of a couple of repairs over the years and is wearing a non-original set of machine heads. But it's looking good for nearly 60 years old!
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Vintage 1961 Roger Junior CA Rossmeisl Archtop Guitar w / Pickup OHSC *1960s
This beauty was recently purchased from the family of the original owner from new. Their Father / Grandfather had this as his pride and joy for many decades, and they recounted stories of him playing it everywhere he went, even stopping family photographs in order to get his guitar in the picture. It's been a really special prized possession for many decades, and so well looked after. The guitar is from 1961 and ... more

Vintage 1979 Marshall JMP Master Model 50w MK2 Lead 2x12 2104 Amplifier Combo
This is the 50w Master Model Lead 2x12 Combo version of this classic amplifier, with nice original G12 Celestion T3120 speakers dating to 1979. The original transformers all work well, with nothing to report. The power valves consist of 1x replacement and 1x original Mullard EL34, and the preamp valves are original Brimar ECC83s. Cosmetically it is in good condition, as you can see, with a few bumps and scrapes. It ... more

Vintage 1960s 1962 1963 Selmer Truvoice Bassmaster 50 Fifty Valve Amplifier Head
I was recently contacted by the long-term owner of this incredible amplifier, a true rarity indeed. It's not often you find an original 'crocodile period' Selmer Truvoice Bassmaster 50 head. I've not had one of these in for many years, and I forgot how good they were! This one is in wonderful original condition, including the majority original valves inside including a Mazda GZ34, 2x Mullard XF2 EL34, and a ... more

Vintage 1977 Marshall JMP Master Model 50w MK2 Lead 2x12 2104 Amplifier Combo
This is the 50w Master Model Lead 2x12 Combo version of this classic amplifier, with a matched pair of slightly later G12M Celestion T1221 speakers dating to 1978. The original transformers all work well, alongside the valves which consist of a pair of JJ EL34 and 3x original Brimar / Mullard ECC83s. Cosmetically it is in good condition, as you can see, but it has had the front cloth changed to a newer salt & ... more

Vintage 1972 Fender Pro Reverb 2x12 Silverface USA Amplifier Ex. Michael Chapman
This is an incredible amplifier, used extensively by world famous Michael Chapman throughout the 1970s and 1980s. I bought this not long ago from an auction house selling off a few items of Michael's, and was overjoyed to have won it! When I got it, it was in need of repair and had sat for many decades unused. The original speakers, for example, were rubbing when driven, so a new pair of reissue Jensen speakers ... more

Vintage 1960s Selmer Treble N Bass 50 MKII Valve Amplifier *Ex. Robbie McIntosh
This is a truly incredible opportunity to own a piece of rock n' roll history. Through a good friend of mine, I was able to purchase this very amplifier off of Robbie McIntosh (ex. The Pretenders, Paul McCartney, Tom Jones, John Mayer, the list can go on ). He's owned it for many years and it's featured on many of his projects over the decades. The amplifier itself is a 1966 MKIII Treble N Bass, placed inside a ... more

Vintage 1971 Marshall Artiste JMP 50w 2040 2x12 Valve Amplifier Combo *Players
This is a lovely incredibly early hand wired circuitboard version of the 50w Artiste 2040 2x12 Combo, dating from 1971. It is for sure a players grade, but comes with the famous 784-139 transformer! The 2x Celestion speakers are later replacements from 1986, and have their original cones. All the valves are newer replacements, as is the mains transformer (later 1970s), and the majority of the main capacitors have ... more

Vintage 1975 Music Man HD130 2100-130 USA Valve Amplifier Head *1970s
I was recently contacted about this beauty by an American man who had brought this over to the UK with him when he moved. It was now time to sell it - and I couldn't refuse! This one had been in the same home for many decades, mostly unused. It's an original and uncirculated 1975 Music Man HD130. This is a USA made amplifier which means the voltage is currently at USA voltage (110v), but can be used at other voltages with ... more

Vintage 1984 Tokai Breezysound TE50 Natural MIJ Japan Telecaster Electric Guitar
This is a super clean and super cool 1984 Tokai Breezysound 'Telecaster', that I purchased 5 years ago from the original owner for a friend. The same friend has now purchased another guitar and is selling this one on. In essence it's had only 2 owners from new! This is one of the early TE50 guitars, with the 4-digit serial number on the neck plate, and the 50 sticker to the heel of the neck. The shape of the ... more

Vintage 1970s Burman Pro Series 502 2x12 50w Valve Amplifier Combo
This is a wonderful original Burman 502 amplifier, that I recently purchased from the long term owner. You see hardly any of these come up for sale - and this one is incredible. It has been very well looked after and in good condition as you can see. Both of the transformers are original, alongside the 2x EL34 and the 7x pre-amp valves. This amplifier has been serviced to a playable & safe standard, by one of our leading ... more

Vintage 1960s Laney Sound Supergroup Series MK1 Session 50w Valve Amplifier Head
A very special piece of history right here. I got this beauty from Europe where it had been for a few decades. It's been well used since being made in 1969, and shows Laney's use of wonderful Partridge transformers. This is only the third 50w I've had come through the store, and this has blown all the other Supergroup's out the water! This particular one has had the mains transformer changed in the past, as you ... more

Hailing from 1996, this Epiphone shows a few small scuff marks here and there but you have to look closely. It's in great condition
Following the popular jazz guitar styling of big, hollow body with a single floating pickup, the Emperor is a highly regarded instrument and even has its own Facebook page!
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Vintage 1968 Fender Palomino USA Natural 4-Bolt Acoustic Guitar *1960s
A beautiful Fender Palomino acoustic guitar, dating from 1968. These were produced during the CBS period during the late 60s, and was Fender??s attempt at gaining a foothold in the ever-growing acoustic market. This one features a dreadnought shaped body, with a classic Fender CBS bolt on neck with large headstock. The tuners are the desirable Kluson Deluxe white button model, as found on Musicmaster etc models during ... more

Vintage 1970s Burman Pro Series 501 1x12 Valve Amplifier Combo w / Gold Lion KT77
This is a wonderful original Burman 501 amplifier, that I recently purchased from the long term owner. You see hardly any of these come up for sale - and this one is incredible. It even comes complete with a pair of Gold Lion KT77 valves! It has been very well looked after and in good condition as you can see. Both of the transformers are original, alongside the Gold Lions and the 6x pre-amp valves. This ... more

Vintage 1970s Wilson Watkins WEM Rapier Red Left Handed Bass Guitar OHSC & Candy
This is a truly amazing one owner original LEFTY Wilson Rapier bass guitar - the only one I've ever seen for sale. It comes complete with the original case and even with the original case candy. A real museum piece! This is very early 1970s and in truly stunning condition as you can see. I will be sad to see this one go, but needs must. It's a beauty! Please have a close look at the high resolution ... more

Vintage 1961 Hofner V3 Solid 3-Pickup Tobacco Sunburst Electric Guitar *1960s
I picked up this incredible guitar from the family of the original owner. Before Hofner did their Super Solid range, this was their solid body guitar range. To find one this early is really rare - and this one is original family owned from new! It has been exceptionally well looked after, with very little to report. The original pickups sound awesome. The previous owner messed about with his bridge a little bit so ... more

Vintage 1980 Music Man HD150 2275-150 Reverb USA Valve Amplifier Head *1980s
I was recently contacted about this beauty, along with a few more similar amps from a collection that had been built up over many years. This one had been in the same home for many decades, mostly unused. It's an original and uncirculated 1980 Music Man HD150 Reverb model. This is a USA made amplifier which means the voltage is currently at USA voltage (110v), but can be used at other voltages with a step ... more

Vintage 1965 Hofner President E2 Blonde Electric Guitar w / Original Case *1960s
This is a real beauty of a guitar - an early 1965 Hofner President E2 with the 2x staple pickups. The sound on this thing is awesome - it's one of the nicest sounding Hofner guitars I've played in some time! It has been well looked after, with very little to report. However, the previous owner from new dropped this back in the day and the headstock broke. He did a crude job of repairing it so when I got it, my ... more

Vintage 1972 Marshall 25w Reverb Tremolo 2046 1x15 Valve Amplifier Combo w Pedal
This is a wonderful original Marshall 25w Reverb Trem, model number 2046 amplifier. It is one of the nicest conditions I've ever seen and in complete condition including the Marshall tremolo pedal, and beautiful Mullard valves. It has been very well looked after and in brilliant condition as you can see. One of the transformers has been replaced as the other was burnt out, otherwise original. This amplifier has ... more

Vintage 1950s Selmer Truvoice Blood Red Cream Little Giant Valve Amplifier Combo
Arguably one of the most iconic Selmer amplifiers out there, and they do exactly what they say on the tin! This is one of the early ones, that was made with the 'Truvoice' logo in the late 1950s. The original Elac speaker sounds awesome, alongside the 3x original valves. Cosmetically in good condition, with a few scuffs and scrapes from many years of bedroom use. These are some of my favourite amplifiers, and ... more

Vintage 1960s Selmer Little Giant 1x8 'The Black Period' Valve Amplifier Combo
I recently spent an hour with the original owner of this beautiful amplifier (pictured) - one of the last Little Giant's ever made! The owner had had this since new in the 1960s, and it had been in the back of a cupboard for 3 decades, completely unused. It was his wife who found it and contacted me! This is arguably one of the most iconic Selmer amplifiers out there, and they do exactly what they say on the tin! ... more

Vintage 1978 Vox AC120 Valve Amplifier 2x12 Combo *1970s* w Fane & Cover & Pedal
This is a wonderful 1978 Vox AC120 - a really rare 120w amplifier. It's a beauty and comes complete with the original cover and foot switch as you can see. Cosmetically in very good condition, with nothing significant at all. The speakers are original and have the original cones too. The valves are all newer replacements from the last time it was serviced, but they still work well. This is definitely one ... more

Vintage 1970s Wilsic Sound Miles Platting V50 50w Valve Amplifier Head *1972
Crazy rare British made amplifier right here at The Music Locker. This Wilsic Sound amplifier is a thing of beauty and sounds awesome. Built in the early 1970s, using old parts, it is made very much like an old Marshall, complete with a GZ34, 2x JJ EL34s and 3x Marshall ECC83s. It is in great condition, with only a few light marks on it. If you're looking at this, you know their capabilities! This amplifier has been... more

Vintage 1972 Marshall 25w Reverb Tremolo 2046 1x15 Valve Amplifier Combo
This is a wonderful Marshall 25w Reverb Trem, model number 2046 amplifier. It has been very well looked after and in brilliant condition as you can see. One of the transformers has been replaced in the past, otherwise original. The 1972 dated Celestion G15 speaker is awesome and sounds great. There is a small picture to the front grill cloth that hasn't gone through to the speaker, just cosmetic. This amplifier has been ... more

Vintage 1960s Selmer 100 1x18 1x12 Pinstripe Amplifier Speaker Cabinet *Custom
It is with my greatest excitement I am posting this for sale. I purchased this off of the family of the original owner from new, who had recently passed away. He had purchased this brand new and custom ordered it as a cabinet that would fit his preferences. Basically, it is a 1960s Selmer 100w cabinet, which is usually a 1x18 cabinet, but this one has an extra unseen 1x12 speaker which makes this super rare! The ... more

Vintage 1950s Gallotone Champion *John Lennon* Original Acoustic Guitar *RARE
Wow - this is an original Gallatone Champion as used by John Lennon in his early days. These come up very rarely and to find an original is incredible. I love seeing pictures of John playing one of these the day he met Paul McCartney. They're now an iconic guitar, though they started as a budget starter guitar back then! This one has been played and well looked after, as you can see, with only a few scuffs. It has ... more

Ephiphone zephyr Blues Deluxe.

Previous owner had replaced the tuner but had put the originals back on when he sold it to me. Case is included in the sale.

Nice guitar but thinning down my collection
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HOFNER PRESIDENT 1959 WITH BIGSBY TREM AND ORIGINAL CASE. NUMBER 5901
ALL ORIGINAL EXCEPT THE STRAP BUTTONS ARE REPLACEMENTS. BOTTOM BUTTON HAS BEEN RE-SITED BY PREVIOUS OWNER. SEE PICTURE
SOME BRIT-ROCK HISTORY HERE WITH RESEARCH AND DESCRIPTION
ORIGINAL, HEAVILY DISTRESSED PLYWOOD CASE.
PARCELFORCE 24HR INSURED, TRACKED AND SIGNED FOR
N B. D STRING FITTED AFTER PICTURES TAKEN
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Vintage Seymour Duncan Quadra-Tone 84-50 Valve Amplifier 2x10 Combo Switch RARE
A wonderfully rare and original Seymour Duncan 84-50 2x10 combo amplifier, complete with the original programmable footswitch (not picture but included). These rarely come for sale, and are super rare. Made by the incredible king of tone - Seymour Duncan - in the USA. Completely original inside and in brilliant cosmetic condition as you can see. This is one you'll not want to miss out on. It has been serviced by a... more

Vintage 1970s Marshall Mercury 2060 Red Tolex 1x12 Valve Amplifier Combo *Orig
This is a lovely little Marshall Mercury 1x12 Combo, dating from the 1970s, model number 2060. This is pretty much original throughout, including the original speaker. Cosmetically in incredible condition as you can see, including the original model plaque to the back of the amplifier. These are usually missing but this one is intact and complete. It even has the original valve. These are known to be noisier than ... more

Vintage 1969 1970 Laney Sound Supergroup 1x12 LC16 Tremolo Amplifier Combo *Rare
A very special piece of history right here. This one is rarely seen, and dates to 1969 / 1970. It is one of Laney's first ever combo amplifiers, named the LC16. This one came out of a house clearance auction in the West Midlands, where Laney began. It is a real nice example and sounds awesome! This one came with a replacement (1970s / 1980s) McKenzie 12" speaker that holds well in this amplifier. There are a few ... more

Vintage 1950s Framus Germany Capri 5 / 53 553 Sunburst Archtop Acoustic Guitar
This is a wonderful late 1950s Framus Capri 5 / 53 guitar, recently setup and in brilliant working order. A great quality German made guitar. It is in good condition, with a few marks as pictured, most notably to the back of the heel. I love this guitar, it's full of character. You'll not be disappointed! Please have a close look at the high resolution photographs below, as these form part of our description
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Accepting offers on this 1960??s SoundCity Artiste 30W Solid State 2×10
Not only does this look cool it??s also in super clean condition and sounds really nice and bright, takes pedals brilliantly.
I??ve taken photos of all the electrics and drivers, all working well
Not bad for going on 60 years old!!
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Northcourt - Vintage British Amplifier - Valve Guitar Amp - Untested.
Comes as shown, has not been plugged in
Strictly sold for spares or repair
Comes as the item only, as shown, no further items.
Please see all photos of the exact item / s for sale.
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Vintage 1970s Vox Sound Escort 50 Lead 1x12 Solid State Amplifier Combo
A truly underrated amplifier from the late 1970s - a Vox Escort 50. This one has been in the same home for many years and has recently been serviced to a good standard. It looks great and sounds brilliant. In good cosmetic condition, but does have the Vox logo missing unfortunately. Otherwise really good. Please see the pictures below as these form part of my description.
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Vintage 1980s 1987 Westone Clipper Series 4112 CL4112 Black HSS Electric Guitar
If you know - you know! These Westone guitars are truly incredible guitars, made to such a high quality in the 1980s. This one is super clean and had been in the same household since new - 1987. This one has the 'Bendmaster Deluxe' bridge and locking nut, and is in black. It's a truly wonderful little guitar from a truly wonderful era of guitars. It didn't come with any case when I purchased it, and the whammy bar... more

Jedson Lap Steel Control Plate With Original Pickups 1974.

This is used but fully functional with original pickups

You will need to fit a bridge bar for the strings to pass over but this is fairly easy to make with a bar cut to size and drill bit

I have another for sale so check out my other parts for sale

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In pretty good condition for year , has been folded but I think could be ironed out , I??ve tried to show all marks etc in photos , no writing in it... more

Vintage 1960s Celestion Vox Silver Spider 15" Speaker Driver Spares or Repairs
This is a wonderful original 1960s Celestion / Vox Silver 15" speaker. This one comes complete with the original cone but is in need of a repair. It does also have a slight rub to the cone when pushed. Perfect to complete your cabinet or combo!
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Vintage 1980s HH 1500 Series 1500B 200w 8ohm 15" Speaker Driver
Good working order and came out of a home build cabinet. Grab a bargain!
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In very nice condition for year as seen in the photos... more

Guitar Six-String Accoustic Classcial Dreadnought. Comes Ready tuned, with Solid Support Guitar Stand Perfect for experienced Guitar players and for confident beginners Excellent Guitar. Moving can't take it with me.... more

Vintage 1980s Carlsbro Marlin PA 300 Power Module Amplifier Mixer w / Cover
Really cool Carlsbro power mixer. Even comes with the original cover!
Really great amplifier - ready to go!
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