Vintage guitars for sale: Fort Wayne

Absolutely fabulous guitar handmade by famous luthier Terry Nakamoto! He is the same luthier who built guitars for John Denver in the 1980??s and many others. This guitar BOOMS with sound, it??s one the best sounding guitars to ever come through my shop. It plays great with nice low action
The saddle has been brought down on this guitar, dropping the action to a nice 0 060?? and 0 080?? at the 12F (1st and 6th string respectively). The saddle and nut are both real bone. The top is crack ... more

The K. Yairi YW1000 is an acoustic guitar model that was first introduced in the 1970??s. It is a high-end instrument, known for its exceptional craftsmanship and tonal qualities. The "YW" in the name stands for "Yairi Western, " indicating that it is a Western-style guitar
One of the standout features of the K. Yairi YW1000 is its use of natural Brazilian rosewood for the back and sides of the guitar. Brazilian rosewood is a rare and highly sought-after tonewood that is prized for its rich,... more

For sale is a K. Yairi YW1000 1979 - Natural Japan in Very Good Condition!
The K. Yairi YW1000 is an acoustic guitar model that was first introduced in the 1970??s. It is a high-end instrument, known for its exceptional craftsmanship and tonal qualities. The "YW" in the name stands for "Yairi Western, " indicating that it is a Western-style guitar
One of the standout features of the K. Yairi YW1000 is its use of natural Brazilian rosewood for the back and sides of the guitar. Brazilian ... more

For sale is a Greco SA-800S 1978 - Quilted Tobacco Burst Japan 345 Semi Hollowbody in Very Good Condition!
An absolute masterpiece by Greco and a very close to Gibson's early 1960s ES 345. Produced in Japan's Fujigen factory known for top notch quality! This appears to have been a special order from the Fujigen factory! The top is sycamore, fretboard is ebony and neck is maple
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For sale is a Morris MG-200 1970s - Natural Japan Acoustic in Good Condition!
This is one of Morris's top of the line acoustics! Brazilian Rosewood double plate back and sides! This acoustic has a very warm and delicate tone that must be played to fully appreciate!
Fretboard has some wear up to the 5th fret
Case: Hard
Scale Length: 25 75??
Nut Width: 1 7??
Frets Remaining: 7 6 / 10
Action at 12F (1st): 5 / 64??
Action at 12F (6th): 4 / 64??
Overall Condition: 7 6 / ... more

Used Condition
4-string Electric Bass with Mahogany Body and Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Inverness Green
8 6 lbs
In good condition. There is a finish chip under the bass edge of the truss rod cover; there are dents in the bass edge of the fretboard at the 2nd and 5th frets. The electronics have been tested as good. The stock bridge has been replaced with a black Hipshot Supertone bridge and it is included inside the case along with all the pictured ... more

For sale is a Greco GO II 1970s Japan Neck Through HH in Very Good Condition!
Beautiful Fujigen superstrat that plays like an absolute dream!
The action is super low and not only feels great to play, but sounds even better!
The saddle screws are seized, but the action is low and should not need adjusted
Case: Original Hard Case
Scale Length: 24 75??
Nut Width: 1 72??
Frets Remaining: 7 9 / 10
Action at 12F (1st): 4 / 64??
Action at 12F (6th): 4 / 64??
Weight: 10lbs... more

For sale is a Casio PG-300 MIDI Guitar 1980s - Red Burst in Good Condition!
The MIDI boards on this one were just rebuilt by an expert tech in Japan. Working perfectly! Control any MIDI sound generator or use the on-board sound banks. Quality guitar made by Ibanez in the 1980??s great playing guitar
Does not include whammy bar
Case: Gig Bag
Scale Length: 25 5??
Nut Width: 1 66?? (Nut is oversized so the neck is just a touch thinner)
Frets Remaining: 6 8 / 10
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1950's Rickenbacker Electro Model Lap Steel... more

Super rare prototype loaded with Maxon pickups! Fresh set of strings and the guitar itself sounds awesome!
Awesome neck thru guitar with tons of sustain and a beautiful fit & finish
Tuners mismatched, but work just fine
Case: Hard
Scale Length: 24 7 / 8??
Nut Width: 1 68??
Frets Remaining: 7 9 / 10
Action at 12F (1st): 4 / 64??
Action at 12F (6th): 4 / 64??
Weight: 9 lbs 5 oz
Overall Condition: 8 1 / 10
Cool Factor: 11 out of 10
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This is an awesome funky 60??s Guyatone that has plenty of vibey tones! Each pickup has it's own pickup on / off so you can really hone in a very unique tone. All original including the rare tremelo bar!
The fret board has indents as seen in the above photos
Case: None
Scale Length: 24 75??
Nut Width: 1 66??
Frets Remaining: 8 1 / 10
Action at 12F (1st): 4 / 64??
Action at 12F (6th): 4 / 64??
Weight: 7 lbs 12 oz
Overall Condition: 8 1 / 10
Cool Factor: 11 out of ... more

Vintage Supro Airline Town & Country 1950's 3 pickup Guitar... more

For sale is a Teisco Checkmate 60 1960s - Black Japan Tube Head (Professionally Restored) in Very Good Condition!
These amps tend to hold up better than their American counterparts, probably due to the high quality components they used in Japan at that time. Teisco was building great tube amps in the 1960??s, hand wired and using quality components. They are highly sought after now
The amp has been professionally restored. Here is a list of all the work done to the amp:
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From the infamous Fujigen plant, comes an absolutely stunning beauty maple neck through bass!
This bass is well balanced and has tone for days! Definitely a great quality build for a neck thru at the price point as well!
Case: Soft
Scale Length: 34??
Nut Width: 1 64??
Frets Remaining: 7 2 / 10
Action at 12F (1st): 6 / 64??
Action at 12F (6th): 6 / 64??
Weight: 8 lbs 14 oz
Overall Condition: 7 4 / 10
Cool Factor: 11 out of 10
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For sale is a Guyatone SG42T 1960s - Black Super Rare Electric Guitar in Very Good Condition!
Super unique and original electric guitar! Very hard to find many of these available!
Case: N / A
Scale Length: 24 75??
Nut Width: 1 64??
Frets Remaining: 7 9 / 10
Action at 12F (1st): 5 / 64??
Action at 12F (6th): 6 / 64??
Weight: 6lbs 14oz
Overall Condition: 7 9 / 10
Cool Factor: 11 out of 10
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For sale is a Yamaha Dynamic Guitar No. 80 Solid Wood 1960s Ezo Spruce in Good Condition!
This is a true gem that doesn??t come along very often! The stunning Model 80 is constructed of SOLID premium woods, no laminates here! You can see the maple flame inside the guitar. The top is very rare (and now protected) Ezo spruce which only grows on the northernmost island of Japan, Hokkaido. The climate in Hokkaido creates very tight grain structure that is perfect for guitar tops. You almost never... more

For sale is a Greco Pheonix Bass PJ Bass Japan 4 String in Good Condition! Model PBX-100
An amazing classic from Greco that packs a huge punch for an amazing playing bass! Definitely great value for the money!
Lots of wear as seen in the above photos, but everything is structurally solid
Case: Soft
Scale Length: 34??
Nut Width: 1 52??
Frets Remaining: 7 8 / 10
Action at 12F (1st): 7 / 64??
Action at 12F (6th): 6 / 64??
Weight: 7 lbs 14 5 oz
Overall Condition: 7 3 /... more

This is a true gem that doesn??t come along very often! The stunning Model 80 is constructed of SOLID premium woods, no laminates here! You can see the maple flame inside the guitar. The top is very rare (and now protected) Ezo spruce which only grows on the northernmost island of Japan, Hokkaido. The climate in Hokkaido creates very tight grain structure that is perfect for guitar tops. You almost never find this wood on new guitars and even in the 1960??s it was reserved for the top of the ... more

For sale is a Ace Tone Mighty 6 Vintage Tube Head 1960s in Good Condition! Ace Tone was started by the founder of Roland before he started Roland, these are extremely rare amps!
This head has incredible tone that just can't be found in modern tube amp heads! Overall the amp head sounds and works great especially once it really warms up
Power converted to 120V and power cable changed to three prong
There are some scratchy pots and the Reverb channel does not work / is noisy
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For sale is a Teisco Checkmate 25 - White Combo Japan (Professionally Restored) in Very Good Condition!
These amps tend to hold up better than their American counterparts, probably due to the high quality components they used in Japan at that time. Teisco was building great tube amps in the 1960??s, hand wired and using quality components. They are highly sought after now
The reverb is non functioning. The reverb tank is difficult to locate so it has been bypassed, but if one could be ... more

For sale is a Greco Semi Hollow Double Cutaway - Tobacco Burst Japan in Good Condition! The lack of serial number and star tuners date this to the early 1970??s, pre-1975
Amazing quality from Greco on this beautiful double cutaway electric. Loaded with two humbuckers, it offers a nice aggressive tone without killing your back!
Greco has always been known for high quality electrics and unparalleled price and this guy is no exception
The 3-Way switch does not "click" into place, but ... more

For sale is a Tokai Custom Edition 1980s - Mint Green Japan in Good Condition!
A really solid Tokai with a really nice finish! The guitar plays and sounds really great! Set up with low action and ready to play! Includes the tremelo bar but back plate is missing Truss Rod works in both directions
Case: Gig Bag
Scale Length: 25 5??
Nut Width: 1 65??
Frets Remaining: 7 5 / 10
Action at 12F (1st): 3 / 64??
Action at 12F (6th): 3 / 64??
Weight: 7lbs 14 5oz
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For sale is a Teisco EP-14 1960s - Brown Burst Hollow Body Electric in Very Good Condition!
Very unique guitar from Teisco that carries some serious vibe! The guitar is nice and light weight but has that classic Teisco tone!
The guitar is in overall really good condition! Wear and tear from it's age can be seen in the above photos
Case: Chipboard Case
Scale Length: 25 5??
Nut Width: 1 65??
Frets Remaining: 9 5 / 10
Action at 12F (1st): 4 / 64??
Action at 12F (6th): 4 / ... more

For sale is a Teisco Checkmate 25 1960s - White Japan Tube Head 1960s (Professionally Restored) in Very Good Condition!
These amps tend to hold up better than their American counterparts, probably due to the high quality components they used in Japan at that time. Teisco was building great tube amps in the 1960??s, hand wired and using quality components. They are highly sought after now
The amp has been professionally restored. Here is a list of all the work done to the amp:
Rewired ... more

For sale is a Greco-Guitar Device Features Kahler - Ebony HSS in Very Good Condition!
This is an awesome Greco guitar that was made to be in direct competition with Jackson, Charvel and all the heavy metal floyd rose guitars of the 80s!A huge value for the money, even just the parts alone and the tone selection! The bridge can be set to single, humbucker or off
Case: Gig Bag
Scale Length: 24 75??
Nut Width: 1 67??
Frets Remaining: 7 5 / 10
Action at 12F (1st): 4 / ... more

For sale is an Ibanez Pro Line Series Bass 1980s Japan in Good Condition!
A solid bass with really great action and clear tone! This battle worn bass has all of the natural cool aging and is dying to be back on tour!
Case: Soft
Scale Length: 32??
Nut Width: 1 56??
Frets Remaining: 9 / 10
Action at 12F (1st): 4 / 64??
Action at 12F (6th): 4 / 64??
Weight: 8lbs 7oz
Overall Condition: 7 2 / 10
Cool Factor: 11 out of 10
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For sale is a Tokai Original Series Stratocaster 1980s - Red FR Style Japan Electric in Good Condition!
A great stratocaster from Tokai that plays nice with super low action (listed in specs below)
Top two tuning machines have been replaced as pictured
Case: Soft
Scale Length: 25 5??
Nut Width: 1 68??
Frets Remaining: 7 5 / 10
Action at 12F (1st): 3 / 64??
Action at 12F (6th): 3 / 64??
Weight: 8lbs 3oz
Overall Condition: 7 2 / 10
Cool Factor: 11 out of ... more

The Vintage 16 is the low-wattage, "boutique" recording tube amp so many players are looking for. Everything about this little amp "oozes" tone. The SOAK control goes from stout clean tones with rich midrange body to a filling upper-midrange snarl defining its tweed sound. The ALL tube design incorporates V1 12AX7 preamp and two EL84 output tubes. The power amp in its normal "PENTODE" mode puts out a crisp 16 watts. The "TRIODE" mode produces 5 watts of incredibly sweet spongy harmonics, ideal ... more

For sale is a Casio EG-5 - White Vintage Cassette Player Guitar 1980s in Excellent Condition!
Everything works perfectly! the guitar has just been set up and plays great with low action!
Case: Soft
Scale Length: 24??
Nut Width: 1 63??
Frets Remaining: 9 / 10
Action at 12F (1st): 4 / 64??
Action at 12F (6th): 4 / 64??
Weight: 6lbs 7oz
Overall Condition: 9 / 10
Cool Factor: 11 out of 10
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Super fun 80??s guitar with a built in cassette deck for playing and recording! These are great travel guitars thanks to the built in amp and battery power option. See details in pictures
Pause button doesn't work but this is a very common issue with the EG-5's. Everything else works great!... more

Originally made famous by Paul McCartney, the violin bass has become a staple for anyone looking for a unique tone and aesthetic
Greco's take on the violin bass doesn't disappoint, delivering on the quality while being more budget friendly than the Hofner models
Frets have very little tang left and will likely need to be replaced in the near future
Case: Hard
Scale Length: 30 25??
Nut Width: 1 58??
Frets Remaining: 1 58 / 10
Action at 12F (1st): 7 / 64??
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Super vibey Japan semi hollow from the 60s! Firstman is an offshoot of Teisco so it's gonna have a similar build quality
There are cracks in the back of the headstock as seen in the above photos along with a lot of general wear and tear. All things considered, this guitar is in good shape for its age
Case: Soft
Scale Length: 24 75??
Nut Width: 1 68??
Frets Remaining: 6 9 / 10
Action at 12F (1st): 6 / 64??
Action at 12F (6th): 6 / 64??
Weight: 6 lbs 4 oz
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For sale is a Greco Semi Hollow Body - Black Japan in Fair Condition
Both Pickups work but can't be activated at the same time as it is wired
Cracks on the back of the neck as seen in the above photos
Truss access is chewed up so it would need to be repaired to be able to turn and the neck has a down bow
Case: N / A
Scale Length: 24 75??
Nut Width: 1 66??
Frets Remaining: 7 5 / 10
Action at 12F (1st): 8 / 64??
Action at 12F (6th): 8 / 64??
Weight: 5 lbs 9 ... more

For sale is a Greco with Spirit Energy 1987 - Cream Japan in Good Condition!
Great Greco Strat with nice appointments! A budget friendly axe with plenty of tone!
Loaded with Gotoh tuning machines!
Case: Gig Bag
Scale Length: 24 75??
Nut Width: 1 67??
Frets Remaining: 8 / 10
Action at 12F (1st): 4 / 64??
Action at 12F (6th): 4 / 64??
Weight: 7lbs 4oz
Overall Condition: 7 5 / 10
Cool Factor: 11 out of 10
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For sale is a Pro Martin W300TS 1970s - Tobacco Burst Japan Rare in Good Condition!
This is an amazing acoustic with plenty of tone and resonance!
The nut is bone and this really adds to the richness of the tonality
Made in Japan and really hard to find many of these!
The latches don't close very well on the case
Case: Chipboard
Scale Length: 25 25??
Nut Width: 1 67??
Frets Remaining: 8 / 10
Action at 12F (1st): 5 / 64??
Action at 12F (6th): 4 / 64??
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For sale is a Teisco EP-14 1960s - Brown Semi Hollow Electric in Fair Condition
The guitar has been restored and is in good playing condition!
As seen in the above photos, the body was damaged on the bottom of the guitar body. The bottom sides are not perfectly flush with the front and back, but structurally sound!
Case: Soft
Scale Length: 24 75??
Nut Width: 1 64??
Frets Remaining: 7 5 / 10
Action at 12F (1st): 6 / 64??
Action at 12F (6th): 6 / 64??
Weight: 4lbs ... more

Unique digital guitar that gives you a crazy sound you'll never get from your electric guitar! Can be used as a MIDI controller This instrument has been inspected and is working great
Sold as pictured
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For sale is a Casio EG-5 - White Cassette Player Guitar 1980s in Good Condition!
Missing knob and slider
Stop / Eject button does not work, but you can still open it manually
One screw in backplate is different from the others
Case: Soft
Scale Length: 24??
Nut Width: 1 62??
Frets Remaining: 8 5 / 10
Action at 12F (1st): 4 / 64??
Action at 12F (6th): 3 / 64??
Weight: 6lbs 8oz
Overall Condition: 7 2 / 10
Cool Factor: 11 out of 10
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The Epiphone FT-145 is an acoustic guitar model that was manufactured in Japan during the 1970s. Epiphone is a brand that has a long history and is known for producing quality guitars
The FT-145 model is part of Epiphone's flat-top acoustic guitar line. It features a dreadnought body shape, which is known for its large size and bold, full sound. The top is made of solid spruce top and laminated mahogany back and sides
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For sale is a K. Country D-250 1975 Kasuga Japan Acoustic in Good Condition!
Great Japan quality instrument for a fantastic price! Plays and sounds great with nice and low action!
Case: Hard
Scale Length: 25 5??
Nut Width: 1 68??
Frets Remaining: 7 5 / 10
Action at 12F (1st): 5 / 64??
Action at 12F (6th): 4 / 64??
Overall Condition: 7 4 / 10
Sound Factor: 11 out of 10
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1950s Mandolin Kay Venetian-Style, Very Nice Patina, had a pickup stuck on at one time ,still has the felt pieces stuck on
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1950??s All Original Vintage Fender Tweed Lap Steel Guitar Case Has some marks left by someone putting tape around each end Probably can be removed with some type solvent
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1950's 6L6 Tube Hi Fi Amplifier Amp 2-6L6, 2-SN7, 5V4 tubes, Not tested
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Vintage 1950's Premier Twin 12 tube Amplifier Chassis project
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Vintage Harmony 1950s Lap Steel Guitar P90 pickup... more

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Fender Sidekick Bass 30 Combo Amplifier 1980s Japan Made Vintage Working Tested. Please see pictures of this vintage amplifier. Shows some slight wear due to normal use and its vintage age. Thanks for visiting !!

Measurements: 16?? L x 11?? W x 19?? H
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Vintage 1966 Stratocaster 250K Potentiometer Pot CTS 137 6614... more

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Used Condition
Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, AAA Flame Maple Top, Mahogany Neck, Indian Laurel Fingerboard, Two Humbucking Pickups, and Epiphone Hard Case - Aged Dark Burst
There are structural cracks in the neck on both sides of the nut stemming from the corners of the nut shelf. These cracks do not separate with applied pressure and the guitar is playable. Very good overall cosmetics and the electronics have been tested and are functional. The included hard case is ... more

Vintage 1959 Stratotone Guitar Neck ,see all pictures .Butt end is 2" wide X 1" thick, just under 1 3 / 4" wide at Nut
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This vintage guitar from Silvertone is a true gem from 1966. The standard size model 148 12320001 comes with a case and strap, making it a complete package for any guitarist. The brand is known for producing high-quality instruments, and this guitar is no exception. It has a classic design that is sure to catch the eye of any vintage guitar enthusiast. Whether you're a collector or a musician, this guitar is a must-have for your collection
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Original 1950's Rickenbacker Bakelite Lap Steel Knob
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Blackface Era Fender Amp Handle Vintage Original... more

For Repair or Parts
Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body and Neck, Indian Laurel Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Aged Classic White
The headstock is broken off the neck. Light scuffs and scratches from use are present. The electronics function as normal
We offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee with paid shipping back for any reason. Just send us a message within 30 days of your purchase saying you want to return it and we will send you a prepaid FedEx shipping ... more

Vintage 1963 USA HARMONY Guitar Strap Button End Pin KAY SILVERTONE... more