Vintage guitars for sale: Newcastle

An incredibly rare and beautiful example of a late 60s Gibson EB-2 bass (as played by the likes of Chas Chandler etc )

In a very rare factory-original Sparkling Burgundy Metallic finish. These finishes were done at the factory back in the day over the top of sunburst finishes if there were any imperfections, so these are pretty hard to find - especially in such great condition!

The finish does show signs of use and the usual checking / patina, as is to be expected of an ... more

Gibson L4 Acoustic Guitar Archtop Vintage 1953 USA Good condition 6 string This stunning Gibson L4 Archtop, was made in America in the Kalamazoo factory, in 1953 It was bought in Liverpool in the 50's by a Guitarist who played in the House band of the Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool in the 50's and 60's I am now selling it for our friend Tom English, the drummer from Maximo Park It has been restored by renowned Luthier Andrew Mills at Curvy Sounds in Heaton, Newcastle Upon Tyne .It ... more

This Left Handed Gibson Les Paul Deluxe is a rather special Guitar !
It was made in 1981 on September 23rd, production number 3 in the Kalamazoo Factory in the USA, in 1981 It is a beautifully made Guitar of such high quality, with amazing care and thought put into the details. The two mini Humbucker pickups are suspended in cradles, and the surrounds are above a routed out space within the body, allowing them to be easily raised or lowered
All original, with 22 Frets in a Rosewood ... more

An absolutely stunning guitar in a flamed maple nitro amber burst finish. Built in the USA in Westerly, RI in 1988. The HB1 pickups sound phenomenal and the "Guildsby" is excellent. This would be a perfect guitar for any genre.
It comes with the original hardshell case which is in serviceable shape, but shows its age. Luckily it did a great job protecting the guitar over the years, which looks much like it did 35 years ago.
The guitar was imported from the US and owned from new by its ... more

This Burns Flyte is a extreemly rare and iconic Guitar .
Made by Newcastle born Jim Burns in the 1970's, it is still one of the most unusual and futuristic looking Guitars we have ever clapped eyes on It's Design was inspired by the shape of the famous Conchord Aircraft and it does truly look, with one flick of its wings, like it could be off soaring through the stratosphere
We are selling this Burns for Adam Ian Sykes the renowned Guitarist from famed Newcastle based ,wild and wonderful ... more

This Magnificent, Semi Acoustic Burns TR2 was created by the famed Geordie Guitar maker Jim Burns in 1963-65
It was a revolutionary Guitar for its time, as it was the first Active Guitar on the Market, with an added booster to the Bridge Pick Up
It is also the only semi acoustic that Burns made, beautifully crafted with carved solid front and back, and a wild, horned body shape, it is a guitar with one hell of a swagger! Originally given an Orange SunBurst Finish, this colour has has ... more

Here is my 1984 Greco PC98K Phil Collen model Les paul custom Comes with a factory fitted Kahler trem and mirror plate and surrounds Pickups are a Dimarzio Tone zone in the bridge and a Air Norton in the neck This model has a brass nut as standard In very good condition with a few small marks It's a heavy beast and sounds mega Check my other listing's out I'd prefer collection on this as there is no hardcase currently, ... more

Tokai was a guitar Manufacturing company that was set up in Japan in 1947, two years after the end of the war. Restricted from exporting weapons in the decades after the war ,Japan created their own self imposed ban in 1967. With a culutural commitment to high standards, Japan then threw all its energy and expertise into manufacturing to a impeccably high standard to rival the highest quality products made throughout the world .
The Guitars produced in Japan have a very high reputation ... more

1970's Made in Japan, Fujigen Gakki Factory Les Paul Black Beauty. Ultra, Ultra rare
Unmarked except for a few minor, barely perceptable scuffs. No 'Buckle Rash'
Set Neck, Gold hardware, nicely ageing and fully bound front, back, neck and headstock with 5 ply binding. 3 Humbuckers with three volumes and a master tone control. Low action, plays very well
First appears in the Ibanez catalogue in 1974 as Model 2341 with a bolt on neck, which is what makes this guitar a true enigma. It ... more

This Encore Bass is not quite what it seems .It may have Encore written on the Headstock but the body parts of the Guitar are in fact Japanese made in the late 1970's by the same factories that made Jedson's and then put together in the early 80's, giving it that Matsumoko look inspired by a 60's Burns!
Its a shortscale bass and with a Curvy Sounds Set up, it is now playing so beautifully, with a sweet full voice that makes the high notes ring out as sweet as the low bass notes boom!
A ... more

Vintage Watkins Electric Music (WEM) Power Musette MK II combo amplifier
Dating to the mid-1970s, the Power Musette MK II is a valve combo amplifier featuring a single 12 inch speaker cone; featuring two channels that can be used simultaneously with two separate inputs, each with a dedicated volume, bass and treble control (and an additional 'treble boost' circuit switch on channel 1), this model was initially marketed towards keyboard, organ and accordion players with its dual input ... more

This is a vintage Japanese made semi hollow electric guitar branded Audition, made by the Teisco company. I can't date it exactly but the model was produced for the UK market from the 1960's onwards. It includes the original gigbag, branded audition, that is semi padded and has a plush red lined interior
The guitar is in great condition and has aged beautifully. There are no major dings or issues, just a small amount of buckle rash on the back as shown in the photos
From what I can see, ... more

Greco Device Active Bass Guitar JJB-L65 Vintage Japan 1987 Fugijen Factory Jet Black
Presenting this excellent and rare Greco JJB-L65 Active Bass guitar made in Japan at the Fugijen factory. Finished in Jet Black it was manufactured in September 1987, this model was not for export and built for the home market only, It was built for two years only between 1987 - 1987. The Bass is in excellent condition for its 38 years, super clean, all original and unmolested. There are a few small dings ... more

Aria Pro II RS INAZUMA-V 1983 Candy Apple Red Made in Japan, Matsumoko Vintage
A unique Vintage Special Edition Aria Pro ii RS INAZUMA-V made in 1983 by Matsumoko of Japan, a cult favourite among Japanese guitar fans. Produced from 1983 to 1985, the Inazuma and Inazuma V guitars were designed by Nobuyaki Hayashi ( " H. Noble " ) and manufactured in Japan at the famed Matsumoku plant. Finished in Candy Apple Red this 42 year old vintage guitar is in good condition. There are a few small dings... more

Almost new condition. Only sign of wear is the very slight peeling of the clear plastic covering the white seection of the body. Also comes with checkerboard strap (unbranded) Guitar stand not included
Collection only from Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE6)
The Squier Sonic Bronco Bass is ready to launch any musical adventure into warp speed, offering iconic Fender style and inspiring tone for players at any stage. This Bronco Bass sports a slim and inviting "C " -shaped neck profile with a narrow... more

With gigbag

Great guitar, used it to record my last single ?have you heard of the swamp man??? By David and the Devil, for slide it??s been awesome, the fretboard is a bit worn as in the frets are flat and someone over the years clearly loved D chords and had long nails cause it??s a little gouged out in that shape, but sounds big, Machineheads hold tuning but are clearly hanging on for dear life.

I just bought a new electro / acoustic for live performing so this as a ... more