Vintage guitars for sale: Nottingham

Specs:
?? Model: Telecaster with Factory Bigsby
?? Finish: Olympic White (Original Nitro over Poly Undercoat)
?? Body: Alder
?? Neck: Maple Cap with Skunk Stripe (Stamped ??3 247 9 9B??)
?? Fingerboard: Maple (Cap Construction)
?? Scale Length: 25 5 "
?? Frets: Original Vintage Fender
?? Neck Profile: Medium C
?? Nut Width: 1 5 / 8" (B-Width)
?? Inlays: Black Dots
?? Pickups: Original Fender Single-Coil Set (Late-?60s Spec)
?? Electronics: CTS Pots ... more

Never thought I??d part with this but needs must. Players grade ES330T, sounds and plays amazing and has been well used, intonation spot on and frets in good nick - assuming they??re not the originals. Has had a headstock break at some point but super stable and seems to be well repaired- you wouldn??t know unless you were looking for it. Sold to me as a 1959 but I believe it??s more likely to be a 1960, serial no sticker is long gone.... more

Specs:
?? Model: Gibson Custom 1955 NAMM Show Commemorative Edition Les Paul
?? Finish: Platinum ?? Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged)
?? Body: Mahogany with Carved Maple Top
?? Neck: Mahogany
?? Fingerboard: Rosewood
?? Scale Length: 24 75 "
?? Radius: 12 "
?? Frets: Medium Jumbo
?? Inlays: Pearl Block Inlays
?? Pickups: Gibson Custombuckers
?? Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle
?? Bridge: Tune-O-Matic with Stopbar Tailpiece
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A very rare opportunity to purchase what is a 'Holy Grail' amp to many and also the identical model to that which Mark Knopfler played 'Sultans of Swing' on - a 1963 Fender Vibrolux
Fender produced these only between 1961-63, with the 'Brownface' series amps following the 'tweed' period, just before they started using black tolex. The very best, in my opinion.
The tube chart reads 'MJ', comfortably putting the date of manufacture as October 1963.
This is further the UK export version... more

The 1975 Black and White Jetglo Rickenbacker 4001 Model Bass Guitar is a highly sought-after electric bass guitar known for its distinctive solid body in black with a maple neck. Crafted in the United States, this right-handed guitar features a rosewood fretboard with 20 frets, making it ideal for players looking for a classic and versatile bass instrument. Ideal for musicians and collectors alike, this Rickenbacker 4001 comes with a hard case for protection and transport, ensuring its longevity... more

For sale is an incredibly rare first year Epiphone model EA-7P 'Professional' electric guitar, dating from 1962
A short-lived run by Epiphone under their ownership by Gibson - made in Kalamazoo, Michigan side by side with the ES-335 models of the year.
Being from '62, it features the very desirable 'wide' nut profile as seen on Epiphones with the 'short' headstock style (this would change in 1963, 1-2 years before it did for Gibson models)
It shares the 335 body shape and is near ... more

For sale is an exceedingly rare pre-war, pre-Gibson 1940 Epiphone model FT-30, made in USA (NY)
Built by Epiphone prior to their acquisition by Gibson in 1957, when they were a small team of artisan builders producing mainly jazz guitars out of New York City. Gibson found them to be such a commendable foe that they purchased them and lent the name to their own guitars during the 1960s
This is further a 'Pre-War' guitar (that being prior to America's involvement by December 1941) and ... more

A highly underrated and exceptionally clean Gibson model ES-225T, dating from 1956
A rare Gibson model, produced briefly only from 1955-59 and being replaced by the very similar ES-125TC
This is the single pickup variant (an ES-225T, rather than 225-TD which was the dual-pickup version), with a hot P90 in the centre position
As above, it is very clean for a 50s Gibson, retaining its original unfaded Sunburst finish still with a factory sheen. It features a fully hollow body and a ... more

Original 1977 Fender precision bass - plays nicely, original Di Marzio Pickups and bridge replaced with a Badass bridge for better intonation Comes with a gigbag.... more

Super rare Vintage Itallian guitar from 1963. The pick up selection works as it should. The trem works fine. There is a little light scratching as shown, the two knobs are cracked as shown. The truss cover only has one screw in it. It plays like a guitar from the era - not to my taste if im honest but these are so rare and super collectable. I have deliberatley left this all original as most buyers prefer this option. Collection preferred due to age of the guitar
I will ship internationally ... more

The Fender Precision Bass 1978 in a sunburst colour comes with a Fender hard case it is a classic electric bass guitar with a solid ash body and a maple fretboard and neck. This right-handed 4-string bass features 20 frets, making it ideal for bass players looking for a versatile and durable instrument. With its iconic Fender brand, in very good condition with case recent full setup with Xperience guitars Nottingham any questions please ask collection only thanks I will only reply to serious ... more

Collection only - Nottingham, Sneinton Market
Cheaper if bought in the shop ?
Trade-in's are welcome !
1991 Gibson Les Paul Bass Guitar, this is a players grade guitar check pictures for wear, feel free to come down to our Sneinton Music Shop, Nottinghamshire to try. We also accept trade-ins .
Feel free to ask any questions!!!
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A Gibson S-1 from 1978.
These are rare birds, dating from near the end of the Norlin period of Gibson ownership. The S-1 was a sort-of attempt at their own version of a Strat, with a bolt-on neck (with V headstock), 3 single coil pickups and some rather strange switching options
This one appears to have had and extra mini-switch added that, as far as I can work out, seems to reverse the polarity of the neck pickup. There's a very versatile set of sounds available, including bridge and ... more

The product is a professional-grade Fender 1978 Musicmaster Electric Bass Guitar in red color, with a solid maple body and neck. It features a rosewood fretboard and has 19 frets. This vintage bass guitar is a highly sought-after collectible item for musicians and guitar enthusiasts, known for its classic design and high-quality craftsmanship. It also comes with a period hard case for added protection and storage
Pre-OwnedCondition: Good Alder BodyMaple NeckRosewood FingerboardAero ... more

For sale is Peter Hook's personally-owned Bassman Ten, dating from 1977
This is a brilliant bass amp in its own right, made all the more special by its fully-documented ownership by arguably one of the most influential bass players of the 20th century, Peter Hook (of Joy Division, New Order, etc ).
This was purchased by Peter from Sounds Great (Chedale) in 2000 and was used to record the soundtrack of The Beach (Leonardo DiCaprio), specifically on the track 'Brutal', while also being ... more

Collection only - Nottingham, Sneinton Market
Cheaper if bought in the shop ?
Trade-in's are welcome !
Here we have a Guild 1977 B-301 Electric Bass Guitar Fretless Bass. There's a few bump and scratches shown on the pictures but all electronics are in working order.
Come down and give it a go.
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Collection only - Nottingham, Sneinton Market
Cheaper if bought in the shop ?
Build & construction
Body: Mahogany with a carved maple cap + AAA flame maple veneerNeck: One-piece mahogany, glued-in (set neck with long tenon) ?? better sustain Neck profile: 1959 Rounded Medium C (chunky, vintage feel) Fingerboard: Laurel (earlier models) or sometimes rosewood in newer versionsFrets: 22 medium jumbo
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Mesa Boogie Dual Caliber DC-3 (v B) 35W 2-channel Valve combo amplifier, 1x12" Celestion Vintage 30
Great amp with lots of tones and real spring reverb
Recently revalved power JJ EL84 valves x 4
Comes with foot switch
Also available on a local shopping site. Collection available from NG5
I'm having a clear out of cool guitar / amp stuff, so please follow to keep updated ?... more

For sale is a great player-grade 60s Guild 12 string - a model F112 (dating from 1968)
These are a fantastic and somewhat niche Guild acoustic, produced only from around 1964-mid 70s. They feature a (paradoxically) compact, but jumbo body - meaning that they definitely feel a little 'smaller' but retain a huge sound
This one has been repaired, with the main issue being a horizontal neck split (I'm inferring that an over-tightening of the truss rod was the culprit). It has since been ... more

Extremely rare Framus Hollywood 5 / 148 bass guitar from the early 1960s. Red finish - these basses came in black rose (red burst), red (solid red, solid black) and red and gold finish. The tuners are always the first to go on these vintage Framus??s , these have been replaced with modern, steel tuners. Knobs have also been replaced. This model was at the point when Framus moved from DIN to Jack - so no need for custom cables or DIN input amplifiers, which means this bass is easily giggable. The... more

For sale is a rare and unique Framus model - the Nashville Standard
Framus underwent some changes in the 70s - notably pursuing a bolder path with regard to 'inspiration' from American guitars. This is one such example, clearly based somewhat off a contemporary Gibson model L6 (body shape, inclusion of a 'varitone' style tone circuit). They even used 'pancake' construction in the vain of Gibson, creating the body from two pieces of wood, sandwiched together
Framus offered several ... more

For sale is a very rare WEM model JB-200 Audiomaster Power Mixer, dating from around circa 1970s
WEM's domestic solution for artists, produced for a limited time up until about 1980 or so. Features 6 channels with 12 inputs and a very nice inbuilt spring reverb
I have just received this back from Coopersonic (the best in the business) who gave it a full service, including:
Fit new IEC mains socket Fit new mains switch Correct fuse T3A 20mm Clean all pots, sockets and switches Replace... more

Marshall JCM 2000 DSL 50 head and 1960 lead cabinet stack. Kettle lead, head / cab connector wire and jack to jack guitar lead included. Some cosmetic wear (see screenshots). Tested and working as of time of listing.
*Important - collection from Birmingham or Nottingham *... more

Fender F310 12 string guitar (1980's)
Good condition!
Great tone!
PM for more information... more

A beautiful Hofner model 547 mandolin, made in Germany circa 1960s-early 70s
A well-built mandolin by the folks at Hofner Germany, I believe these were of all-mahogany construction
The clear 'wow factor' comes from its beautifully ornate, carved headstock (pictured) and a beautiful original 'sparkle' pick guard
In excellent condition for its age and appears to be all original
Decent playing action, neck angle is good with minimal lift, cosmetically no signs of damage, repairs or ... more

For sale is a mostly complete 'A Lalolo' badged Eko-made '4V' electric guitar, made in Italy circa 1960s
This is identical to the equivalent (Eko-made) Crucianelli / Elli Sound model 4V, so named for its 4-pickup configuration (I believe there was a single pickup, dual pickup and 3 pickup edition too, etc)
As pictured, it retains nearly all of its original parts including the tuners, tremolo, pickups and even the elusive Italian-made bridge with original thimbles
Most of the ... more

For sale is a well-built classical guitar, an S. Yairi model 250 dating from 1964 (made in Japan). Very low serial number (10), one of the earliest produced that year
Dating from just within the transition period, just before Yairi collaborated with Alvarez. As such, it features a solid Spruce top and double-plated Rosewood sides.
In good used condition, well-used but not abused with no evident cracks, repairs or undue damage. Original strip plate tuners, with some minor bending to the ... more

For sale is a really cool Framus 5 / 150 'Stone Bass', produced as a signature model for Bill Wyman during the 1960s. As such, it features the typical 'snooker cue', super slim neck profile on nut width which these basses are desirable for

It is pretty much all complete and original, save for the odd replaced screw and 1x tuner ferrule, which is a repro part. However, it has some playing issues and as such is being sold for spares / repair

These models... more

Legendary HH IC100
As used by every top guitarist of the 70's
Collection in person advised
Delivery can be arranged at full cost to the buyer.... more

1961 Hofner Congress guitar - Serial Number 10577... more

A 1970s Terada-branded square-shouldered acoustic guitar, made in Japan circa 1970s
A nice and lightweight acoustic, made at the Terada plant (who were responsible for producing some of the famed post-USA Japanese-built Epiphone Casinos, etc)
Dating from the 'Lawsuit' period, in which far-Eastern builders had a lot more free reign in replicating the designs of their American counterparts, with this guitar clearly being modelled on a contemporary Hummingbird
In decent condition, all ... more

For sale is a very interesting and very early Japanese-made guitar
Branded 'BM' for Barnes & Mullins, I highly suspect these were built by the same people that created the Japanese 'Zen On' equivalents for the American market
These were very early Japanese-made models and feature a fair few quirks. To my eye, the are highly modelled after Harmony / Kay models of the same period and resemble them uncannily in body shape
It is technically 'working', though owing to how they were ... more

The Kay electric guitar LP is a vintage instrument known for its classic design and retro appeal. With the Kay brand associated with quality craftsmanship, this electric guitar is sure to appeal to musicians looking for a vintage feel in their instrument. Whether you're a seasoned player or a beginner looking to add a classic guitar to your collection, the Kay electric guitar LP is a timeless choice that combines vintage aesthetics with modern functionality
Kay Les Paul style Electric Guitar... more

Case is in very good condition for its age, the only thing of note is that the lock latches have been changed to slightly later English made Cheney ( with key included). The case is too small for a Telecast or a Strat and just too small for an SG junior.
I was told it would fit a Futurama. I cannot confirm this but I??d say this was the early model which is 38-1 / 2?? full length. I acquired it many years ago for a later six in line model which is a longer instrument and did not fit. I ... more

For sale is a nice 60s / 70s Italian-built Kay model KD28(12), made in Italy
One of the more elusive Kay models that were produced in Italy, by Eko I believe
Features many hallmarks of an Eko-built guitar, including a thick amber poly finish and a typical bolt-on neck for easy adjustments and an adjustable saddle
In good used condition, appears to be all just about original with nothing in the way of breaks or undue damage, save for a previously filled hole to strap pin area (new ... more

This is almost certainly a 1969 edition of this Italian built dreadnought guitar. The triangular plate on the back, (which is part of the detachable neck system, which was the norm on these guitars), was replaced with a rectangular one with 4 screws in 1970 .
It would seem that these guitars were made by the same company that made the more famous Eko and E-Ros guitars of the same vintage
It??s in really good condition for its 57 years
Everything seems to be original, with the ... more

Vintage Kay K320 Acoustic Guitar, Mid-Late 1960??s, Made in GDR - EXExcellent used condition for age, please check all the images for close ups All original parts, comes in soft case but you'll probably want to replace that This guitar is particularly sort after for it's rustic sound which is popular with blues players It's been in storage for 30 years so you may want to restring it
Collection from Nottingham preferred but you can arrange collection by courier in unable to yourself
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Korean-made with excellent slim fast neck and fret work. This one is virtually unmarked with perfect frets and very low action. Slim, light and well-balanced guitar. Bridge intonation is adjustable via grub screws and is spot-on for both E strings
Locking tuners added, plus a new Epiphone ProBucker alnico 2 bridge pickup (identical spec to Gibson Burstbucker). Sorry no case but strap included. One slight area of cosmetic damage on one edge, see last pic
The slim neck, low fret ... more

Vintage 1970s Carlsboro Hornet
Two speakers and an inbuilt tremolo which sounds really nice. Bright and Normal channels (Normal=crunchier). Few very minor signs of cosmetic wear, otherwise for being 50 years old is in very good condition. Was serviced around two years ago (some rewiring and cleaning pots, can??t remember exactly what)
Can post but will be expensive, if you would like to pick up I can remove postage costs
Any other questions please askNo returns... more

Original VGC Fenton Weill electric guitar pick / plectrum . These are insanely rare. Hardly used . Logo is still clear and bright. The ultimate case candy for the discerning guitar enthusiast. I have never seen another anywhere. Most of them probably went into the great skip in the sky.
Not only a plectrum! You can use it to scratch off that horrible glittery stuff on scratch cards??use it as a shield for your pet gerbil. The applications are endless.... more

This mandolin was bought in the 1960's from an antique shop in Essex
A few mother of pearl pieces are missing
I have a couple of spare strings
The original case is very battered but intact and all fasteners work. No key
Would not need too much restoration
I also have a book called Fun with the Mandolin by Mel Bay included with the purchase... more

Classical Acoustic Guitar Catania Carmelo 1963 Italian Handmade Guitar + Case. Condition is Used. Collection in person only.... more

For sale is a complete set of 3-a-side Van Ghent tuners, taken from a 60s Hofner model
Very rare to find as a complete set, retaining all screws (including for the casings), the casings themselves and the original ferrules. The gears still retain their factory mechanical grease / lubricant. Clear plastic tuning pegs also original
Working as they should and in good condition
Perfect for a contemporary European-built acoustic / electric guitar with a 3-a-side configuration
Free ... more

The Classic Vintage FAL 1505R Amp is a solid-state combo amplifier from the renowned brand FAL. With bullet-proof internals, this amplifier delivers powerful and reliable sound for guitarists and bassists. Its retro design and timeless appeal make it a must-have for musicians looking for a quality and durable amplifier for their performances.... more

Kimbara Guitar, 15 / U. In good used condition, need tuning. New padded bag included.
Collection only at NG2 Lady Bay.... more

selling due to moving, its a guitar and does work, however has feedback when pluggged in so most likely needs a resitring of the aux
The ARIA AMB-35 Electric Acoustic Guitar is a high-quality musical instrument crafted in Japan. Its body type is hollow, giving it a rich and full sound. The brown body colour adds a touch of elegance to this versatile guitar, perfect for both strumming and fingerpicking. With its brand reputation and specific model, the ARIA AMB-35 is a reliable choice for ... more

For sale as a project / parts guitar is a Hofner model 522, made in Germany circa 1950s
As pictured, it comes as a complete husk, complete with tuners and some screws
Original Sunburst finish. Evidence of a previous repair to top (pictured). Neck angle appears okay
One of a few 'project' guitars I'm clearing out, a nice project for someone, or may be of utility for its tuners etc. Comes as pictured, with nothing more and nothing less
Free shipping to mainland UK via Parcelforce ... more

Explore the vintage sound with the FAL Phase 100 Amplifier, a classic choice for guitarists and bassists from the 1970s. This head amplifier, renowned for its robust build and iconic design, offers a powerful 100W output through 4 distinct channels, delivering a rich tapestry of tones to perfectly match your playing style The FAL Phase 100 is not just an amplifier; it's a piece of music heritage. Suitable for any instrument of the guitar or bass family, this amplifier-type head is a testament to... more

We bought this 12-string as a restoration "project" several years ago, but still haven't had time to get it fixed up and working. We're now downsizing, and need to find a new home for this guitar. The overall condition is really good, in terms of the body and structure - it just needs re-stringing and probably re-fretting. It comes with the pegs for the strings (in a separate container), and a soft leather-type guitar case
Would need to be collected ideally, as I'd not trust this with a ... more

Job Lot Acoustic Guitars Kay Sakura Japan Hohner Countryman SPARES REPAIR Pick Up Only
LOCAL PICK UP ONLY from Ilkeston - Can deliver within reason
House Clearance - job lot of 6 acoustic guitars - they all have issues, need strings, cleaning etc all sold as seen in the pictures for Spares / Repair
Sakura C114 (Japan) - Neck joint coming apart causing high playing action, Hohner Countryman Steel string Acoustic - Bridge slightly lifting but neck is straight, Westfield Electro ... more