Vintage guitars for sale: Washington

Up for sale, a 1951 Fender Nocaster in exceptional condition and in perfect working order. Crafted at the tail end of the brief period between this model's original Broadcaster branding and the Telecaster name which would supplant it by late '51, this guitar exists in the tiny sliver of Fender history between these two model names, with a simple "Fender" waterslide decal on the headstock (thus the Nocaster moniker)
Complete with a full suite of vintage electronics, hardware, and plastics, ... more

Up for sale, a 1959 Fender Stratocaster in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with a tweed "knucklebuster" case. 100% original save for a substituted vibrato arm, this Stratocaster is stunning in its presentation
Extremely lively and resonant acoustically with a natural woody cut and sweet sustain, this Strat features an alder body and one-piece maple neck. The three black bobbin single coil pickups all retain their original windings, metering at a healthy 5 7k ... more

Fender Stratocaster in factory custom color in Lake Placid Blue finish made in 1965 with Original Hard Shell Case. This guitar features a solid alder body, maple neck and Brazilian rosewood fingerboard. Equipped with the original Grey Bobbin single-coil pickups that are dated to 1965 Controlled by 1-volume, 2-tone knobs with pots that date to 1965 and the original 3-way toggle switch. The 25 5" scale length neck has a medium "C" haped neck profile, pearloid dot inlays and has been re-fretted ... more

Up for sale is an absolutely stunning first year 1952 Gibson Les Paul model in its original Gold Top finish. The guitar had one owner most of its life and since traded hands in the late 2010s a few times and recently came up available. This a pre serial number example and has a rounded neck profile that measures .89 @ 1st and .95 @ 12th. The original soap-bar P90s sound wonderful and measure 7 42 in the bride and. 7 68 in the neck. Wiring harness appears untouched and is very clean. The bridge ... more

Up for sale, a 1962 Fender Jazzmaster in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with an era-correct hardshell case. Produced in the first quarter of 1962 and boasting a slab rosewood fretboard, this Jazzmaster features its original "double custom color" finish, with Fiesta Red over a basecoat of Dakota Red. Notably rare even for a Pre-CBS custom color Jazzmaster, the non-matching headstock and tortoise pickguard further differentiate this model from later examples ... more

Up for sale, a 1952 Les Paul Standard MAX '59 Burst Conversion in excellent condition and in perfect working order. The name Peter "Max" Baranet reigns supreme in many Burst circles, revered for crafting a limited number of the world's finest replicas for players including Slash, Tom Petty, Eddie Van Halen, Zakk Wylde, Jeff Beck, and dozens of additional truly legendary names responsible for shaping the last four decades of popular music
And while the Peter Baranet's Burst replicas are in a ... more

Up for sale, a 1966 Fender Stratocaster in excellent condition and in perfect working order, finished in original custom color Candy Apple Red and complete with the original hardshell case. 100% original save for a professional refret and bone nut, this Stratocaster is one of the very first to feature the larger '60s headstock, with date codes spanning late 1965 to January, 1966
Tonewoods comprise an alder body, maple neck and dark, tight-grained Brazilian rosewood fretboard, and the natural... more

Up for sale, a 1953 Fender Telecaster in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with a tweed thermometer case. This early "Blackguard" Telecaster has been refinished in a vintage-accurate shade of nitro lacquer Butterscotch Blonde, featuring a combination of vintage and modern electronics and hardware. Perhaps most impactful to a certain group of players, this Tele was crafted with a more slender neck than most, measuring just a hair over 1 9 / 16" at the nut with a soft ... more

Up for sale, a 1955 Fender Stratocaster in excellent condition and in perfect working order. Produced in the third quarter of '55 (and the second year of Stratocaster production), this Fender is emblematic of the company's golden age. Featuring a one-piece ash body and a full-feeling C-shaped neck profile carve as per '55 specs, this Strat delivers the goods on every level and will satisfy a broad range of Fender enthusiasts. The guitar is featherweight at 6lbs 13oz, refinished in period correct... more

Up for sale, a 1960s Wandré Rock Oval in excellent condition and in perfect working order. The Rock Oval, generally considered to be Wandre's most iconic model, is emblematic of Mid Century Italian guitar design, outlandish and surreal. Wandré guitars were the brainchild of self-described ??artist of life?? Antoni Vandré Pioli. The son of an Italian violin luthier, Pioli (also known himself as Wandré) produced his utterly unique instruments in Cavriago, Reggio Emilia, Italy, from roughly ... more

Up for sale is an insanely cool and fairly rare 1971 Rickenbacker 331 Light Show in its original Jetglo finish. This guitar is a total show-stopper and is a current shop favorite. On top of being a wild looking guitar it sounds amazing and is safe to say it is a must have for any Rickenbacker collector. The light feature is fully functional and the original transformer is included and also fully functional. A period correct case is included that is a good fit, but does not appear original to the... more

Up for sale is a killer 1964 Fender Stratocaster in an ancient 2 Tone Sunburst body only refin. The finish looks great and has years and years of honest wear. Quite honestly, if it weren't finished in two tone it could pass as original. This early 64 features a 2MAR64B neck date, Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with clay dots, Spaghetti headstock logo, L serial plate, original mint green pickguard, original double line Kluson tuners, original pots dating to 1963 / 1964 and original black bobbin... more

Up for sale, a 1958 Fender Jazzmaster in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original tweed "knucklebuster" hardshell case. Produced in the very first months of the Jazzmaster model (the first Jazzmasters left the factory in August of 1958), this guitar features a 10 / 58 body date and 12 / 58 neck date. Save for two replaced potentiometers and a modern Rhythm Circuit switch, this Jazzmaster is 100% original
There's a woody and detailed tonal quality to ... more

Up for sale, a 1964 Fender Jazz Bass in perfect working order, featuring factory-installed gold hardware and the original custom color Olympic White nitro lacquer finish. While Pre-CBS era Fender Jazz Basses in custom colors enjoy a certain reverence for their relative rarity, the all-original gold hardware certainly elevates this example above the pack
With extremely heavy playwear and a super jumbo refret, this Jazz Bass looks mean yet has a vitality and breadth of tones well-suited to ... more

Not much to say about this one. 1969 Fender Stratocaster in collector grade condition



Plays great, sounds amazing!



This one is from earlier in the year so it still has the slightly bigger 68 profile



The guitar is all original, except for a fresh pro refret with vintage style wire



You can find a cheaper 69?s out there, but not this condition. Includes the case candy you see in the ... more

Up for sale, a 1969 Gibson Les Paul Custom in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and hangtags. Produced early in '69 (with pot codes from late '68), this Custom is extremely responsive, offering bold muscle and dynamic cut when played acoustically, weighing 10lbs 1oz
The guitar retains the original pair of patent sticker T Top humbuckers and delivers plenty of detail, treble cut, and roaring, punchy low end. All three pickup positions ... more

Up for sale, a 1955 Fender Telecaster in exceptional condition and in perfect working order. An early "Whiteguard" example, this Telecaster has been faithfully restored to vintage spec with a combination of original components and modern equivalents. Refinished and lightly relic'd by Riggio Custom Guitars, the burst gradient and tint of the Blonde lacquer finish represents a narrow window between late 1954-early '55 where the finish retained a more yellowed hue with subtle bursting on the body ... more

Up for sale, a 1965 Fender Stratocaster in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with a vintage hardshell case. This Strat features a nitro lacquer refinish in Sonic Blue by Eric Daw (of Pin-Up Guitar and The Fret Files podcast), retaining the original trio of gray bobbin pickups
This Strat hails from the tail end of Fender??s golden age, and tonewoods comprise an alder body, maple neck and dark, tight-grained Brazilian rosewood fretboard, offering a natural liveliness... more

Up for sale, a 1969 Gibson SG Custom in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This extremely well-kept SG features a gloss Walnut nitro lacquer finish, the original trio of Pat # T Top humbuckers, and a long frame Maestro Vibrola. This particular instrument comes from the personal collection of Slipknot??s Jim Root, aka #4
The tonewood complement comprises solid mahogany neck and body construction, offering a rich ... more

Up for sale, a 1963 Fender Jazz Bass in perfect working order, complete with the original brown tolex hardshell case. This Jazz Bass is 100% original save for a professional refret with vintage-spec slender fretwire, a corresponding bone nut, and one pickup rewind. Tonewoods include an alder body, maple neck, and dark Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, and at 9lbs 4oz ( " fully clothed" with its ashtray bridge and pickup covers), this bass is a medium weight example that's well-balanced on a strap.... more

Fender Telecaster 1968 Telecaster with Original Hard Shell Case. This guitar was originally a factory blonde finish that was professionally converted into the very iconic "pink paisley" wall paper finish on a solid alder body with a one-piece maple neck with rare maple cap fingerboard. All original electronics include Fender Telecaster single coil staggered pole-piece pickups in the neck and bridge position along with original pots that date to 1966, controlled by 1-volume, 1-tone knobs with ... more

Up for sale, a 1958 Fender Precision Bass in excellent condition and in perfect working order. Featuring a body-only and very faithful nitro lacquer refinish, this bass has all the hallmarks of the second year where the Precision Bass would gain its now iconic split coil pickup configuration, including the raised A string pole piece pickup, and a one-piece maple neck with a slender, effortless C-shaped profile carve
Delivering a broad natural acoustic tone that??s effortlessly rich and ... more

For sale is this a wonderful player grade 1960 Fender Stratocaster

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This one has a refinish, probably from the 80s or 90s if I were to guess. It has the original body and neck, one original pot, an original set of early 1960s black bobbin Pre-CBS pickups, although two of them had to be rewound. The other has the original windings, but needed a coil repair. The neck plate is also original ... more

Not much to say about this guy. Beautiful 1965 Fender Jaguar in original Olympic White finish. In very nice shape. Not mint but among the cleaner examples I??ve seen from the era. Nice aging to the clearcoat. Gives it a lovely ??cream?? look.
The guitar looks to be all original, including the foam on the mute, which has hardened.

This guitar definitely gives you the ??Beach Boys?? vibe! Sounds wonderful and plays great

Ships worldwide, but I don??t falsify customs ... more

Up for sale, a 1961 Fender Jazzmaster in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with a modern G&G hardshell case. Extremely lively, resonant, and full-sounding acoustically at 7lbs 12oz, the tonewoods comprise an alder body, a heavily figured flame maple neck, and thick slab Brazilian rosewood fretboard. The black bobbin pickups are well-balanced and powerful, providing a warmth and nuance that's unique to the Jazzmaster pickup design, with original pickup ... more

Up for sale, a 1966 Fender Jaguar in 100% original, collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Finished in original custom color Lake Placid Blue nitro lacquer with matching peghead, this Jaguar has a feature set indicative of the '66 model year including a bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard with pearloid dot inlay, gray bobbin pickups, "F" tuners and neck plate, and a parchment wide-bevel pickguard
This Jaguar weighs 9lbs 2oz with an ... more

Up for sale, a 1958 Fender "High Power" Tweed Twin 5F8-A in excellent condition and in perfect working order. This Twin features a very original circuit, rehoused in an replica speaker cabinet and loaded with a pair of era-correct Jensen P12N alnico magnet speakers
Occupying a very narrow window in Fender's golden age, the 5F8-A Twin was the pinnacle of Tweed era evolution and unmatched in power and headroom, first available in late 1957 and retired by January, 1960. This example was made in... more

Up for sale, a 1961 Epiphone Casino E-230TD in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, finished in custom color Royal Tan and complete with a vintage hardshell case. A notably early Casino from the first year of production, features include black plastic pickup covers, dot inlay, nickel-plated hardware, and a full 1 11 / 16" wide nut
Featherweight at 5lbs 7oz, this Casino is an extremely soulful and lively instrument. A single strum yields a broad, relaxed natural acoustic ... more

Here??s a rare bird for you! It??s a 1963 Fender Jaguar custom ordered with a left-handed configuration

1960s left-handed Fenders are quite rare. You will see them a little more often in the second half of the decade when production ramped up after the CBS takeover. Pre-CBS left-handed Fenders are very hard to find.

This one still has the original finish and many of the most important original components (body, neck, finish, pickups, tremolo, neck plate, etc). But ... more

Up for sale, a 1955 Gibson Les Paul Junior in excellent condition and in perfect working order, 100% original save for new tuner buttons and 1" bridge inserts. The solid Honduran mahogany construction delivers an acoustic voice that is extremely authoritative and clear, with inherent midrange warmth faithfully captured by the P-90 pickup
Metering at 7 7k ohms, this pickup has exceptional dynamic range and pick sensitivity, with a liveliness and smooth, muscly growl. Equal parts glassy ... more

Up for sale, a 1960 Gibson ES-330 TD in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. Introduced in 1959, this example of the ES-330 boasts the model's earliest features, including dot inlay on the fretboard, "Mickey Mouse" ear body horns, black plastic pickup covers, and nickel-plated hardware
Tonewoods comprise a fully hollow thinline maple body, a one-piece Honduran mahogany neck and a bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, yielding both the immediacy ... more

1959 Jazzmasters are special instruments. Some have argued that Fender put special care and attention to these first year of production examples. I think there might be something to that. Additionally, the gold guards produce a distinctive tone that is really special.



Here??s a wonderful example that priced about half of what an original example would go for. This one is an early model with a February, 1959 neck and body date. The body has been refinished in 50s... more

Up for sale, a 1967 Fender Jazzmaster in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. One of the very first Jazzmasters to feature the cosmetic combination of a bound rosewood fingerboard and pearloid block inlays, this Jazzmaster is 100% original save for a professional refret and hand-carved bone nut
Finished in Blonde gloss nitro lacquer over an ash body, this Jazzmaster has an authoritative natural acoustic quality with great midrange ... more

Up for sale, a 1983 Martin D-28V 150th Anniversary Model in crack-free, collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original molded hardshell case. Martin's first Vintage Series model and one of very few produced, this D-28V was Martin's first proper recreation of Pre-War specifications for the company's flagship dreadnought model. The development of the Vintage Series instruments benefited from significant input of master luthier and Martin's official company ... more

1965-1966 Fender Stratocaster. The body has been professionally refinished by Joe Riggio in blue ice metallic. One of my favorite 60s colors! Joe absolutely nailed this color and has the exact mix. He did a very light Relic on it with some nice checking and some wear tastefully applied in a few places

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The neck has a September 1966 date, but it has the smaller pre-CBS headstock. A few small headstock Stratocaster ... more

Up for sale, a 1959 Gibson Les Paul Junior in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. The solid Honduran mahogany construction delivers an acoustic voice that is extremely authoritative and clear, and the neck profile carve is the quintessential late-'50s baseball bat shape with plenty of meat and roundness
Via the dogear P-90 pickup, this Gibson truly delivers on the brand's golden era reputation, with rich harmonic content, and a ... more

Up for sale, a 1994 Gibson L-5 CES archtop in excellent condition, 100% original save for a Bigsby B6 vibrato and complete with the original hardshell case. A premium example of the L-5 CES model from an era that's increasingly highly regarded, this Gibson is emblematic of the high level of craftsmanship afforded Gibson's premium legacy archtop models. This example is hand-dated and signed by Gibson luminary James "Hutch" Hutchins. With a tenure at Gibson that began in 1963 and spanned 45 years,... more

1969 Martin D-28. This one is coming out of my personal collection. It??s among the best sounding D-28s I??ve had, but I just got a prewar Martin and need to let something go


The guitar has a very nice, balanced tone, wonderful sustain, and is a joy to play


This one still has Brazilian Rosewood. The wood grain is quite beautiful and decorative.

The guitar has received all the necessary servicing and set up, including a fresh neck reset, bridge ... more

Up for sale, a 1968 Fender Telecaster in excellent condition and in perfect working order, equipped with a Bigsby B5F vibrato and complete with the original hardshell case. Purportedly originally owned by Allan Lainer, co-founder of Blue Oyster Cult and contributor to records by The Clash and Patti Smith, this Telecaster is an extremely soulful example. Unfortunately, no supporting documentation of Lainer's ownership is included, but the story merits inclusion
This ash-bodied Telecaster is ... more

This is a very rare Marshall 4 x 10" 50 watt Tremolo Amp. Built April 24th of 1970 it's in remarkable condition and perfect working order. The Celestion 10" speakers all date to April of 1970. The transformers appear to be thew stock Dagnalls. The V1 preamp tube socket has been mounted in a small thin rubber shock absorbing mount. V1 and V2 are NOS Telefunken Tubes,
This amp sounds incredible and functions perfectly. Beautiful deep, warm, rich and lush textured Marshall tone
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Up for sale, a 1964 Fender Precision Bass in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with its original receipt / layaway paperwork from '64 and a vintage hardshell case. Featuring a stunningly accurate body-only refinish in Sherwood Green courtesy of Riggio Custom Guitars, this Precision Bass is a deeply resonant instrument, channeled through the original black bobbin pickup. This bass has lived in the Pacific Northwest for its entire life, complete with the original layaway... more

Up for sale, a 1959 Fender Jazzmaster in excellent condition and in perfect working order. Hailing from the first full year of the Jazzmaster's production, this guitar was long ago refinished in a gloss Olympic White, retaining all original hardware, plastics, and the black bobbin pickup pair
Acoustically this guitar has an immediate and dynamic quality that is channeled faithfully through the original pickup pair, with the neck pickup reading a robust 8 5k ohms, while the bridge pickup ... more

This one is clutch nice??that??s good. It??s rare.
One owner! Very rare!!
Plate on the back added aesthetically to cover a nick(full disclosure)
Beyond that it??s original- ok we added a plug-in / under bridge pickup and they??re handmade ebony bridge pins
Case is nice sorry no pics at present (I??ll try to get some up)
Make an offer.
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Gibson Heritage Series ?58 Korina Flying V in Ebony finish made in 1982 with Original Hard Shell Case. This guitar features a solid korina body, korina neck and rosewood fingerboard. Equipped with a set of Gibson Shawbuckers in the neck position and a bridge position has the cover removed. Controlled by 2-volume, 1-tone knob and a 3-way toggle switch. The 24 75" scale length neck has pearloid dot inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets with a 50s rounded neck profile. The hardware is comprised of gold ... more

Up for sale, a 1970 Fender Competition Mustang in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Finished in Competition Burgundy (Lake Placid Blue with racing stripe), this Mustang has been sparingly played over the past half century
Smooth and clear-sounding acoustically, this Mustang is authoritative and snappy via the pair of gray bobbin single coils. The bridge pickup has plenty of jangle and sparkling cut, while the neck pickup has ... more

Up for sale, a 1961 Fender Deluxe in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, featuring the original Victoria Luggage canvas cover, well-kept tweed, an extremely original circuit, a vintage Jensen P12Q speaker, and a complete vintage tube set. This is one of the very last Tweed-era Deluxe amps produced before the Brown Panel amps were introduced just months later in the '61 model year
Few circuits are more desired and emulated than the narrow panel Tweed 5E3, and this amp delivers... more

Up for sale, a 1968 Gibson ES-330TD in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Finished in Sparkling Burgundy, this particular example is very bold and unfaded in its presentation, with sparingly little of the oxidation and color shifting emblematic of how this finish ages. A rare iteration of the ES-330 with features spanning only 1968-69, this guitar boasts a one-piece mahogany neck and 19th fret neck joint, allowing easier ... more

The Gibson Hummingbird is one of the most iconic acoustic guitars, known for its rich tone and versatile nature. The Hummingbird has a wide range of sound, from gutsy and loud, to sweet and soft. Superb for all styles of playing, whether playing chords or intricate solos. The tone on this vintage 1963 Hummingbird is superb; well balanced with strong projection and warm resonance. It??s a sought-after collector's item, due to it being a popular choice among musicians.
The ... more

Up for sale is a super cool and crazy rare Left Handed 1969 Fender Telecaster in its original Olympic White finish. The finish is not transparent and no grain can be seen otherwise we would assume it is blonde. This example is entirely original with the neck stamped 3AUG69B and pots coded 1376634 dating to the 34th week of 1966. It is normal, if not the norm to see 1966 pots until around 1971. Some dings, dents, finish wear and play wear. Overall in very good condition. Pro setup in house and ... more

Vintage Gibson Les Paul Custom in Cherry Sunburst finish made in 1970 with Original Hard Shell Case. This guitar features a double bound sandwich body, mahogany / maple / mahogany body with a 3-piece maple top, 3-piece mahogany neck and bound ebony fingerboard. Equipped with set of original gold covered Gibson patent sticker T-Tops in the neck and bridge position. Controlled by 2 Volume, 2 Tone knobs and a 3-Way Toggle Switch comprised of original pots, caps and switch dating to 1970 with the ... more

Ibanez 2670 Artwood Twin in Black finish made in 1980 with Original Hard Shell Case. This guitar features a solid ash w / 2-piece carved solid ash top with abalone purfling and ivory binding body, 3-piece hard rock maple necks and selected ebony fingerboards. Equipped with a set of Ibanez Super 80 humbuckers in the neck and bridge positions. Controlled by a master: single volume / 3-way toggle pickup selector (12- / 6-string selector) each neck: master volume / master tone / 3-way toggle ... more

Up for sale, a 1968 Martin D-28 dreadnought in excellent condition, complete with the original hardshell case. This Martin features the classic tonewood combination of an X-braced Sitka spruce top, bookmatched Brazilian rosewood back and sides, original small maple bridge plate, mahogany neck, and ebony fingerboard and bridge. Essential maintenance includes a professional neck reset, a new bone nut, and a carved and compensated drop-in saddle
Bold and detailed, this Martin is emblematic of ... more

1969 Fender Telecaster. this year is a great one for the model with very classic looking specs. The blonde finish and Maple neck are very reminiscent of the 1950s. The neck profile is a chunky D-shape.



The neck and body still sport their original finish with no touchup or overspray. There is finish checking in a few areas along with modest player wear. You can see a few chips and dings along the edges as well. nothing too terrible and no major eyesores

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Up for sale, a 1966 Gibson ES-330TD in 100% original, collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. A stunningly well-preserved vintage Gibson, the guitar features a lightly figured maple body finished in Ice Tea Sunburst
Highlighting both the clarity and note attack of maple and the airy quality of the fully hollow construction, this Gibson has a relaxed, smooth natural acoustic tone that translates well through the pickups. The P-90s have a glassy ... more

Up for sale, a 1978 Gibson ES-355 TDW in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case, factory paperwork, and stereo cable. A custom-ordered one-off example, this vintage Gibson features chrome hardware from the factory, as well as split pearl block Super 400-style inlay on the ebony fingerboard
The untouched factory wiring is still set up for stereo operation, with both the original stereo splitter cable and a modern TRS to Mono 1 / 4" ... more

Up for sale, a 1976 Gibson Limited Edition Explorer in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a vintage Ibanez Destroyer hardshell case. One of a small number of '50-style Explorers produced in the latter half of the '70s, this first-year Limited Edition reissue has a notably chunky "baseball bat" C-shaped neck profile carve only seen on the earliest examples of this model
With mahogany body and neck construction and gold-plated hardware throughout, this Gibson has a... more

Up for sale, a 1966 Fender Jazz Bass in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. This Jazz Bass is a soulful example, 100% original save for a professional refret, boasting all the hallmarks of the '66 model year including a bold nitro lacquer three-tone Sunburst finish, a bound rosewood fingerboard with pearloid block inlay, and lollipop-button tuners. This bass was purportedly originally owned by Joe Bouchard, co-founder of Blue Oyster Cult, and while ... more

Up for sale is a stunning 1966 Epiphone Casino E230TDC in its original and vibrant cherry finish. This guitar is fantastic! Dual original dog-ear P90s, chrome hardware, 1 9 / 16th nut width, Kluson double line tuners, white pick guard. Very clean and a ton of fun to play! Sticker from an old music store on the back of the headstock. Pro setup in house and comes complete with its original soft case. Weight: 6lbs. 1oz.

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Up for sale, a 1953 Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Regent vintage archtop electric guitar in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This stunning New York-made Epiphone Emperor is an exquisite and elegant archtop both acoustically and plugged in, retaining its original trio of New York humbuckers
Featuring an arched spruce top and figured curly maple back and sides, the Zephyr Emperor was the top of the line model in Epiphone's vintage archtop ... more

Up for sale, a 1978 Travis Bean TB500 in excellent condition and in perfect working order, 100% original save for a refret. The brainchild of former motocross racer and general tinkerer Clifford Travis Bean, in collaboration with guitar tech Marc McElwee, and Gary Kramer (who would soon depart the company to begin his own eponymous brand), Travis Bean Guitars were produced from 1974-79, featuring Bean??s decidedly unique aluminum neck-to-bridge design. Intended to increase neck stability and ... more

Up for sale, a 1959 Fender Bassman featuring the 5F6-A circuit, original quad of P10R speakers, original tweed, and original transformers. A professionally serviced example, this Bassman juxtaposes a particularly rugged exterior with a stunningly well-kept circuit. The original tweed was at one time painted black, and, presumably decades ago, a subsequent attempt was made to strip said paint. In an effort to retain the original tweed, coats of lacquer were recently added to the tweed, bringing ... more

Up for sale is an absolutely stunning 1942 (1936-1942 era) Gibson L-0 in its original black finish. The FON on this guitar reads 7724B with II in red pencil. The specs of this guitar are essentially the same as the L-00 but with top and back binding on the body. Modifications include an over-sprayed headstock face with a likely re-done painted logo. The bridge has been either replaced with a taller bridge or has a shim underneath it. bridge pins have been replaced with an older set included. ... more

Up for sale, a 1962 Martin 00-18 in collector-grade condition, expertly maintained and complete with the original hangtags and chipboard case. Truly remarkable in its preservation, this Martin has received all the maintenance due an acoustic of this vintage, benefitting from a recent neck reset, carved bone saddle, and a reseated original tortoise pickguard
Tonewoods include a solid Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and rims, and a mahogany neck capped with a Brazilian rosewood fingerboard. In... more

Up for sale, a 1955 Fender Super 5E4 in exceptional condition and in perfect working order. Professionally retweeded and boasting a freshly serviced circuit with the original transformers, this Super is loaded with a vintage pair of Jensen P10Q alnico magnet speakers
One of the very first "narrow panel" Tweed-era Super amps produced with a low S002XX serial, this Tweed Super with its 5E4 circuit is one of the few offered with 6V6 power tubes (instead of higher powered 6L6s). This Super ... more

Up for sale, a 1960 Gibson Les Paul Junior in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a vintage hardshell case. One of the last Juniors offered before being supplanted by the SG body shape, this vintage Gibson features a Honduran mahogany body and neck capped by a Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, delivering an acoustic voice that is authoritative and lively. The neck profile carve is the slender, fast-feeling shape consistent with the 1960 model year, and the P-90 meters ... more

Up for sale, a 1974 Gibson ES-355 TDW in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. The top tier of Gibson's trio of thinline semi-hollow ES models, the ES-355 features a host of premium features including multi-ply binding throughout, an ebony fingerboard, gold-plated hardware including a long frame Maestro vibrola, stereo functionality, and a six-position Varitone
Featuring a gloss Walnut finish over the semi-hollow maple ... more

Up for sale is a beautiful and stunning 1957 Gretsch Country Club model 6193 in its original and vibrant Natural Blonde finish. This example features a single cutaway fully hollow body design, gold hardware, DeArmond pickups, Hump-Block inlays, rosewood fingerboard, Grover Imperial tuners, headstock stinger and an aftermarket Bigsby. There is an additional screw hole on the butt of the guitar and some surface finish wear. Otherwise this example is quite clean and comes complete with its original... more

1969 Martin D-35 in excellent cosmetic condition. This one still has Brazilian rosewood. There is a lovely pattern to the centerpiece on the back, as well as the bookmatched sides
The guitar has no cracks. The original pickguard had pulled up so the current one is a replacement. The original pickguard is included

And the guitar has had a neck reset so the action is spot on. The frets do show a little wear, and could be dressed if you so desire. The fret ends could also be rounded... more

Up for sale, a 1968 Gibson ES-175D in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. A clean vintage example, this ES-175 boasts its original "patent sticker" humbuckers, delivering a detailed and dynamic range of tones. Acoustically, the fully hollow maple body delivers a big, open sound with both the immediate attack and clarity of maple, and an airy, smooth quality befitting the hollowbody construction. These patent sticker humbuckers both meter in the mid... more

Up for sale, a 1976 Martin D-76 Limited Edition Bicentennial model in near-mint condition, complete with the original hardshell case and polish cloth. A very rare model limited to 1976 pieces (commemorating the year of America's Bicentennial), this top tier Martin features an Adirondack spruce top, Indian rosewood back and sides, herringbone marquetry, and an ebony bridge and fingerboard. Additional Bicentennial-centric accents include pearl star fretboard inlay and an eagle headstock inlay ... more

Up for sale is a stunning 1966 Gibson Hummingbird in its original and nicely faded natural finish. I absolutely LOVE this guitar! Strong and boomy articulate tone! 1 9 / 16th nut width, Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, adjustable rosewood bridge with rosewood saddle, slim neck profile, gold Kluson double line tuners, Hummingbird pickguard. No cracks but there is some light bellying behind the bridge, some scattered binding wear and an added strap button. Overall nicely worn and sounds lively! Pro... more

Up for sale is a KILLER 1977 Gibson Les Paul Custom in its original ebony finish. This guitar features a rare maple fingerboard, original patent stamp humbuckers with ink stamps dating to 1977, gold hardware, Gibson branded tuners, pancake body with 3 piece maple neck. Bridge has been changed for a modern non Gibson bridge, otherwise this one is stock n sweet. There is a decent amount of finish wear, play wear, dings / dents, etc. There also is an odd finish smudge or possible touch up on a ... more

Up for sale, a 1977 Greco EX800 Explorer in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and hangtags. One of the more unique and rare "lawsuit era" instruments produced at the beginning of one of Japan's most storied periods of guitar production, the EX800 faithfully replicates Gibson's original Explorer design with superb build quality
If your brain immediately goes to early Van Halen territory, we can hardly blame you, as this ... more

Vintage Gibson Explorer Diablo "Rest-O-Mod" in factory Ebony finish made in 1976 with original hard shell case. This guitar features a solid mahogany body, 1-piece mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard. Upgraded with a set of Bare Knuckle Handwound custom aged black waged screws "PG Blues" Humbuckers in the neck and bridge positions, wired in phase
Controlled by 2-volume, 1-tone knobs, a 3-way toggle switch with new CTS 500k pots with aged nuts / washers to match the instruments' aged ... more

Up for sale, a 1970 Fender Telecaster in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case, Ace-branded strap, and "ashtray" bridge cover. This Tele lived most of its life with a single family, passed from father to son (handwritten note included). This Fender features the traditional Telecaster tonewood complement of a solid ash body and one-piece maple neck, delivering lively, percussive cut and midrange complexity when played acoustically. While the ... more

Up for sale, a 2022 Collings SoCo 16 LC Aged in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case, ephemera, and case candy. Collings guitars are handcrafted in Austin, TX, with premium components and hand-selected tonewoods. This SoCo 16 LC features semi-hollow construction, with a solid maple center block, deeply figured curly maple top, back, and rims, a Honduran mahogany neck capped with a bound rosewood fretboard, a gently aged nitro ... more

Up for sale, a 1973 Fender Jazz Bass in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and strap. 100% original save for a rewound neck pickup, this Jazz Bass' tonewood complement includes an ash body, a (particularly rare) heavily figured flame maple neck, and a dark, tight-grained rosewood fretboard
Weighing 9lbs and extremely well-balanced on a strap, this Jazz Bass has a natural acoustic voice that highlights the midrange complexity of ... more

1971 Martin D-41. One of the nicest guitars you could buy from Martin at the time. The guitar is truly a closet queen. I don??t think I??ve had a vintage in nicer condition than this one. It??s recently had neck reset and bridge reglue. A new saddle has been cut with plenty of height. There??s some very minor handling wear and some minor fret wear on the first few fret but nothing to write home about. I would definitely put this squarely in the near mint category. Since reverb only has a choice ... more

Up for sale, a 1960 Gretsch Chet Atkins model 6119 Tennessean in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. The original iteration of the 6119 Chet Atkins model was only available from 1958-60, and this particular example has been converted to 6120 specifications, complete with a second genuine vintage Pat. Applied For Filter??Tron humbucker in the neck position. The guitar features a trestle-braced maple body with a 16?? wide lower bout and 2 ... more

Up for sale, a 1961 Epiphone Texan FT-79 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Unlike the various reissue models, this is a genuine vintage Texan, manufactured by Gibson in the USA at their Kalamazoo factory and crafted right alongside Gibson's J-45, with identical body dimensions. This model is arguably most famous for its appearance in the hands of Paul McCartney on the Ed Sullivan show, playing ??Yesterday ?? This early ... more

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

1970 Gibson Les Paul Custom, ebony, fretless wonder, plays and sounds great, gold worn, buckle rash, players guitar but amazing player, non original case
The only thing I think of thats not original are the grover tuners
It doesnt appear thar there have been any breaks or repairs and no extra holes or mods
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Up for sale is an absolutely killer 1983 Fender Bowling Ball Stratocaster in Blue Swirl. You see these pop up on the market from time to time in wildly different swirl variations. I believe this is easily one of the wildest swirls we've seen and just looks great in photos and in person! Overall in excellent condition and comes complete with its original case (broken case strap). Weight: 8lbs. 3oz.
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Up for sale, a 1963 Fender Duo Sonic in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and bridge cover. A rare variant featuring a mahogany body and distinctive transparent Cherry gloss nitro lacquer finish, this Duo Sonic has a natural midrange warmth and growl that sets it apart
The guitar has a bold natural acoustic tone, qualities which translate well via the original pair of black bobbin alnico magnet single coil pickups. ... more

Up for sale, a 1979 Gibson ES-345 TD in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. One of Gibson's premier semi-hollowbody models with an extremely dark Wine Red gloss nitro lacquer finish, the ES-345 TD is an upscale version of the 335, with gold hardware and a six-position Varitone rotary switch, still factory wired for stereo operation. This ES-345 has a feel that is instantly comfortable and intuitive, delivering a vibrant and well-rounded acoustic ... more

Up for sale, a 1973 Rickenbacker 4001 in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. Produced in the first quarter of '73, this Rickenbacker is one of the very last to retain a bevy of features seen from 1969-72 including checkerboard binding, full-width triangular fretboard inlays, a distinctive squared-off bridge pickup surround, and a Toaster Top neck pickup
Featuring neck through body construction and strung with roundwound 45-100 strings that ... more

B C. Rich USA Mockingbird Standard in Deep Blue Metallic finish made in 1984 with Original Hard Shell Case. This guitar features a solid koa wings body, maple neck-thru and rosewood fingerboard with matching rosewood headstock overlay. Equipped with a DiMarzio PAF in the neck position and a DiMarzio PAF Pro in the bridge position. Controlled by 1-master volume, 1-booster volume, 1-master tone knob, a 6-way rotary varitone switch, two 2-way mini toggle coil taps, a 2-way mini toggle phase switch,... more

Up for sale, a 1955 Epiphone Zephyr Deluxe Regent vintage archtop in 100% original, collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and case candy. A one family-owned instrument, this stunning New York-made Epiphone is an elegant guitar both acoustically and plugged in, loaded with its pair of New York humbuckers
Featuring all maple body construction, the Zephyr Deluxe Regent has a 17 3 / 8" wide lower bout and full 25 1 / 2" scale length. ... more

Up for sale, a 1960 Fender Pro in museum-grade condition and in perfect working order complete with the original footswitch and a complete vintage tube set. One of the very first Brown Panel amps to leave the Fender factory, this Pro is jaw-dropping in its presentation, purportedly a test amp at the Fender factory, given to an employee with only two subsequent owners. Early Brown Panel design elements of this Pro include the lighter pinkish brown-colored tolex than later offerings, an RCA ... more

Up for sale, 1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and warranty card. This Norlin-era Les Paul features a gloss Natural nitro lacquer finish, loaded with a pair of boutique Lollar Imperial humbuckers
Featuring a Norlin-era tonewood complement of a mahogany body (non-sandwich), three-piece maple top, three-piece maple neck, and bound ebony fingerboard, and this guitar has plenty of natural sustain, punch, and... more

Up for sale, a 1965 Mosrite Ventures Model in excellent condition, finished in Ink Blue and complete with the original hardshell case and Mosrite-branded strap. The most popular and enduring instrument produced by the Bakersfield, CA-based Mosrite company, the Ventures model was a joint venture between Mosrite founder Semie Moseley and the band The Ventures. While there have been a fair share of reissues and copies over the decades, nothing compares to the elegance and dynamic responsiveness of ... more

Up for sale is a super cool and hard to find 1981 Gibson Firebird II FM Artist CMT Sunburst. CMT stands for curly maple top and apparently this variation was only offered for a short time in limited numbers. This instrument came out of a collection of guitars that came from an ex Kalamazoo Gibson employee. It is marked "second" indicating a finish flaw or ding when it left Gibson. This is likely how the original owner ended up with it. This is the first and only time this guitar has been on the ... more

Up for sale is a 1976 Gibson Les Paul Custom in its original Tobacco Sunburst finish. This guitar is killer and looks absolutely amazing! This example is all original less a pro refret and changed strap buttons. Wiring harness is nice and clean with all pots dating to the 4th week of 1976. Pickups are original and have a patent stamp on the bottom. Pro setup in house and comes complete with a non original hard case. Weight: 10lbs. 9oz.

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Up for sale is a near mint 1983 Gibson Map Guitar Natural in NOS condition. This instrument came out of a collection of guitars that came from an ex Kalamazoo Gibson employee. This is the first and only time this guitar has been on the market and it is in just about mint condition less some very faint handling wear / very faint finish wear. Pro setup in house and comes complete with a modern non original case. Weight: 8lbs. 11oz.

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Up for sale is a 1967 Gibson J-160E in its original sunburst finish. John Lennon famously used this model to write and record many hits for The Beatles in their early years. Songs such as "I Want to Hold Your Hand" "She Loves You" and "All My Love" were written using a J-160E. This jumbo acoustic is known for its special P-90 pick up that is built into the body of the guitar. Specs: This example has a adjustable rosewood bridge with a wooden saddle (very, very minor bridge lift), 1 9 / 16th nut ... more

Up for sale, a 1966 Gibson ES-330 TDC in perfect working order, finished in vibrant Cherry nitro lacquer and complete with a hardshell case. With plenty of natural playwear and a particularly bold, lively natural acoustic quality, this ES-330 has been outfitted with a pair of boutique Lollar P-90 pickups and an aged Bigsby B7 vibrato tailpiece
Lollar's P-90s are some of the most celebrated P-90s on the market, very faithful to vintage Gibson spec with a glassy sparkle and dynamic, percussive... more

Up for sale, a 1964 Gibson ES-125TDC in near-mint condition and in perfect working order, finished in Ice Tea Sunburst and complete with the original chipboard case. Introduced in 1960, this early and stunningly-clean example of the ES-125TDC (Thinline Double Cutaway) model is 100% original save for a bone nut and pair of vintage strap buttons
The fully hollow maple body is paired with a one-piece Honduran mahogany neck capped with a Brazilian rosewood fretboard. The natural acoustic ... more

Up for sale, a 1960s Framus 6 / 12 double neck in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. ??Built in the heart of Bavaria, ?? this Framus is an exceptionally rare and unique example of West-German craftsmanship. Featuring the original quartet of single coil pickups, multi-ply laminate necks, maple body and slab rosewood fretboards, this Framus has a chiming, resonant natural acoustic response with great midrange warmth faithfully captured by the stock single coil ... more

Up for sale, a 1965 Fender Deluxe Reverb, freshly serviced and complete with a two-button footswitch. An early example of the Deluxe Reverb model, this amp features Pre-CBS visual cues including a "Fender Elect. Inst. Co " faceplate and no-logo grillcloth. Widely considered to be one of the greatest tube amps of all time, this Deluxe Reverb is stocked with a fresh EH 6V6 power tube pair, delivering the shimmering clean tone that has made these amps a mainstay in studios and on stages for decades... more

Up for sale, a 1974 Gibson ES-335 TDW in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a modern hardshell case. A Walnut-finished example produced at Gibson's Kalamazoo, MI factory, this vintage ES-335 is 100% original save for a stoptail conversion
With a semi-hollow maple body, three-piece mahogany neck and bound rosewood fingerboard, this ES-335 is tonally authoritative when strummed acoustically, offering an articulate natural response channeled through the original ... more

Up for sale, a 1960 Fender Super in excellent condition and in perfect working order. One of the very first Brown Panel-era Fender Supers off the assembly line, this exceedingly rare amp is serial number 00061, with date codes from the first quarter of 1960. Practically prototypical with its 5G4 circuit, this amp features its stock pinkish brown tolex and centrally located Volume knobs seen on the very first Brown Panel amps, as well as the "Pulse Adjust" control on the rear panel for a feature ... more

Up for sale, a 1980 Atlansia Garland bass in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Atlansia is the brainchild of legendary Japanese luthier Nobuaki Hayashi, who is perhaps best known for his time as chief designer at Matsumoku, where he helmed the Aria Pro II line under the pseudonym H. Noble (after starting off designing Singer sewing machine cabinets before Matsumoku switched over to guitars). The Atlansia line are among ... more

Up for sale, a 1954 Fender Super in exceptional condition, complete with the original pair of Jensen P10R alnico 10" speakers and a pair of USA Tung Sol 5881 power tubes. A "Wide Panel" Tweed amp, this particular iteration of the Super is one of the earliest examples of the 5D4 circuit, only available from 1954-55. The Tweed Super is the baby brother of the Bassman in many respects, offering the same harmonic rich, dynamic tones in a more studio friendly and portable enclosure. The low end is ... more

I have to say at the moment the wood varieties are guesses- it is a burl wood though if not obvious
Mostly original or upgraded electronics / virtually flawless
Case must be purchased separately sorry
A true rarity to be sure
Likely to increase in value if cared for properly
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Up for sale, a 1975 Gibson ES-175D in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. This ES-175 boasts its original patent number T Top humbuckers, delivering a detailed and dynamic range of tones. The fully hollow maple body gives the guitar both the immediate attack and clarity of maple, but also an airy quality and smoothness befitting the hollowbody construction. Authoritative and particularly clear and bell-like on the neck pickup, this ES-175 really ... more

Up for sale, a 1974 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. One of the last Les Pauls of the '70s with a three-piece mahogany neck (before the shift to maple in '75), the tonewoods are rounded out by a "sandwich" mahogany body, three-piece carved maple top, and a bound rosewood fingerboard
Acoustically, the instrument has a bold and articulate voice with no shortage of punch and sustain, weighing 9lbs 10oz. ... more

Up for sale, a 1967 Fender Mustang Bass in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This genuine vintage Mustang Bass has a smooth, broad natural acoustic response, and plugged in, the instrument offers a complex low midrange character and articulate growl. Strung with roundwound 45-105 strings on the 30" scale, the bass sits well in a mix with ample punch and roundness, approximating the thump of a P Bass with the Tone knob ... more

Up for sale is a killer 1984 Gibson Flying V in its original and rare Green Burst Metallic finish. Dual original Gibson humbuckers, factory Gibson branded Kahler, no pickguard, Gibson branded tuners. Overall in very good condition less scattered finish checking on the body and neck as well as some buckle wear on the back of the body. Pro setup in house and comes complete with its original hard case. Weight: 7lbs. 7oz.... more

Up for sale, a 1967 Fender Coronado II in time capsule-clean, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and all hangtags and case candy
This Coronado is featherweight at 6lbs 12oz with a fully hollow maple body, and the lively natural acoustic properties of the instrument translate well through the pair of DeArmond-made single coil pickups. Clear, warm, and articulate when plugged in, the pickups deliver a wide range of sounds, from ... more

Up for sale, a 1959 Fender Duo Sonic in 100% original, collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original "knucklebuster" hardshell case and bridge cover. The guitar has a smooth, lively natural acoustic tone, qualities which translate well via the original pair of black bobbin alnico magnet single coil pickups. These pickups are essentially wound identically to a '59 Strat pickup, with the only difference being the flat pole piece design. Both pickups have ... more

Up for sale, a 1963 Fender Vibrolux in excellent condition and in good working order. This rare 1x12 "Brown Panel" version of the Vibrolux is a bridge between the Tweed and Black Panel iterations in both specs and tone, with a glassy, touch-sensitive quality, robust cleans, and rich overdrive characteristics when dimed out. Pushing 35 all tube watts through a vintage Oxford alnico magnet 12L6N speaker, there's plenty to love about the versatility and tone offered by this Fender. The amp has ... more

Up for sale is this wonderful 1961 Gibson J-45. The guitar is in good vintage condition. It shows some player wear and for good reason. It??s an exceptionally nice sounding example of the model.

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See the video demo for a taste of the sounds. The guitar is original from the finish to the frets. It??s had some basic servicing done to it over its lifetime, including a bridge reglue. The neck angle is good and it is ... more

Up for sale, a 1969 Fender Precision Bass in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. Professionally refinished by Copasetic Customs in Ocean Turquoise Metallic nitro lacquer, this P Bass retains largey original hardware, outfitted with new electronics
Resonant and acoustically balanced at 8lbs 14oz, this Precision bass is strung with fresh 45-100 roundwound strings, loaded with a Fender Pure Vintage '62 black bobbin pickup. The instrument delivers a ... more

Up for sale, a 1951 Epiphone FT-110 in excellent condition, professionally maintained and complete with the original hardshell case. One of very few pre-Gibson Epiphone models that surface for sale, this FT-110 is a premium jumbo model, made in Epiphone's New York factory. This vintage acoustic has received all the proper care it's due, with a professional neck reset, new nut and compensated bone saddle, and a new tortoise pickguard (original also included)
Tonewoods include an X-braced ... more

Up for sale, a 1977 Gibson Les Paul Standard in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. From the first year the Les Paul Standard was officially reintroduced to Gibson's catalog lineup, this guitar features the original T-Top humbucker in the neck position and an early Tim Shaw PAF at the bridge
Tonewoods include a three-piece carved maple cap with well-matched seams, a "sandwich" mahogany body, and three-piece mapel neck capped with a ... more

1976 Les Paul Custom all Original including original Case. Black Beauty for sure. The black is amazing for its age

Normal wear and tear as you would expect from a 47-year-old guitar. In the pictures you can see the buck rash on the back, a few dings here and there, and there are 2 screw holes from prior owners.

The case is worn and the black overlay is peeling in some areas, add character. There are some paint drops on the case as well, didn??t show well in the photos, prior ... more

Up for sale, a 1980 Greco Super Real EGF1200 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Heralding from the most collectable (and brief) era of Greco production and the pinnacle of Fujigen design, the Super Real EGF1200 was only offered from 1980-81 and was one of the two highest tiered catalog models in the Super Real line with a sticker price of 120, 000 yen. This instrument does an exquisite job of capturing the finer points ... more

Up for sale, a 1980 Gibson ES-335TD in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. Finished in gloss Wine Red nitro lacquer and featuring a pair of Gibson's "Tarback" humbuckers, this is a particularly clean and soulful vintage Gibson. By 1980, the ES line was just starting to revert to some of Gibson's most popular traditional features, and this ES-335TD reflects that transition, featuring a long tenon neck joint, a full 1 11 / 16" nut width,... more

Up for sale, a 1963 Fender Deluxe in excellent condition and in perfect working order. One of the very first Black Panel Deluxe amps to roll off Fender's assembly line in late 1963, this amp has a full contingent of component source date codes from '63 as well as an extremely low A002XX serial number on the chassis. Benefiting from a thorough checkup by our techs here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar to ensure optimal performance, this amp is stage and studio ready, boasting the model's earliest ... more

Up for sale, a 1962 Guild Starfire III in 100% original, collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case, polish cloth and and vintage advertisement
Marketed to the ??young artist with a flair for showmanship, ?? this genuine vintage USA-made Guild was crafted at the company??s Hoboken, NJ factory, loaded with its original pair of DeArmond Dynasonic ??white-face?? single coil pickups. The fully-hollow thinline mahogany body is paired with a ... more

Up for sale, a 1976 Gibson Hummingbird Custom in excellent condition, finished in Wine Red and complete with the original hardshell case. A Norlin-era iteration of the Hummingbird platform, the Custom features a spruce top, mahogany back and rims, and a three-piece figured maple neck capped by a bound rosewood fingerboard. Benefitting from the servicing due a dreadnought of this vintage, this Gibson features a professional neck reset, a full refret, and a new tall carved bone saddle
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Up for sale, a 1957 Gibson LG-3 in excellent condition, complete with a hardshell case. The LG-3 was Gibson's highest-tiered small body acoustic offered in the '50s, and this example has a coveted combination of tonewoods and a bold, expressive sound to match. Benefitting from a professional neck reset and fitted with a tall carved bone saddle, this LG-3 features a solid X-braced spruce top, solid Honduran mahogany back and rims, a one-piece mahogany neck, and a Brazilian rosewood fretboard and ... more

Up for sale, a 1977 Ibanez Rocket Roll Sr model 2387 Flying V in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. One of the more unique and rare "lawsuit era" instruments produced at the beginning of one of Japan's most storied periods of guitar production, the Rocket Roll Sr replicates Gibson's original circa 1958 Flying V design with superb build quality
Made in the famed Fujigen factory, the Rocket Roll Sr is featherweight at ... more

Up for sale, a 1982 Greco Super Real Mint Collection model EG60-150 in 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with a Lifton-style hardshell case. Heralding from the most collectable (and brief) era of Greco production and the pinnacle of Fujigen design, the EG60-150 is one of the rarest "Bursts" ever offered by Greco. Capturing the finer points of a '58-60 Les Paul Standard, features include a genuine Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, a two-piece carved flame Canadian maple... more

Up for sale, a 1976 Fender Telecaster in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case, hangtags and case candy. 100% original save for a replacement bone nut, this Telecaster boasts an ash body with particularly uncommon, dynamic grain across the back, paired with a one-piece maple neck. Acoustically, the guitar has a smooth, snappy tone with a nice midrange kick that??s present yet not too pronounced. The original single coils offer an array ... more

Up for sale is a super cool and wonderful sounding 1966 Fender Mustang Bass in its original Daphne Blue finish. Short scale 4 string bliss! Neck is stamped 17DEC66B, visible pots are coded 3046631 dating to the 31st week of 1966. Pickup is replaced and is from a 1980s Fender Bullet Bass and one pot has been worked on and has a partially open back. Overall in very good condition and comes with a vintage non original case. Weight: 7lbs. 9oz
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Up for sale, a 1983 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original molded hardshell ??chainsaw?? case. This Les Paul Deluxe comes from the last year of the Norlin era, featuring a solid (non-sandwich) mahogany body with a three-piece carved maple top and a gloss Wine Red nitro lacquer finish
Tonally, the original mini humbuckers in this Les Paul deliver a round sound with great definition and punch. A perfect blend of humbucker and ... more

Up for sale, a 1974 Rickenbacker 4001 in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Featuring neck through maple body construction, this Rickenbacker thumps and growls with the best and offers healthy sustain, boasting the original Mapleglo gloss finish. The bass weighs 9lbs 7oz, strung with fresh 45-100 roundwound strings, delivering plenty of midrange power and punch via the two original Hi-Gain pickups. This 4001 has been ... more

Up for sale, a 1965 Gibson ES-125DC in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a Gibson hardshell case. A particularly rare vintage Gibson archtop, the ES-125DC is the two pickup cutaway iteration of the ES-125 platform as the DC (Double Pickup, Cutaway) suffix would suggest. What sets this model apart is its full depth body, measuring 3 3 / 8 " , much rarer than Gibson's thinline archtops of the era, and essentially making this guitar akin to a mid-1950s ES-175 with more... more

Up for sale, a 1991 Gibson ES-175 in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original brown tolex Gibson USA hardshell case. A striking archtop model first offered by Gibson in the 1950s, the ES-175 features a dramatic florentine cutaway, a fully hollow maple body finished in Vintage Sunburst gloss nitro lacquer, and a pair of '57 Classic PAF humbuckers
Produced in an increasingly celebrated era of Gibson production, the ES-175 was made only in ... more

Up for sale is a killer 1975 Fender Telecaster Deluxe in its original natural finish. One of my personal favorite models from 70s era Fender! Ash body, maple neck with Strat style headstock, dual original Wide Range humbuckers, and a vibe truly all its own. Visible pot codes are dated to the 14th week of 1976, pickups are ink stamp dated to 1976, neck is stamp dated to 1976. Overall in very good condition less hardware tarnish, pickguard wear, finish wear and play wear. Pro setup in house and ... more

Up for sale, a 1960s Mosrite Ventures Model in excellent condition, complete with a hardshell case. A very unique amalgamation of Mosrite features, this Ventures Model was ostensibly sent back to the Mosrite factory around 1970 for repair work of some sort. Semie Moseley was notorious for "updating" guitars sent in for repair to the latest feature set, so while the body is emblematic of a Ventures Model circa 1966, the neck has headstock appointments circa 1970 (most notably retaining the ... more

Up for sale, a 1981 Kawai F-1 double-neck in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and hangtags. Taking it??s design cues from Alembic, this finely-crafted Kawai double-neck features dual neck-through construction with five-piece maple / mahogany necks, body wings comprised of a mahogany core sandwiched between maple on top and back, 24-fret rosewood fretboards, and a vast array of electronics for exceptional tonal sculpting ... more

Up for sale, a 1982 Fender '62 Stratocaster model ST62-115 in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, finished in Candy Apple Red nitro lacquer and 100% original save for a new trio of pots. Produced in the first year of Fender Japan instrument production, this "Japanese Vintage" (JV) series guitar is an exceedingly rare example and the highest tiered model offered, with the same pickups and steel trem block used on the Fender USA Fullerton factory reissues from the same year. The ... more

Up for sale, a 1980 Fender Stratocaster 25th Anniversary edition in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Produced in limited quantities to commemorate the 25th year of Stratocaster production, this was Fender??s first-ever anniversary model instrument. Notably rarer than the Porsche Silver iteration of this model, the Pearl White finished Anniversary Strats like the one seen here were recalled in many cases due to broad finish issues not ... more

Up for sale is a sweet 1971 Fender Competition Mustang in Competition Orange. This example features a MAY71B neck stamp, a pair of original grey bottom Mustang pickups with original pots and switches, original bridge / tremolo unit and hardware, original tuning keys and neck plate as well as original body routes. The pickup leads have been cut and then re-soldered at some point and there is evidence of touched up solder joints on the pots and wiring. The body finish has a slightly darker shade... more

Up for sale, a 1974 Hofner 500 / 1 Violin ??Beatle Bass?? in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Indelibly linked with Paul McCartney and the Beatles, this genuine vintage 500 / 1 captures the round, pillowy thump and definition inherent to the iconic Beatles sound, with a fully hollow body and blade pickups
There??s a distinctive pluck, percussive cut, and hollow thud that this bass delivers even while unplugged, with... more

Up for sale, a 1966 Fender Vibrolux Reverb in excellent condition and in perfect working order. With good reason, the Vibrolux is one of the most desirable Fender Black Panel models for its ideal size and power, well-suited to both stage and studio applications
The amp delivers sparkling cut and muscle, and a surprising amount of headroom, cascading into lightly compressed tube overdrive when pushing towards 10 on the Volume dial. Offering 35 tube watts through a vintage Jensen C10Q speaker ... more

Up for sale is a clean and mean 1973 Gibson Dove Custom in its original natural finish. Typically 70s era Gibson acoustics get mixed reviews but I must say this one sounds fantastic. Overall in excellent condition less some light play wear, some areas of finish checking and a repaired / cleated crack on the face of the body. Pro setup in house and comes complete with its original hard case and some hang tags. Weight: 5lbs. 1oz.

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Up for sale, a 1959 Guild T-100D "Slim Jim" thinline hollowbody in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. An early and rare T-100D and one of the first made at Guild's Hoboken, NJ factory, this hollowbody features a full 16" lower bout, arched maple top, and a pair of original Franz single coil pickups, which have much in common with a P-90 in terms of output and tonal characteristics. The tone is detailed and clear, with great midrange ... more

Up for sale, a left-handed Hofner H500 / 1-61L ??Cavern Club?? ?61 vintage reissue bass in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case, factory paperwork and hangtag. The H500 / 1-61 features all the hallmarks of Hofner's early violin bass design, as seen played by Paul McCartney in The Beatles?? formative days
A genuine German-made Hofner and the highest tiered example offered, this Cavern Club bass features a flat, ... more

Up for sale, a 1965 Fender Mustang in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. 100% original save for a pair of pickup switches and a bone nut, this Mustang has a neck heel stamp and pot codes from '64, boasting numerous early features including an L-prefix neck plate, double line Kluson Deluxe tuners, and a wide bevel nitrate tortoise pickguard
The guitar delivers a smooth acoustic voice that translates well through the stock gray bobbin ... 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

Up for sale, a 2000 Standel 25L12 (20C12) Vintage Plus 1x12?? combo amplifier in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original paperwork and footswitch. Produced in exceedingly small quantities, the modern Standel company is a no-corners-cut operation, boasting USA-made point-to-point construction across their product line
The original Standel 25L15 combo, first developed in 1952, is an iconic design, especially in the sphere of country music, with notable ... more

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Weight: 8lbs. 10oz.
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Up for sale, a 1984 Rickenbacker 360 in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This rare guitar features an extremely rich and unaged Autumnglo gloss custom color finish, and early '80s Rics are known for their unique X-braced tops as well as factory-installed Grover Rotomatic tuners
This Rickenbacker has a wonderfully resonant acoustic tone with plenty of chime and jangle via the pair of Hi-Gain single coil pickups. The ... more

Up for sale, a 1965 Guild S-100 Polara in excellent condition and in perfect working order, 100% original save for a professional refret and carved bone nut. Introduced in ?63 and marketed to the ??modern technician, ?? these weird and wonderful guitars were produced in the USA at Guild's Hoboken, NJ factory. With its unconventional contours, Hagstrom-made hardware, and built-in kickstand, this unique instrument could only have been birthed in the 1960s
Featuring mahogany body and neck ... more

Up for sale, a 1951 Fender Pro, retaining the original tweed intact and fully serviced, complete with a vintage tube set. This was the very first iteration of this classic lacquered tweed "TV front" model, and this era Pro is perhaps best known as being the amp Buddy Holly recorded all of his hits on at the Norman Petty studio in New Mexico. A very powerful and high fidelity amp in its day, the Pro pushed close to 40 sweet and dynamic tube watts through one 15" Jensen P15N alnico speaker. The ... more

Up for sale, a 1976 Gibson SG Standard in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, compete with the original hardshell case. Finished in Walnut nitro lacquer gloss, this SG features traditional solid mahogany construction with a bound rosewood fingerboard, loaded with the original pair of "Tarback" humbuckers. This particular instrument comes from the personal collection of Slipknot??s Jim Root, aka #4
The Tarbacks have a different magnet structure and fewer winds ... more

Up for sale, a 1969 Gibson J-50 in exceptional condition, complete with the original hardshell case. Structurally identical to a J-45 and marketed by Gibson as an upgrade from that venerable dreadnought with a Natural-finished X-braced spruce top, this particular J-50 features the traditional Gibson tonewood pairing of solid mahogany back and sides and a solid spruce top
Originally an "ADJ" model with an adjustable saddle, this Gibson has been retrofitted with a proper belly-up carved ... more

Up for sale is a super clean and absolutely stunning 1967 Fender Coronado II Wildwood 1 in its original Rainbow Green finish. Entirely original with 19JUL67E neck stamp. We have owned a number of Coronados over the years and this is easily one of the nicest we've seen. Pro setup in house and comes complete with its original hard case. Weight: 5lbs. 14oz.... more

Up for sale is a Vintage 1958 - 1960 5 Latch Lifton Brown hardshell case (guitar not included). No Gibson / Lifton badge. Taped / rough edges and in rough condition. Sold as is, no returns / exchanges / etc. Ask any and all questions prior to bidding.
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1926 Gibson L-1 with arched back $4550 plus shipping
Very rare and excellent early Gibson flat-top. Apparently over the first few days of building flat-top guitars Gibson used up some carved backs left over from the arch-top model L-1
I have owned and worked on a number of these L-1 guitars and this is the cleanest one I??ve seen
It is also one of the earliest ones based on the FON - 8476, comparing it to all the other ones I??ve had and seen listed
It is completely original ... more

good condition small scratches, nothing major
sound is very clean
comes with its original case
The Gibson ES 335 TD 1978 is a classic semi-hollow body electric guitar that is known for its versatile tones and iconic design. It features a laminated maple body with a maple center block, providing a warm and resonant tone with a touch of sustain. The guitar is equipped with dual Gibson 335 humbucking pickups, delivering a rich and dynamic sound that is perfect for a wide range of musical ... more

Up for sale, a 1963 Gibson EB-0 in perfect working order, 100% original save for a refret and carved bone nut, and complete with a hardshell case. Introduced in 1959 in response to declining sales of the EB-1, the EB-0 originally came with a Les Paul Junior style body, quickly superseded by the SG style body (like the example seen here) in 1961. Lightweight at 7lbs 7oz with solid mahogany construction, this bass delivers pure, fat low-end thump courtesy of the famous "Mudbucker" pickup. The rich... more

Up for sale, a 1975 Gibson "The Ripper" L9-S bass in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and warranty card. One of the more unique and versatile Gibson basses ever produced, the Ripper comes equipped with its original pair of Bill Lawrence designed "Super Humbucker" pickups and a four-way rotary switch for series, parallel, and out of phase pickup settings
The contoured alder body is a particularly rare option, only offered on the ... more

Up for sale, a 1980 Greco Super Real EGF1000 in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original Lifton-style hardshell case. Heralding from the most collectable (and brief) era of Greco production and the pinnacle of Fujigen design, the EGF1000 was one of the highest tiered Super Real models, faithfully capturing the finer points of a circa 1959 Les Paul Standard, with a one-piece mahogany neck, Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, carved and bookmatched ... more

Up for sale, a 1978 Greco FV-900 Flying V in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. One of the more unique and rare "lawsuit era" instruments produced at the beginning of one of Japan's most storied periods of guitar production, the FV-900 faithfully replicates Gibson's original Flying V design with superb build quality
This guitar features identical construction to the Ibanez Rocket Roll Sr, and this FV900 is the same instrument under ... more

Up for sale, a 1967 Fender Pro Reverb in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original two-button footswitch. Providing the general tonal character of a Twin Reverb, but boasting a tube rectifier and more manageable 40 watts of power, the Pro Reverb is a 2x12 amplifier with enough volume for large ensemble situations and the perfect balance between shimmering Black Panel cleans and smooth, touch-sensitive overdrive. A great platform for effects pedals too, the ... more

Vintage 1969-1970 Fender Princeton Reverb, Drip Edge, Black line, tube combo amp, gently used
Serial Number: A23875
Tube chart indicates AA764 and is original to this cabinet. I have seen many of these Fender transitional type tube charts (such as this one), on 1967- 1970 Princeton Reverbs.
Tubes: JJ GZ34 (new), Sovtek (reflector) 6V6 x (2), JJ ECC83S (3) and ECC81 (1).
All tube sockets and tube pins have been treated with Deoxit
Power Transformer EIA code: 606-944 ... 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

Up for sale is a 1975 Fender Jazz Bass in its original sunburst finish. This example has a heft amount of wear and tear and looks oh so sweet. The fretboard has a crack repair on the face and there is a repaired stress crack on the back of the headstock. Lots of finish wear and play well. Fun vintage Jazz Bass! Sounds great and plays well. Comes complete with its well worn but original hard case. Weight: 11lbs. 4oz.

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Up for sale is a killer 1961 Danelectro Double Neck 3923 in its original Copper Burst finish. Bass AND guitar! This Double Neck is a lot of fun to play and a must have for any Danelectro collector. Pots date to the 42nd week of 1960 and this one is stock with the exception of a random hole drilled into the control cavity cover. No case but will be packed with love and care! Pro setup in house. Weight: 9lbs. 6oz
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It??s a 1962 Epiphone Sorrento. There??s lots to love here. First, this is a Gibson made Guitar. All Epiphones from the 1960s were made at the Kalamazoo factory by Gibson. The same people who made the 335s, Les Pauls, and other guitars we all highly prized were also making these Epiphone counterparts


This one is from the early part of the decade, when you still see a lot of the early features. So this one has the short, Gibson style ... more

Up for sale is a super cool and somewhat rare 1968 Guild Bluesbird M-75 in its original Black finish. This example features a sleek design with dual original pickups, Guild branded tailpiece, black appointments, bound rosewood fingerboard with block inlays, Grover tuners and a seriously cool vibe. Bridge has been changed to a modern tune-o-matic style, and there are a few scattered small touch up marks on the original black finish. Condition wise this one is in great shape showing scattered ... more

Up for sale, a 1947 Epiphone Triumph in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. As Gibson's chief competitor for professional-level archtops in the Post War years, Epiphone produced some of the finest USA-made instruments on the market, with the Triumph being their most popular professional archtop model, although production totals for the New York made Epis are still notably small. Structurally identical to the Broadway and Deluxe models, this ... more

This 1968 / 1969 AA864 Circuit Fender 'Drip Edge' Vibrolux Reverb is in excellent condition and sounds every but as good as it looks! 100% perfect functionality
While 1970 was apparently the year that Fender "officially" introduced this fantastic amp, you'll find components from both 68 and 69 which would be common for an early build. The Chassis itself dates to 1969. The Iron all dates from 1968 and 1969. The Speakers however are from 1970, coinciding with Fenders offical release date ... more

Up for sale, a 1965 Fender Mustang in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, boasting a slab Brazilian rosewood fretboard and original hardshell case. While a slab Brazilian rosewood board was something typically reserved for Pre-CBS Fender instruments (in contrast with the thinner veneer boards which were the norm at the time), it was also implemented only on the Mustang and Jaguar models in the mid-1960s for a couple short production runs like the example seen here ... more

Up for sale, a 1917 The Gibson L-3 acoustic archtop in exceptional condition and in perfect working order. The most ornate model built on Gibson's smaller archtop platform (13 3 / 4?? lower bout width), the L-3 features a hand-carved solid Adirondack spruce top, solid birch back and sides, and a mahogany neck capped by an ebony fretboard. The guitar offers impressive projection for its size with an immediate treble response, glassy articulation, and excellent string-to-string balance. The ... more

Up for sale, a 1967 Gretsch Tennessean model 6119 in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and 100% original save for a new heel cap. Likely best known for its regular use by George Harrison throughout the Beatles' career, the Tennessean features a thinline all maple body with simulated F-holes, a Dark Cherry Walnut Stain nitro lacquer finish, and a pair of Hilo'Tron pickups
Hilo'Trons are essentially a single coil version of the Filter'Tron, known for their ... more

Up for sale, a 1965 Epiphone Sorrento E452TD vintage thinline hollowbody guitar in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. Essentially a mini humbucker equipped version of Gibson's ES-125TD model, the Sorrento is in a class all its own, with a fully hollow thinline 16" wide body and a barking, lively natural acoustic tone.
The original Patent # mini humbuckers have a clear, bell-like sound with the fullness of a humbucker and sparkling trebles. ... more

Up for sale, a 1981 Martin D-35 in excellent, crack-free condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original molded hardshell case. This Martin has received all the maintenance due its vintage, benefitting from a fresh neck reset and a new carved and compensated bone saddle, refretted with vintage-spec slender fretwire. Tonewoods include solid East Indian rosewood back and sides paired with a solid Sitka spruce top, mahogany neck, and ebony fingerboard and bridge
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Up for sale, a 1976 Greco J-115 archtop in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order. This Greco was produced at the Fujigen factory in Japan as a faithful recreation of Gibson??s Johnny Smith signature model, rarely seen even inside its country of origin, featuring an X-braced spruce top, figured maple back and sides, a three-piece maple neck, and a bound ebony fingerboard
The original Gibson Johnny Smith was designed in the vein of Smith??s D??Angelico New Yorker, ... more

Up for sale, a 1976 Guild D-50 "Bluegrass Special" dreadnought in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This premier Guild flattop was introduced in 1963, and the D-50 model has a broad appeal for open tunings, fingerpicking, DADGAD, and a variety of other applications. It features a solid Sitka spruce top, bookmatched Indian rosewood back and sides, and a solid mahogany neck capped by a slab ebony fretboard. Tonally, this Guild offers ... more

Up for sale, a 1966 Fender Super Reverb in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with two-button footswitch. The amp pushes 40 watts of pure Fender Black Panel clean tone via a pair of JJ 6L6GC power tubes. Perfect for gigging situations and an ideal recording amplifier, the amp provides pristine, muscly Fender cleans until the 4-5 range on the volume dial, where a bit of tube and speaker breakup sends the amp into smooth overdrive. The Reverb is lush and deep, and the ... more

Up for sale, a 1979 Tokai Reborn Custom LC-110 in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original Lifton-style hardshell case. This rare, top-tier early Tokai ??Black Beauty?? offering predates the Love Rock branding, faithfully capturing the look and feel of a ?50s Les Paul Custom with a trio of PAF-style Goto humbuckers and a mahogany body capped with a mahogany top
A mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard round out the tonewood complement, and this is a ... more

Up for sale is a 1966 Epiphone Texan FT-79N in its original natural finish. This guitar has been beat to within an inch of its life, and truly sounds fantastic! Factory heel stinger too! 1 9 / 16th nut width, Kluson double line tuners, original E pickguard. Lots of repaired / some not repaired top cracks, bridge has been re-glued and has two additional screws installed. The guitar has been refretted and areas of the fingerboard have been filled in. Lots and lots of wear, but no neck breaks. ... more

Up for sale, a 1979 Hofner 500 / 1 Violin "Beatle Bass" in excellent condition and in perfect working order. The bass indelibly linked with Paul McCartney and the Beatles, this genuine vintage 500 / 1 captures the round, pillowy thump and definition of the Beatles sound, strung with a set of 50-100 flatwound strings There's a distinctive pluck, percussive cut, and hollow thud that this bass delivers even unplugged, with a broad sonic range between the two "blade" pickups. There's more nasally ... more

Serial #34638
Professionally-installed:New electronics (wiring, Lollar P90 pickups), New tuners (period-correct), nut, and bridge, New volume / tone knobs and pickguard
No modifications made to original body
This guitar plays perfect and beautifully, and is in EXCELLENT cosmetic condition for its age. Audio sample and more pictures available by request!
Hardshell case included Original bridge, tuners, and pickguard / electronics included as well
Price is firm as I'm only selling ... more

This 1967 Fender Super Reverb 4 x 10 comes to us in remarkable condition. These amps are some of the most sought after Fender combos out there. Nothing quote compares to this 45 watt beauty turned up and pushing some air via the 4, 10" Jensen speakers
This amp functions perfectly and sounds amazing
All the Iron and Speakers date to 1967 except for the reverb driver which dates to 1966 ( its very common in vintage Fenders to see 'last years parts' used into a current build. It was ... more

Up for sale, a 1982 Fender Stratocaster ?62 vintage reissue model ST62-85 in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and hangtags. Produced in the first few months of Fender Japan instrument production, this "Japanese Vintage" (JV) series guitar has a very low JV00-prefix serial number. An uncommon higher-tiered model, this Stratocaster boasts the same gray bobbin pickups and steel vibrato block used on the Fender USA Fullerton factory reissues... more

Up for sale, a 1976 Greco non-catalog SA model in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. Exceedingly rare, this top-tier Greco semi-hollowbody is one of the finest (and only) "lawsuit era" instruments from Japan to replicate the feature set of an ES-355 TDC. Roughly analogous to the Ibanez 2547 model that was similarly inspired by Gibson's top tier ES model, this Greco version is both more accurate and boasts a more desirable feature ... more

Up for sale, a 1981 Yamaha SG2000DP in 100% original condition and in perfect working order, sporting a rare Deep Purple custom color finish. Part of a one-year run of custom color SG2000s, this variant finished in gloss Deep Purple was limited to only 600 guitars and only distributed within Japan. Known as the "Les Paul Killer" for numerous, very good reasons, the SG2000 is an incredibly well-crafted, soulful, and powerful-sounding instrument. Boasting neck through body construction, a carved ... more

Up for sale, a 1957 Gretsch Clipper model 6187 in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and finished in Lotus Ivory. This rare Gretsch is from the debut 229xx serial number batch of cutaway Clippers, introduced in mid-??57; it??s essentially a stripped down version of the model 6120, sharing that iconic guitar??s body size and parallel tonebar bracing, but with a solitary DeArmond Dynasonic pickup and a fixed ??G?? cutout tailpiece ... more

Up for sale, a 1980s Roland G-505 Guitar Synthesizer Controller and GR-300 Polyphonic Guitar Synthesizer in 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original 24-pin cable. First introduced in 1980 as a follow-up to the GR-500, the GR-300 is perhaps best known for its usage by Pat Metheny; produced at the venerable Fujigen factory in Japan, this versatile guitar synth can deliver a huge range of decidedly unique sounds, with a hexaphonic fuzz circuit, VCO synth, and... more

Up for sale, a 1978 Greco Explorer EX800HR in excellent condition and in perfect working order. Clearly taking its design cues from Gibson??s Explorer FMT (Flame Maple Top, also known as the E / 2 Explorer), this Greco features a bound flame maple top on a mahogany body, set mahogany neck with long tenon joint, and a rosewood fretboard
At 8lbs 10oz, this EX800HR has plenty of natural sustain and midrange warmth, faithfully captured by the upgraded pair of ESP-made ??Jack Johnes?? humbuckers.... more

Up for sale, a 1958 Hofner Club 50 (model 127) in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This rare early Hofner guitar features hollowbody construction with an arched solid spruce top, maple back and sides, a three-piece maple / beech neck, and a slab Brazilian rosewood fretboard. The Hofner Club guitars are best known for their appearances in the hands of very young British invasion artists including baby-faced Beatles and ... more

1964 Martin 00-18 1964 Martin 00-18
This is a 1964 Martin 00-18   The original finish has some nick / dings / scratches as well as a good amount of lacquer checking and pick wear but overall it's a great vintage Martin 00  It has a recent refret and new bone nut and it plays cleanly up and down the neck with no no buzzes or... more

Ovation Adamas II 1581-8 Acoustic - 1982 - Blue Burst Ovation Adamas II 1581-8 Acoustic - 1982 - Blue Burst
This is a vintage 1982 Ovation Adamas II 1581-8 in blue burst   Guitar has some nicks / dings on the end of the headstock but overall is in very good condition   The frets are in excellent shape and the guitar plays ... more

Up for sale, a 1979 Ibanez PS10 Paul Stanley signature Iceman in 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Introduced in 1978, this model was Ibanez??s first signature model for the KISS frontman, crafted in Japan at the Fujigen factory and featuring a gloss Black finish on the Iceman body, accented by mirrored ??chrome?? plastics and abalone binding / inlays
The tonewood complement comprises a mahogany body with a maple top and a rock ... more

Up for sale, a 1979 Greco GO-III 1300 Speed Way in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Made concurrently with the Ibanez Musician guitars at Japan's famed Fujigen factory, this Greco was an upper-tiered offering from the Speed Way line, featuring gold hardware, a TS Vibrato, and an inimitable array of tones
Tonewoods include five-ply neck through maple / walnut body construction, and a carved two-piece bookmatched maple ... more

Up for sale, a 1983 Fender Stratocaster ?62 vintage reissue model ST62-65 in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with a vintage Fender tweed hardshell case. Crafted early in the second year of Fender Japan production, this ??Japanese Vintage?? (JV) series guitar is a particularly rare example, loaded with the same pickups used on the Fender USA Fullerton factory reissues from the same year
Extremely accurate to vintage spec and sold only within Japan, ... more

Up for sale, a 1983 Greco Cougar I in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order with a Violin gloss lacquer finish. A holy grail of Greco guitar collecting, the Cougar is so rare that most players aren??t even aware it was ever made. 1 of 50 produced in a single production run as a special order for Mitaka Gakki Guitar Shop, the Cougar I is a unique, non-catalog instrument with top-tier features including an ebony fingerboard, Dry 1982 PAF-style humbuckers, and a cashew ... more

Up for sale, a 1961 Gibson EB-0 in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. Introduced in 1959 in response to declining sales of the EB-1, the EB-0 originally came with a Les Paul Junior style body, quickly superseded by the SG style body (like the first-year example seen here) in 1961
Featuring solid Honduran mahogany construction and a Brazilian rosewood fretboard, this EB-0 is lightweight at 6lbs 12oz. The famous ??Mudbucker?? pickup delivers pure, fat low-end thump and ... more

Up for sale, a 1967 Gibson ES-125 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. Fully hollow with maple body construction and a 16" lower bout width, the ES-125 delivers a clear, broad natural acoustic tone that projects well and is faithfully captured by the P-90 pickup. Very dynamically responsive and rich, the P-90 meters at 8 4k ohms and has a glassy treble bite, smooth growl and rich midrange character. At 5lbs 8oz, this Gibson is ... more

For sale is this early 1970s Gibson J-200. This one has been well played and used throughout its life, and for good reason. It is a great sounding vintage Gibson!



See the demo video for a taste of the sounds



Although cosmetically it certainly shows signs of use, the good news is that all the needed servicing has been done. It has received a neck reset at some point in its life. There are some repairs on the guitar. It looks like it??s been given a... more

Up for sale, a 1978 Ibanez Musician MC500 in collector-grade condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. While the Musician Series basses typically get more of the spotlight, the concurrently-produced guitars share all of the top-notch craftsmanship and premium componentry as their lower-register siblings; this MC500 was the highest tiered guitar model available in ?78 (the first year of production), featuring seven-ply neck through construction and active ... more

Up for sale, a 1980 Guild Starfire IV model SF4 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case and factory documentation. Not to be confused with recent Starfire iterations, this is a genuine vintage USA-made Guild, produced at the Westerly, RI factory, loaded with the original pair of HB-1 humbuckers
Featuring a semi-hollow maple body, maple neck, and bound rosewood fingerboard, this Guild has a bright, bold natural acoustic ... more

Up for sale, a 1988 Greco Super Real K-FA in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. This rare Greco is an exceedingly faithful take on the classic Gretsch 6120 platform, featuring a fully hollow maple body with trestle bracing, a maple neck capped with a bound rosewood fretboard and thumbnail inlay, and an upgraded pair of genuine Gretsch Filter??Tron pickups
Thanks to the hollowbody construction and trestle bracing, this guitar has a ... more

Up for sale, a 1979 Gibson J-40 in exceptional condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. First produced in 1971, this Norlin-era Gibson shares much of its DNA with the J-45, featuring a square shoulder dreadnought body, double X-braced spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and a three-piece maple neck capped with a rosewood fingerboard. This particular J-40 has received all the maintenance due its vintage, befitting from a professional neck reset, bridge ... more