Vintage guitars for sale: Aristone

Rare 1950s top quality Archtop guitar in amazing condition In style and quality it sits between a Hofner Committee and President
Solid Spruce top, beautifully carved to match the contours of the body. (Look around the cutaway )Laminated back and sides with striking flame / quilted veneer 3-piece laminated neck with Ebony fingerboard.
Dating by comparison with contemporary Hofners, I make it between 1953 and 1955 Using Steve Russell's site for reference, the 3 strip ornate tuners on ... more

A very rare 1960??s guitar
The Aristone - Foreign
A Burns Sonic that was badged as Aristone and no one seems to know why really
The thought is that Burns sold the Sonic to Aristone to badge as their own
I cannot find another one - all photos on the internet are of this guitar
I??d be interested if anyone knows true back ground?
All working and looks all original. Plays well and has been checked over by my luthier
Selling from my personal collection
Chance to buy a ... more

This Besson 'The Aristone' guitar features a classic archtop design with a sunburst finish. It includes traditional bound f-holes and a pickguard, characteristic of vintage acoustic models. This guitar offers a six-string configuration with block Pearl inlays on the Rosewood fretboard. It probably came from the Framus factory sometime in the 50s and 60s - there is a serial number but we haven't found a source for dating. The tailpiece and pickguard look original but may not be. The body ... more