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Vintage guitars for sale: 1951

1951 Epiphone FT-110 Vintage Jumbo Acoustic Guitar w /  Case

1951 Epiphone FT-110 Vintage Jumbo Acoustic Guitar w / Case

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5000

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
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Epiphone Devon 1951 - Tobacco Burst w /  Original Case

Epiphone Devon 1951 - Tobacco Burst w / Original Case

Huntington, Indiana, 467**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2300

For sale is a Epiphone Devon 1951 - Tobacco Burst w / Original Case in Good Condition!
These are super rare archtops. Hard to find and especially in good playable condition and with the original case!
Everything works and sounds great!
As seen in the above photos, it's an old guitar so it does have understandable wear such as binding shrinking and becoming discolored and lots of finish checking
The original case does not have the handle but it's in overall very good condition ... more
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1951 Martin 000-18

1951 Martin 000-18

Fredericksburg, Virginia, 224**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6500

The 1950s Martins represent the beginning of affordable vintage instruments, with the construction finally remaining consistent for the next 60 years. These 18 models featured Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and bridge, South American mahogany back & sides, and Sitka spruce top. The 000, or Orchestra body size, is one of the most comfortable having the shallowest depth of all the Martin models, yet still remaining one of the largest lower bouts. These features combined create a punchy, clear ... more
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1951 Epiphone Emperor Acoustic Electric Jazz Guitar

1951 Epiphone Emperor Acoustic Electric Jazz Guitar

Islip, New York, 117**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6999

This offer includes a vintage 1951 Epiphone Emperor Acoustic Electric Jazz Guitar. The top is made of the finest carved spruce attainable. The back and sides are made of quilted solid carved maple. The cutaway is not as curly as the sides. The neck is made of 7 pieces of curly maple, grafted together. The tuning machines are all original. The bindings are brand new.
The electronic components that have been professionally installed are not original to the instrument. The bridge pickup is a ... more
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1951 Gibson L-7 Vintage Archtop Guitar w /  Double McCarty Pickguard, Case

1951 Gibson L-7 Vintage Archtop Guitar w / Double McCarty Pickguard, Case

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7400

Up for sale, a 1951 Gibson L-7 vintage archtop guitar in exceptional condition, complete with the original Double McCarty floating pickguard assembly and hardshell case. The McCarty guard was originally introduced at the June 1948 NAMM Convention, subsequently offered as a standard appointment on the L-7, with the two-pickup Double McCarty assembly being the more upscale and desirable of the two options
Featuring a full 17" lower bout width and all solid tonewoods, this golden age Gibson ... more
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Gibson ES-350 1951 Sunburst

Gibson ES-350 1951 Sunburst

Mountain View, California, 940**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6950

1951 Gibson ES 350 in Sunburst finish Guitar has modified wiring-Selector switch, Master Volume, Master Tone. A previous owner had the guitarover buffed, as a result , the outer ply of the body binding was over heated, as were the original knobs (included) ,causing some cracking and crumbling inthe body outer ply binding only-the neck and headstock binding is fine. Guitarhas Repro Tailpiece and Repro Kluson Tuners. At one time there was astrap button installed on the neck heel, and has been ... more
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Vintage 1951 Jensen P10S 10" Fender Tweed Deluxe Guitar Tube Amp Speaker

Vintage 1951 Jensen P10S 10" Fender Tweed Deluxe Guitar Tube Amp Speaker

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$140

Here is an amazing and beautiful Vintage 1951 Jensen P10S 10" Fender Tweed Deluxe Guitar Tube Amp Speaker. Excellent cosmetic and working condition as shown. This was recently professionally re-coned with period correct components by one of the best in the industry and it sounds amazing. This will make a wonderful addition to anyone's collection. Money back guarantee you will not be disappointed
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NATIONAL GUITAR Triplex Chord Changer 1951 Acoustic Lap Steel Guitar

NATIONAL GUITAR Triplex Chord Changer 1951 Acoustic Lap Steel Guitar

Judsonia, Arkansas, 720**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1300

This is a rare vintage NATIONAL GUITAR Triplex Chord Changer, an Acoustic Lap Steel Guitar from the year 1951. It has six strings and is designed for right-handed players. The beautiful brown body color and the unique design of the guitar make it a great addition to any collection. The guitar comes with a hard case and picks to complete the set.
The model year and type of the guitar make it a collectible item for guitar enthusiasts. The guitar is perfect for lap steel playing and produces a ... more
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NATIONAL GUITAR Triplex Chord Changer 1951 Electric Lap Steel Guitar

NATIONAL GUITAR Triplex Chord Changer 1951 Electric Lap Steel Guitar

Santa Fe, New Mexico, 875**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$999

NATIONAL GUITAR Triplex Chord Changer 1951 Electric Lap Steel GuitarGood vintage condition with common signs of reasonable use and age. Please see photos Tuners replaced and originals included Pickup was weak so sent to Lollar who replaced the magnets. Originals are included Appears to function properly ORIGINAL HARDSHELL CASE IS IN POOR CONDITION PLEASE SEE PHOTOS
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1951 Fender Broadcaster Telecaster Champion Slot head Pickup Mounting Screws

1951 Fender Broadcaster Telecaster Champion Slot head Pickup Mounting Screws

Greenwood, Indiana, 461**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$50

This listing is for a pair of two (2) Fender slot head pickup mounting screws. These are found on Broadcaster / Telecaster neck pickups and Champion Steel pickups. You can see some slight marring of the slots from previous owner adjustment. Sold as is.
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1951 Gibson L5 Archtop Guitar Natural

1951 Gibson L5 Archtop Guitar Natural

Farmingdale, New York, 117**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$14999

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1951 Fender Nocaster Vintage Electric Guitar Butterscotch w /  Case, Telecaster

1951 Fender Nocaster Vintage Electric Guitar Butterscotch w / Case, Telecaster

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$51000

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
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Epiphone Electar Zephyr Lap Steel Guitar Vintage 1951 Blonde All Original W / OHSC

Epiphone Electar Zephyr Lap Steel Guitar Vintage 1951 Blonde All Original W / OHSC

Spring Hill, Florida, 346**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1100

Vintage
1951 Epiphone USA Electar Zephyr Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar
All Original & Sounds Great!
Great Condition Overall Without Issue
Solid Wood Body FON #7897
With Original Case Pictured
PLEASE DO NOT mistake picture glare for flaws . If you think you're seeing something not mentioned in this listing, please ask!!
Here's The Run Down:
This is a Hard To Find 1951 Vintage Epiphone USA Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar that's in great condition over all for a 72+ / - year old ... more
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Fennder Custom Sho pLimted 1951 Nocaster Super Heavy Relic Nocaster Blonde 2023

Fennder Custom Sho pLimted 1951 Nocaster Super Heavy Relic Nocaster Blonde 2023

Farmingdale, New York, 117**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4599

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1951 Fender Pro TV Front Tweed Vintage Tube Guitar Amp 1x15 w /  Jensen P15N

1951 Fender Pro TV Front Tweed Vintage Tube Guitar Amp 1x15 w / Jensen P15N

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4000

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
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Rare 1951 Fender 8  Deluxe Lap Steel Guitar  w / Case for parts / project

Rare 1951 Fender 8 Deluxe Lap Steel Guitar w / Case for parts / project

Rahway, New Jersey, 070**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1200

selling a 1951 Fender 8-string lap steel guitar with original case as shown



took a lot of pictures to showcase exactly what is being sold , condition, what is included


no further testing has been done

missing strings , pickup

if its not shown , is not included


feel free to ask any questions
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1951 Gibson L-7C Archtop

1951 Gibson L-7C Archtop

Redwood City, California, 940**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4650

Gibson produced the L-7C (for cutaway) from 1948 until 1972. Designed to be a more affordable alternative to their pricey L-5 line, the L-7 was essentially the same instrument without all the bling, ie. extra bindings and inlays. The two guitars were built with the same dimensions and bracing. They shared the same tonewoods including carved spruce tops, carved maple back and sides and a maple neck (albeit using different material on the fretboard with ebony on the L-5 and Brazilian rosewood on ... more
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1951 CF Martin 00-18G nylon string Classical Guitar with case 121907

1951 CF Martin 00-18G nylon string Classical Guitar with case 121907

Doylestown, Pennsylvania, 189**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2900


Serial # 121907
1951 CF Martin 00-18G nylon string Classical Guitar with caseRecently had a neck re-setThe joint is not the most perfect, it could use a little more cosmetic touching up to make it really great but the neck angle is great nowAction is very nice and at the correct angleFrets are excellent Plays and sounds really niceComes with case as shownFinish is original except the seam and the neck jointOtherwise no crack or repairsJust some normal finish checking and light scratches ... more
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1951 Supro Grey MOTS /  Pearloid  Lap Steel Guitar IN ORIGINAL CASE!!

1951 Supro Grey MOTS / Pearloid Lap Steel Guitar IN ORIGINAL CASE!!

Bluffton, South Carolina, 299**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$99

Very nice condition. Comes with the tone bar that was in the case for who knows how many years. Actually have the pickup cover which is usually missing on these as the bakelite falls apart. The original nut was crumbling when I purchased this so I had my tech fabricate a nice brass replacement. No issues with the pickup. It has a 1 / 4 jack so no need for an adapter. Had it gone through a couple years ago and cleaned and I just haven't played it as much as I planned. The research I did ... more
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Used Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster - Butterscotch Blonde w / Maple FB

Used Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster - Butterscotch Blonde w / Maple FB

Winchester, Virginia, 226**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2020

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Martin 000-21 1951 - seltene Vintage-Gitarre mit top Klang + 1a Bespielbarkeit

Martin 000-21 1951 - seltene Vintage-Gitarre mit top Klang + 1a Bespielbarkeit

Michelstadt, 64***, GERMANY

€11595


Martin 000-21 1951
This Martin 000-21 1951 is the real thing. A players dream ?? it sounds like a dream - simply a great and rare early post war guitar!
C F Martin has produced high quality guitars over far more than hundred years. Their guitars are played by countless guitarists in performance and recordings. Their acoustic guitars are the most famous in the world
The C F Martin 000-21 has a basic body design also known as standart auditorium This guitar features a Spruce top ... more
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Epiphone 1951 FT-79 Texan Jimi Hendrix & Kurt Cobain Acoustic Guitar + Case

Epiphone 1951 FT-79 Texan Jimi Hendrix & Kurt Cobain Acoustic Guitar + Case

Hamburg, 20***, GERMANY

€26999

Here for sale is an Epiphone 1951 FT-79 Texan Acoustic Guitar made in New York USA. This particular model was famously played by Jimi Hendrix as his main acoustic guitar and Kurt Cobain who used one at home and on tour from 1992 onwards
FOR THE BEST PRICE GO DIRECT TO GUITAR-SMITH OR COLLECT IN PERSON. MORE HI RES PHOTOS, DEALS, DEMO VIDEOS, LANGUAGE TRANSLATOR, ART, MUSIC & COLLECTIBLES AT GUITAR-SMITH
SALE WAS ??49, 999 NOW ??26, 999!
This is the extremely rare early version of ... more
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Fender Champion 600 Vintage Tube Guitar Amp & Fender Steel Lap Guitar 1951

Fender Champion 600 Vintage Tube Guitar Amp & Fender Steel Lap Guitar 1951

Richmond, British Columbia, V6X***, CANADA

$5750

Fender Champion 600 Vintage Tube Guitar Amp & Fender Champion Lap Steel Guitar
This is a very rare find. These are all original. This amp is authentic Vintage from 1951. The serial number is 4199 as seen in the pics. I also have a Fender Champion Lap Steel Guitar and the Serial number is 4201. This auction is the complete package. See the video below that shows the pair working together:
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One knob and the truth. What... more
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Otwin Melodie Archtop Guitar Jazz 1951-1952.

Otwin Melodie Archtop Guitar Jazz 1951-1952.

Villaviciosa De Odón, 28***, SPAIN

€1250

Otwin Archtop Guitar 1951-1952
En muy buenas condiciones de trabajo
Los trastes están cambiados y el mástil juega recto y la acción baja
Estuche incluido
Otwin Archtop Guitar 1951-1952
In very good working conditions
The frets are changed and the neck plays straight and the action low
Case included
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1951 Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Varitone Archtop Vintage USA

1951 Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Varitone Archtop Vintage USA '50s Electric Guitar

Southend-on-Sea, SS1***, UNITED KINGDOM

£7999

This 1951 Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Vari-Tone is a great example of the innovations Epiphone made in the electric guitar market. The denotations ??Zephyr?? and ??Regent?? are Epiphone lingo for an electric model with a cutaway, respectively. This instrument features three original New York pickups which can be combined into many possible combinations with the 6-button switching system. Features the original Bakelite pickup mounts, Frequensator tailpiece, compensated rosewood bridge and ... more
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Vintage 1951 Gretsch Electromatic 6163 ??Deluxe?? Tube  /  Valve Amp Made By Valco

Vintage 1951 Gretsch Electromatic 6163 ??Deluxe?? Tube / Valve Amp Made By Valco

Lincoln, LN6***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1795

1951 GRETSCH 6163 Electromatic "Deluxe" made by Valco

This amp has been fully serviced to the stock schematic drawing by Terry Dobbs (aka Mr Valco) in Indiana USA.

The original Rola speaker has been reconed by Gordon Kjellberg in Seattle, he is one of the very best in the business, he uses light weight cone material like what was used in that period

It really does sound amazing and is full of patina, it is a wolf in sheep clothing with its aged look,... more
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1951 FENDER TELECASTER BROADCASTER NOCASTER POTS 250K ORIGINAL

1951 FENDER TELECASTER BROADCASTER NOCASTER POTS 250K ORIGINAL

Gravesend, DA11***, UNITED KINGDOM

£600

I took these out of a nocaster 20 years ago ?? at the time the volume pot was causing problems but the tone pot was definitely working without any issues
These are listed as ?parts not working?? just to cover any returns issues
I??ve put these both on a meter and can get no reading so am selling these as non working but I have no doubt one does!
They are coded as follows 304106 and 304109 the volume pot has 4 clamp arms missing from the casing (see photos) whilst the second pot is ... more
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Gibson LG-2 1951 Vintage Acoustic Guitar

Gibson LG-2 1951 Vintage Acoustic Guitar

Guildford, GU1***, UNITED KINGDOM

£5950

Stunning Gibson LG-2 acoustic guitar from 1951. Rare to have the firestripe pickguard but it was reintroduced for a few months in the year
Great neck and playing action, has had a neck set in the last few years to keep it playing as it should. Sounds incredible. X-braced, far superior to the LG-1
Crack free. Non-original hard case. Trying to Guildford. 07747603909
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1951 Gibson L4C

1951 Gibson L4C

Toronto, Ontario, M5J***, CANADA

C $6750

We have a sublime 1951 Gibson L-4C in original Sunburst that has some story's to tell
The absolute Gem of Gibson Archtops. Very low action on that Brazilian Rosewood fretboard and is just screaming "PLAY ME!" Truss rod in perfect with tons of life left. A few holes were drilled during its long life near the trapeze anchor
This guitar was well loved and needed a few structural repairs before it was ready for sale
Repairs are as follows
• Re-Glued bracing
• Repaird ... more
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Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster, Butterscotch Blonde & Case

Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster, Butterscotch Blonde & Case

Clevedon, BS21***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1525

Fender American Vintage II Telecaster 51

Lovely condition and plays like butter. Comes with all the case candy and beautiful G&G case

No issues, no dings or marks

Specs:
Ash Body
Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
Pure Vintage '51 Tele® pickups
"U"-Shaped Neck Profile
Pure Vintage 3-Saddle Tele® with Brass Barrel Saddles, Serialized

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Levin-Vintage Acoustic parlor guitar-

Levin-Vintage Acoustic parlor guitar-'Pepita' model circa 1951 c / w hard case

Croydon, VIC, 3***, AUSTRALIA

AU $550

This Levin-Vintage acoustic parlor guitar, probably known as the 'Pepita' model, was crafted in Sweden circa 1951. The 3 / 4 size body is made of mahogany and / or European wood, with a lacquer finish that exudes a classic and elegant look. It features a spruce top and European hard wood neck, with a fretboard made from either cherry or walnut. This 6-string guitar is perfect for skilled players looking for a vintage feel and she comes with a hard case. The Levin brand is well-known for ... more
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