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Vintage guitars for sale: 1951

all original 1951 Fender ESQUIRE Blonde with orig. hardshell case

all original 1951 Fender ESQUIRE Blonde with orig. hardshell case

Carbondale, Illinois, 629**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$89000


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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1951 Fender Esquire in its original Blonde finish. It has a great playing neck with good frets. It's all original and includes the original hardshell case, "ashtray" bridge cover and original strap. This Esquire looks great with a lot of natural play wear including many nicks + dings, finish checking and other cosmetic wear. Some of the finish on the top treble of the body was sanded / buffed down to the wood. It... more
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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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- RARE - 1951 Fender "Pro" Tweed Amp Original Cover 15" Jensen Tube Amplifer

- RARE - 1951 Fender "Pro" Tweed Amp Original Cover 15" Jensen Tube Amplifer

Buffalo, New York, 142**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7000

This is an amazing Rare Amplifier. The Fender "Professional" Pro Amp. This is a really early wide panel. The original Jensen speaker isintact and sounds amazing. The pro amps are more powerful that the deluxe amps. I believe these are about 40 watts with more headroom Incredible tone. amazing amp. This was also recapped and serviced. The amp is quiet and runs strong These run the 6L6 power tubes. The tube layout is shown in the pictures. Just a really awesome amplifier. The amp tweed has some ... 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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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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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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Vintage 1951 Epiphone Century Spanish Guitar Violin Top Acoustic / Electric #740

Vintage 1951 Epiphone Century Spanish Guitar Violin Top Acoustic / Electric #740

Tualatin, Oregon, 970**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4500

Vintage 1951 Epiphone Century Spanish Acoustic Electric Model #740. Made in New York! (Humbucker Picker) I have owned this guitar for over 35+ years and it was my fathers before that. It has always been stored in a case and only came out this year to display. Now it's time to give it a good home where someone can enjoy it and maybe play it too It's in beautiful condition, works great, and has an awesome sound. It's a one of a kind find... more
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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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1951 Epiphone Zephyr Deluxe Vintage Archtop Electric Guitar Sunburst w /  Case

1951 Epiphone Zephyr Deluxe Vintage Archtop Electric Guitar Sunburst w / Case

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

$3700

Up for sale, a 1951 Epiphone Zephyr DeLuxe in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. A rare iteration of the Zephyr platform, it's particularly uncommon to see a single pickup Zephyr outfitted with Epiphone's DeLuxe cosmetic appointments including a gold-plated Frequensator tailpiece, bound multi-ply pickguard, multi-ply body binding, and pearl cloud inlay on the bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard
Featuring a spruce top and figured ... more
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1951- 52 GIBSON ES-125 Arch top F-hole original Electric Guitar ES125 Good Cond

1951- 52 GIBSON ES-125 Arch top F-hole original Electric Guitar ES125 Good Cond

The Great Lake State, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3150

1951 - 1952 GIBSON ES125 F HOLE ARCH TOP, BIRCH BACK ? , MAHOGANY SIDES ? & NECK, ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD , DOG EARED P 90 PICKUP WITH ADJUSTING POLES.
This is a very cool old guitar. I really like the finish on this one, the finish shows only light wear. It was built in 1951 or 1952 at least that is my best guess I could not find a date on this so the date is my best guess.
It is in Nice condition overall, all parts appear to be original. It is missing the end pin, and the ... more
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1951 Epiphone Zephyr Natural

1951 Epiphone Zephyr Natural

Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 180**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2899

Just in is this beautiful 1951 Epiphone Zephyr
Quick Details
Weight 6 8lbs
Nut width 1 72 "
Depth at 1st fret 0 90 "
Depth at 12th fret 1 04 "
This Zephyr is in great shape and everything minus the jack and plastic end cap on the base of the neck is all original. The pickguard is original but thr E logo must have come off at some point. You can still see the outline from the glue that held it on. The binding had come undone and shrunk in part of the arches of the body. It ... more
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1951 Fender Princeton Tweed TV Front Guitar Combo Amplifier #53194

1951 Fender Princeton Tweed TV Front Guitar Combo Amplifier #53194

North Hollywood, California, 916**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2750

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Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster Guitar, Maple, Butterscotch Blonde

Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster Guitar, Maple, Butterscotch Blonde

Mickleton, New Jersey, 080**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2495

Experience the classic sound of Fender with this American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster Guitar. Crafted with a beautiful maple body and finished in Butterscotch Blonde, this guitar is the perfect addition to any musician's collection
And yes, the price includes the case.
In the Philly or southern New Jersey locale? Come by and see it and save on shipping
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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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Used Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster LH Butterscotch Blonde

Used Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster LH Butterscotch Blonde

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

$2000

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Used Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster Butterscotch Blonde 2024

Used Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster Butterscotch Blonde 2024

Brookfield, Wisconsin, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1999


Used Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster Butterscotch Blonde 2024
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The American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster features an ash body finished in Butterscotch Blonde to capture the tone and look of the original. The substantial '51 "U " -shaped hard rock maple neck plays like a dream with a 7 25" radius fingerboard and vintage tall frets. Characteristic of production in 1951, 12th fret face-dot spacing is narrow and the... more
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Used Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster Maple - Butterscotch Blonde

Used Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster Maple - Butterscotch Blonde

Brookfield, Wisconsin, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1959


Used Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster Maple - Butterscotch Blonde
A used Fender American Vintage II 1951 Tele. This is a showroom model that has seen almost no use and is in fantastic condition. The guitar will ship with all original factory documentation and packaging. Additionally, before shipment our luthiers will provide a professional inspection and full setup, so it arrives ready to play. If you have any questions about this instrument or any of our great gear, please ... more
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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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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

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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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Rickenbacker Electro M-12 1951 1X12 15 Watt Combo Guitar Amplifier

Rickenbacker Electro M-12 1951 1X12 15 Watt Combo Guitar Amplifier

Brooklyn, New York, 112**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$900

1951 Rickenbacker Electro M-12 Combo Amplifier
Super cool vintage guitar amp!
The amp can get loud and keep up with a drummer! It has sweet break up on the first two channels at about halfway though the volume control
The amp has 3 input jacks, each with their own volume control and one master tone control. The "Microphone" input has the highest volume, "Instrument 1" is slightly more tame than the mic input, and "Instrument 2" its very padded and much lower in volume than the other 2 ... more
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Kay Accoustic 00 Size 1951 - natural

Kay Accoustic 00 Size 1951 - natural

Middleburg, Florida, 320**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$525

What blues player doesn't want a guitar named "Wabash " . This was the name that was used by Kay for a catalog instrument supplier in 1951. I am even including a cap and guitar picks with the name on them. I once owned a 1941 Gibson L00 and this guitar has many of the same qualities of that Gibson. It has a mahogany body and neck with a spruce top. This was also the "golden" period of Kay's guitar building. I added a new bone nut, new bone saddle and I had a local restorer work on the action, ... more
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Fender Nocaster 1951 - Blonde - Collector Grade - Worlds Best

Fender Nocaster 1951 - Blonde - Collector Grade - Worlds Best

Doncaster, DN6***, UNITED KINGDOM

£72999

FINESTSELECTIONSHIPPINGSPECIALISTS24 HourSupportLondon Vintage Guitars are please to offer:Fender Nocaster 1951 - Blonde - Collector Grade - Worlds BestTHE NOCASTER
The following to many collectors and investors is one of the rarest of all Fender model variants, produced as a short lived transitional model between the  fender broadcaster and the Later Telecaster, details as follows 
Fender No Caster 
1951 
Blonde 
Maple Neck 
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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
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SALE WAS ??49, 999 NOW ??26, 999!
This is the extremely rare early version of ... more
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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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Chitarra Gibson ES 175 anno 1951

Chitarra Gibson ES 175 anno 1951

Ciampino, 00***, ITALY

€6999

Chitarra vintage introvabile Gibson modello ES 175, anno 1951, proveniente da collezione privata.
Lo strumento è in ottime condizioni ed è perfettamente funzionante.
Vendesi con custodia rigida.
Non si accettano scambi o permute
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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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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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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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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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