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Vintage guitars for sale: 1952

1952 Gibson Les Paul Gold Top

1952 Gibson Les Paul Gold Top

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

$37798

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
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1952 Gibson Les Paul Standard MAX

1952 Gibson Les Paul Standard MAX '59 Burst Conversion Vintage Guitar w /

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

$30000

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
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1952 Fender Telecaster Refinished as a Broadcaster

1952 Fender Telecaster Refinished as a Broadcaster

Wilmington, Delaware, 198**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$19000

For sale is a 1952 Fender Telecaster that has been refinished as a 1950 Fender Broadcaster. The neck was sprayed with Nitro and has a modern 'Fender Broadcaster' headstock decal. The body, unfortunately, was refinished with a modern Poly-type paint, and someone added a date to the body to support the Broadcaster refin. The Pickups are period correct (confirmed by Lindy Fralin). All hardware is correct. The pick guard is not period correct (modern plastic).
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Vintage 1952 Fender Telecaster Neck, Tadeo Gomez Blackguard Broadcaster Nocaster

Vintage 1952 Fender Telecaster Neck, Tadeo Gomez Blackguard Broadcaster Nocaster

Chicago, Illinois, 606**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$17500

Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration,
A fantastic and original
Vintage 1952 Fender Telecaster Neck
You're looking at an incredibly rare '52 Telecaster Neck. Signed by the legend himself - Tadeo Gomez
This neck was sent back to Fender around 1965 for new lacquer and a new logo. This is evidenced by the "Transition" Era logo applied to the headstock and the "repair and restoration" ID stamp on the heel of the neck (the pressed stamp 7263 and the ... more
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Vintage 1952 Martin D-18 Acoustic Guitar - Natural Finish - Old Bar  (SS2118163)

Vintage 1952 Martin D-18 Acoustic Guitar - Natural Finish - Old Bar (SS2118163)

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 731**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$8000

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Antique 1950-1952 Gibson electric guitar and 1950-1952 Gibson Amplifier

Antique 1950-1952 Gibson electric guitar and 1950-1952 Gibson Amplifier

Mauk, Georgia, 310**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7200

Up for bids is a 1950-1952 Gibson guitar and a 1950-1952 Gibson amplifier. This guitar and amplifier was bought new by my dad in late, 1951 so I am not sure of the exact year. I have not found a year on the guitar. He didn't play it much and it has been well kept through the years. The guitar and amplifier are still in excellent working condition. Thank you for looking and good luck with biding
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1952 Martin D-18 Natural

1952 Martin D-18 Natural

Antioch, Tennessee, 370**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6999

Very good condition 1952 Martin D-18. All original. Pickguard was removed earlier in the guitars life. Almost posted as excellent condition as the back and sides are very well kept. Slight wood discoloration on the top. A few nicks and cracks but very light. Bridge has been reglued but could benefit from a look over. Very full and loud ring out of this acoustic, and it feels like the wood has had a good amount of time to open up. Comes with pictured hard shell case. Kept in a smoke free, pet ... more
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1952 Martin 00-17 acoustic guitar

1952 Martin 00-17 acoustic guitar

Loveland, Ohio, 451**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$6495

1952 Martin 00-17, All Mahogany body, Tortoise pickguard, Lovely warm tonality, Has had a neck reset, Ready to enjoy, Gorgeous guitar, Truly a fantastic model, VG++, Newer hard case
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1952 Gibson L-4C Archtop Acoustic Guitar with OHSC - Very Good Condition (video)

1952 Gibson L-4C Archtop Acoustic Guitar with OHSC - Very Good Condition (video)

Red Hook, New York, 125**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5125

This is a 1952 Gibson L-4C archtop acoustic guitar, with its original hard shell case. It is a beautiful guitar in very good condition. The tobacco sunburst finish is all original and looks immaculate under a black light
The guitar features a solid spruce top and solid maple sides and back. It has the original Kluson Deluxe tuners, tailpiece, rosewood compensated bridge, and pickguard holder
The frets are are original and are in excellent condition. The neck is straight and the action is... more
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1952 Gibson ES-140

1952 Gibson ES-140

Loveland, Ohio, 451**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4995

1952 Gibson ES-140, ¾ size, Tobacco Sunburst, Full bodydepth, P-90 pickup, Smooth playing, Fine little instrument! VG++, NHSC
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1952 EPIPHONE TRIUMPH REGENT ACOUSTIC ARCHTOP GUITAR

1952 EPIPHONE TRIUMPH REGENT ACOUSTIC ARCHTOP GUITAR

Bridgeport, Connecticut, 066**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4200

1952 EPIPHONE TRIUMPH REGENT ACOUSTIC ARCHTOP GUITAR. This is a factory cutaway, 17 3 / 8 " , carved acoustic Archtop. Condition is quite nice with finish checking, original parts, some paint chipping and the typical binding shrinkage
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1952 gibson acoustic guitar vintage used

1952 gibson acoustic guitar vintage used

Bloomington, Indiana, 474**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3000

This is a 1952 Gibson LG-1 Acoustic Guitar. I've owned this guitar for 20 years, but I don't really use it much anymore. I purchased it at the Guitar Center in Lawndale, CA in 2003. It's in very good condition. The tone and action are both fantastic. It comes with a hard Gator case with keys. Serial# Z544 27.... more
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Gibson L-50 F-Hole Archtop Acoustic- Sunburst (1952)

Gibson L-50 F-Hole Archtop Acoustic- Sunburst (1952)

Mansfield, Ohio, 449**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2850

Metronome Music inspects and test all used gear before listing and again before shipping. Photographs are of the product that will ship and accurately represent condition and appearance.
SERIAL / FACTORY ORDER NUMBER: Z1240 15 WEIGHT: 4LBS 12OZ Very Good Condition: This guitar is in very good condition overall with cosmetic wear typical of an instrument this age. The finish has nice even checking with no flaking or large areas of missing finish. The binding is in very nice shape ... more
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1952 GIBSON ES-125 - P90 Pickup - F-holes - Arch-top - Good Condition

1952 GIBSON ES-125 - P90 Pickup - F-holes - Arch-top - Good Condition

Madison, Wisconsin, 537**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2400

This 1952 Gibson ES-125 Arch top F-hole electric guitar is a true classic. With its sunburst body color and hollow body type, it's sure to catch the eye of any musician or collector. Featuring six strings and 19 frets, this right-handed guitar is perfect for any player. The model year of 1952 adds to its vintage appeal. This guitar is part of the ES125 series from Gibson, known for their high-quality sound and craftsmanship. It's a rare find and a great addition to any collection
I'm selling... more
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Fender 1952 Dual Pro Steel -Walnut 2 x 8 strings, Lollar rewinds, rebuilt tuners

Fender 1952 Dual Pro Steel -Walnut 2 x 8 strings, Lollar rewinds, rebuilt tuners

Atascadero, California, 934**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2240

Fender- 1952 Dual Pro. Walnut, 2 x 8 string necks. Non-pedal steel guitar
Tuners on the inside neck have been professionally restored with new gears, and original buttons were magically re-installed; (Steel Guitars of North County). This is an unseen fix for a common gear slipping failure in the stock soldered tuners. That won't happen again
The outside neck has the original key head, in very good condition. Both trapezoid pickups were rewound and rebuilt by ... more
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~ 1952 Harmony H 50 Archtop Electric Hollowbody w /  Gibson P-13 Pickup Sunburst

~ 1952 Harmony H 50 Archtop Electric Hollowbody w / Gibson P-13 Pickup Sunburst

New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1695

A stunning vintage circa 1952 Silvertone Model H50 arch top electric hollowbody in original Sunburst finish
This is an early example with deluxe headstock artwork and original Gibson made P-13 pickup
Pickup sounds just incredible. Super warm and fat and thick, great for Jazz and killer for Rock
Neck is straight and the guitar plays well all the way up and down with a good action
Comes with nice vintage original hard case, too!
A stunning vintage circa 1952 Silvertone Model ... more
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Gibson P-90 pickup 1952 ES-175 w / harness complete

Gibson P-90 pickup 1952 ES-175 w / harness complete

Phoenix, Arizona, 850**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$900

Up for auction is an original early 1950??s Gibson P-90 pickup with the PU cover, mounting screws, complete harness, including the pots, capacitor, input jack & ground wire from a 1952 Gibson ES-175. Harness is 100% complete. Solder joints untouched. Output is 7 29 ohms at the input jack. Pickup and harness were removed from a damaged early 1952 guitar. Shipping includes insurance
Please see my other listing for the other parts from this guitar
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National 1150 Model 1952 Vintage Acoustic Guitar Serial # X9031 & Hardshell Case

National 1150 Model 1952 Vintage Acoustic Guitar Serial # X9031 & Hardshell Case

Malvern, Arkansas, 721**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$875

This is a vintage National 1150 model acoustic guitar. The serial number is X9031 and the internet database of serial numbers for this guitar shows that it is from 1952 and I don't have a way to verify the exact year of manufacture. It is in clean condition and does show scratches and finish wear on it and I show a number of photos. The edges are clean all around the body and neck with only light type wear and the neck looks straight and the edges around the top headstock are clean as well with ... more
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Vintage Kluson Deluxe Guitar Tuners 2356766 PAT. APPLD , 1947-early 1952, 3x3

Vintage Kluson Deluxe Guitar Tuners 2356766 PAT. APPLD , 1947-early 1952, 3x3

Hendersonville, North Carolina, 287**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$645

Vintage closed-back Kluson Deluxe tuner set with rare opaque original buttons, removed from a vintage Gibson acoustic. No bent shafts. Vintage 1947 to early 1952
Kluson Deluxe is stamped down the center of the gear cover, and there is no second tuner post hole on the opposite side of the gear cover. The bottom of the gear cover has an external ??PAT APPLD?? stamping, and on the bottom side of the tuners, stamped in the metal, it says ??2356766 PAT APPLD
In good condition. Please see ... more
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1952 Gibson Les Paul Trapeze Tailpiece Posts & Thumb-wheels

1952 Gibson Les Paul Trapeze Tailpiece Posts & Thumb-wheels

Flushing, New York, 113**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$300

Uncle Lou here, and you are viewing a nice set of thumb-wheels & posts for a Gibson trapeze tailpiece as used on 1952 Goldtop Les Pauls. These are not easy to find and they??re fully operational. I haven??t been very active on eBay in a few years, but I assure it??s me, my account has not been hijacked. Please ask all questions before you bid, I do not accept returns. Domestic shipping is free for ?Buy it Now?? bidders, $10 flat-rate shipping for lower offers; international buyers must ... more
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1952 Fender Custom Steel Guitar Control plate with serial number

1952 Fender Custom Steel Guitar Control plate with serial number

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

$40

This listing is for a 1952 Fender Custom model control plate with serial number. Pot dates were 1952, so that is where I am getting the date from. Lots of wear and oxidation. Sold as is.
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1952 FENDER TELECASTER - made in USA

1952 FENDER TELECASTER - made in USA

Köln, 50***, GERMANY

€13001


1952 FENDER TELECASTER - made in USA :
* body has oversanding, extra screw holes, cracks at neck pocket, neck pickup cavity slightly routed and filled
* neck has a new trussrod and BIGGER frets installed, cracks around skunk stripe=check pic 11 & 12 had a bigger nut installed(now repaired), also 4 small holes in fingerboard at 17th & 21st fret =check pic 8, neck was sanded down a bit=overall about 1 mm is missing from nut to the neck end, NOT a baseball neck profile anymore ... more
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1952 FENDER TELECASTER - made in USA

1952 FENDER TELECASTER - made in USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

€12950


1952 FENDER TELECASTER - made in USA :
* body has oversanding, extra screw holes, cracks at neck pocket, neck pickup cavity slightly routed and filled
* neck has a new trussrod and BIGGER frets installed, cracks around skunk stripe=check pic 11 & 12 had a bigger nut installed(now repaired), also 4 small holes in fingerboard at 17th & 21st fret =check pic 8, neck was sanded down a bit=overall about 1 mm is missing from nut to the neck end, NOT a baseball neck profile anymore ... more
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1952 Fender Telecaster - hergestellt in den USA - NATÜRLICH

1952 Fender Telecaster - hergestellt in den USA - NATÜRLICH

COLOGNE, GERMANY

£11501


1952 FENDER TELECASTER - made in USA :
* body has oversanding, extra screw holes, cracks at neck pocket, neck pickup cavity slightly routed and filled
* neck has a new trussrod and BIGGER frets installed, cracks around skunk stripe=check pic 11 & 12 had a bigger nut installed(now repaired), also 4 small holes in fingerboard at 17th & 21st fret =check pic 8, neck was sanded down a bit=overall about 1 mm is missing from nut to the neck end, NOT a baseball neck profile anymore ... more
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Gibson J50 Acoustic 1952 - Natural

Gibson J50 Acoustic 1952 - Natural

Doncaster, DN6***, UNITED KINGDOM

£8999

FINESTSELECTIONSHIPPINGSPECIALISTS24 HourSupportLondon Vintage Guitars are please to offer:Gibson J50 Acoustic 1952 - Natural
@Denmark Street GuitarsClassic Gibson 
We are happy to offer the following 1952 Gibson J50 in collector , investor quality , details as follows 
Gibson J50 
1952 
Natural 
Internally / Externally Original 
Condition 9 / 10 ( Collector , Investor quality ) 
Case 
Comments 
The above is one of ... more
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1952 Fender Telecaster Body USA

1952 Fender Telecaster Body USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

£7450

1952 FENDER TELECASTER BODY - made in USA :
* refinished
* uneven drilled body ferrules as usual for early Teles
* some oversanding around neck pocket
* neck pickup rout was made larger for a pedal steel pickup
* extra screw holes at jack input
* 52 date partially visible in neck pocket=check last pics
* SOLD AS IS - NO RETURNS... more
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1952 Fender Lap Steel Guitar Dual 6 Professional RARE Vintage USA 50

1952 Fender Lap Steel Guitar Dual 6 Professional RARE Vintage USA 50's

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

£3999

Incredible 1952 Fender Dual 6 Professional lap steel guitar finished in butterscotch nitro. Electrics are working, and it comes in its original tweed hard case! These are impossible to find in this condition at 70 years of age! 50's Fenders are skyrocketing in value and are sound investment from this golden era of its early days. This is an instrument that will set you apart on stage and in the studio

This rare vintage Fender guitar is part of the world famous instrument ... more
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1952 Fender Telecaster Topf USA

1952 Fender Telecaster Topf USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

£1395

1 pot ONLY
* 250 K LIN
* dated 21st week of 52
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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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Levin Model 27 Akustikgitarre 1952

Levin Model 27 Akustikgitarre 1952

Regensburg, 93***, GERMANY

€400

Levin Model 27 Texas, hergestellt 1952 in Schweden.
Voll funktionsfähig
SERIAL NUMBER: 280677
FEATURES
· Body width: 355 mm
· Body length: 465 mm
· Scale length: 630 mm
· Spruce top with ladder bracing
· Birch back and sides
· Single-bound top
· Single-bound back
· Unbound headstock
· Rosewood bridge
· Sunburst finish
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SPLENDID ANTIQUE / VINTAGE KLIRA ACOUSTIC PARLOUR GUITAR 1952 BLUES / JAZZ

SPLENDID ANTIQUE / VINTAGE KLIRA ACOUSTIC PARLOUR GUITAR 1952 BLUES / JAZZ

Isle of Lewis, Portvoller, Western Isles, HS2***, UNITED KINGDOM

£200

Delightful rare early Klira acoustic parlour guitar
This is a quality antique / vintage guitar with a zero fret, rosewood fretboard, top grade solid spruce soundboard and maple faced back and sides
Made in 1952; stamped 1 6.52 inside
Size; measures 932 mm long, neck is 47 mm wide at the nut
In very good condition overall with some wear and minor marks, a small cigarette burn mark on the plastic scratchplate, small marks from a capo on the fretboard at the 12 fret, some corrosion ... more
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1952 Hofner President archtop Jazz guitar Model , Brunette finish. In Good-VGC

1952 Hofner President archtop Jazz guitar Model , Brunette finish. In Good-VGC

Wide Bay-Burnett, Queensland, 4***, AUSTRALIA

AU $1895


As most of my items are also listed elsewhere, sometimes I need to end or pause adverts earlier due to in-house sales or trades. Don't wait and be disappointed
Great Guitars Australia
Registered business , Qld Australia
ABN 39495372877
Click on 'About Me' for details
Freight approx. $85-$125 , contact for exact quote to your location
No international sales or shipping for this item
1952 Hofner President archtop Jazz guitar Model , Brunette finish
In ... more
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