Vintage guitars for sale: 1957

1957 gibson skylark korina steel lap guitar. Condition is "Used " . Local pickup only.... more

If you have to ask pricing, You can't afford this Rich Boy toy .
1957 AMPEG JET 10 GUITAR AMPLIFIER PP EL84 THE RAREST GUITAR AMP YOU'LL OWN .. I have owned this amp for years, But have never attempted to turn it on. The amplifier is completely original And I know better than to try to turn it on. The Capacitors are now 65 years old.
I got this amplifier from an old guy that was the Original owner, He stated That he had bought it from an old electronics shop when he was a Kid, He said ... more

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A fantastic and original
1989 Fender 1957 Reissue "V0" Stratocaster!
You're looking at a very fine original "V0" Stratocaster reissue.
Fender got it's groove back in 1980's and got it back hard.
Now nearly 30 years old these reissues have MOJO!
Using thin nitro finishes and vintage-correct pickups, wiring assemblies and body / neck routes, these 80's reissues have earned their reputation as being the ... more

1957 Martin 000-18: Very Clean, Excellent Neck Angle, Original Pickguard
Vintage flat-top collectors, we have a special piece to share with you today! This 1957 Martin 000-18 is a real gem. It has a warm, nostalgic sound that feels like stepping into a time machine. It instantly transports you back to the Laurel Canyon folk scene of the 60??s. It??s opened up beautifully over the years. It??s a true story-teller of an instrument. In a sea of Martins that have had their finish nearly ... more

Just in is this great 1957 Gibson Les Paul Junior
Quick Details
Weight 7 8lbs
Nut Width 1 69
Depth at 1st fret 0 88
Depth at 12th 1 00
This is a great playing and sounding 1957 Les Paul JR
The Tobacco burst finish shows its wear and age with dings and small chips on it to be expected from a guitar this vintage. The clear also has some light rash or burn to it so there is light spotting or dimples in the lacquer. It is mostly on the back and bottom of the guitar. We tried ... more

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this early 1957 Fender Stratocaster in its original Sunburst finish. It has a great playing neck with a "V" profile and good frets. All parts are original to this Strat and it is 100% complete along with its original tremolo arm, bridge cover and tweed hardshell case. The neck dates to February 1957, pots dating to January 1957 and the body date of December 1956. The pickup covers and knobs are the earlier "bakelite" ... more

Excellent Package for the vintage guitar enthusiast:
Original 1957 Gibson Les Paul Junior Sunburst single cut, solid body, electric guitar Very Good to Excellent Condition
Original "Alligator" case (small area of trim missing)
1957 GA-5 Gibson Amplifier with cords and extras... more

This 1957 Fender Esquire is the best guitar I have ever owned. Whomever wound the pickup at the factory in Fullerton had an amazing day. The impedance is about the same as my other Strats and Teles but the sound is totally amazing. The guitar plays extremely well. I am selling this because we are getting ready to retire and move to another state.
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Vintage original 1957 Guild Aristocrat M-75 in original Sunburst finish
Guitar plays and sounds incredible. Super warm and tuneful
Neck is nice and straight with a fantastic vintage feel. It plays great with a good low action all the way up and down
Guitar is all original with the exception of two custom made Lindy Frailin pickups. They sound just like the originals, warm and fat and punchy with a real classic and organic tone. The bridge saddle has also been replaced with a ... more

Gibson J-45 1957 with hard case and setup ready to play!I believe this is the original case and bought this from the original owner. The case could use just some outside cleaning, but the inside is in awesome condition. It is currently setup with low action and plays so easy up and down the straight neck. No issues there. There is a small hole in the lower bout from an old guitar jack that was professional filled with a hard plasctic plug which is not going anywhere. I do show that in the ... more

Fender 1957 Tweed Super Amp Amplifier, Dwight Twilly, Girls, Scuba Diver, were all recorded when Bill Pitcock Played through this amp while recording these songs with Dwight Twilly. This particular amp is featured in this month's issue of Vintage Guitar Magazine ,written by Dave Hunter. There is recent proof of a similar 1957 Tweed Super having sold through Heritage Auctions for just over $31, 000 00 . See photo of ad that also ran in vintage Guitar magazine several times in the previous issues.... more

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1957 Gibson Les Paul Custom in its original Black finish. It's all original and 100% complete along with its original hardshell case and original HANG TAG stamped "LES PAUL CUSTOM FRETLESS WONDER " . There's also a copy of the original sales ledger where the original owner made multiple payments of $13 a month for over a year. It has a good playing neck, but the small original frets are very worn as this would ... more

1957 Martin 000-18, Natural Spruce Top and Mahogany backand sides, Tortoise pickguard, Nice recent neck reset, Sounds rich and warmwith a really sweet mid-range, Plenty of bass to sound full and sparkling highend, Beautiful guitar in very good plus condition, Newer hard case
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This is one of the earliest C-2s we have seen on the market. With the official release date in 1960, this model snuck out in 1957, with Gibson??s effort for a mid-priced classical guitar. Maple back & sides with a Cedar top and a unique Brazilian rosewood bridge with inlaid Iron Cross (the only other Gibson we have seen with this feature were the 1950s J-185s) ?? assuming this was a custom order or possible after market addition (although the finish on the bridge appears original). This has ... more

Here??s another cool 1957 Precision Bass at a very affordable price point in great shape. It??s now wearing a beautiful Gibson Gold Top Gold refinish over a very lightweight grainy ash body (see pic prior to painting). It??s got a matching Gold Headstock w / a nice repro logo. Its rare early Slab Rosewood neck has been refin??d years ago w / no pencil date left. It??s wearing a repro anodized gold??gard that pulls this all together. It??s loaded w / its rare original vintage Raised ??A?? ... more

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A fantastic and original
One KILLER Vintage 1950's / 1960's Gibson L-5 Tailpiece
100% original - this is correct for your L-5, L-5c or L-5CES from the 1950's or early / mid 1960's
The gold finish has a lovely worn patina
Original custom engraving is in great shape and very prominent
Perfect working order with no bends, splits or cracks in the metal
PERFECT working condition
Don't miss this ... 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

ONE 1954 5D6, 5E6, 5E6-A FENDER Tweed Bassman TRIAD 2820 output Transformer. This is a clean working unit. There is a bit of varnish on the leads from the V P.I. process where transformer windings are submerged in hot varnish and then pressurized with air to force the varnish deep into the windings. This serves as insulation and moisture, (non condensing), protection and is part of the manufacturing process. You usually see evidence of the varnish on top of the laminations
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ONE 1957-1960 5F6 and 5F6-A FENDER Tweed Bassman TRIAD 45249 output Transformer. This also is factory OEM correct for a 1960-1961  Concert model 6G12. This is a clean working unit with original windings, full length, (8” non spliced and / or burnt, grafted), leads and clean shiny rust free bells .There is a bit of varnish on the leads from the V P.I. process where transformer windings are submerged in hot varnish and then pressurized with air to force the varnish deep into the ... more

missing two strings
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Gretsch 1957 6120 Chet Atkins Signature Electric Guitar
Condition
Moderate wear: Lacquer is sunk in at the back of the headstock, finish checking, average vintage instrument finish wear. Moderate damage: Various dings and dents on front, back, sides, and neck heel
Description
This 1957 6120 has a maple body with 2 ply binding. The F-holes are also double bound. The neck and headstock are single bound and the fingerboard is Brazillian rosewood. The nut and bridge ... more

Vintage 1957 Les Paul Pot IRC ( date code 6154795 ) Jr and Original .022 / 400V bumblebee Tone cap... more

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This Gibson ES-125T was manufactured in 1957 and is in very good condition overall, The sunburst top and dark stained back and sides have visible wear and checking but most of the finish is intact. The tuning machines have been replaced. The frets are original and only show minor wear... more

Up for sale is a RARE '57 Magnatone / Paul Bigsby-designed Mark V. Very good condition, all original, significant body checking. One of the ultra-rare carved top Mark Vs. Semi-hollow body. Plays great and sounds amazing. NB: headstock was professionally repaired, stays in tune. Currently fitted with an after-market roller bridge, original bridge included. Original hardshell case. Serious enquires only please. Shipping to be calculated once I know your location.... more

1957 Fender "Champ-Amp" Schematic Model 5F1. Condition is Used. Shipped with USPS Ground Advantage.... more

Original Fender Case Gig Bag zippers work handle replaced . from the 1950 s Sale Final .No Returns... more

1957 per speaker code GA-20T. The instrument / tremolo channel working, was rebuilt when it was recapped. Very similar tremolo as the "Les Paul" amp of this Era using the 5879 pre-amp tube. Other channel uses 12AY7 pre-amp tube. 6V6 power tubes. Speaker reconing by Weber. Original transformers, pots, etc. Vintage tubes. Strong volume. Excellent cosmetic condition. Please understand this is 67 year old electronics. It is not totally silent. Brought back to playing condition, please ask ... more

1957 Gibson GA-20, Classic model with a great bluestonality, 1957 Jensen P12R speaker, Grounded power cable, Groove Tube 6V6 powertubes, Some new caps, Awesome amp!
A word about purchasing any of these rare Vintage amps, ??these amps need to be regularly cared for??. These are very old and may need to be or may have been serviced in thepast. We recommend that any of these amps upon purchase be serviced and thenregularly looked over by a skilled amp tech. Used amps are sold here on astrictly ... more

1957 Fender Musicmaster Desert Sand Electric Guitar w / Case All Original!
Hey now! You're looking at an incredibly cool, vintage guitar This is a 1957 Fender Musicmaster Electric Guitar It weighs 5 lbs 14 oz, 22 5" scale length, 1 45" nut width
67" - .78" 1st - 12th fret neck depth "V" neck profileOne of Fender's first "Student models " , this early Musicmaster features the same 'V' shaped neck as a '57 Strat, just smaller!The original single coil pickup is chimey and the perfect amount... more

*This is a used guitar in very good condition.
This is a consignement item
$5, 499 00 plus $30 00 shipping (Consignment)
This is a great sounding Gretsch Special Order Sunburst hollow body guitar. According to the documentation that came with this guitar it is a 1957. According to the serial number and the product dating page on Gretsch's website it's a '58. According to the documentation, the original owner of this guitar received it as a college graduaton gift from his father. The ... more

AUTHENTIC ORIGINAL 1957MARY KAYE FENDER STRATOCASSTER

OFFERED IS THISTRUE ORIGINAL VINTAGE EARLY 1957 MARY KAYE STRATOCASTER, SERIAL # 19141 (FEB57) WITH THE ORGINAL CASE. THE BODY AND NECK ARE CORRECT TO THIS GUITAR (2-57) TUBMARK AND (2-57) NECK MARK. THE GUITAR WAS JUST REFINISHED TO THE CORRECT 801TRANSLUCENT WHITE BLOND WITH NITROCELLULOSE LAQUER. FINISH BY FENDER EXPERTSETH MAYER (see impeccable resume).
WHEN IAQUIRED THE INSTRUMENT I WAS TOLD IT WAS AFFECTIONATELY NAMED ... more

Used Fender American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster Maple - Seafoam Green
A used Fender American Vintage II 1957 Strat. 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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A completely original and fantastic
Vintage Gibson 1959 Gold PAF cover
Correct for your Les Paul Custom, ES-345, ES-355 and others
This is a Standard Spaced PAF cover in EXCELLENT original condition
This one has a nice medium patina with some very cool wear
No amount of relicing can replicate vintage 60 year old wear . just can't
Not to mention the old alloys of these thin covers really let your PAF ... more

1957 Rickenbacker Combo 1000 Tulip Body Vintage Jetglo
What a cool and very rare Rickenbacker Combo 900 in Black! This one features the Dearmond rectangular pickup, TV knobs, and 21 frets. 3 / 4 Scale. The guitar plays easy and sounds excellent. Nice and lightweight! Comes with original hardshell case! Check out our website for more photos and other important info!
Condition: Very good vintage condition. There are lots of scratches and light dings ... more

Up for sale is a cool and exceptionally clean 1957 Danelectro built and branded U2 in its original black finish. This example features dual lipstick pickups with independent volume / tone controls, "coke bottle" headstock and a whole lotta vibe. Very straight and wonderful playing Dano. Comes complete with its original tweed coffin case (replaced handle and both back hinges are broken, latches all work properly)
Weight 6lbs 2oz
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Item: 1957 Gibson GA-6 Amplifier!
Description: You are purchasing a 1957 Gibson GA-6 Amplifier! In working condition. Might be old but this amp still sounds good. Please ask any questions before buying if you have any Shipping: $150 00 shipping to the Lower 48 States! We ship overseas. Overseas shipping prices will vary. Overseas buyers pay their own import taxes Payment: We accept Paypal for your convenience. Payment arrangements must be made within 72 hours after the ... more

1957 Martin 000-18 - Natural 6 String Acoustic Guitar w / HardcaseMissing one of the nuts for neck tunerMissing bottom pin Sound great Needs Little CareFully functional Used with Scratches And ScuffsIncludes HardcasePlease view pictures for details of condition Fast Shipping(You will be shipped exact item pictured)... more

ONE 1957-1960 5F6 and 5F6-A FENDER Tweed Bassman TRIAD 45249 output Transformer. This also is factory OEM correct for a 1960-1961  Concert model 6G12. This is a clean working unit with original windings, full length, (8” non spliced and / or burnt, grafted), leads and clean shiny rust free bells .There is a bit of varnish on the leads from the V P.I. process where transformer windings are submerged in hot varnish and then pressurized with air to force the varnish deep into the ... more

Introducing the stunning Gretsch Electromatic 1957 Custom Guitar, complete with its original case and accessories. This iconic electric guitar boasts a unique red front and black back body color, with a model #6121 and serial #26988. The neck material, number of frets, and body type are all showcased in the detailed photos provided
As a part of the highly sought-after Gretsch brand, this guitar is a must-have for any serious musician or collector. With its classic design and exceptional ... more

ONE 1957-1960 5F6 and 5F6-A FENDER Tweed Bassman TRIAD 45249 output Transformer. This also is factory OEM correct for a 1960-1961  Concert model 6G12. This is a clean working unit with original windings, full length, (8” non spliced and / or burnt, grafted), leads and clean shiny rust free bells .There is a bit of varnish on the leads from the V P.I. process where transformer windings are submerged in hot varnish and then pressurized with air to force the varnish deep into the ... more

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1957 Fender Stratocaster in its original Sunburst finish. It has a great playing neck with good frets. The original 3-way switch was changed to a 5-way and the volume pot was changed. The pickup windings and wires have all been shielded in copper along with a couple of changed wires and an added ground wire. The plastic backplate is not original and there is no tremolo arm. All other parts are original. The ... more

Kay K-5 Banjolele Soprano Banjo Ukulele 4 String Gold Label Made in 1957 Chicago
Kay made banjo ukes in the 1920s and stopped. After that, they only made this model K-5 for one year, in 1957! It came with a gold embossed paper label on the headstock. Made in Chicago. There was a ukulele craze in the 1920s, so instrument companies made millions of them. But ukuleles aren't very loud, especially if you want to play along with trumpets, saxes and drums! So makers adapted banjo-style bodies, ... more

2024 Gibson Custom Shop
1957 Les Paul "CME SPEC "
Left Handed
Murphy Lab Candy Apple Blue
w 59' Carmelita Neck
Serial 741699
OHC
Extraordinary
Extraordinary player
Incredible tone
No repairs
Has a small paint chip on the back of the headstock (VOS finish is insanely brittle)
Has typical low usage finish pick marks on top
Very few on planet
Purchased new on 10 / 14 / 24
Carrying on Orville Gibson??s historic pursuit of sonic excellence and aesthetic... more

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"Jazz and Archtop Specialist "
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From my private collection . this is a TRC I have had for decades .kind of thinning the herd of parts a bit. This is a 1956 TRC removed from a 56 L5-ces, but also correct for J200 and Byrdland. It shows some normal relic wear, a few string scratches .but is in strong structural condition and has a fantastic ... more

vintage 1952 1955 GIBSON Geib Case Handle
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" Archtop and Jazz Specialist "

1952 1955 Geib "bakelite" handle. Brown early plastic (bakelite) with gold offset hardware. Comes with 8 rivets (5 / 8" and 1 / 2 " ) *
Handle is brown .with gold offset brackets and rivets
Two options for installation! See details below .
. for early 50's Gibson cases (and reissues) . read the whole ad!!
See last pic for how "offset" ... more

Up for sale, a 1957 Gibson Les Paul Junior in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. Featuring a Honduran mahogany body and ??baseball bat?? neck capped by a Brazilian rosewood fretboard, this Les Paul Junior has an authoritative, lively acoustic voice. The P-90 pickup is wound a bit hotter than on 1954-56 examples, metering at 8 55k ohms with rich harmonic content and a touch-sensitive, midrange-forward growl. This instrument feels substantial when digging in hard, with a ... more

Up for sale, a 1957 Kay K142 in excellent, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original chipboard case. Essentially Kay??s answer to the Harmony H44 (produced right down the road in Chicago, IL), the K142 features neck-through construction, a pair of ??pancake?? single coil pickups, and a Copper nitro lacquer finish
The neck and body wings are identified in the Kay catalog as ??select hardwood, ?? paired with a rosewood fretboard; the neck-through ... more

Fender American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster Maple - Vintage Blonde. Condition is Used. Shipped with USPS Ground Advantage.... more

Northwest Vintage Guitars presents a honey of a 1957 Tweed Princeton with original circuitry. This amp features all original Astron capacitors that have been tested for leakage and drift. They are in unbelievably great shape so we opted to leave them and they sound fantastic. The baffle was changed out for a 12" where a recently reconed 1962 Jensen P12Q now resides. It's a match made in heaven. All vintage tubes include a black plate RCA power tube, a GM Delco preamp tube and a Raytheon ... more

Honer GuitarHoner Acoustic Guitar Hand Crafted 6 String AcousticEstablished In 1957 Model HW220Has Some Scuffs / Scrapes / ScratchesWill Need To Be Tuned and / or Straightened Comes As Shown In Pictures No More No Less / Stand Is Not Included Used. In fair condition. Signs of wear / dirty from storage
Comes as shown in pictures. No other items included
See pictures for item specifications
Terms and conditions:
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A fantastic and original
Vintage 1994 Fender 1957 "American Vintage" Reissue "V0" Stratocaster!
Thanks for looking at this absolutely KILLING original "V0" Stratocaster reissue in VERY striking and rare Sherwood Green Metallic Finish! Fender got it's groove back in the late 1980's - early 1990's and got it back hard.
Just out of a private collection of a very discerning collector. People with fantastic ... more

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1957 Kay Thin Twin Body Neck Carcass Project
Original Sunburst Finish, No Cracks Or Breaks
Will Come With The Vintage Case Pictured
Upon disassembly this guitar was complete and all original. The action was great up to the 12th fret, but buzzed out from the 13th on. Will need a fret or fingerboard level
Original Pot Codes Dated 1957
There are lots of pics, so when you receive it, its exactly what you expected, if not better. No surprises with this sale . Buy with ... more

After I have thought about it for a long time, I decided to sell my 1957 Gibson Electraharp Steel Guitar.
Serial no. 7-7148It was my own personal guitar when I was a little boy playing in my Dad's band in the 50ies. Nobody else played it Here are some technical details: it comes with 8 strings, 6 pedals, golden sunburst finish Very collectable and as far as I know, there were less than 200 made The guitar is still functionable, but one pedal is broken. The pedal is fine, but the attachment ... more

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This is a Kay made Old Kraftsman K8990 ??Upbeat?? electric guitar in tobaccoburst with a hollow body, two pickups, and it was built in Chicago, IL circa 1957. The ??Upbeat?? models were offered between 1957 and 1961 in the Kay catalogs. The Old Kraftsman??s branded guitars were sold through the Spiegal catalog. It??s a player??s grade guitar. It works and sounds great but shows its nearly 70 years worth of wear with various nicks and dings.
GENERAL INFO / CONDITION:
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The Gibson ES225T is a notable model from the brand??s catalogue because of its single P90 in the middle position. The guitar was produced from 1955 to 1959, it fell between the cheaper ES125 and the new ES330 towards the end of its existence and was taken out of production
Due to the central placement of the P90 element, the ES225T has a unique sound. The slightly oval C-shaped neck gives the guitar comfortable playability, while the laminated maple back and sides produce a bright sound. ... more

1957 Fender 5F10 Harvard
This Amp Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks
In Excellent Overall Condition (Please See Photos)
Original Tweed Covering Shows Light Surface Wear Throughout As Shown
100% Original Example Including 2-Prong AC Cord
Asbestos Insulation Strip Professionally Removed From Back Panel For Safety
10" Alnico Jensen P10R Speaker
10-Watts
Available For Local Pickup In Our Sherman Oaks Shop
Please Note: We Do Not Ship Amps Through This Site, Contact Us ... more

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A completely original and fantastic
One KILLER Vintage Gibson 1957 "dogear" P-90 pickup
From an all original 1957 Gibson - vintage dogear P-90s are PURE magic .and 1957 is one of the most magical years of them all!
100% Fully original and never rewound - just as it left Kalamazoo in 1957! Killer cosmetic condition with just some minor wear and oxidation.
Rich and HOT output at 8 69k
Want to add some eardrum... more

Up for sale, a 1957 Gibson Les Paul Junior in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with a modern Gibson / Lifton aged hardshell case. Featuring a Honduran mahogany body and neck capped by a rosewood fretboard, this Les Paul Junior has a lively, authoritative voice with great natural resonance
The P-90 pickup is wound a touch hotter than those seen on 1954-56 examples, metering at 8 45 ohms, yielding tons of rich harmonic content and a touch-sensitive, midrange-forward ... more

Up for sale is a fairly clean 1957 Fender Champ Lap-Steel in Desert Sand. Stock with no modifications. Sounds fantastic and comes complete with its original case. Weight: 4lbs. 14oz
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We want you to be happy with your purchase and we try to represent the condition of all used and vintage guitars as accurately as possible in our listings. Every used guitar shows some signs of play wear and vintage models even more so. We call out all areas of damage or unusual... more

This is an extremely nice 1957 ES125T that I bought at a local auction! As you can see in the photos this gem is in incredible condition for its age! The one photo shows some ring wear on the neck but it is light. The tuners have been replaced but the originals come with it as in the photo
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Selling this 1957 Gibson LG-1 acoustic guitar. Repaired and setup by Vig Guitars in St. Paul. New Kluson tuners were also installed. Old tuners are included. There is NO serial number on these and year made, has been VERIFIED.

Excellent playing condition, but a little ?sitar?? buzz on the g string. Maintained & humidified regularly. Original case is in great condition with Gibson badge still there.

It??s just to good of guitar for what I can do with it and just ... more

This vintage Gretsch Streamliner Model 6189 from 1957 is a rare find for any musician or collector. With its hollow body type and 6 string configuration, this right-handed electric guitar is perfect for any performance or recording setting. The brand, Gretsch, is known for its high-quality instruments and this model is no exception.
The guitar is part of the 25629 series and was manufactured in the United States. Its exact year of production adds to its value as a vintage instrument. This ... more

Uncle Lou here, and you are admiring a rare Fender black leather guitar strap from the late 50??s. This is the kind of case-candy everyone loves to see when they open the case pocket of their priceless vintage Fender guitar or bass. It??s in nice shape overall, but it??s a little dry, which is typical of old leather, so I??d recommend keeping it in the case pocket where it belongs, and not swinging your priceless Strat from it. I know I haven??t been very active here lately, but I assure you ... more

1957 Silvertone Medalist Deluxe Tape Recorder Model 7081 CUSTOM HI FI (HIGH FEDILITY) 56734006.

ITEM TURNS ON AND OPERATES BUT HAS NOT BEEN 100% tested. NOT SURE IF THIS ITEM WORKS EXACTLY AS IT SHOULD. Keep it mind it??s from 1957

Item is being sold as is. If you would like more information or video showing functionality. Please request. those who choose the local pick up option will have the best opportunity to come in and fully test this device left right ... more

1957 Gibson Les Paul Junior 3 / 4 Sunburst jr!
Here is a very cool Les Paul Junior from 1957. This is a three-quarter size guitar. While the scale and nut width is smaller, it still features the same electronics that really stay true to the LP Junior sound! Super strong P90 pick up! This guitar is very good condition with some normal scratches, dings and scrapes as shown. It's not a case queen but it's also not beat up. It's nice and original, except for two dot inlays and the tuner ... more

Vintage original 1957 Gibson Les Paul Jr. in original Sunburst finish
Guitar plays and sounds INCREDIBLE. Among the best LP Jr's we have had. Super light, resonant and playing just incredible
Original Sunburst finish is deep and unfaded
The back of the guitar has been over sprayed as it had a lot of belt buckle wear on it
No crack, no breaks no issues.
Pots are newer high quality, the original pots are in the case
Do not miss this one it is the best
Comes with ... more

Physical Condition
This guitar is in good condition, but has been played and does show some wear. Most notably, it seems as if the guitar was kept in the case with a strap laying across the top, which has damaged and left some marks in the lacquer finish. There are some bumps and dings on the instrument, the most severe being some dents around the sides of the body, as well as on the very end of the headstock. Additionally, there are some light scratches and a few light artifacts in the ... more

Used Fender American Vintage II 1957 Stratocaster Neck. Condition is Used. Local pickup only.... more

Awesome, ultra lively and resonant classic fully hollow German made Hofner. This guitar is in amazing condition for its age with only the usual light scratches and signs of wear. The small super lightweight (just over 4 lbs) hollow body combined with the original single coils can sound surprisingly thunderous with the right amp combo, I'd say kinda like a hollow Strat or Tele on steroids. At the same time it isn't a deep body so it doesn't take up a lot of sonic space and can be light and sweet ... more

Here??s your chance to grab a true piece of Fender history??a fully original 1984 American Vintage Reissue ?57 Precision Bass, made in the legendary Fullerton factory. It comes with the original tweed hardshell case. This bass is a dream to play and loaded with a smooth playing slab maple neck, a gold anodized guard, cloth wired pickups from the Fullerton era and a rich nitro finish showing the beautiful vintage wear and patina. Tons of vibe, tons of tone??this bass has been played and loved, ... more

This Eico HF-20 has been fully serviced and works like a charm!  All new electrolytic capacitors and coupling capacitors. Also, any out of range resistors were changed to perfect specs. Bias is set and plate current is right where it should be. Original power tubes are running within 2 milliamps of each other. The potentiometers were cleaned with DeOxit so there is zero scratchiness  NOS original Eico OEM RCA jacks were installed so when you plug into these inputs it is a ... more

Vintage 1957 Gibson ES-125 with OHSC Both in Minty Condition
All OriginalCloset ClassicCollector ConditionMahogany Neck is StraightBrazil. Rosewood FretboardTruss Rod works PerfectlyOriginal Frets in Superb ConditionNut width 1 11 / 16thOriginal Hard Shell Case with Original Key IncludedSee PhotosFON # V 9073 30Domestic shipping $175 00We Ship Worldwide... more

Great condition 1957 Gibson C1 Classical guitar. Minor scratches on the body. For a 68 year old guitar its in excellent shape. Recently restrung and tuned. Plays like new.... more

This is the real deal, two owner 1957 Fender Stratocaster hardtail electric guitar, the iconic American made master piece instrument in completely original, unrestored, true vintage condition. It needs nothing at all. It plays and sounds perfectly. The v shape neck is spectacular. The guitar very light weight so you feel the vibration with every strum. Very resonant tone you just can??t replicate. Did you know fenders first guitar they ever reissued was the 1957? That should tell ya something ... more

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Up for sale is a 22 5" Fender short scale guitar hard case. For Musicmaster, Mustang, Duo Sonic. Only 22 5 " . 1956-57ish. It sat in some adverse conditions for a long time; the hardware and latches are rusty; one of them works fine and one of them sticks. Outside is stained; interior has one missing end piece of felt and one detached and included. Otherwise, no structural issues.... more

Up for sale, a 1957 Gibson GA-20 in excellent condition and in perfect working order. Featuring original two-tone cosmetics, a positively gleaming chrome faceplate, a Jensen P12R speaker, and a very original and professionally serviced circuit, this GA-20 is the perfect mid-size combo from the golden age of tube amplification. In many ways analogous to Fender's narrow panel tweed amps of the same era, the GA-20 features a four input design with a 6V6 power tube pair, 5Y3 rectifier, and dual ... more

Up for sale, a 1957 Fender Princeton in time capsule-clean condition and in perfect working order, featuring a 100% original circuit. Previously owned by Ray LaMontagne, this Princeton comes complete with a COA confirming its provenance
This narrow panel Tweed amp has absolutely stunning and virtually un-ambered original tweed, and this Princeton one of the more impressive golden-age Fender amps to come through our shop in years. With its narrow panel configuration, this Princeton is ... more

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AJ's Music and Vintage guitars is avery reputable and long standing specialty Guitar shop; originallyfrom Chicago and currently being the oldest music store in the LasVegas area. We have been playing, collecting, buying, and sellingvintage guitars and amps ... more

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1957 Fender Champ AmpGreat sound for guitar or harmonica (blues harp)6" speakerNon-pet and non-smoking household... more

This guitar is a fine example of a super-clean, all-original 1957 Fender Musicmaster. You don't often find these in this condition. The neck is great, with very little fret wear. Good intonation and a great-sounding single-coil pickup. The case is original and comes with the original strap and guitar cable. This guitar would stand out on stage or as part of a collection. Please ask any questions you have and check out the photos. Thanks!... more

Rare Gibson Les Paul Junior 2023 with 1957 Spec - Mint Condition

This is a 2023 Gibson USA Made Les Paul Junior that has 1957 specifications. It has a 9-digit serial number along with "Made in USA" stamped of the back of the neck (first and fifth digits are 2&3, which we understand means 2023). This guitar has period-correct gold top-hat knobs, an ages wrap-around bridge, and period correct 3-in-a-line Kluson tuners that have also been gently aged. The wiring is 1957 ... more

Authentic oxblood grille fabric. Was removed from back of old organ pushed up against a wall, very little to no UV damage. No stains, slightly discolored from almost 70 years , but in excellent shape. Great for authentic tweed restoration. Measured 18x24, will be shipped in a tube to eliminate any creases . Listing is for one, there are two available. Pictures show both front and back... more

Did you ever pick up a guitar and it kissed you on the cheek and whispered, "I love you daddy. Take me home " Well, this is one of those. The neck was incredibly easy to play, less thick than a typical Strat neck. It played exactly like a Fernandez 1957 Strat copy that I used for years in the 1980s when I was touring year round. (Fender sued Fernandez; the guitar was so exact to its similarity to that classic year that it was taken off the market ) In addition, it's much lighter than the usual ... more

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How many of you guitar enthusiast out there have always wanted to build yourselves that awesome project guitar, but didn??t want to spend the money on a full guitar only to dismantle it. Well, here is your opportunity do so. We sell high end name brand parts and project guitars specifically for the purpose of building your own custom one off guitar
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Keep an eye on our other auctions for the 1959 and 1961 Vintage Spec Sets
1957 PAFs sell for thousands of dollars. This set has the tone & will sell to the highest bidder.
Tone Specific is well known for making pickups for certain genre's. This set nails the tone of the 1957 PAF. They have that classic PAF tone with a little less output, more warmth and more clarity than the later PAF versions. The Pre-Sticker PAFs are though of as the "holy-grail" by vintage guitar experts George ... more

#92 1957 Jensen
Bell & Howell Co.
Part # A-2183
12?? Speaker
Ceramic Magnet
16 Ohm 15 watts
Musical Instrument Speaker
Made in USA
I bought this speaker from a music store in Hawaii that went out of business and I bought their inventory
This speaker has been used extensively. There is no coil rub or rips in the cone. The speaker has 2 very strange input terminals where a projector would be plugged into.
We use a Klein multimeter to show conductance on ... more

1957Kay Barney Kessel, Archtop electric guitar, signature model for the acclaimedJazz guitarist, Beautiful guitar in a lovely natural finish with great looking vintagegraphics and features, Two pickups, Trapeze tailpiece, Gold knobs, Melitabridge, Sounds beautiful, Gorgeous clean condition, Original brown hard case... more

An early Hofner Committee archtop from 1957 / 8 has the original pickup , switch , strap and lead (when i can find it), Comes with the original hard case , and also a lined newer one (illustrated) . . could deliver nearby, or even further afield by courier , but regrettably i cannot post... more

Framus Tango aus 1957. Zoller Tonabnehmer, CTS Potis
Elvis spielte dieses Modell in Deutschland / Friedberg / Bad Nauheim. Bünde sind neu
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A rare Bird
Zustand: Sehr gut
SerNr: 180407
Gewicht: 25 kg Versandklasse: Large
Sonstiges: incl. 240 Volt Vorschalttrafo
Vermittlungsverkauf: 13108
Der Gibson GA-70 wurde zwischen 1955 und 1958 nur ca. 330 mal gebaut und ist somit einer der seltensten Gibson Amps überhaupt. Diese Version mit fünf Reglern gehört zur zweiten Generation, die 57 und 58 in Kalamazoo gebaut wurde
Wir haben den Amp umfangreichst restauriert, technisch und optisch
Die Frontbespannung ist ... more

Hofner Senator 1957 Vintage Guitar. Serial number 4228 This is a used guitar and does have some marks and some damage round the neck area which I have tried to show on the photos Please let me know if you want some more pics This is being advertised elsewhere so could be removed if sold. Collection only.... more

1957 Martin D-18
Mah gany back and sides, spruce top. Typical 50s V profile mah gany neck with a nice r sewood fingerboard. The frets are in good condition overall and show minimal sign of pitting and wear. R sewood bridge and bone saddle. Kluson deluxe tuners. The guitar has been played and shows wear. There is a repaired split on the top lower bout, it is professionally repaired and solid. The guitar has a had a pickup system previously installed and the back strap pin hole has ... more

Beautiful 1957 Country Club in sunburst.

No binding issues.

Some buckle-rash and bodywork wear as per photos but otherwise lovely aged laquer checking as you??d expect from a 66 year old guitar.

Full ?57 spec: humpback markers, de armond pickups, stepped Grover tuners, ?G?? tailpiece, melita synchro-sonic bridge, 2-way switch, vol pot for each pickup, master tone, master volume.

The tone and clarity from the de armond pickups is stunning. Clear, ... more

Gretsch Short Vintage Cadillac Green Duo Jet Tailpiece
Background: All vintage Gretsch Jets (Duo Jets, Jet Firebirds, Silver Jets) made between 1954 - 1962 originally came with chrome short "G" tailpieces
Cadillac Green Duo Jets: The single exception to this was the run of 50 Cadillac Green Duo Jets in 1957 and two more (as is currently known) Cadillac Green Duo Jets made by Gretsch in 1958 (these can be distinguished by their 1958 features of thumbnail inlays and an ebony fret board). ... more

This is an excellent example of a customshop 57 p bass, purchased brand new by me from Guitarguitar on 06 / 05 / 2021
I have purchased this with the intention to collect - it has been mostly sat in it's case under my ownership, and it is time for it to find a new home where new owners would be enjoy it far more than I can.
The bass is in excellent condition throughout - a beautiful journeyman relic, reflective of fender's customshop quality in 2021. I have owned a few customshop ... more

Lot of 2 Star Weekly Original 6 Patches, included are 8 of the coupons needed to redeem for one, the smaller crest is a much harder to find edition given to newspaper carriers only. Free shipping in North America... more

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1957 Montreal Canadiens Molson Photo Signed x16 Toe Blake Beliveau Doug Harvey! 1957 Montreal Canadiens Molson Photo Signed x16 Toe Blake Beliveau Doug Harvey!
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1957 Original Molson Photo Signed x5 Montreal Canadiens Maurice Richard Beliveau 1957 Original Molson Photo Signed x5 Montreal Canadiens Maurice Richard Beliveau
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Rare Louis St. Laurent 1948-1957 Prime Minister of Canada Signed Card ! Rare Louis St. Laurent 1948-1957 Prime Minister of Canada Signed Card !
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1957 Detroit Lions Football Signed Card Tobin Rote Van Patrick JohnHenry Johnson 1957 Detroit Lions Football Signed Card Tobin Rote Van Patrick JohnHenry Johnson
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Rare 1957 Troy Bruins IHL Hockey Team issued Christmas Card Hobart Arena Ohio! Rare 1957 Troy Bruins IHL Hockey Team issued Christmas Card Hobart Arena Ohio!
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1957 magazine centrefold signed by hall of fame legends Milt Schmidt and Allan Stanley, team featured Terry Sawchuk. Great signatures, some handling wear but nothing major, will be shipped folded, opened measures 11x17. Authenticity guaranteed and comes with my own COA
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1957 Bert Lowes BC HOF National AAU Sr Boxing Championship Pass Boston Gardens! 1957 Bert Lowes BC HOF National AAU Sr Boxing Championship Pass Boston Gardens!
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Vintage 1957 National AAU Senior Boxing championship pass belonging to Bert Lowes, member of the BC Sports ... more

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Hier biete ich eine seltene Hoyer Herr im Frack Gitarre an. Ein sehr frühes Modell. Leichte Zargenverschiebungen und deutliche Gebrauchsspuren auf der halsrückseite. Aber es sitzt alles fest und die Gitarre klingt sehr gut. Gerader Hals und gut spielbar! Der Hals ist grade und die Saitenlage flach. Die Bünde sind gut. An der Gitarre ist alles original
Bürokratisches: 1: Rechnung ohne Ausweis der MwSt, da Differenzbesteuerung 2: Hinweis zur GPSR-Informationspflicht: Ich biete ... more

Original Höfner Committee rechte Seite vintage Mechaniken für die Leute denen es fehlt zu Reparatur
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FINESTSELECTIONSHIPPINGSPECIALISTS24 HourSupportLondon Vintage Guitars are please to offer:Fender 'Switchmaster' Stratocaster 1957 - Sunburst@Denmark Street GuitarsTHE FENDER 57 SWITCHMASTER
The following instrument will appeal to those players and collectors whom have interest in an instrument with extended tone possiblites. Details as follows
Fender Stratocaster
1957
Serial  Number 18488
Sunburst
Maple Neck
Neck Date 3 / 57
Weight 3 4KG
Internally / ... more

Please read carefully.
When I purchased this guitar, it was %100 all original, showing very little sign of wear, except that the tunershad suffered the all too common problem of the plastic buttons having rotted away to nothing, these have been replaced with new, year correct Klusons, the originals are included but need new buttons, which are readily available. The original bridge pick up had a cracked bobbin and would need a rewind, this is also included. For ease of use as a player, I had ... more

Oh my what a guitar
Oh my what tone
Oh my what a price!
This 1957 Gibson ES-125 spent most of its life in rural Nova Scotia, Canada and has had a tough life but nothing seems to stop this ol' girl
To keep this beautiful beast of a instrumental playing a few things needed to be changed and worked on all by the professional team at The 12th Fret
Whats Original:
• Finish
• Pickup
• Pots
• Knobs
• Frets
Whats Been Changed
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FINESTSELECTIONSHIPPINGSPECIALISTS24 HourSupportLondon Vintage Guitars are please to offer:Gretsch Silver jet 1957 - Silver Sparkle@Denmark Street GuitarsTHE SILVER JET
The following is one the Classic Gretsch models  to both players and collectors , details as follows
Gretsch Silver Jet 
1957 
Silver Sparkle 
Twin Pickup
Original Armrest 
Internally / Externally Original 
Original Case 
Condition 8 75 / 10 ( Light Normal Playing ... more

This 1957 Hofner Congress Archtop Acoustic Guitar is a must-have for any serious musician. Made in Germany, it features a beautiful brown body with a 6-string configuration. The guitar is right-handed and has a model year of 1957, making it a vintage piece for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
The guitar's brand, Hofner, is known for producing high-quality instruments, and this Congress model is no exception. It is part of the Original series and has a model name of Congress. The body type ... more

Selling my original 1957 Fender Musicmaster! It's in good condition for its age, a few plectrum marks etc but overall very clean. The electronics are all original, and the 57 stamp can be seen on the neck heal. There were contours added at somepoint in the 70s so it has been refinned in the same colour as before (desert sand)
Explore the vintage charm of the Fender Musicmaster Original 1957, finished in an elegant Desert Sand colour. A true classic, this electric guitar hails from a bygone ... more

1 pot ONLY
* 250 K LIN
* dated 44th week of 57
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This is my trusty Höfner Senator Acoustic Archtop Guitar - I??ve been a proud owner for several years now. I bought it from an independent vintage guitar shop in Gullane, East Lothian.
From the location of the decal, and the headstock inlay, I can confirm it is from 1956-1957 - the same year that Sputnik I was sent into orbit!
The guitar has a beautiful brunette stained maple body, and a solid maple neck - coincidentally, the guitar has recently had the neck reset that so many vintage ... more

1957 FENDER ESQUIRE MAPLE NECK USA :
* refretted
* oversprayed with nitro
* comfy C shape
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Vintage 1957 Hofner Congress Brunette Sunburst Electric Archtop Guitar *1950s
Wonderful original 1957 Hofner Congress guitar that I am selling on commission for a Hofner collector. He's had this upgraded to an 'electric' archtop, with the added pickup and volume / tone pots. A super cool little guitar. It plays really nice, and only has a few light marks to it, as pictured. Comes with a nice vintage hard case, as pictured. Priced to sell - you'll not find a better one for the price! Please ... more

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Guitare Archtop acoustique fabriquée durant la première décennie de la marque Guild qui fut fondée en 1952 Elle appartenait au célèbre musicien Mimi Lorenzini ... more

1957 FENDER STRATOCASTER NECK PLATE - made in USA :
* number stamped at bottom=rare
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1982 WASHBURN FORCE 3 - Made in Japan :
* super bad black refin done with a BRUSH
* nice hard V shape neck a la a 1957 Fender Strat
* electronics are untested and need to be serviced
* tuners are missing
* SOLD AS IS - NO RETURNS
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This is a beautiful original Silvertone 5w guitar amp model 1391 from Sears Roebuck & C° 1957. It's the purest sounding amp I have ever heard. It's a US model 110v / 120v but is delivered with a transformer - a YDHDZ 300w model. Imput AC 220v / 240v Output AC 110v / 120v. AC 50 / 60 Hz with a european ( french ) plug. It is stamped inside ( left-side ) with the figure 1100 in brown  Dimensions  Wide 33 5cm  Depth 21cm Height 36cmWeight 6 160kg
Collection only. Winning bidder... more

1 pot ONLY
* 250 K LIN
* dated 44th week of 57
* please note : between 1954-1957, it seems that 50% of all Fender models were outfitted with linear taper pots while the other half were assembled with pots of the audio taper variety
Audiophiles agree, that a linear taper potentiometer is ideal for the tone controls .
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This a lovely classic guitar only one owner sadly no longer with us Nice action and plays wonderfully
Purchased new in the USA 2004 It comes with original paperwork and an original Gretsch hard caseAll in very good condition Rarely on sale here in the UK Most are from Japan or the USA and that could involve import duty All questions answered... more

stamped 023 xxx
double stamped on back bottom=rare
chrome is worn
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Zum Verkauf kommt eine Gibson L-5C aus dem Jahr 1957, in exzellentem Zustand ohne Mängel und ohne Reparaturen. Der orig. Koffer sowie das orig. Schlagbrett ist dabei sowie 2 weitere Schlagbretter mit einmal einem Kent Armstrong PAF Humbucker und einem Lautstärke-Regler und zusätzlich eines mit einem KA Single Coil Pickup und einer Lautsärke / Tonregelung. Die Gitarre ist perfekt eingestellt mit 012er Sadowsky Saiten und interessierte Kollegen können gerne vorbei kommen und das Instrument ... more

This guitar is an accurate copy of a late 1950s Fender Stratocaster, with??
A ?one-piece?? maple neck with vintage honey finish, and if it??s any different from a Fender neck then I wouldn??t have a clue what the difference is A deep countoured, solid alder body in ?Gold Metallic?? Vintage-type hardware. Tremelo replaced with Fender 60's unit, Pups SSS Seymour Duncan A single-ply, pre-1959 type scratchplate with the customary eight fixing screws in exactly the right places This instrument is ... more

Fender 1957 stratocaster strat guitar tremolo cover back plate, original and in very good condition apart from a crack at one corner. Very rare and hard to find. Guaranteed real and original or I will refund the purchase price. Check out my other vintage items and pedals etc. Will ship world wide at buyer's expense, contact me for a shipping price (disregard ebay shipping price quote).... more

The ultimate case candy collection to complete your vintage Fender Stratocaster / Telecaster
These items came with my Maple Neck 1959 Stratocaster (long gone now) although I understand these items were standard on Fender guitars from 1956 until around late 1963
Includes:
Original Strap
Original Polish Cloth
Original Instrument Cable (tested)
Original Fender Mastersound Strings (Full Set Unused)
We ship within 2-4 business days. Items are shipped via economy Australia ... more

In Store ?? 1957 Gibson Les Paul Standard Murphy Lab
2022 Ultra Heavy Age
Want to trade? layby? swap? or make an offer?
Please talk with us Black Dot Armidale
Tony Elder / Steve Jackson
Black Dot Music
Est 1985
Just arrived in 2025 in mint condition. Unbelievable!!!
As Good as Gold
Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail ... more

Selling here is a used Fender American Vintage ii Stratocaster built to exact specs of a 1957 model. Guitar was made in 2022

Comes with tweed style hard case. Not G&G branded though.

Case candy includes hang tags and certificate of authenticity.

This is a brilliant guitar, I used it as my primary guitar for about 6 months. It was gigged a few times so does have some scratches. It has no bumps at all, however it does have some dulling where the arm rests on ... more