Used and Vintage Instruments
If you are looking for a particular instrument, or have questions about an instrument listed here, be sure to e-mail us so that we can add you to our want lists. Pictures are available upon request. Instruments with original cases are usually noted (e.g. OHSC = original hard shell case).
 Acoustic
Flat Tops |
 Electric
Basses |
| Mandolins,
Banjos, misc. |
Electric Arch tops/Semi-hollows |
| Electric
Solid-bodies |
Amplifiers |
Epiphone Paul McCartney Texan 2005 This guitar has the distinction of being the only one the former Beatle has ever put his name on. Made in Gibson's Montana division and limited to 250 guitars made, it replicates the Epiphone acoustic that Paul has favored throughout his musical career. The round shouldered dreadnaught features solid mahogany sides/back, solid spruce top, and a special label signed by Sir Paul himself. MC OHSC $5500.
Gibson Country Western 1974 One of Gibson's lesser known acoustic guitars, but still a Gibson through and through. The dreadnaught features solid mahogany sides/back, solid spruce top, rosewood finger board and adjustable bridge. The neck has been refinished and the body has finish checking. VGC HSC $Call
Gibson Dove 1964 Gibson acoustics have quite a following, especially when it comes to their Dove and Hummingbird models. The Dove is the most deluxe version using cherry red stained figured maple sides/back/neck, instead of mahogany. The Sitka spruce top has a cherry sunburst finish, which has faded to a light orange color. This early example features the original tun-o-matic bridge setup. EXC- HSC $5995.
GibsonMK-35 1975 A very unusual guitar that marked a drastic break from tradition for Gibson. A collaboration between Gibson and Dr. Michael Kasha and Richard Schneider, this guitar features a 16" lower bout, mahogany back and sides, spruce top with Kasha fan bracing, large rosewood rosette/ soundhole ring, and Kasha designed bridge. VGC SC $595
Gibson Original Jumbo 2003 A limited edition and re-creation of Gibson's original round shouldered dreadnaught design. The solid mahogany sides/back with it's specially shaded red spruce top gives this guitar a certain "thump" and makes it a great rhythm machine. NMC OHSC $2725.
Marcelino Lopez Nieto Classical 1966 This nylon string was built in the Spanish style with a 660 mm scale length. It features straight grained Brazilian rosewood sides/back, and a spruce top. VGC+ HSC $3995.
Martin D-18 1974 A very clean example with a warm and brilliant tone. Spruce top, mahogany back and sides, all original! EXC OHSC $1495
Martin D-12-18 1975 A very big sounding 12 string guitar. Lots of volume from the widely grained Sitka spruce top and great warmth and balance from the mahaogany back and sides. This guitar had a neck reset and new bridge made at some point, so it plays good and has some room to be adjusted for action if so desired, otherwise all original. VGC+ OHSC $1495
Martin D-28CW Clarence White A tribute model to the legendary flat picker and his legendary instrument. This one sports some nice Indian rosewood sides/back, red spruce top, the signature large hole, the unique bound fingerboard and neck width. NMC OHSC $2750.
Martin D-12-28 1972 huge tone from this classic 12 string guitar. The laquer on the Sitka spruce top has darkened to an amber patina, nicely complimenting the Indian rosewood back and sides. Added strap button and pickup, some finish checking, original tuners. VGC+ OHSC $1495
Martin OO-21 1967 Some guitars come into the shop, you play it for a few minutes, and then you're hooked! This 12-fret Martin is one of those guitars. The OO sized body is comfortable, the Brazilian rosewood is straight grained, the wider neck dimensions are comfortable. It has a replacement tortoise guard and replacement bridge. EXC- HSC $4995.
Martin OOO-18GE 2008 The Golden Era series of Martins strive to recapture the magic of the Pre-War era, and this shining example does so nicely. Adirondack 'red' spruce top, Honduran mahogany back and sides. EXC OHSC $2499
Martin OOO-28 1951 Something about an old Martin that makes you think, "Oh, the stories this old guitar could tell..." This is an exceptionally fine example of a early 1950s OOO with Brazilian rosewood back/sides. No cracks, some fine scratches, some fine finish checking. I'll just leave you with some photos and you can drool over this one! Very few OOOs were made during this time period, compared to the more popular D size. EXC HSC $15,000.
Martin OM-40LE 1994 A tobacco sunburst beauty that features double abalone purfling/sound hole ring. One of the featured Guitar of the Month limited edition set in 1994, this guitar sounds as good as it looks. EXC HSC $5495.
Martin OM-40LE 1994 Another beautiful limited edition Martin in natural finish. part of the Martin guitar of the month series back in 1994. Spruce top with double abalone binding, rosewood back and sides, and inlaid ebony tuner buttons. EXC HSC $4500.
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Fender '62 Reissue Jazz Bass circa 1990s Black A remake of the classic Fender bass from 1962. This one is finished in a high gloss black lacquer. It features a maple neck/rosewood finger board and a tortoise style pick guard. EXC OHSC $1200.
Gibson EB-3 1976 Classic SG bodied bass in all its mid 70s walnut-finished, voltued-neck glory! Tony of sustain from the dense mahogany body, big round growly tone from the humbucking pickups. EXC OHSC $1395
Fender Champ Lap Steel late 50s Fender originally sold this instrument like a player package deal with a matching Champ amp. This lap steel has been refinished blue and it has the legs with it. VGC HSC $895.
Gibson ETU Electric Ukulele circa 1950s Well, here's something totally different. Gibson ukuleles are rare birds indeed, but an electric one is something else. This one has all solid mahogany body/neck construction, rosewood fingerboard, a P90 style pickup, with a volume/tone control plate. It has been refinished and had several cracks repaired. VGC+ NC $2995.
Rickenbacker B6 Lap Steel 1930s This is a very clean example of the most desirable of bakelite Ricks. Here are the chrome plates, oversized saucer knobs, and the large horseshoe pickup. EXC HSC $1995.
Rickenbacker B6 Lap Steel 1940s Here's a workhouse steel guitar with the white plates, non-original Fender-style amp knobs, and some modified tuning machines with a few nuts/bolts. VGC NC $895.
Stealth Banjo by Scott Vestal 5 String Walnut recent Innovative design has the 5th string travelling through a channel in the neck so that it's tunable at the top, eliminating the cumbersome 5th tuner sticking out the side of the neck. Figured walnut back. VG++ HC $1650
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Epiphone Deluxe Zephyr Regent circa 1947 An interesting example of a Epiphone archtop from the 1940s. A 17 inch maple body with a hand carved spruce top and cutaway. The single P90 pickup in the rear position is coupled with a volume/tone control. VGC NC $3995.
Epiphone John Lennon 1965 Casino recent One of many instruments we immediately associate with the music of a certain group from Liverpool, England. The double cutaway thin line hollowbody is made from maple, mahogany neck, rosewood finger board, trapeze tail piece, and USA made P90 pickups. MC OHSC $2195.
Gibson ES-335TD 1964 A nice early 1960s example of a 335. This one has the factory issued Bigsby vibrato with the "Custom Made" plaque on the body. EXC OHSC $23,000.
Gibson ES-359 Custom Koa Top 2008 This beautiful guitar is a Custom Shop one of a kind piece made with a gorgeous Hawaiian koa carved top, carved semi-hollow mahogany back and sides, figured ebony fingerboard, and sports gold hardware. HSC $3495
Gretsch Country Gentleman 1967 An exceptional fine condition Gretsch from the late 60s in the classic brown finish accented with painted f-holes on a double cutaway body. The hardware features include a Bigsby vibrato, a single mute switch, one Filter'Tron/one Super'Tron II pickup combination, and the cool black pad on the back. EXF HSC $2750.
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Fender Freddie Tavares Aloha Stratocaster 1994 number 1 of 153 A tribute to one of Leo Fender's longtime employees. The hollow aluminum body features an anodized finish with Hawaiian scenery graphics. It features all the paper work, plus a deluxe custom blue leather gig bag and a special SKB molded flight case. MC OGB and OHSC $15,000.
Gretsch Roundup 6130W recent Another classic offering from the current Gretsch company! A reissue of the solidbody version of the western themed 6120 hollow body. Complete with the western inlay motifs, orange finish, Dearmond 50s style pickups, with a leather strip and studs lining the side of the instrument. NMC OHSC $2499.
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Fishman Acoustic Pro/Acoustic Monitor Amplifiers 1999 The Acoustic Boom of the 90s spurred manufacturers to push the envelope of technology to create new products to meet the needs of the acoustic performer. The Fishman company entered the acoustic amp market and created the Acoustic Pro. A three channel, 270 watt mighty mite with pristine digital effects, and many professional features that make life on the road a little easier to deal with. Coupled with the 270 watt Acoustic Monitor, you had the ultimate PA system for the solo acoustic guitarist. The Acoustic Pro pair retailed close to $3500 when it was brand new. I'm selling the pair together with one gig bag. EXC $1395.
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